Pennsylvania Commercial Underwriter (Hybrid Opportunity) — USA, PA

Who We Are

What We Do

Enable you to apply your passion for law and risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriter to our growing team. This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results.

What You'll Do

• Provide underwriting guidance, counsel, and authorization to internal teams and customers for the issuance of commercial and residential title insurance commitments and policies.
• Evaluate title risk and underwrite transactions within delegated authority, applying established underwriting standards and company guidelines.
• Analyze and resolve complex title issues, providing practical underwriting solutions that support business objectives while managing risk.
• Serve as a trusted resource to company personnel by providing guidance on title, escrow, and real estate settlement matters.
• Interpret and communicate underwriting requirements, issue underwriting standards and guidelines, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with operations, sales, legal, and agency personnel to support successful real estate transactions and deliver exceptional customer service.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of land title insurance underwriting experience, including significant experience underwriting Pennsylvania transactions.
• Commercial underwriting experience, including complex commercial transactions, strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania real estate law, title insurance principles, title examination, settlement practices, and recording requirements.
• Thorough understanding of PLTA/ALTA policies, endorsements, underwriting guidelines, and title insurance regulations.
• Strong knowledge of title matters including lien priority, easements, probate, trusts, entity documentation, and other real property issues.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze risk, resolve complex title issues, and make sound underwriting decisions while providing practical business solutions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with title production systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 Annually

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