Job Opening: Senior Title Insurance Underwriter
Description
Title Insurance Underwriter / Senior Underwriter
Summary:
Join our team as a Title Insurance Underwriter / Senior Underwriter and play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of title insurance policies for our real estate transactions. This position involves conducting thorough reviews of title documents, assessing risks, and issuing insurance policies that protect our clients and the firm.
Duties:
- Review title documents, including deeds, surveys, and liens, to assess the legal ownership and status of properties.
- Identify any issues or discrepancies that may affect the insurability of the title.
- Evaluate the risk associated with insuring title to a property based on the findings of the title examination.
- Determine the appropriate underwriting decisions, such as approving or denying insurance coverage.
- Prepare and issue title insurance policies that accurately reflect the findings of the title examination and underwriting process.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
- Communicate with real estate agents, attorneys, lenders, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and address any concerns related to title insurance.
- Conduct quality assurance checks to verify the accuracy and completeness of title insurance documents
- Maintain organized records of title examinations, underwriting decisions, and insurance policies for future reference and audit purposes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, or related field a plus
- Licensed in Title Insurance for the state of North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience as a Title Insurance Underwriter or similar role in the real estate industry.
- Strong understanding of title insurance principles, including title examination and underwriting.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to title insurance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing title documents.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in title insurance software and Microsoft Office suite.