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National Agency Underwriter
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$148.6K - $198.2K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
National Agency Underwriter
First American
Role Description Provides underwriting expertise and support 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. Develops and retains a wide agent and customer client base. What You’ll Do - Act in a senior capacity with a national footprint for providing commercial and residential underwriting service and support to agents and direct division personnel involved in commercial and residential transactions. - Develops and maintains effective business relationships with assigned agents, internal and other external customers to attract, develop and retain profitable business for the Area/State. - Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team. - Responsible for monitoring state laws and recommending practice changes to management, as needed. - Retain and expand Agency and Direct Division relationships throughout national market by assessing the agents’ potential for growth in the commercial and/or residential market and serving their underwriting needs. - Use 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. - Communicate proactively with and respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner. - Is highly visible in assigned marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Law Degree preferred. - Licensed to practice law in state within region, in good standing, preferred. - Recommended 7-12+ years title underwriting experience, multi-state underwriting experience preferred. - Must be familiar with real estate law. - Excellent understanding of concepts, practices and procedures of real estate titles and closing. - Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services. - Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead others in effectively implementing programs and projects. - Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. - Excellent public speaking and presentation skills. - Ability to diagnose and analyze problems, identify, and drive appropriate solutions, and achieve desired results. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, timely respond and work under pressure. - Excellent time management skills. - Ability to build relationships and create rapport with agent customers and underwriting team members. - Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions. - Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues. - Exercises confidence, sound judgment and decision making. Requirements - Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $198,200.00 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. - 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. - First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
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