National Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Remote) at First American

Santa Ana, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Real Estate, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of national commercial title underwriting (multi-region experience strongly preferred)
Bachelor's degree, Law degree required
Excellent ability to build relationships, generate empathy, and create rapport across a variety of different constituencies
Demonstrated leadership ability grounded in ownership and accountability
The ability to actively listen, communicate clearly and persuasively, and consider the viewpoints and objectives of the diverse business organization we support
An expert-level understanding of the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, and settlement services
Comfort in evaluating commercial real estate title production and underwriting issues in a multitude of jurisdictions
Drive to be constantly upskilling and learning in areas relevant to the intersection of title insurance, commercial real estate, and technology
Intellectual curiosity and the will to challenge the status quo
The capacity to address problems using AI and an eagerness to engage with emerging technologies

Responsibilities

Execute our strategic vision to deliver best-in-industry commercial title production services with cutting edge technology and a world class team
Collaborate with colleagues across the country to help navigate commercial title production challenges and identify innovative solutions that balance risk and business opportunity
Advise leaders on strategy regarding centralized title production for commercial real estate transactions
Shepherd the development of our 21st-century underwriting talent, growing the skills of teammates, and serving as a talent magnet to attract more A level people to the First American team

Skills

Commercial Underwriting

Title Production

Risk Management

Real Estate Transactions

Strategic Leadership

Title Insurance

First American

Provides title insurance and real estate services

About First American

First American provides title insurance, specialty insurance, and various real estate-related services. Their title insurance protects homebuyers and property owners from potential ownership disputes and financial losses related to real estate transactions. The company offers a platform called myFirstAm®, which allows users to access property information, manage orders, and streamline the closing process from any device. Unlike many competitors, First American has a vast database of property data, with over 5.5 billion document images, making it a leading provider of real estate data solutions. The company's goal is to facilitate smooth real estate transactions while ensuring that clients' investments are protected.

Santa Ana, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1889Year Founded

$800.2MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

401k matching

Health, vision, dental insurance

Professional development

Risks

Data breach allegations could harm First American's reputation and lead to legal issues.

Integration of Mother Lode may face challenges and financial risks.

Dependence on digital transformation poses risks if technology advances rapidly.

Differentiation

First American offers comprehensive title insurance and settlement services nationwide.

The company provides a vast database of over 5.5 billion document images.

First American's digital platform, myFirstAm®, enhances real estate transaction efficiency.

Upsides

Acquisition of Mother Lode expands First American's market share in California.

Docutech purchase boosts First American's digital mortgage revenue by 38%.

Growing fintech trends align with First American's digital transformation strategy.

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