Commercial Underwriter

Old Republic Title•Richmond, VA

21h•Remote

About The Position

SUMMARY: Underwriting and preparation of title commitments, policies and coverage endorsements primarily related to commercial real estate transactions. The position involves working collaboratively within our organization as well as with customers, including law firms, commercial lenders and commercial real estate firms. Strong candidates will have significant experience in the title industry dealing with commercial transactions from beginning to end. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Thoroughly analyzes preliminary title reports and communicates with title examiners in pursuit of a comprehensive title examination. Prepares title commitments, Pro Formas, policies, endorsements and other related documents. Coordinates and communicates with internal staff and external stakeholders. Fields underwriting questions and revision requests for parties to the transaction. Negotiates underwriting coverages with the ability to resolve coverage issues through creative solutions. At a minimum, ability to work from 8 30 a.m. to 5 00 p.m., Monday through Friday Regular consistent attendance is required which could also include attendance at after hour Company events. Ability to accept supervision. Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees, and customers by e-mail, telephone, or in-person Must be personable, positive and a professional representative of the Company Perform other duties that may be assigned. Remote work may be available to the right candidate. Benefits may include: Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children Fertility and Family Building Benefits Paid Disability benefits Paid time off programs 11 Company paid holidays per year Flexible spending account Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only) Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process. For California applicants, please click the following link to view our CCPA Applicant Notice Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer For over 100 years, Old Republic Title has helped Americans protect their property rights while providing peace of mind for one of the biggest investments homeowners will make. We work closely with title agents, real estate professionals, lenders and industry experts to secure safe and efficient real estate transactions. We provide comprehensive title and escrow products and services for individuals, businesses and government.

Requirements

Strong candidates will have significant experience in the title industry dealing with commercial transactions from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly analyzes preliminary title reports and communicates with title examiners in pursuit of a comprehensive title examination.
Prepares title commitments, Pro Formas, policies, endorsements and other related documents.
Coordinates and communicates with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Fields underwriting questions and revision requests for parties to the transaction.
Negotiates underwriting coverages with the ability to resolve coverage issues through creative solutions.
At a minimum, ability to work from 8 30 a.m. to 5 00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Regular consistent attendance is required which could also include attendance at after hour Company events.
Ability to accept supervision.
Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, employees, and customers by e-mail, telephone, or in-person
Must be personable, positive and a professional representative of the Company
Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets