Underwriting Counsel (Michigan)

HR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WFG National Title Insurance Company seeks an Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting expertise and support to company personnel, agents, and customers concerning the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. The role applies underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and provides guidance on real estate settlement services. The position serves in the most senior capacity for a region, offering leadership and guidance, and develops business relationships with assigned agents, brokers, and other clients to attract, develop, and retain profitable regional business. The position must reside in Michigan.

The Underwriting Counsel communicates underwriting and settlement-services information across the team, participates in state associations when called upon, supports product-development initiatives, reviews draft underwriting standards and guidelines from subordinates, and analyzes underwriter metrics to identify development opportunities. The role operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment. No travel is expected. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; part-time positions may also be considered.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• Admitted to practice in a state within the region.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Practical experience with concepts, practices, and procedures of the real estate title and settlement process.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Ability to lead others in implementing programs and projects.
• Business acumen, strategic ability, ability to develop others, and ability to influence change.
• Confidence, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems, identify and drive appropriate solutions, and achieve desired results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Ability to use abstract thinking and creative solutions, including making sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and rapport with employees, partners, and customers verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly, multitask, and retain business-domain information.
• Must reside in Michigan.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating and presenting educational and underwriting materials for employees and agents.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers regarding title insurance commitments and policies.
• Serve as the most senior regional representative, providing leadership and guidance.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with assigned agents, brokers, internal clients, and external clients to attract, develop, and retain profitable regional business.
• Review and approve draft underwriting standards and guidelines from subordinates in accordance with company processes.
• Communicate underwriting and real estate settlement-services information from superiors to subordinates.
• Serve on state associations when called upon.
• Participate with divisional underwriting staff in underwriting initiatives related to product development.
• Analyze underwriter metrics to identify improvement areas and development opportunities.
• Engage in WFG’s company culture, emphasizing engagement in its 4 Cs, quality of work, and high performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree