Title Underwriting Counsel, New York

AmTrust Title distinguishes itself as a premier title insurance company combining veteran experience and expertise with a focused customer support not offered elsewhere.

AmTrust Title is an national title underwriter backed by the deep financial strength of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI). We value our client relationships and strive to take an active role in our clients growth and success. Headquartered in Manhattan, we provide title insurance to real estate owners, law firms, managers, global investors, hedge funds, developers, REITs and lenders. Our prime objective is to close transactions in a timely and efficient manner

The candidates will have previous title agency, title insurance company or law firm experience, possess strong customer service and analytical skills, be a motivated self-starter, and enjoy working as part of a team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates title searches and insurance risk factors
• Read abstracts of title, analyze potential title defects and prepare title reports
• Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business
• Communicate underwriting requirements to buyers, sellers and lenders on real estate transactions
• Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines
• Analyze financial conditions of the insured organization or past claim experience
• Ability to attend closings to accept title documents
• Experience with local real estate closing procedures, reading and understanding closing disclosures, bank and title documents.
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information, meet deadlines and produce high quality work products.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7 years’ experience in New York title insurance business. Previous title agency or law office experience required.
• Notary public is ideal (not required)

The salary range for this role is $220K - $325K per year. Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.