Senior National Commercial Underwriting Counsel

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. 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 support and expertise 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.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Act in a senior capacity with a national footprint for providing commercial underwriting service and support to agents and direct division personnel involved in commercial transactions.

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with assigned agents and customers to develop and retain profitable business.

• Retain and expand Agency and Direct Division relationships throughout national market by assessing the agents’ potential for growth in the commercial 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.

• Working with Senior Management, develops underwriting strategies.

• Assesses and develops underwriting operational plans and works with other Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies

• Partners with other departments to align underwriting tactics with industry standards.

• Confers with Senior and Executive Management regarding departmental requirements and solutions; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of new initiatives to support the business.

• Train the underwriting team to ensure integrity of underwriting activities and processes.

• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Law Degree required.

• Licensed to practice law in state within region, in good standing.

• Recommended 15+ years title underwriting experience with focus on complex commercial transactions.

Pay Range: $170,900.00 - $227,900.00 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.

 

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 celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also 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.