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Stewart Title

Underwriting Counsel

full-time•Uniondale, New York•$130k - $217k

Summary

Location

Uniondale, New York

Salary

$130k - $217k

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

Company links

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About this role

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, you’ll be joining a company that was named a 2024-2025 Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, and a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today. We are committed to helping you own, develop, and nurture your career. We invest in your career journey because we understand that as you grow, so does our company. And our priority is smart growth – by attaining the best people, investing in tools and resources that enable success, and creating a better home for all.

You will be part of an inclusive work environment that reflects the customers we serve. You’ll be empowered to use your unique experiences, passion and skills to help our company and the communities we serve constantly evolve and improve. Together, we can achieve our vision of becoming the premier title and real estate services company.

Stewart is a global real estate services company, providing title insurance, settlement, underwriting, and lender services through our family of companies. To learn more about Stewart, visit stewart.com/about. 

More information can be found on stewart.com. Get title industry information and insights at stewart.com/insights. Follow Stewart on Facebook @StewartTitleCo, on Instagram @StewartTitleCo and on LinkedIn @StewartTitle

Job Description

Job Summary

Ensures accountable decisions are taken at the right level in the organization, and individuals making decisions are suitably informed about the level of legal risk on all legal related matters. Represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases and manages all phases of the litigation process from investigation, pleadings and discovery to pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal.


Job Responsibilities
  • Reviews and evaluates title searches and insurance risk factors and must be able to justify and communicate underwriting requirements to counsel for buyers, sellers and lenders on real estate transactions
  • Responsible for evaluating risk and exposures to determine acceptability of business
  • Determines premiums, terms and conditions based established rules, rates, and guidelines
  • May analyze data such as financial conditions of the organization, participation percentage, type of industry, characteristics of employee groups, or past claim experience
  • Performs a range of assignments and may lead projects within own discipline
  • Applies working knowledge of business and best practices gained through understanding of key business drivers and recognition of how own area integrates within organization
  • Works within broad guidelines and polices to accomplish objectives and goals
  • Solves moderately complex to complex problems and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgement and precedents
  • Explains complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues, provides guidance to less experienced team members
  • Individual contributor working with limited oversight
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by management

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred

Experience
  • Typically requires 2+ years of related work experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Stewart is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us by email at [email protected].

Pay Range & Benefits

$130,588.32 - $217,647.19 Annually

The base salary range provided is consistent with similar roles at the Company. The base salary range is not an absolute, but a guide, and actual offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, education, experience, location, market conditions, and other compensation components. Depending upon all of the preceding considerations, the base salary may be lower or higher than the stated range.

Stewart offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to a variety of health and wellness insurance options and programs, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program, and employee discounts

What you'll do

  • The Underwriting Counsel is responsible for reviewing and evaluating title searches and insurance risk factors, justifying underwriting requirements, and managing litigation processes. They also evaluate risks and exposures to determine business acceptability and communicate complex information clearly.

About Stewart Title

At Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI), we know that success in the real estate world begins with doing what you say you’re going to do, every time. That integrity flows through all of the services we offer and fuels the unique spirit of collaboration that drives all our interactions. No other company approaches our business our way. We focus on relationships, acting in the spirit of true partnership with all of our customers to build loyalty and trust. We believe that honesty and integrity aren’t empty words – they’re the basis for the way we do business. Service expectations have evolved, and SVI is at the forefront of the digital transformation occurring in the valuation industry. We’ve invested in this transformation, not to replace our traditional customer service and integrity but to empower it. Stewart Valuation Intelligence. The trusted provider for real estate valuation services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stewart Title pay for a Underwriting Counsel?

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Stewart Title offers a competitive compensation package for the Underwriting Counsel role. The salary range is USD 131k - 218k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Underwriting Counsel do at Stewart Title?

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As a Underwriting Counsel at Stewart Title, you will: the Underwriting Counsel is responsible for reviewing and evaluating title searches and insurance risk factors, justifying underwriting requirements, and managing litigation processes. They also evaluate risks and exposures to determine business acceptability and communicate complex information clearly..

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The Underwriting Counsel position at Stewart Title is based in Uniondale, New York, United States and New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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