Underwriting Counsel

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Job Responsibilities

• Review analyze and evaluate title searches surveys and insurance risk factors relative to the issuance of title insurance for real estate transactions.

• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business.

• Provide high-level support to agents and approved attorneys ensuring accurate and appropriate commitments pro forma policies and final title policies are issued.

• Clearly explain underwriting requirements exceptions and risk considerations to internal and external customers in a straightforward manner.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert on title insurance and related law in Rhode Island.

• Determines premiums terms and conditions based established rules rates and guidelines.

• Individual contributor working with direct oversight.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required

Experience

• Typically requires 2 years of related work experience

• Admission to Rhode Island Bar

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Pay Range & Benefits

The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute but a guide and actual offers will be based on the individual candidates knowledge skills education experience location market conditions and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs paid time off 401(k) with company match employee stock purchase program and employee discounts