Manager, Searcher/Examiner

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.•,

3d•$76,600 - $105,000

About The Position

This role involves examining title orders within underwriter guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability. The position requires analyzing and evaluating various record documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, and probates, with a particular focus on commercial titles. The Searcher/Examiner will research title plant software, explain title concepts to customers and managers, recognize and formulate curative measures for title defects, and assess risks and liabilities. A key part of the role is preparing accurate title commitments and policies using title software, maintaining production levels, and providing excellent customer service to ensure closing dates are met. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, potential overtime, staying current with market trends, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous experience in title examination (minimum 2 years)
Knowledge and experience preparing title commitments and policies
Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel
Research in databases such as, county recorder websites and other pertinent software solutions.
Familiarity with title insurance concepts, practices, and procedures.
Basic understanding of risks and liabilities of titles
A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected
Detail/quality oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and tasks requiring detail, concentration, and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Experience with ResWare is a plus
Strong customer service orientation
Must be a highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently without supervision and remain accurate under pressure
Strong problem solving skills
Knowledge of legal terms/documents helpful

Responsibilities

Examine title orders within underwriter guidelines to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, deeds of trust, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates, and other record documents with a focus on commercial.
Research respective title plant software, analyze, and evaluate pertinent record documents for determination of ownership and legal descriptions.
Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
Recognize title defects and formulate curative measures.
Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager, and/or underwriter, as appropriate.
Evaluate the risk to be undertaken in the issuance of a title insurance policy and the clearance of title objections.
Prepare an accurate title commitment in accordance with company examining and policy procedures of each state using title software program.
Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis.
Work closely with the customer and staff to meet time requirements for orders and assist with answering questions.
Generate title policies after closing, upload signed policies using document sharing software.
Provide customer service and support to assure closing dates are met.
Miscellaneous administrative responsibilities such as file maintenance, answering phones and special projects assigned by manager.
May be required to work overtime as assigned.
Keeps current with market trends and demands.
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.