Westcor Land Title Insurance Company® · 12 hours ago
Underwriting Counsel MI - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestcor Land Title Insurance Company is a provider of title insurance and related services, and they are seeking an Underwriting Counsel to provide underwriting support and counsel related to real estate title insurance. The role involves determining title conditions, protecting the company from risks, and collaborating with title agents and escrow staff to ensure timely closings.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record
Protect the company from risk by analyzing recorded documents for ownership accuracy, legal description precision, and potential impact on title. Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers
Recognize title defects and formulate curative solution
Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager or senior underwriting counsel, or chief underwriting counsel, as appropriate
Review surveys prepared on properties and other proposed documents to be insured such as mortgages, mortgage modifications, etc
Work closely with the title agent and escrow staff to meet deadlines for closings and assist with answering questions related to issuance of the title commitment and policies
Perform other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) required; licensed attorney in good standing in the state of employment with t5+ years title underwriting or related real estate law experience preferred
Must be familiar with real estate law
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
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
Strong negotiation skills
Collaborative team player with the ability to act decisively and meet deadlines
Creative problem-solver with the ability to apply abstract thinking to complex title issues
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401K with company match
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Wellness resources
Company
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company®
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company® is a leading top National title insurance underwriter that has emerged as a source of Local and National market expertise.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-03Acquired
Leadership Team
T
Terrence Wright
Interim CEO
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