Residential Title Insurance Underwriter

3 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada FCT Full time

Underwriting Roles


In this position, you will be part of the Residential Underwriting team at FCT, an award-winning organization dedicated to providing industry-leading title insurance, default solutions, and other real estate-related products and services.


As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting and issuing title insurance policies for real estate transactions in Quebec, specifically with notary clients as well as residential home owners.


You will educate our clients about the benefits of residential title insurance, due diligence, and the coverage offered by the residential title insurance.


Your Responsibilities



  • Receive and process title insurance requests for residential real estate transactions
  • Analyze opinions on title (problems with deed/title), certificates of location, and any other document necessary for the underwriting of policies
  • Assist the department in implementing and executing the underwriting rules and procedures
  • Maintain excellent relationships with clients and provide information on underwriting guidelines, endorsements, hedges, costs, etc.
  • Participate in developing solutions to ensure complete customer satisfaction
  • Issue insurance according to the requirements and standards, indicating appropriate exceptions, endorsements, and insurance coverage, accurately and timely
  • Contribute to the improvement of procedures by proposing different solutions, where possible
  • Participate and support teamwork by helping other departments
  • Any other related duties pertaining to the performance of your duties

Required Skills and Experience



  • Fluency in French and English
  • Law degree or Insurance Agent's license
  • Effective communication, oriented towards customer service
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple files in parallel, and meet deadlines
  • Great attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and great team spirit
  • Excellent capacity for planning priorities and highly organized
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

We Offer



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

By joining us, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

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