Title Underwriter

HomeServices of America

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Review preliminary opinion of title research and recommend and issue commitment in compliance with underwriting procedures and guidelines for residential and commercial properties prior to closing. Issue title policy, apply premium payments and prepare and generate related reports.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
One to two years office administrative or insurance industry experience.
Proficiency with business software and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
High-degree of integrity, self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess a good aptitude for figures.
Position requires employee to currently have or to acquire a title insurance agent license within first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

Draft and recommend title commitments and policies.
Review preliminary opinion of title from closing attorney and underwrite; apply requirements, determine exceptions and insurance coverage amount.
Issue commitment and make revisions as requested from closing attorney prior to closing.
Issue title policy upon receipt of final opinion of title from closing attorney.
Answer phone call requests for searches of prior policies, premium quotes, and underwriting questions.
Receive and apply premium payments, post payments and prepare bank deposit.
Issue commitment revisions and policy endorsements.
Compile information for monthly reporting to title companies for which policies are issued.
Maintain notebook to quickly access current underwriting requirements and exceptions.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.