Underwriting Counsel OH - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
About The Position
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriting Counsel to analyze title insurance risks, provide underwriting solutions, and support compliance with applicable laws. The role handles residential and limited commercial transactions and provides timely, professional underwriting support to agents, sales staff, and title examiners. It also includes training title agents and production staff, responding to indemnity requests, and traveling with sales staff for agent visits throughout Ohio. The position works with a remote team and requires sound underwriting judgment, strong customer service, and knowledge of Ohio real property law and the title insurance industry.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- At least 5 years of experience concentrated in Ohio real property and title insurance.
- Member in good standing with the Ohio Bar.
- Thorough knowledge of Ohio real property law and related areas applicable to real property transactions.
- Knowledge of the Ohio title insurance industry.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Relationship-building skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
- Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the real estate title and settlement process.
Nice To Haves
- Multi-state experience, particularly in Michigan, Indiana, and/or Kentucky.
Responsibilities
- Analyze title insurance risks, underwriting issues, and regulatory concerns.
- Provide underwriting solutions to agents, sales staff, and title examiners in accordance with company guidelines and local, state, and federal law.
- Handle residential and limited commercial transaction underwriting.
- Present online and in-person training seminars for title agents and production staff.
- Provide outstanding customer service while making sound underwriting decisions.
- Respond to a high volume of underwriting inquiries by email and telephone in a timely, responsive, and professional manner.
- Analyze and respond to indemnity requests.
- Travel with sales staff for agent visits throughout the state.
- Work effectively in a remote team environment.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
