Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid)

First American•Clayton, MO

7d•$88,900 - $118,500•Hybrid

About The Position

First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriter to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in underwriting, title, escrow or real estate related field preferred
Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
Strong, customer focused negotiation skills with an emphasis on effectively communicating analytical responses
Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
Critical thinking and creative solutions

Responsibilities

Serve as an underwriting resource by supporting, advising, and authorizing customer personal and customers on issues related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
Exercise decision making authority, according to underwriting standards and guidelines, to underwrite the issuance of the title insurance
Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes