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Chief Executive Officer

Advocus National Title Insurance Company
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

About Advocus National Title :

Advocus National Title, formerly known as Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund (ATG), is a well-respected regional underwriter with a 60-year legacy of delivering exceptional title and related services. With over 3 million policies issued and a network of 2,000 lawyers, Advocus has built a reputation for trust and innovation in the industry.

In 2022, Advocus merged with Rate, Inc. (formerly Guaranteed Rate), the nation’s second-largest mortgage lender. This partnership incorporated Ravenswood Title into Advocus Agency Services, which now operates in 30 states and has handled over 40,000 refinance transactions annually during market highs. This collaboration positions Advocus to expand both its agency and underwriting business nationally, backed by committed leadership and strategic growth plans.

The Opportunity :

Advocus National Title is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the company through its next phase of transformative growth. This is a rare opportunity to take a regional powerhouse with a rich history and scale it into a leading national player in the title and underwriting industries. The new CEO will have the full support of Rate, Inc., and Advocus leadership, including a seasoned COO and two committed CEOs focused on a seamless leadership transition. Compensation will include a base salary ($225,000) complemented by variable components tied to both individual achievements and overall company performance.

Key Responsibilities :

As CEO, you will :

  • Maximize Revenue and Profitability : Drive exponential growth across agency and underwriting operations.
  • Define Overall Strategy : Establish the long-term vision, values, and corporate structure to position Advocus as a national leader.
  • Collaborate with Leadership : Partner with executives from Advocus and Rate to develop and implement innovative business strategies.
  • Lead with Excellence : Inspire and guide a high-performing team of executives, managers, and stakeholders to execute on the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
  • Shape the Future : Build on Advocus’s 60-year legacy by leveraging synergies between its underwriting and agency services.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

  • Proven executive leadership experience in the title, underwriting, mortgage, or related financial services industries.
  • A track record of scaling operations, driving profitability, and leading transformational growth.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around a common vision.
  • Strong understanding of the title and mortgage ecosystem, including regulatory and operational dynamics.
  • Dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to delivering results and fostering innovation.
  • Why Join Advocus National Title?

  • Be at the forefront of redefining a respected regional brand into a national leader.
  • Work alongside an accomplished and supportive executive team committed to your success.
  • Enjoy a lucrative compensation structure aligned with profitability and growth, including stock options.
  • Lead a legacy company poised for an extraordinary future.
  • Advocus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

    Salary : $225,000

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