Stewart Title Guaranty Company logo

Underwriting Counsel

Job Overview

Location

USA TX - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Marketing

Date Posted

June 14, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Evaluate and approve title policy exceptions, endorsements, and coverage requests for residential and commercial real estate transactions in Texas.
  • • Recommend solutions for complex title issues by analyzing title searches, examinations, commitments, legal descriptions, and recorded instruments.
  • • Determine premiums, terms, and conditions for title insurance policies in accordance with established rules, rates, and underwriting guidelines.
  • • Identify risk trends across transactions and support process improvements to reduce claims exposure and enhance consistency in underwriting decisions.
  • • Apply in-depth knowledge of Texas real property law, common title defects, curative practices, and state-specific insurability standards.
  • • Interpret and analyze legal documentation to assess insurability and ensure compliance with underwriting standards.
  • • Solve moderately complex to complex underwriting problems using technical experience, sound judgment, and precedent-based decision-making.
  • • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for colleagues, providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced underwriters.
  • • Work as an individual contributor with limited oversight, managing a high volume of transactions independently.
  • • Lead projects within the underwriting discipline to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of closings.
  • • Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally to internal teams and external customers.
  • • Perform all other duties as assigned by management to support operational goals and compliance requirements.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 5+ years of related work experience in title insurance underwriting
  • • Strong working knowledge of Texas real property concepts, common title defects, curative practices, and insurability standards
  • • Ability to interpret title searches, commitments, legal descriptions, and recorded instruments
  • • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
  • • Excellent communication skills and sound judgment for explaining complex underwriting decisions
  • • Ability to work independently with limited oversight

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Competitive health and wellness insurance options
  • • Paid time off
  • • 401(k) with company match
  • • Employee stock purchase program
  • • Employee discounts

Skills & Technologies

Remote
Degree Required

Ready to Apply?

You will be redirected to an external site to apply.

AI Job Fit Analysis
Pro

See exactly how your profile matches this role — strengths, skill gaps, and what to do about them.

Stewart Title Guaranty Company logo
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Visit Website

About Stewart Title Guaranty Company

Stewart Title Guaranty Company is a leading provider of title insurance and related services in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1893, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Their services include title searches, title examinations, title insurance policies, escrow services, and closing services. Stewart is committed to protecting property owners and lenders from financial loss due to title defects, liens, or encumbrances. With a vast network of agents and direct operations, Stewart aims to deliver a seamless and secure real estate closing experience for all parties involved. They leverage technology and expertise to streamline processes and mitigate risks in property transactions.

Get more remote jobs like this

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for similar remote roles and curated hiring updates.

Newsletter

Weekly remote jobs and featured talent.

No spam. Only curated remote roles and product updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.

Similar Opportunities

Remote, France
Full-time
Expires Aug 5, 2026
Remote

9 days ago

New York (Remote)
Full-time
Expires Jul 2, 2026
Remote
Degree Required

1 month ago

Expires soon
REMOTE
Full-time
Expires Jun 20, 2026 (Soon)
Node.js
REST
Remote
+1 more

2 months ago

London
Full-time
Expires Jul 2, 2026
Design
Onsite

1 month ago