Underwriter at Stewart in Columbia, Maryland

Job Description:

Since 1893, Stewart has
served our customers with integrity and service excellence. We focus on smart
growth – allowing us to remain strong regardless of external market conditions.
Stewart (NYSE: STC) is a customer-focused, global title insurance and real
estate services company offering products and services through our direct
operations, network of approved issuing agencies and other companies within the
Stewart family.

The Underwriter provides
general underwriting reviews, support and authorization to company personnel,
agents and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance
commitments and policies. Determines actions to include accept, modify or
decline risks. Ensure all files requiring tax payment are processed on or
before county due dates.

Job
Roles:

• Reviews
  requests for indemnifications presented by outside sources, evaluates
  circumstances for issuance of said letter, then responsible for issuance of
  indemnity letter if determined liability exists


• Utilizes
  underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to
  evaluate, classify and rate properties for insurance


• 
  Examines
  such documents as real property information, maps, abstracts and other related
  reports to determine degree of risk from such factors as property financial
  standing, value and condition of property
  


• Minimizes
  company's liability exposure. Pay taxes on time and in a manner according to
  county guidelines


• While
  reviewing a file maintain open communication with internal and external
  customers so they understand the process and if we are not able to accommodate
  them, they will still have had a positive customer experience

Role
Specific Knowledge:

• Must
  have a comprehensive knowledge of and understand all local counties tax payment
  deadlines and procedures


• General
  understanding of real estate laws


• Must
  be well versed in all aspects of title related work


• Strong
  problem solving, research, analytical and reading comprehension skills


• Organize
  and prioritize job tasks to meet deadlines


• Significant
  verbal and written communications skills


• Intermediate
  MS Office skills


• Excellent
  customer service skills, supporting our vision of being "The Most Admired
  Real Estate Service Company"

Education,
Licensure, and Experience:

• Completion
  of a High School


• Minimum
  of 5 years of experience in title industry operations which includes experience
  in title clearance