What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Underwriting Manager position at First American Financial Company?
Who We Are
Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, National Commercial Services provides single-point service for simple to multi-property / multi-state national commercial real estate transactions. 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 nine 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
Manages the day-to-day activities of a team of Underwriters and may manage title professionals and support personnel that provides underwriting support and expertise to company personnel, attorneys, 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. Develops and retains a commercial agent and customer client base.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
- Manages and sets priorities of the daily operations of the Miami business unit of National Commercial Services division.
- Manages a group of professionals (typically skilled exempt and non-exempt level employees) who have responsibility for title operations. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams.
- Contributes to underwriting reviews
- Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and / or schedule requirements.
- Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations. May get input from Senior Management / Executive Management.
- Act in a senior capacity with a national footprint for providing commercial underwriting service and support to attorneys and direct division personnel involved in commercial transactions.
- Develop and maintain effective business relationships with assigned attorneys and customers to develop and retain profitable business.
- Retain and expand National Commercial Division relationships throughout national market by assessing the clients' potential for growth in the commercial market and serving their underwriting needs.
- Use 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.
- Communicate proactively with and respond to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
- Is highly visible in Florida marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.
- Working with Senior Management, develops underwriting strategies.
- Assesses and develops underwriting operational plans and works with other Senior Management to ensure that plans are integrated with broader strategies
- Partners with other departments to align underwriting tactics with industry standards. Confers with Senior and Executive Management regarding departmental requirements and solutions; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of new initiatives to support the business.
- Train the underwriting team to ensure integrity of underwriting activities and processes.
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required Education, Experience, Certification / Licensure
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
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.
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.
