Claims Counsel - DHI Title Insurance

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;"><a name="_Hlk28850968"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S</strong></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>.,</strong></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;"> 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></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>D.R. Horton, Inc.</strong></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"> is currently looking for a </span><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong><u>Claims Counsel</u></strong></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;">. The right candidate </span><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">is responsible for managing, evaluating, and resolving title insurance claims and related disputes. This role provides legal analysis and strategic guidance on complex title, escrow, underwriting, and real estate matters, mitigates financial and legal risk, and partners closely with operations, underwriting, and leadership teams to support consistent, compliant claims handling nationwide. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">This position may be performed remotely.  Candidates residing in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, Louisiana, and Wisconsin will be considered. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"> </p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong> include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</span></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Manage title insurance claims from initial notice through resolution, including coverage analysis, investigation, negotiation, settlement, and litigation oversight</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Analyze title policies, commitments, endorsements, escrow instructions, and real property records to determine coverage, liability exposure, and appropriate claim strategy</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Provide legal advice and guidance to claims, underwriting, escrow, and operational teams on title, real estate, and insurance<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:" cambria="" math";"="">‑</span>related legal issues</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Direct and oversee outside counsel handling title claims and related litigation, including case strategy, budgeting, performance management, and settlement authority</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Negotiate claim resolutions, settlements, and releases in alignment with corporate risk tolerance, financial objectives, and regulatory requirements</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ensure claims handling practices comply with applicable state insurance regulations, title insurance laws, and internal governance standards</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and file management to support audits, regulatory inquiries, and executive reporting</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Identify emerging claim trends, systemic risks, and root causes, and collaborate with business partners to recommend corrective actions, training, or process improvements</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListBullet" style="mso-list:none;"><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></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">Ability to travel overnight</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 1.0in 0in 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 1.0in 0in 0in;"><span style="color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="border:1.0pt none windowtext;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-border-alt:none windowtext 0in;mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";padding:0in;"=""><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">May have supervisory responsibilities</span></span></p></li></ul><br><br><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>Education and/or Experience</strong></span></b></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:" cambria="" math";"="">‑</span>accredited law school</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; ability to obtain admission in additional jurisdictions as needed</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in title insurance claims, real estate litigation, insurance defense, or related practice areas</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Strong knowledge of title insurance policies, real property law, and escrow practices</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Experience managing litigation and working effectively with outside counsel</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Proven ability to evaluate risk, exercise sound judgment, and negotiate favorable claim outcomes</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision</span></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">The noise level is generally moderate</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></b></span></p><ul><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Prior experience with a national title insurance underwriter or large real estate<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:" cambria="" math";"="">‑</span>focused organization</span></p></li><li><p class="MsoListNumber" style="mso-list:none;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Familiarity with multi<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:" cambria="" math";"="">‑</span>state regulatory environments and high<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:" cambria="" math";"="">‑</span>volume claims operations</span></p></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">Background in process improvement, risk management, or claims analytics</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"> </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:Calibri;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;"> </p><ul><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Medical, Dental and Vision</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">401(K)</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Flex Spending Accounts</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Life & Disability Insurance</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top: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";"="">Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits</span></span></p></li><li><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-bidi-language:ar-sa;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family:"ms="" mincho";mso-fareast-language:ja;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;"="">Annual Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications. </span></span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:6.5in;"> </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:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:" times="" new="" roman";"=""><strong>Build YOUR future with D.R. 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