National Agency Underwriter (Remote)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Provides underwriting expertise and support to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services. Develops and retains a wide agent and customer client base.

What You’ll Do

• Act in a senior capacity with a national footprint for providing commercial and residential underwriting service and support to agents and direct division personnel involved in commercial and residential transactions.
• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with assigned agents, internal and other external customers to attract, develop and retain profitable business for the Area/State.
• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
• Responsible for monitoring state laws and recommending practice changes to management, as needed.
• Retain and expand Agency and Direct Division relationships throughout national market by assessing the agents’ potential for growth in the commercial and/or residential market and serving their underwriting needs.
• Use underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Communicate proactively with and respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
• Is highly visible in assigned marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Law Degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in state within region, in good standing, preferred.
• Recommended 7-12+ years title underwriting experience, multi-state underwriting experience preferred.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
• Excellent understanding of concepts, practices and procedures of real estate titles and closing.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead others in effectively implementing programs and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems, identify, and drive appropriate solutions, and achieve desired results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, timely respond and work under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport with agent customers and underwriting team members.
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
• Exercises confidence, sound judgment and decision making.

Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $198,200.00 AnnuallyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.