Title Insurance Reader Full Time NEW

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced National Title Insurance Reader to join our production team. The Reader is responsible for reviewing title searches and abstracts to determine the insurability of a property. This role requires a high level of expertise in identifying title defects, encumbrances, and liens across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that every commitment issued by the agency meets both underwriter and state-specific standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Title Examination: Review and analyze search abstracts, including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and easements, to determine the status of title.
• Commitment Preparation: Draft clear and accurate title requirements and exceptions for the production team to include in the preliminary report or commitment.
• Curative Guidance: Identify title defects (e.g., breaks in chain of title, unreleased liens, or probate issues) and provide clear instructions to the curative department on how to resolve them.
• Underwriter Liaison: Consult with underwriters to obtain over-the-limit approvals or high-liability authorizations when necessary.
• Multi-State Compliance: Apply specific state laws and local customs to the examination process for a national portfolio.
• Quality Assurance: Finalize the “legal” portion of the file, ensuring that all vesting and legal descriptions are 100% accurate before moving to the closing desk.

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with Qualia or similar national title production platforms.
• Analytical Expertise: Ability to read and interpret complex legal descriptions, maps, and surveys.
• Underwriting Knowledge: Deep understanding of ALTA standards and the ability to apply underwriter-specific guidelines (e.g., Fidelity, etc.) to various risk scenarios.
• Decision-Making: Strong ability to assess risk and determine which items must be cleared versus which can be insured over.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience as a Title Reader or Examiner, preferably in a national or multi-state capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of title insurance principles, real estate law, and the recording process.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a “zero-error” mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high daily production quotas.

Work Environment:

• This is an in-office position. The Reader is a central figure in our office workflow, collaborating daily with the Order Entry, Production, and Closing departments.

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person