Commercial Underwriting Manager – Hybrid Tampa or Orlando, FL

Location: Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL (Hybrid) |
Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid |
Compensation: $117,500+, based on experience and qualifications

A national leader in commercial title and escrow services is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriting Manager to lead and support a team of underwriting professionals within its growing National Commercial Services division. This role blends hands-on underwriting expertise with team leadership, overseeing complex commercial real estate transactions and helping ensure consistent underwriting standards and operational excellence.

• Lead day-to-day operations of a team of Commercial Underwriters and related title professionals
• Provide underwriting support, guidance, and expertise to personnel, agents, customers, and transaction teams
• Evaluate and underwrite commercial title insurance commitments, policies, and endorsements within delegated authority limits
• Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards, risk management practices, and company guidelines
• Provide guidance and oversight related to commercial real estate settlement services and transaction execution
• Manage departmental priorities, workflows, resources, and performance objectives
• Support complex commercial real estate transactions by identifying risk factors and developing practical underwriting solutions
• Participate in project reviews, operational planning, and departmental strategy initiatives
• Review and approve underwriting decisions, policy structures, and transaction-related recommendations
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and support employee development initiatives
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of underwriting talent
• Partner with executive leadership on operational planning, staffing decisions, and organizational initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7+ years of commercial title insurance and underwriting experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial title insurance commitments, policies, endorsements, and underwriting practices
• Experience underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions, including multi-property and multi-state transactions
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and driving operational improvements
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, title risk assessment, and settlement processes
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and business units
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining high-performing talent
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to manage client expectations and deliver solutions

• Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
• 3-5+ years of supervisory, management, or team leadership experience preferred

• Salary: $117,500+, as determined by experience and qualifications
• Quarterly bonus participation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Robust benefits package: top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and sick leave, and additional perks

This is an opportunity to join one of the most respected organizations in the commercial real estate and title insurance industry, with exposure to sophisticated commercial transactions and the ability to shape and develop high-performing teams.