Stewart Information Services Corporation

Underwriting Counsel

US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Strong knowledge of Texas real property concepts
  • Ability to interpret title searches and related documentation
  • Excellent communication skills and sound judgment

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and approve title policy exceptions and endorsements
  • Identify risk trends and support process improvements
  • Determine premiums, terms, and conditions per established guidelines
  • Lead projects within the underwriting discipline
  • Provide guidance to less experienced team members
  • Solve complex title-related problems using technical judgment
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Benefits

  • Competitive health and wellness insurance options
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Employee discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

Stewart Title is looking for a knowledgeable, service-driven Title Insurance Underwriter to support our Texas operations. In this role, you will evaluate risk, underwrite residential and commercial transactions, and provide clear guidance to internal teams and customers while helping drive accuracy, consistency, and timely closings.

Job Responsibilities
  • Analyze and approve title policy exceptions, endorsements, and coverage requests; recommend solutions for complex title issues.
  • Identify risk trends and support process improvements to reduce claims exposure and increase consistency across files Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines
  • Strong working knowledge of Texas real property concepts, common defects, curative practices, and insurability standards.
  • Performs a range of assignments and may lead projects within own discipline
  • Applies working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of key business drivers and recognition of how own area integrates within organization
  • Ability to interpret title searches/exams, commitments, legal descriptions, recorded instruments, and related documentation.
  • Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents
  • Excellent communication skills and sound judgment; ability to explain decisions clearly and professionally.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members
  • Individual contributor working with limited oversight
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred


Experience
  • Typically requires 5+ years of related work experience


Benefits

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts.

About Stewart Information Services Corporation

Stewart Information Services Corporation is a global real estate services company that provides title insurance, escrow and settlement services, and other related services. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Stewart Information Services Corporation operates in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and has a reputation for excellence in the industry. Stewart Information Services Corporation is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Stewart Information Services Corporation
Size
7,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$154.9 million
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
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