Junior Commercial Underwriting Counsel

Old Republic National Title Insurance•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Republic National Title Insurance Company seeks a Junior National Commercial Underwriter in its national commercial office in Chicago. In this role, you will underwrite title insurance policy coverages for commercial real estate transactions. Assist national commercial escrow officers in closing transactions and negotiate policy coverage and endorsement coverage in connection with the issuance of owner’s and loan title insurance policies. You will also serve as a resource for salespeople and their clients when they have title insurance and/or real estate questions. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company is the fastest growing among major national insurers. In just the past 5 years we have almost tripled our national market share, all while maintaining our industry leading financial strength rating from the major independent rating agencies.

Requirements

JD required
Entry level experience underwriting and closing single and multi-site commercial transactions for properties located nationwide.
Ability to understand endorsement and policy coverages and to negotiate these coverages with principals and their attorneys.
Working knowledge of State-by-State title insurance guidelines and real estate practices to include endorsement availability, policy availability, transfer tax, mortgage tax and forms of conveyance.
Ability to work on several transactions at one time in a fast-paced environment.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Willingness and ability to work with a team of people in a professional and collegial manner.

Responsibilities

Underwrite title insurance policy coverages for commercial real estate transactions.
Assist national commercial escrow officers in closing transactions.
Negotiate policy coverage and endorsement coverage in connection with the issuance of owner’s and loan title insurance policies.
Serve as a resource for salespeople and their clients when they have title insurance and/or real estate questions.

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