Underwriting Counsel

Job Description:

ATTORNEYS' TITLE FUND SERVICES

Summary:

Underwriting Counsel provides insuring decisions and underwriting analysis related to real property conveyance and title insurance to Fund Members and Examiners.

*This position is hybrid and candidates must be located in the Broward/Palm Beach region.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise Fund Members and Examiners of underwriting requirements on all areas of real estate transactions and title insurance based upon applying underwriting and risk analysis. 
• Identify and maintain current legal standards and procedures in parallel with regulatory requirements to properly characterize or determine the legal effect of a transaction.
• Manage increased risk to The Fund and the underwriter as applicable applying underwriting and risk analysis.
• Publish articles concerning real estate and title insurance legal issues and make presentations on relevant legal matters.
• Visit significant customers to promote the use of The Fund’s services as relevant.
• Participate in meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, create and assure the accuracy of underwriting guidelines and educational materials, provide approvals and resolve problems.
• Create and deliver legal presentations for Fund Members, staff and the title insurance industry. 
• Maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies. 
• Provide underwriting approval for large dollar and high risk transactions. 

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Experience:

• Three years concentrated Florida real property experience or title insurance industry experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of real property law and its application to real property transactions
• Knowledge of the title insurance and information industry is required
• Knowledge of The Fund’s customer facing applications is preferred
• Oral and written communications skills
• Change Management
• Managing resources
• Developing and delivering presentations
• Relationship Building
• Planning and organization skills
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

License Requirements:  Member of the Florida Bar

Travel: Occasional in-state travel may be required.

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We offer a competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including health, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement plans

Note: If you currently are employed by Old Republic Title (or one of its wholly owned affiliated companies) please get in touch with your human resources representative regarding the application process.

Old Republic Title is an Equal Opportunity Employer