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Underwriter (hybrid) Texas

ForFutures Financial, Planning, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, Dallas, TX, United States


Senior Title Underwriter – Hybrid (Texas Markets) Location:

Houston, San Antonio, Dallas‑Fort Worth, or Austin.

Why This Role Stands Out This is not a production‑only underwriting role. You will operate as a trusted authority, advising on complex transactions, influencing deal structure, and partnering directly with agents and internal teams to solve nuanced title challenges. You will have the autonomy to make decisions within delegated authority while working on a diverse portfolio of real estate transactions across major Texas markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior underwriting resource for agents, customers, and internal stakeholders

Analyze and underwrite complex residential and commercial title transactions

Provide clear, practical guidance on title issues, curative matters, and risk mitigation

Exercise sound judgment to approve, modify, or decline risks within authority limits

Partner with escrow, sales, and operations teams to keep transactions moving efficiently

Interpret and apply underwriting guidelines while contributing to their evolution

Support high‑value and time‑sensitive deals with responsiveness and precision

Act as a problem‑solver on challenging files, bringing creative, business‑minded solutions

Qualifications

5–7+ years of title underwriting experience with increasing complexity

Strong working knowledge of real estate law, title insurance, and settlement practices

Proven ability to handle complex or high‑liability transactions confidently

Comfort operating with autonomy and making risk‑based decisions

Strong communication skills; can translate technical title issues into clear guidance

A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without slowing down deals

What Sets You Apart

Experience supporting multiple markets or high‑volume agents

Strong negotiation and problem‑resolution skills on difficult title matters

Ability to balance risk management with business impact

A reputation as a go‑to resource others rely on for tough files

Work Environment & Flexibility

Hybrid role with flexibility across Houston, San Antonio, DFW, or Austin

High‑impact position with visibility across teams and leadership

Opportunity to work on a broad mix of transactions, not siloed or repetitive work

Benefits What We Offer:

First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO/paid sick leave, and an employee stock purchase plan. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide an authentic and inclusive workplace for all.

Pay Range USD 100,000.00 – 125,000.00 annually. This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and geographic location.

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