Underwriter

First American•Usa, SC

About The Position

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
5-7 years title underwriting experience
Must be familiar with real estate law
Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
Detail oriented.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
Strong negotiation skills.
Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
Candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a background check, credit check and drug screening as a condition of employment, where permitted by applicable law.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Other duties as assigned