Full Job Description
Provides senior-level title underwriting expertise and day-to-day leadership for underwriting and processing teams. Makes complex decisions within delegated authority and supports consistent, accurate, and timely service.
Essential Functions
• Underwrite complex real estate transactions and authorize title insurance commitments and policies within delegated authority.
• Provide underwriting guidance to company personnel, agents, and customers on title insurance and settlement services.
• Direct daily workflow, prioritize workloads, monitor the pipeline, and escalate aging files or capacity concerns.
• Coach and mentor team members and provide technical guidance on complex issues.
• Set and communicate consistent underwriting and processing standards, procedures, and expectations.
• Partner with management to identify training needs and improve workflow, quality, and productivity.
• Promote clear file ownership, timely follow-up, accountability, and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of title underwriting experience; team leadership experience preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate law and federal and state title insurance and settlement regulations.
• Strong knowledge of title and settlement practices and the ability to underwrite transactions within delegated authority.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to coach others, collaborate across teams, and recommend practical process improvements.
Pay Range: $102,175 - $136,200 Annually
This 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.
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.
