Underwriter Support Specialist-DHI Title Insurance

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,</strong><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk28850968;"> was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at </span></span><a href="http://www.drhorton.com/"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk28850968;">www.drhorton.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk28850968;"> for more information. </span></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bookmark:_Hlk28850968;">   </span></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;">D.R. Horton, Inc.</strong> is currently looking for an <strong><u>Underwriter Support Specialist-DHITIC</u></strong>. The right candidate will work hand in hand with DHITIC’s underwriting team and will serve as a liaison, regarding title insurance matters, to multiple levels of company leadership. The right candidate will manage claims and assist with risk analysis, legal research, and agent communication. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">This role offers the opportunity to work remotely</span></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">   </span></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong> include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</span></p><ul><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Respond in a timely manner to underwriting inquiries from agents </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Participate in the title underwriting review process </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Research title insurance laws nationwide </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Administer and manage title insurance claims from commencement to conclusion </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Research and update new laws/statute/regulations that could affect the risk of the company </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Support agency with recruitment process and retention of agents</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Participate on cross-functional teams </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company </span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Assist in preparing bulletins, alerts, and other agent communications</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Participate in internal and external legal team discussions</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Create and maintain reporting to support initiatives</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to work overtime</span></li><li class="MsoListBullet"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to travel overnight</span></li></ul><br><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;">Education and/or Experience</strong></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university or college</span></li><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to work in an unsupervised, but collaborative environment </span></li><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Proficiency with MS Office, e-mail, and internet/legal research </span></li><li class="MsoListNumber"><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to work as a team alongside the DHITIC underwriting team</span></p></li><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Proficiency with MS Office and email</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;">Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Prior legal assistant and/or paralegal experience of 2 or more years preferred, but not required </span></li><li class="MsoListNumber"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Paralegal certification preferred, but not required </span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Title insurance claims experience preferred, but not required<span style="mso-spacerun:yes;"> </span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Medical, Dental and Vision</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">401(K)</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Flex Spending Accounts</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Life & Disability Insurance</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits</span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';">Annual Salary: $65,000-$75,000</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:'Times New Roman';"><strong>Build YOUR future with D.R. 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