Underwriting Counsel, Indiana, Kentucky

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Underwriting Counsel providing support and authorization for title insurance commitments and policies at Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. Collaborating with the team on title matters and real estate settlements.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides underwriting support and authorization related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies
  • Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits
  • Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
  • Examine title orders to determine conditions of the title and insurability
  • Research title plant software, analyze and evaluate pertinent record documents
  • Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers
  • Recognize title defects and formulate curative solution
  • Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company
  • Maintain proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis
  • Review surveys prepared on properties, if applicable
  • Collaborate with the customer and escrow staff to meet time requirements

Requirements:

  • 5+ years title underwriting experience
  • Must be familiar with real estate law
  • Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
  • General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services
  • General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies
  • Ability to collaborate and act decisively
  • Detail oriented

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
  • Wellness resources