Commercial Underwriting Manager - Hybrid Tampa or Orlando, FL

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the consistent application of underwriting standards, managing risk, supporting transactional teams, and developing high-performing underwriting professionals. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate matters while helping shape operational excellence and team success within a nationally recognized organization.

• Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred
• 5-7+ years of commercial title insurance and underwriting experience
• 3-5+ years of supervisory, management, or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of commercial title insurance commitments, policies, endorsements, and underwriting practices
• Experience underwriting complex commercial real estate transactions, including multi-property and multi-state transactions
• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing projects, and driving operational improvements
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, title risk assessment, and settlement processes
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and business units
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining high-performing talent
• Strong customer-service orientation with the ability to manage client expectations and deliver solutions

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a team of Commercial Underwriters and related title professionals
• Provide underwriting support, guidance, and expertise to company personnel, agents, customers, and transaction teams
• Evaluate and underwrite commercial title insurance commitments, policies, and endorsements within delegated authority limits
• Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards, risk management practices, and company guidelines
• Provide guidance and oversight related to commercial real estate settlement services and transaction execution
• Manage departmental priorities, workflows, resources, and performance objectives
• Support complex commercial real estate transactions by identifying risk factors and developing practical underwriting solutions
• Participate in project reviews, operational planning, and departmental strategy initiatives
• Review and approve underwriting decisions, policy structures, and transaction-related recommendations
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and mentorship, and support employee development initiatives
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of underwriting talent
• Partner with executive leadership on operational planning, staffing decisions, and organizational initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most respected organizations in the commercial real estate and title insurance industry. The company is known for its industry-leading platform, innovative technology, strong underwriting resources, and commitment to client service excellence.

Leaders within this organization enjoy meaningful influence, exposure to sophisticated commercial transactions, and the ability to shape and develop high-performing teams. The company has earned national recognition as one of America's best places to work and maintains a strong commitment to professional growth, diversity, inclusion, and employee success.

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