Underwriter

Have you always aspired to build your legal experience?

Maybe you have some experience in reviewing and evaluating documents?

Do you have a keen eye for detail? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!

Our client is looking for a Junior Underwriter in Oakville, Ontario.

This is a hybrid role where you will be required to go into the office 3 times a week.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday

Advantages

• Comprehensive benefits that include virtual healthcare and an Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
• Potential for performance-based incentives
• The opportunity to participate in a stock purchase plan

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with agents, brokers, lenders, and clients, you'll gather essential data and offer expert advice.
• Examine policy orders thoroughly, liaise with external entities to detect potential fraudulent transactions by reaching out to solicitors on record, lenders, and the Insured as needed, acquire sub-searches, and utilize identity authentication services if necessary.
• Draft and elucidate non-standard Schedule B exceptions and Endorsements, and collaborate with Solicitors to discuss them.
• Aid in the issuance of Managed Mortgage Solutions policies by assessing title searches, surveys, writ of execution searches, commitments to insure, and writ of execution searches.
• Remain informed about underwriting guidelines by actively participating in underwriting meetings; stay current with new or updated statutes throughout Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a real estate law firm preferred
• Professionalism and customer service driven
• Good understanding of the mechanics of a real estate transaction and knowledge of Land Titles
• Strong communication – written and verbal
• Attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Technologically savvy

Summary

If you're passionate about evaluating risks and making impactful decisions, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding career path!

Do you happen to know someone who would be interested? Share the role with them!

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