Underwriting Counsel

Position : Underwriting Counsel at Ardán

Overview

Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel and agents related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite title insurance. Guides company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services and issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.

Responsibilities

• Determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record.
• Protect the company from risk by analyzing recorded documents for ownership accuracy, legal description precision, and potential impact on title. Explain chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers.
• Recognize title defects and formulate curative solution.
• Assess risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company, and bring these matters to the attention of the local title manager, state title manager, senior underwriting counsel, or chief underwriting counsel, as appropriate.
• Review surveys and other proposed documents to be insured, such as mortgages and mortgage modifications.
• Work closely with the title agent and escrow staff to meet deadlines for closings and assist with answering questions related to issuance of the title commitment and policies.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

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Reasoning Ability

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Benefits

Note : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

About Ardán, Inc., A Community Of Companies

Ardán is a family of companies that make real estate closings faster, simpler, and safer through technology-driven solutions, sound underwriting, and exceptional customer service. Our brands—Westcor, Grid151, GridBase, and X1 Analytics—are dedicated to using technology to streamline and improve every step of the closing process.

Westcor : Website : wltic.com

Grid151 : Website : grid151.com

X1 Analytics : Website : x1analytics.com

GridBase : Website : gridbase.io

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Legal

Industries : Insurance

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