Underwriting Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Counsel to join our team at Title Resources Group. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for providing underwriting support and guidance to customers and internal departments on real estate closings and title insurance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide underwriting support and guidance to customers and internal departments on real estate closings and title insurance matters.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Assist independent and affiliated agent title and escrow officers on extraordinary issues, questions, and closing problems.
• Support company efforts with assigned state regulators, rating agencies, and bureaus, and licensing organizations.
• Review and approve high liability orders within maximum approved limits.
• Provide independent and affiliated agent training.
• Advise and meet with independent and affiliated agents regarding escrow and title closing issues.
• Support independent and affiliated agents with marketing efforts directed at attorneys, lenders, realtors, or buyer/seller clients.
• Respond to claim problems, advise the title or escrow officers involved upon the request of the Claims Department.
• Participate in marketing and education efforts, including developing and making presentations to large and small groups, writing Bulletins and articles for NATIC internal and external publications.
• Stay current and distribute to staff information regarding new laws and procedures.
• Involvement in title industry associations, state and local title organizations, as well as related industry and state bar associations.
• Travel on company business within state and without.
• The ability to provide underwriting support in additional jurisdictions is a plus.
• Respond to time-sensitive requests from customers for guidance in closing real estate transactions and mitigate risk.
• The position also requires some support and assistance with business development efforts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel and Chief Underwriting Counsel.

Requirements:

• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• A licensed attorney in good standing in Michigan.
• 3-10 years of title insurance experience or real estate experience.
• Knowledge of title insurance rates and rules for all states of responsibility and remain current on all current developments in rules and regulations in the assigned states.
• Ability to discuss and review proposed requests for coverage to determine potential risks; to suggest and provide adequate language in title commitments, policies, and endorsements that will protect the Company's interests while assisting the Company's agents.
• Ability to issue underwriting guidelines for all assigned states.
• The ability to prepare and deliver relevant presentations to the Company's customers.
• The ability to support the development of new customers.
• This is a remote position where working from home is a common practice.
• Occasional travel is required.

About Us:

Title Resources Group is a company that puts people first. We take pride in our culture and commitment to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career while growing our company.

Title Resources Group – the underwriter built for the real estate industry – is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing title insurance underwriters. TRG serves title insurance agents in 37 states and the District of Columbia. With a mission to provide knowledgeable and responsive underwriting solutions, TRG is dedicated to growing lifelong relationships and maintaining quality through integrity and financial stability.

What We Offer:

Everyone is welcome at TRG. We know diverse teams build a stronger organization, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

TRG is committed to offering a flexible work environment. This is a remote role, meaning you have the flexibility to work from home.

Title Resources Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability, and other great benefits.