National Commercial Underwriting Counsel

CRC Group

$200K — $300K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and active member of a State Bar
  • 10+ years as Commercial Underwriting Counsel
  • Strong understanding of title insurance, commercial insurance coverage, and real estate terminology
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal documents
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to learn new software
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle large volumes of files and time-sensitive materials related to transaction matters
  • Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines to underwrite title insurance
  • Provide underwriting support and counseling to personnel, agents, and clients
  • Guide company staff in real estate settlement services execution
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines as per company processes

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off for work-life balance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
Full Job Description
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Leading Title Agency is seeking an experienced National Commercial Underwriting Counsel to join our team. Attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities Include:
  • The National Commercial Underwriting Counsel position is responsible for handling large volumes of files, and time sensitive material associated with transaction matters and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assignments.
  • Utilize 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.
  • Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and clients, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
  • Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
  • Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Requirements:
  • Ability to foster, develop and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships
  • The ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal documents
  • The ability to apply logic or legal principles to a wide variety of complex problems
  • Knowledge of the title insurance industry, including knowledge of its products, policies, and endorsements
  • Juris Doctor; active and current member of a State Bar
  • 10+ years of experience as Commercial Underwriting Counsel
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance coverage, and real estate terminology
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficient in a variety of computer software systems, such as Microsoft Office
  • Willingness and ability to learn and utilize new software systems


About Kensington Vanguard National Land

Kensington Vanguard National Land Services is one of the largest independent full-service national title insurance agencies in the country providing:
  • Commercial & Residential Title Insurance• Real Property & Cooperative Lien Searches• Settlement Services• Escrow Services• Recording Services• 1031 Exchange Services

Kensington Vanguard National Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer Paid Life insurance
  • Employer Paid LTD
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Employee Assistance Program


The annual base salary for this position is $X200k - $300k.

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