Underwriter

Assessing risk associated with deals and communicating with clients. Maintain phone queue and responds to client inquiries providing detailed coverage information.

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Provide underwriting support to internal and external customers in a timely, professional manner by maintaining the phone queue and reviewing title requisitions, surveys, title and off-title searches; provide pre-approvals to Account Managers, Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, Realtors, Purchasers and Vendors.
• Review policy orders, communicate with external sources to identify fraudulent transactions by contacting the solicitor’s on record, lenders and the Insured, as necessary, obtain sub-searches and use an identity authentication service, if required.
• Prepare and explain non-standard Schedule B exceptions and Endorsements and confer with Solicitors.
• Assist in the issuance of Managed Mortgage Solutions policies by reviewing title searches, commitments to insure, writ of execution searches and surveys.
• Maintain knowledge of FCT’s underwriting guidelines by attending and participating in underwriting meetings; keep up to date with new or revised statutes across Canada.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in a real estate law firm
• Specialized and technical knowledge of the practice of real estate law, including a sound understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction, and knowledge of Land Titles
• Professional and customer service focused with strong communication skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills
• Bilingual is an asset

All applicants must be available to work the following shifts: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.