Underwriting Counsel; Hybrid

Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid) –
For Futures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC

We are a people‑first organization dedicated to providing our policy‑issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. Established in 1889, our culture is inclusive and has earned us numerous accolades, including the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years.

We provide underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. We utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

• Provide underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customers, related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
• Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
• Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
• Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
• Prepare and present educational content (in‑person and/or remote) for the benefit of company personnel, agents and/or customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Law degree required.
• Admitted to practice in the state of employment.
• Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
• 5+ years title underwriting experience; commercial experience preferred.
• Familiarity with real estate law, including federal and state regulations.
• Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
• General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
• Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, able to multi‑task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact.
• Abstract thinking and creative solutions.

Pay Range: $86,700 - $115,600 Annually

We embrace individuality and cultivate an inclusive workplace “for all.” First American is an equal‑opportunity employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

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