Offer summary

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree with at least ten years of experience in the real property field., Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to title insurance and real property., Strong organizational skills and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively., Proven ability to communicate complex underwriting solutions clearly..

Key responsibilities:

Evaluate risk and exposures on high liability and high-risk transactions to determine insurability.

Communicate underwriting solutions to agents, direct offices, and counsel promptly.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rate manuals.

Lead special projects and conduct seminars and training for internal and external customers.

Job description

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

A Senior Underwriting Counsel evaluates risk and determines insurability of high-liability and high-risk transactions, ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and manages complex underwriting. This role involves collaborating with various departments, including risk management, claims, and policy development, to support the organization's underwriting operations and our business partners.

Job Description

Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures on high liability and high-risk transactions to determine insurability.
Effectively communicates underwriting solutions to agents, direct offices, and counsel.
Promptly responds to inquiries and requests.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rate manuals.
Leads special projects as assigned.
Conducts seminars and training at industry event and for internal and external customers.
Supports business partners.

Baseline Criteria

Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws affecting title insurance and real property and the coverage in title insurance policies and endorsements.
Superior ability to fashion creative resolutions to complex issues.
Ability to resolve conflicts and create a positive work environment and cultivate strong relationships with customers and team members.
Excellent listener.
Strong organizational skills.
Working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of Stewart’s goals and key initiatives and experience.
Individual contributor working with limited oversight.
Takes initiative – proactive.

Experience

Attorney should have at least ten years working in the real property field.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at careers@stewart.com.

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