Role Description This role markets Commercial Lines products, builds agency partnerships, leads underwriting for new/complex business, manages growth and profitability, and maintains market visibility. The preferred candidate for this position will reside in the Jackson, MS - Mobile, AL - Birmingham, AL triangle with travel required in and around that territory. The Territory Underwriter Specialist will be responsible for agent and broker relationships. In addition, you’ll: - Solicit accounts through select agents and brokers - Evaluate, underwrite, and price prospective accounts to select independent agents - Serve as the primary contact with assigned agents and brokers - Provide comprehensive sales expertise to increase production through agency channels - Work with assigned agents and brokers on the coordinating of resolutions Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience - Minimum of 5 years related work experience, with multi-line middle market underwriting experience handling accounts in construction, manufacturing, wholesale, real estate, and service industries preferred - Knowledge of the Mississippi and Alabama marketplace, and existing or past relationships with larger independent agents preferred - Previous technical insurance experience, preferably with sales - Experience with underwriting large complex accounts - Exceptional communication and relationship building skills - Strong business and pipeline development skills - Ability to meet travel requirements as you’ll be prospecting new business opportunities in an agent office; meeting with insureds during safety inspections, and participating in mid-year claims review meetings - Ability to travel and have a valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record Benefits - Company car with gas card - 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future - Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program - Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off - Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle - Well-being and Employee Assistance programs - Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving

• Under technical direction, responsible for underwriting risks in a book of business • Reviews applications and financial requirements for risks requiring complex underwriting skills • Determines acceptability of risk in accordance with company guidelines and standards • Determines appropriate pricing based on financial and competitive analysis in line with compliance requirements • Prepares quotes and answers questions from agencies, policyholders or other external contacts and escalates issues to management along with proposed solutions as necessary • Negotiates with agents to reach positive and profitable outcomes • Analyzes quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review • Markets products and services through agencies or through the brokerage community and makes field visits • Develops and maintains agency and/or broker relationships • Keeps current on state/territory issues and regulations, industry activity and trends and shares information with others

Role Description Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment. What this opportunity involves: - Evaluate AI-generated mortgage underwriting decisions across loan types (conforming, jumbo, FHA, VA, cash-out refinance); - Create test cases involving qualifying income calculations for self-employed borrowers using Schedule C, K-1, and Schedule E; - Draft and audit conditional approval letters and adverse action notices for Reg B / ECOA compliance; - Distinguish Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac selling guide rules from lender overlays in jumbo and non-conforming loan scenarios; - Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers. Qualifications - Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Real Estate, or any related field; - 3+ years of mortgage, lending, real estate, or financial services experience; - Current or recent experience in underwriting & origination or adjacent roles; - Ability to calculate qualifying income for self-employed borrowers from IRS Forms 1040, Schedule C, Schedule E, and K-1; - Deep familiarity with Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac selling guides and knowledge of Reg B, Reg Z, and TRID disclosure timing rules; - Strong written English (C1+). Requirements - This opportunity is a good fit for mortgage underwriters and loan origination professionals open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Benefits - Compensation: Contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. - Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. - Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements. Company Description Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid Project time expectations: For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Title: Commercial Underwriting Manager Location: United States Job ID R056548 Category Underwriting Employment Type Full Time Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do Manages the day-to-day activities of a team of Underwriters and may manage title professionals and support personnel that provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE - Manages and sets priorities of the daily operations of a large functional area or department. - Manages a group of professionals (typically skilled exempt and non-exempt level employees) who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams. - Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects. - Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/or schedule requirements. - Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations. May get input from Senior Management/Executive Management. - Other duties as assigned WHAT YOU’LL BRING Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure - Juris Doctor preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience - 5-7 years of directly related experience in the Title Industry - 3-5 years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) - Successful track record designing, developing, and executing complex projects in area of functional expertise. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the Management level across functional groups and business units. Adeptness to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, using influence and preventing damage to the relationships. - Strong capacity to communicate the function’s vision and the department’s direction and set aligned goals. Provides resources and creates systems to measure results. Familiar with competitor, financial and industry dynamics. - Actively recruits, retains, and develops talent and holds employees accountable for results. Leads change, manages conflict, and fosters collaboration. - Drives and models customer loyalty, manages customer expectations, solicits customer feedback, and ensures commitments are met. - Provides others with reliable information and delivers informative and persuasive presentations. Uses good listening skills and negotiates effectively. - Collaboratively engages with leaders to create, identify, and implement solutions to further effectiveness of the business. ** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. ** First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan. Pay Range: $129,300.00 - $172,300.00 Annually This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.