National Commercial Underwriter

First American

National Commercial Underwriter providing underwriting guidance for commercial and residential title insurance. Evaluating title risk, analyzing complex issues while supporting business objectives.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,700 - $130,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of title insurance principles, underwriting guidelines, and state-specific regulations while providing practical solutions for complex title issues. Excels in communication and collaboration with internal teams and clients to support successful real estate transactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Title Insurance Underwriting ExperienceCommercial Underwriting ExperienceALTA Policies and Endorsements KnowledgeTitle Examination and Escrow PracticesAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Title Insurance PrinciplesUnderwriting GuidelinesTitle ExaminationEscrow PracticesReal Estate LawMulti-State Commercial TransactionsTitle Insurance RegulationsRisk AnalysisDecision-MakingNegotiation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Title Production SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Title InsuranceReal Estate TransactionsUnderwriting StandardsComplianceCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide underwriting guidance, counsel, and authorization to internal teams and customers for the issuance of commercial and residential title insurance commitments and policies.
Evaluate title risk and underwrite transactions within delegated authority, applying established underwriting standards and company guidelines.
Analyze and resolve complex title issues, providing practical underwriting solutions that support business objectives while managing risk.
Serve as a trusted resource to company personnel by providing guidance on title, escrow, and real estate settlement matters.
Interpret and communicate underwriting requirements, issue underwriting standards and guidelines, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Partner with operations, sales, legal, and agency personnel to support successful real estate transactions and deliver exceptional customer service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of land title insurance underwriting experience, including commercial underwriting experience.
Extensive knowledge of title insurance principles, title examination, escrow and settlement practices, and real estate law.
Experience underwriting complex, high-liability, and multi-state commercial transactions.
Thorough understanding of ALTA policies, endorsements, underwriting guidelines, and title insurance regulations.
Ability to analyze complex title issues and develop practical underwriting solutions while balancing risk and business objectives.
Strong knowledge of state-specific title insurance regulations and underwriting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with title production systems and Microsoft Office applications.
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO/paid sick leave
Employee stock purchase plan