Back To Results Underwriting & Claims Manager Job Description Underwriting & Claims Manager Position Summary This is a key operational role responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day title underwriting review, claims administration, and regulatory and financial compliance. This position reviews title work submitted by internal and external teams, supports underwriting risk decisions, analyzes title defects and encumbrances, and ensures adherence to underwriting guidelines and authority limits. On the claims side, the role manages intake, file administration, and coordination with internal staff and outside counsel from first notice through resolution. Additional responsibilities include regulatory reporting, premium reconciliation, and coordination with outsourced attorneys, auditors, and tax preparers. Ideal candidates bring direct experience within a title underwriter or substantial hands-on title experience from a real estate company, homebuilder, developer, or law firm. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Underwriting Review title searches, commitments, surveys, and proposed exceptions for compliance with underwriting guidelines and authority limits. Analyze title defects, liens, and encumbrances to assess insurability and coverage implications. Coordinate with outside counsel on non-standard risks, exception requests, endorsements, and complex legal issues. Research real property law, recording statutes, and coverage issues to support underwriting decisions. Communicate underwriting requirements and approved exception language; maintain complete underwriting files. Stay current on underwriting standards and communicate updates to internal teams. Claims Administration Manage claim intake, file setup, and ongoing administration, including review of policies, endorsements, commitments, and related documents. Maintain compliant claim files, including correspondence, pleadings, and settlement documentation. Draft routine claims correspondence and internal summaries. Coordinate with outside counsel on matters requiring legal analysis, coverage opinions, or claims defense. Serve as primary point of contact for insureds, internal teams, outside counsel, and third parties. Track deadlines, litigation calendars, and regulatory timeframes. Support audits, examinations, and financial reviews by compiling claims documentation and activity reports. Regulatory, Financial & Compliance Reporting Manage relationships with outsourced service providers, ensuring timely delivery of required documentation. Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, statistical reports, and correspondence. Support market conduct and financial examinations by compiling policy, claims, and operational records. Perform or coordinate premium reconciliation, identifying and resolving discrepancies. Assist with annual financial statement preparation and maintain audit-ready records. Core Competencies Excellence Customer Service Integrity Teamwork Community Mindset Job Competencies Attention to Detail Confidentiality Communication & Relationship Building Time Management Organizational Skills Initiative & Follow-Through Problem Solving Business Acumen Flexibility Title Industry Knowledge Qualifications College degree preferred. Paralegal certificate or related certification preferred. 4–7 years of experience in title insurance, real estate, escrow, paralegal, or transactional legal work. Direct experience with a title underwriter strongly preferred; must be fluent in underwriting standards, authority limits, and risk assessment. Candidates with significant title exposure from real estate companies, homebuilders, developers, or law firms also considered. Strong working knowledge of commitments, exception documents, surveys, easements, deed restrictions, recorded instruments, and closing documents. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, insurance financial reporting, and premium reconciliation a plus. Strong drafting, proofreading, organization, and issue‑spotting skills. Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines with accuracy. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with outside counsel and third parties. Proficiency in MS Office; experience with document management or title/closing systems a plus. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information. Details Employee Type Full-Time Regular Location Houston or Remote TX Apply Processing...