Senior Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

82-3070213 ServiceMac, LLC

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US, Connecticut, Stamford US, Connecticut, Hartford Until 8/22/2026 8+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted November 14, 2025 Last posted January 27, 2026
Job description

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Agency Division is dedicated to providing our policy-issuing agents with resources, services and underwriting guidance needed to achieve new levels of success. 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 eleven 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 www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies. Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits, to underwrite the issuance of title insurance and provide guidance in the performance of real estate settlement services.

What You'll Do:

  • Provides underwriting support, counsel, and authorization to company personnel, agents, and customer(s), related to the issuance of real estate title insurance commitments and policies.
  • Utilizes underwriting standards and guidelines within delegated authority limits to underwrite the issuance of title insurance.
  • Provides guidance to company personnel in the performance of real estate settlement services.
  • Issues underwriting standards and guidelines in accordance with established company processes.
  • Responsible for communicating information related to underwriting and real estate settlement services to team.
  • Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring:

  • Law Degree required.
  • Admitted to practice in state of employment.
  • Licensed to practice law, in good standing.
  • 8-10 years title underwriting experience.
  • Must be familiar with real estate law.
  • Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of real estate title and settlement process.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to real estate title insurance and settlement services.
  • Understanding of underwriting real estate transactions for the issuance of title insurance policies.
  • Ability to collaborate and act decisively.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, prioritize, and follow up in a timely manner.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Requires abstract thinking and creative solutions.
  • Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and make unique yet sound decisions to resolve complex issues.
  • Ability to build relationships and create rapport.

Pay Range: $162,100 - $237,800 Annually

 

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

 

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 is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but 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.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.
About this role

Summary

Provide underwriting support, legal guidance, and policy issuance for real estate title insurance.

Job title

Senior Underwriting Counsel

Experience level

8-10 years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Hybrid role in Connecticut, USA; remote options unclear.

Salary

$162,100 - $237,800 Annually

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

law degreeadmitted to practice lawtitle underwritingreal estate lawregulations

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

real estate lawtitle insuranceregulationsunderwriting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Connecticut, USA

Hybrid State

Stamford, CT, USA

Hybrid City

Hartford, CT, USA

Hybrid City
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