Chief Title Officer

CRC Group•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Remote

About The Position

Successful and leading title insurance agency is seeking an experienced Chief Title Officer to join our team. This position is responsible for handling large volumes of files for Commercial transactions. Attention to detail, great communication skills (verbal & written) great organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this position.

Requirements

Candidates with experience and strong knowledge of Title Insurance are encouraged to apply.
15+ plus years of experience
Knowledge of SoftPro a plus
Great time management skills
Outstanding work ethic with the ability to work in both team oriented and self-directed environments.
Detail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential information.
High level of accountability
Customer service oriented
Creative problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SoftPro

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for internal (escrow officers, title personnel, sales reps, and operations team members) and external (clients, brokers, lenders, and attorneys) customers for commercial and residential underwriting
Supervise, lead, and mentor junior title personnel within the Arizona office
Review title insurance products, such as commitments, pro forma policies, policies, endorsements, and guarantees, with the support of in-house legal team or agency counsel, if necessary
Along with escrow officers, work with buyers, sellers, and lenders, and their respective counsel to clear and close transactions
Assist coordinators in preparing invoices
Interact with and assist, when needed, sales reps on work related to properties in Arizona
Work closely with counsel and agency underwriting personnel on complex underwriting matters
Responsible for reviewing and responding to title objections letters and preparing pro forma policies and endorsements, and requesting and obtaining approval for High Liability and over-limit Closing Protection Letters, when needed
Responsible for title operations, workflow, and work quality within the Arizona office.
Ensure that critical underwriting dates and follow-ups are being met.
Review of documents, including entity/authority documents, for closing
Recognize title defects and work with clients and, if necessary, counsel and/or agency counsel as to insurability, when necessary
Correspond with clients to obtain missing documentation and/or clarify information