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Associate Underwriter
First American
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Essential Functions
• Provides underwriting support to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
Job Complexities
• Assignments are routine in nature and instructions are more detailed.
• Has minimal latitude for un- reviewed action or decision.
Supervision Received or Extended
• Works under general supervision setting own priorities and objectives.
• Ability to independently make decisions up to an authorized amount.
• Requests or issues that are above scope of responsibility and approval limits are referred next level underwriter.
• No direct supervision of others
Impact
Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used
• General understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up.
• Strong negotiation skills.
Typical Education
• High School Diploma Required
Typical Range of Experience
• 1-4 years title underwriting experience.
• Must be familiar with real estate law.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
First American invests in its employee’s development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.