Underwriting Counsel

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Provide underwriting expertise and support to agents, customers, and company personnel, related to the issuance title insurance commitments and policies. Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits and make appropriate risk analysis to underwrite the issuance of title insurance in a wide array of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical underwriting judgment, clear communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

This is an on-site position in Rhode Island office.

• Review, analyze, and evaluate title searches, surveys, and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.
• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.
• Provide high-level support to agents and approved attorneys ensuring accurate and appropriate commitments, pro forma policies, and final title policies are issued.
• Clearly explain underwriting requirements, exceptions, and risk considerations to internal and external customers in a straightforward manner.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on title insurance and related law in Rhode Island.
• Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines.
• Individual contributor working with direct oversight.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Juris Doctor (JD) is required.

Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience.

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$ - $ Annually. The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

• variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs
• paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase program
• employee discounts

Stewart is on a journey to become the premier title services company. We offer personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction and are a leading global real estate services provider. At our core, we help make property ownership around the world possible. In doing that, we take every step to foster meaningful relationships through our ingenuity and efforts and are dedicated to going above and beyond to provide the best experience for employees and customers alike.

To do so, we know we must sustainably serve our employees, shareholders, customers and our communities t’s why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters a deep sense of pride, passion, respect and belonging, while lessening our impact on the environment and providing transparency around the way we do business.