Job Description:

Company Summary

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 six 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.

Job Summary

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

Essential Functions

• 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.


• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance


• Develops and maintains effective business relationships with assigned agents and brokers as well as internal and other external clients in order to attract, develop and retain profitable business for the Area


• Reviews and approves draft underwriting standards and guidelines from subordinates, in accordance with established company processes.


• Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services from superiors to subordinates.


• Responsible for monitoring state law and recommending to superiors practice changes as required.


• Participates with regional underwriting staff in underwriting initiatives around product development.


• Analyzes key metrics of underwriters to identify areas of improvement and development opportunities

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Excellent understanding of concepts, practices and procedures of real estate titles and closing.


• Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.


• Ability to lead others in effectively implementing programs and projects.


• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.


• Ability to diagnose and analyze problems, identify and drive appropriate solutions and, achieve desired results.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi- task, 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.

Typical Education

• Law Degree required.


• Admitted to practice in state of employment.

Typical Range of Experience

• 10-12+ years title underwriting experience.


• Must be familiar with real estate law

License or Certification

• Licensed to practice law, in good standing

First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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. Apply Now