Underwriting Counsel

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Summary

Essent Guaranty, Inc. is looking for an experienced Underwriting Counsel to join their team. This is an advanced level position with responsibility for underwriting decisions for residential and commercial properties located within assigned state as well as offering back-up underwriting support in additional jurisdictions. The Underwriting Counsel is expected to provide advisory guidance to associates, independent agents and customers on underwritten files, monitor and manage high liability approvals, and represent the company in state and national land title associations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

- - Juris Doctor
-3+ years title underwriting experience
-Familiarity with real estate law
-Continuing legal education requirements
-Member of Bar Association and license to practice law in at least one primary assigned state and willingness to secure license in additional states as warranted by corporate growth
-Title insurance underwriting experience and real estate transactional background
-Travels on company business as necessary
-Knowledge of real estate and title insurance law in the assigned state(s)
-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 and strong negotiation skills
-Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
-Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Salary

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits.

Underwriting Counsel

Essent Guaranty, Inc. is seeking an experienced Underwriting Counsel to join their team and provide underwriting decisions for residential and commercial properties in an assigned state. This advanced level position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Description

As an Underwriting Counsel, you will be responsible for the following duties:

-Underwrite commercial and residential title transactions
-Assist independent and affiliated agent title and escrow officers on extraordinary issues, questions and closing problems
-Support company efforts with assigned state regulators, rating agencies and bureaus and licensing organizations
-Review and approve high liability orders within maximum approved limits
-Provide independent and affiliated agent training
-Advise and meet with independent and affiliated agents regarding escrow and title closing issues
-Respond to claim problems, advise the title or escrow officers involved with Claims Department approval
-Participate in marketing and education efforts, including developing and making presentations to large and small groups, writing Bulletins and articles for ANTIC and outside publications
-Stay current and distribute to staff information regarding new laws and procedures
-Represent the company in state and national land title associations
-Review and maintain compliance with state regulations, laws, statutes, and regulations
-Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance
-Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
-Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes
-Perform other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

- - Juris Doctor
-3+ years title underwriting experience
-Familiarity with real estate law
-Continuing legal education requirements
-Member of Bar Association and license to practice law in at least one primary assigned state and willingness to secure license in additional states as warranted by corporate growth
-Title insurance underwriting experience and real estate transactional background
-Travels on company business as necessary
-Knowledge of real estate and title insurance law in the assigned state(s)
-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 and strong negotiation skills
-Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
-Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Salary and Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company.

Essent Guaranty, Inc. is looking for an experienced Underwriting Counsel to join their team. This advanced level position is responsible for underwriting decisions pertinent to residential and commercial properties located within assigned state as well as back-up underwriting support in additional jurisdictions. As an Underwriting Counsel, you will provide advisory guidance to associates, independent agents and customers on underwritten files, monitor and manage high liability approvals, and represent the company in state and national land title associations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

- - Juris Doctor
-3+ years title underwriting experience
-Familiarity with real estate law
-Continuing legal education requirements
-Member of Bar Association and license to practice law in at least one primary assigned state and willingness to secure license in additional states as warranted by corporate growth
-Title insurance underwriting experience and

Not Specified

Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Disability Benefits

Not Specified

Title Underwriting, Real Estate Law, Negotiation, Communication

JD

Qualification and Experience JD

Legal