Florida Underwriting Counsel - Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

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Summary

• We are looking for a professional to analyze title insurance risks, provide underwriting solutions, and ensure compliance with laws. This role involves handling residential and limited commercial transactions, conducting training seminars, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar. Strong knowledge of Florida real property law and the title insurance industry, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze title insurance risks, underwriting issues, and regulatory concerns
• Provide underwriting solutions to agents, sales team, and title examiners in accordance with Westcor company guidelines as well as local, state and federal law
• Handle residential as well as limited commercial transactions underwriting
• Present training seminars to educate title agents and production staff (both online and in person)
• Provide outstanding customer service while making sound underwriting decisions
• Handle a high volume of underwriting inquiries via email and telephone in a timely, responsive, and professional manner
• Analyze and respond to indemnity requests
• Travel with sales staff for agent visits throughout the state
• Work well in a remote team environment

Skills and knowledge

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

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience concentrated in Florida real property and title insurance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Florida real property law and related areas as applicable to real property transactions
• Knowledge of the Florida title insurance industry
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Relationship building
• Problem solving
• Decision making

License Requirements:

• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer some great perks:

· 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 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.