Underwriting Counsel

stewart· C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States
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🌍 Remote📍 USA TX - RemoteFull time
Full timeC1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States

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.


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 careers@stewart.com.

Benefits

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Underwriting Counsel position at stewart?
The salary for this Underwriting Counsel role at stewart is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Underwriting Counsel job at stewart remote?
Yes, this Underwriting Counsel position at stewart is remote, with team members based in USA TX - Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Underwriting Counsel role at stewart full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Underwriting Counsel role in the C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States department at stewart.
Which team or department does the Underwriting Counsel at stewart belong to?
This Underwriting Counsel position is part of the C1400 Stewart Title Guaranty Company - United States department at stewart. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Underwriting Counsel position at stewart?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to stewart's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Underwriting Counsel job at stewart posted?
This Underwriting Counsel position at stewart was posted on Aug 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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