Underwriting Counsel

Stewart Title•USA RI - Remote, RI

1d•$130,588 - $217,647•Onsite

About The Position

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through its family of companies. The Underwriting Counsel will provide underwriting expertise and support to agents, customers, and company personnel, related to the issuance of title insurance commitments and policies. This role utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and makes appropriate risk analysis to underwrite the issuance of title insurance in a wide array of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical underwriting judgment, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is an on-site position in the Rhode Island office.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) is required
Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience
Admission to Rhode Island Bar

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and evaluate title searches, surveys, and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.
Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
Provide high-level support to agents and approved attorneys ensuring accurate and appropriate commitments, pro forma policies, and final title policies are issued.
Clearly explain underwriting requirements, exceptions, and risk considerations to internal and external customers in a straightforward manner.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on title insurance and related law in Rhode Island.
Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines.
Individual contributor working with direct oversight.
Perform all other duties as assigned by management.