First American

real estate title insurance

CommercialUnderwritingCounsel

$98–130k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Commercial Underwriting Counsel at First American. Skills: underwriting, title insurance, real estate law. Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines”

Industry & Context.

real estate title insurance
Problems you'll solve

abstract thinking; creative solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Law Degree required, Admitted to practice in state of employment, Licensed to practice law, in good standing, 5-7 years title underwriting experience, familiar with real estate law, 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, negotiation skills, Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions

What You'll Do.

Provides underwriting support

Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines

underwrite the issuance of title insurance

Provides guidance to company personnel

Issues underwriting standards and guidelines

Other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

company personnel; agents; customer(s)

Communication Scope

listening; verbal; written communication

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