Underwriting Counsel
Location: Columbia South Carolina
Description: Stewart Title Guaranty Company is presently looking of Underwriting Counsel right now, this position will be placed in South Carolina. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. -
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Description
Since 1893, Stewart has served our customers with integrity and service excellence. We focus on smart growth â€" allow! ing us to remain strong regardless of external market conditions. Stewart (NYSE: STC) is a customer-focused, global title insurance and real estate services company offering products and services through our direct operations, network of approved issuing agencies and other companies within the Stewart family.
Description:
The Underwriting Counsel will add value and provide answers and guidance to customers and company agents on real estate closings and title insurance matters and determine company's willingness and ability to insure those risks.
Responsibilities:
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Research of various state underwriting practices and development of guidelines and search procedures to complement Company’s underwriting standards
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Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services
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Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established compa! ny processes
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Assist underwriting team in ! addressing coverage issues raised in the underwriting and negotiation process to assist in the successful closing of business opportunities
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Remain current on industry claims and coverage issues and communicate issues to underwriting team to ensure complete awareness. Assist, where appropriate, in the determination of underwriting philosophy and appropriate handling based upon the changing legal environment
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Assist in agent and internal employee education through webinars and seminars
Qualifications
Requirements:
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A Juris Doctorate is required
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Must have thorough knowledge of title insurance rates and rules for all states licensed and be abreast of all current developments in rules in the licensed states
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Must have knowledge of title insurance underwriting standards for each state assigned
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Must have the ability to discuss and review pr! oposed requests for coverage to determine potential risks; to suggest and provide adequate language in title commitments, policies and endorsements which will protect the company's interest while assisting the agents
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Must be able to issue underwriting guidelines in keeping with risk decisions of management and keep management aware of risks undertaken and possible consequences
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Microsoft Office proficient
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License to practice law in good standing
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Ability to collaborate and act decisively
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Detail oriented
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Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up
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Strong negotiation skills
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Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions
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Completion of an undergraduate degree
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Completion of a graduate degree in Law
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Possession of a Law license in designated state
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Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Law Office which includes experience in Real Property Law..
Job
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Legal
Primary Location
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South Carolina-Columbia-Columbia-3600 Forest
Organization
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Stewart Title Guaranty
Schedule
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Full-time
Job Posting
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Apr 22, 2013, 2:35:12 PM
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Stewart Title Guaranty Company.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 03 May 2013 13:34:11 GMT