Regional Underwriting Counsel

Dream Finders Homes•Longmont, CO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for supervision, team dynamics and mentorship of Regional Underwriting Department. This position is in service to all the members of the regional underwriting team and the company in general. Direct interaction with agents; research, analysis of risk, and making decisions on insurability of titles; and for the creation and presentation of educational and underwriting materials.

Requirements

J.D. Degree from accredited college or university
Two years of management and leadership experience.
Ten years’ experience as Underwriting Counsel in the industry
Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents.
Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and internet research
Bar License
Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and ability to overcome obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Collaboration – Provide an environment that encourages and rewards collaboration.
Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written and verbal form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Leadership – Excellent skills as a leader of people and some management experience
Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction. Promotes customer focus. Provides training in customer service delivery.
Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an independent and organized manner.
Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations. Decisive and accountable.

Responsibilities

Provide education and guidance on risk analysis, proper communication and company culture to the Regional Underwriting team.
Make sound underwriting risk decisions (in service to customers, supervisor, coworkers)
Respond, in a timely fashion, to underwriting inquiries from internal and external customers (in service to customers, supervisor, coworkers)
Provide analysis and guidance on relevant federal and state statutes and regulations, court rulings, opinion letters (in service coworkers, customers, supervisor)
Prepare bulletins, alerts, memoranda, and other agent communications (in service to customers, coworkers)
Develop and update underwriting materials and resources (in service to customers, supervisor, coworkers)
Develop and present educational materials for employees and agents (in service to coworkers, customers)
Participate in the agent underwriting review process (in service to customers, supervisor, coworkers)
Support Agency with recruitment and retention of agents (in service to coworkers, customers, supervisor)
Support Claims Department with state law analysis and state practices (in service to coworkers)
Participate on cross-functional teams (in service to coworkers, supervisor)
Research, analyze, and interpret statutes, regulations, opinions, court rulings, professional legal and compliance publications
Identify problems, establish transactional facts, apply legal principles and underwriting guidelines to reach a timely decision
May hire and train new staff or assist management with this process.
Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day workflow of designated staff within the department.
Conducts with performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Assists the manager with personnel actions, including discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy and HR.