Underwriting Counsel - NJ/PA

🕒 May 23

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Westcor Land Title Insurance Company®

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1993

🏠 Real Estate

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

Real Estate • B2B • 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

• Provides underwriting support and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s) • Examines title orders within company guidelines to determine conditions of title and insurability • Researches title plant software, analyzes and evaluates pertinent record documents • Explains chain of title, exceptions, and requirements to customers and managers • Recognizes title defects and formulates curative solution • Assesses risks and liabilities that may jeopardize the company • Maintains proper production levels and delivery standards on a daily basis • Reviews surveys prepared on properties, if applicable • Works closely with the customer and escrow staff to meet time requirements • Prepares an accurate and comprehensive title commitment in accordance with company procedures • Performs other duties assigned by manager

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years title underwriting experience • Must be familiar with real estate law • Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process • General knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services • General understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies • Ability to collaborate and act decisively • Detail oriented • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills • Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up • Strong negotiation skills • Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions

🏖️ 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