Title Examiner

Independent Bank • East Lansing, MI

3d

About The Position

Join our growing Title Services team as a Title Examiner! In this role, you’ll apply title underwriter guidelines to generate accurate title commitments, review search results to determine insurability and transaction-specific requirements, and calculate title premiums. You’ll partner closely with our underwriter support unit and customers to resolve title issues and help ensure smooth, successful closings. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be a trusted expert in a collaborative, service-focused environment, we’d like to talk with you about supporting our mission of, "Inspiring financial independence today, with tomorrow in mind!"

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ Years of Prior Title Insurance Examiner Experience.
• Must hold Michigan Resident Title Producer License.
• Excellent Communication, Organization, Analytical Skills, and Attention to detail.
• Must be able to draw and understand legal descriptions.
• Ability to apply underwriter criteria and guidelines of search results to generate an accurate title commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Computer Skills with preferable experience with SoftPro software.

Responsibilities

• Review recorded documents and chain of title to determine insurability.
• Assembles requirements on the title insurance commitment necessary to insure the title request, as per the title underwriter requirements and guidelines.
• Calculates premiums and assists with the preparations and approval of documents.
• Reads and maps legal descriptions.
• Construction Draws and Endorsements.
• Policy Preparation and Completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible, paid time off.
• A knowledgeable, goal-driven, and exciting team of colleagues.
• Exposure to different areas of banking and the ability to work with leaders within the industry.
• Community-focused events and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED