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Rochester, New York · USA job

Commercial Underwriting Counsel / Underwriter (Remote US)

First American Financial Corporation

Rochester, New York

Job description

Overview

In this role you will provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies within established guidelines. You will guide settlement services and issue underwriting standards to colleagues and clients. The position emphasizes collaboration, regulatory awareness, and precise decision-making to enable smooth real estate transactions. This opportunity sits within First American's Energy Group, offering a chance to impact complex multi-property workflows. You will work in a people-first, inclusive culture that values expertise and decisive problem-solving.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k
  • PTO/paid sick leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
Responsibilities
  • Provide underwriting support and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies
  • Apply underwriting standards within delegated authority to real estate transactions
  • Counsel and guide company personnel on real estate settlement services
  • Issue and maintain underwriting standards and guidelines according to processes
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements
  • 8-10 years of title underwriting experience
  • Law degree and licensed to practice law in good standing
  • Familiarity with real estate law
  • Strong understanding of real estate title and settlement processes
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to title insurance and settlement services
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and act decisively
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and negotiation skills
  • Abstract thinking and capability to develop creative solutions
  • collaboration
  • decisiveness
  • detail orientation
  • underwriting real estate transactions
  • knowledge of real estate title and settlement processes
  • familiarity with real estate regulations at federal and state levels

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