Underwriter

Job description :

• Research, analyze, and underwrite title insurance commitments and policies in accordance with company guidelines, underwriting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review title searches, abstracts, surveys, legal descriptions, and supporting documentation to assess risk and identify potential title issues.
• Prepare and approve title insurance policies, endorsements, exceptions, and requirements.
• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to internal staff, title agents, and customers regarding policy issuance and risk resolution.
• Interpret deeds, easements, liens, judgments, restrictions, and other recorded instruments affecting title.
• Resolve complex title defects and underwriting issues by recommending appropriate curative actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally to internal teams, agents, lenders, attorneys, and customers.
• Collaborate with escrow, legal, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction flow and timely policy issuance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Stay current on changes in title insurance regulations, underwriting guidelines, and real estate law.

Qualifications :

• Strong knowledge of title insurance underwriting principles and real estate transactions.
• Ability to analyze complex title reports and legal documents with high attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and risk assessment skills.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and resolve issues in a customer-focused manner.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Proficiency with title production systems and standard office software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High School Diploma required.
• Prior experience in title underwriting, title examination, escrow, or related real estate roles preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial and / or residential title policies and endorsements is a plus.
• Knowledge of California real estate and title practices preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

• Research, analyze, and underwrite title insurance commitments and policies in accordance with company guidelines, underwriting standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review title searches, abstracts, surveys, legal descriptions, and supporting documentation to assess risk and identify potential title issues.
• Prepare and approve title insurance policies, endorsements, exceptions, and requirements.
• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to internal staff, title agents, and customers regarding policy issuance and risk resolution.
• Interpret deeds, easements, liens, judgments, restrictions, and other recorded instruments affecting title.
• Resolve complex title defects and underwriting issues by recommending appropriate curative actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally to internal teams, agents, lenders, attorneys, and customers.
• Collaborate with escrow, legal, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction flow and timely policy issuance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Stay current on changes in title insurance regulations, underwriting guidelines, and real estate law.
• Salary Type * : Hourly
• Salary Min * : $ 57
• Salary Max * : $ 57
• Currency Type * : USD