Underwriting Counsel-Title Insurance

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Underwriting Counsel-Title Insurance - 2401976 at . Horton, Inc.
H2: Join Our Team as an Underwriting Counsel for . Horton, Inc.



Summary:

. Horton, Inc. is seeking a qualified Underwriting Counsel to join their team. This position will involve analyzing risk, conducting research, interacting with agents, and making decisions on insurability of titles. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate degree and a license to practice law, as well as 3-5 years of experience in title insurance underwriting or claims. This is a full-time position with a salary ranging from $125,000-150,000.

Responsibilities:

- Make risk adverse, common sense underwriting decisions
- Respond to underwriting inquiries from agents in a timely manner
- Research and analyze statutes, regulations, court rulings, and opinion letters
- Identify issues and apply legal principles and underwriting guidelines to reach decisions
- Provide guidance on relevant federal and state laws and regulations to agent network
- Participate in agent underwriting review process
- Support agency with recruitment and retention of agents
- Assist Claims Department with state law analysis
- Participate in cross-functional teams
- Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner
- Ability to travel overnight
- Create and present educational materials for employees and agents
- Prepare bulletins, alerts, memoranda, and other communications for agents

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice law
- 3-5 years of experience in title insurance underwriting or claims
- Ability to apply common sense understanding and use MS Office and email
- Proficiency with internet research
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits:

- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(K)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flex spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays

About . Horton, Inc.:

. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the . and has been in business since 1978. They are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and specialize in building high quality homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. In addition to construction, they also offer mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers.

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Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, Company Holidays

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Risk Assessment, Legal Research, Decision Making, Communication, MS Office, Internet Research, Presentation, Teamwork

Juris Doctorate Degree

Submit application through company website

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate Degree, License to Practice Law

Legal