Underwriting Counsel - Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States
Detroit, MI 48204
About the Job
Are you looking to help transform a company and an industry? As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that is committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career while growing our company. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow so does our company. You will be part of a diverse and equitable work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title services company.
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Job Description
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Reviews and evaluates title searches and insurance risk factors and must be able to justify and communicate underwriting requirements to counsel for buyers, sellers and lenders on real estate transactions
- Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business
- Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines
- May analyze data such as financial conditions of the organization, participation percentage, type of industry, characteristics of employee groups, or past claim experience
- Performs a range of assignments and may lead projects within own discipline
- Applies working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of key business drivers and recognition of how own area integrates within organization
- Works within broad guidelines and polices to accomplish objectives and goals
- Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents
- Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner
- Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members
- Individual contributor working with limited oversight
- Performs all other duties as assigned by management
Education
- JD is required, and must be currently licensed in at least one state
Experience
- Typically requires 2-4 years of national or regional underwriting experience for a tile agent or title underwriter
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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