VP, Title Underwriting (Remote)

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! 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 nine 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, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serves as Corporate Underwriting’s primary liaison with First American’s international insurance groups
• Provides support for the reinsurance program as a key contact with our rein insurance partners
• Analyzes underwriting and claims data to support the reinsurance program
• Participates with Home Office Senior Management in underwriter initiatives around product development, processes, underwriting policy and strategy
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines 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.
• Drafts underwriting standards and guidelines as directed.
• Serve on industry associations when called upon to do so
• Participates in underwriting meetings to communicate information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure

• Law degree preferred
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing or equivalent experience
• 10+ years title underwriting experience in combination with significant commercial real estate or other relative legal practice experience

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• High level of title insurance and real estate knowledge is needed
• Familiarity with e-closing and remote online notary laws is beneficial
• Demonstrated advanced practical experience with concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process
• Excellent leadership skills, leading by example, driving employee commitment through actions
• High level of business acumen, strategic ability, ability to develop others and influence change
• Exercises high degree of confidence, sound judgment and decision making
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Ability to build relationships and create rapport
• Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
• Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues

Pay Range $151,575.00-$252,625.00 Annually

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location .

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.