Seeking a Title Underwriter for the underwriting department. The underwriter will oversee the completion of all title work and will search public records and examine titles to determine legal condition of residential and vacant land. The title underwriter will work in a high-volume environment. The search is received from a title company and the underwriter would turn it into a commitment. Experience with SoftPro is preferred.
Responsibilities :
- Perform title examination and analysis requiring a high level of title expertise
- MUST be able familiar with Georgia underwriting guidelines
- Map metes and bounds
- Examine deeds, liens, judgments, leases, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements to determine property ownership
- Interpret complex legal documents
- Verify detailed ownership reports and abstracts
- Evalute risk assessment related to title and capably identify title defects including break in the chain of title, prior liens, legal description issues, etc.
- Review, correct and update run sheets, deed plots, and flowcharts for abstracts and title opinions
- Utilize online resources, courthouse computer systems, and courthouse records to provide accurate and timely reports
- Review deeds, mortgages, easements, judgments and tax assessments
- Read and analyze surveys for title insurance purposes, including metes and bounds descriptions
- Prepare title commitments, update title commitments and make necessary revisions
- Manage workflow to ensure all tasks are performed properly and timely, title searches are thorough and accurate, and title reports and tax searches are delivered when needed
- Advise and assists customers in clearing any title defects, and within limits, makes decisions as to insurability of title based on policy, precedent, and applicable laws. Refer complex problems and high liability cases to supervisor or more senior title officer
- Provide customer service to internal and external clients
Job Requirements :
Working knowledge of real property laws, examining and underwriting policies and procedures, title insurance policies, endorsements, services and pricingAbility to work in an accurate, detail-oriented and highly productive mannerAbility to operate in an environment with tight deadlines and strict standardsAbility to communicate effectively with clients, orally and in writingGood standing status with the Georgia BarAptitude to perform basic mathematical calculations and tasks requiring attention to detail, concentration, and accuracyKnowledge of surveys and plotting metes and boundsA minimum of 5+ years of Title Underwriting experienceExperience with SoftPro is preferredIf this sounds like the type of opportunity you see yourself transitioning into next, contact Julie Gross at 605-705-6836. Resumes may be sent confidentially to julie.gross@gogpac.com .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.