Production Underwriting Attorney

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Company®

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1993

🛡️ Insurance

🏠 Real Estate

💸 Finance

Insurance • Real Estate • Finance

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company® is the number-one independent title insurance underwriter in the United States, founded by title agents to serve the needs of independent title agencies. It provides title insurance policies, underwriting, agency services (auditing, fulfillment, claims handling), training, and technology-driven products that help agents and their customers close real estate transactions faster and with greater confidence. Westcor emphasizes financial strength, regulatory compliance, and nationwide underwriter support for business customers.

📋 Description

• Works with title examiners and title agents and other parties to the real estate transaction to determine the conditions of the title and insurability by considering the effect of documents such as deeds, mortgages mechanics liens, tax liens, judgments, assessments, probates and other matters of record • Analyze and evaluate pertinent recorded documents for determination of ownership, accurate legal descriptions, and any effect on the title to real estate • 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 or underwriter, as appropriate • If required by a specific closing file, review surveys prepared on properties and other proposed documents to be insured such as mortgages, mortgage modifications, etc. • Works 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 policies • Return all calls and emails from all parties to the title transaction in a responsive and timely manner • Advises title insurance agencies on regulatory compliance • Prepare and present seminars to title agents and others relating to real estate topics and other relevant matters. • Prepare written underwriting guidelines and memoranda as needed • Liaison between the Underwriting Department and other departments in Westcor such as Title Plant, Agency/Sales, Claims, and Corporate Legal as needed • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Senior Counsel.

🎯 Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Real Estate Law/ Underwriting Real Estate Transactions in Texas or one of the surrounding 4 states • At least 5 years’ experience working in title insurance, preferably in Texas or one of the surrounding 4 states • Familiarity with the rules and procedures contained in the Texas Basic Manual for Title Insurance and strong legal research skills using Westlaw or Lexis • Public speaking skills and experience as it relates to drafting and creation of PowerPoints and outlines for professional education courses suitable for real estate agents, escrow officers and attorneys • Ability to collaborate and act decisively with abstract thinking with creative solutions and strong negotiation skills • Adaptability, Patience, and understanding of customer needs.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits • Employer paid disability and life insurance • Flexible spending accounts • 401K with company match • Paid time off and company paid holidays • Wellness resources