Underwriter

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.

- Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization 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.

- Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.

- Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.

- High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.

- 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.

- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

- Good organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.