Associate Underwriter (in office) at First American

**Who this is for** This role is for a legal-minded individual with 1–4 years of experience in title underwriting who wants to specialize in commercial real est

Work type: onsite

Location: USA, Florida, Miami

Salary: $32 – $43/hr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a legal-minded individual with 1–4 years of experience in title underwriting who wants to specialize in commercial real estate transactions. **Key highlights** You will provide underwriting counsel and authorization for real estate insurance policies, working closely with company personnel to interpret guidelines and resolve complex transaction issues. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have a strong working knowledge of real estate law and settlement processes. - Demonstrate analytical rigor and the ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems. - Excel at negotiation and can convey difficult information with professional tact. - Are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

# Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property/multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 eleven 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

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add an Associate Commercial Underwriter to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. 

What You’ll Do:

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies 


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


• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services 


• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes 

• 1-4 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred 


• Must be familiar with real estate law 


• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process 


• Strong analytical rigor and business acumen 


• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact. 


• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally 


• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills 


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up 


• Abstract thinking and creative solutions 


• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred. 

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.

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