Commercial Underwriter

First American

Commercial Underwriter at First American managing title insurance for real estate transactions. Collaborating with teams to evaluate risks and provide underwriting guidance in Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania real estate law and title insurance principles, with a strong ability to analyze risk and resolve complex title issues. Proficient in underwriting commercial and residential title insurance while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Title Insurance Underwriting ExperiencePennsylvania Real Estate Law KnowledgeCommercial Underwriting ExperienceTitle Production Systems ProficiencyAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Underwriting StandardsTitle ExaminationSettlement PracticesRisk AnalysisTitle Insurance RegulationsComplex Transaction UnderwritingLien Priority KnowledgeEasements UnderstandingEntity DocumentationProbate and Trusts Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Title Production SystemsMicrosoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

PLTA/ALTA PoliciesUnderwriting GuidelinesReal Property IssuesTitle Insurance PrinciplesEscrow Matters

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 significant experience underwriting Pennsylvania transactions.
Commercial underwriting experience, including complex commercial transactions, strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania real estate law, title insurance principles, title examination, settlement practices, and recording requirements.
Thorough understanding of PLTA/ALTA policies, endorsements, underwriting guidelines, and title insurance regulations.
Strong knowledge of title matters including lien priority, easements, probate, trusts, entity documentation, and other real property issues.
Demonstrated ability to analyze risk, resolve complex title issues, and make sound underwriting decisions while providing practical business solutions.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate complex information effectively.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across operations, sales, legal, and other business partners.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects 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