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Title Underwriter
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What they do
An Insurance Underwriter evaluates and measures risk and advises businesses in insurance, banking and securities. Recommends customers to be approved for insurance coverage, and develops policies and premium levels. Reviews loan applications, evaluates credit-worthiness of loan applicants and analyzes the investment risk of a loan for the bank. Evaluates risk in different types of securities and advises clients on investments that will yield highest profits.
$72,906 / year median in North Carolina
-4% projected decline
Job Description
- Review preliminary opinion of title from closing attorney and underwrite; apply requirements, determine exceptions and insurance coverage amount.
- Issue commitment and make revisions as requested from closing attorney prior to closing.
- Issue title policy upon receipt of final opinion of title from closing attorney.
- Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in company performance appraisal forms or communicated by management.
- Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
- Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
- Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities.
- Follow company HR Policy, Code of Business Conduct, and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures.
Qualifications Education:
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
Experience:
- One to two years office administrative or insurance industry experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency with business software and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work as a member in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
- High degree of integrity, self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess a good aptitude for figures.
Other:
- Position requires employee to currently have or acquire a title insurance agent license within first three months of employment.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs