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Overview Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit What We Do Enable you to apply your passion for risk analysis to real estate transactions. If you excel in collaborating with others to assess possibilities and discover solutions, it may be time to combine your analytical rigor with a premier brand in the commercial real estate space. First American is looking to add a Commercial Underwriter to our National Solutions team. This position plays a key role in transforming the commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation solutions and results. Responsibilities Provide underwriting support, and authorization to company personnel and customers related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies Utilize underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance Provide guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services Issue underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes Qualifications 5-7 years title underwriting experience, commercial experience preferred Must be familiar with real estate law, including federal and state regulations Strong understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process Strong analytical rigor and business acumen Strong negotiation skills and ability to provide alternative solutions or convey unpopular information with tact Ability to collaborate and act decisively; build relationships internally and externally Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and timely follow up Abstract thinking and creative solutions Pay Range: $110,000 - $146,000 annually Benefits What We Offer By choice, we don\'t simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it\'s the right thing to do, but also because it\'s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Note: The following statements apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant\'s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position: handling of confidential information, administering or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other benefits such as an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr First American

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