Underwriter; hybrid

Who We Are

First American’s Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to innovate and reach their full potential.

Senior Title Underwriter (Hybrid – Texas Markets)

Locations:
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Austin

This is not a production‑only underwriting role. You’ll operate as a trusted authority—advising on complex transactions, influencing deal structure, and partnering directly with agents and internal teams to solve nuanced title challenges. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions within delegated authority while working on a diverse portfolio of real estate transactions across major Texas markets.

• Serve as a senior underwriting resource for agents, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Analyze and underwrite complex residential and commercial title transactions
• Provide clear, practical guidance on title issues, curative matters, and risk mitigation
• Exercise sound judgment to approve, modify, or decline risks within authority limits
• Partner with escrow, sales, and operations teams to keep transactions moving efficiently
• Interpret and apply underwriting guidelines while contributing to their evolution
• Support high‑value and time‑sensitive deals with responsiveness and precision
• Act as a problem‑solver on challenging files—bringing creative, business‑minded solutions

• 5–7+ years of title underwriting experience with increasing complexity
• Strong working knowledge of real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices
• Proven ability to handle complex or high‑liability transactions confidently
• Comfort operating with autonomy and making risk‑based decisions
• Strong communication skills—you can translate technical title issues into clear guidance
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without slowing down deals

• Experience supporting multiple markets or high‑volume agents
• Strong negotiation and problem‑resolution skills on difficult title matters
• Ability to balance risk management with business impact
• A reputation as a “go‑to” resource others rely on for tough files

• Hybrid role with flexibility across Houston, San Antonio, DFW, or Austin
• High‑impact position with visibility across teams and leadership
• Opportunity to work on a broad mix of transactions—not siloed or repetitive work

• Work with experienced professionals on meaningful, complex deals
• Be empowered to make decisions—not just follow checklists
• Join a team that values expertise, responsiveness, and practical problem‑solving

Pay Range: $ - $ annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

• First American is an equal‑opportunity employer in every sense of the term
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave and other benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan