We are the United Kingdom operation of Stewart Title Limited, a leading provider of
residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world,
Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and
innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.
Job DescriptionJob Summary
As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Business Development Representative with a passion for property, excellent networking skills, and the drive to open new doors in both the residential and commercial spaces throughout England and Wales. Business Development is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth with an opportunity to make a real difference to the future of the company. This position will support the UK business along with its overseas branches and European subsidiary.Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Identifying residential and commercial title insurance opportunities and increasing Stewart’s market share and revenue
- To monitor and assist in management and development of existing client accounts.
- Prospecting new clients and opportunities.
- Regular (weekly/monthly) review of client activity sales reports segmented by product and business channel.
- To support growth of Stewart residential and commercial book in the U.K.
- To increase brand recognition and to represent Stewart to a very high standard.
- Supporting the use of title insurance by residential and commercial real estate lawyers, lending institutions, borrowers, and builders/developers
- Managing day-to-day client needs, including responding to inquiries and file matters
- Providing quotes to clients on title insurance policies
- Identifying regionally specific opportunities for new coverage and services
- Responding to requests from underwriting on matters pertaining to local real estate law, risk and procedure
- Assisting in setting residential and commercial strategy, planning, generating new product ideas, new initiatives, and work to achieve overall established goals
- Organizing and scheduling client visits/contacts
- Recording BD activities in Stewart’s internal CRM
- Reporting on BD activities on a weekly and monthly basis
- Creating and managing specified sales targets and goals
- Becoming a subject matter expert and champion for new Stewart products
- Scheduling and conducting presentations to firms outlining the value of residential and commercial title insurance
- Promoting, educating, and training clients on Stewart products and new initiatives
- Liaising with internal departments to escalate BD issues (i.e., underwriting, claims, finance, support)
- Liaising with the Events and Communications departments concerning initiatives that affect residential and commercial BD, where requested
- Soliciting opportunities to participate on industry-related boards, where requested
- Providing market review, analysis, and feedback
- Keeping informed of industry news and on issues that affect the real estate market
- Keeping informed of competitor information (e.g., pricing, coverage) and providing market intelligence updates to VP, Business Development
- Assisting with internal and external training initiatives
- Supporting other BD reps on the team with introductions, meetings, and presentations
- Assisting with out-of-region events and peer functions
- Initiating and hosting client functions and events
- Drafting, creating, and delivering industry content via technology enabled platforms
- Organizing and attending Stewart client events , property events, expos, and industry networking sessions.
- Attending industry trade shows and conferences, as required
- Identifying media opportunities locally to promote consumer education and awareness of title insurance
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional qualifications such as conveyancing or law are considered a strong asset. A master’s degree would be an advantage.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience practicing real estate law in private practice or equivalent business development experience in either title insurance, mortgage lending, insurance, or legal products.
- Background in title insurance or legal property conveyancing.
- Network of contacts within UK law firms or real estate developers.
- Familiarity with insurance products and underwriting processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of both Residential and Commercial real estate law
- Valid and in good standing driver’s license
- Willing to travel for various amounts of time
- Ability to work from home or in the field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to troubleshoot
- Professional sales approach and the ability to build relationships
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Suit
Stewart Title is committed to accommodating people with disabilities. If you require
accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know. We can be
reached by:
• Email ([email protected])
• Telephone: 416.307.3300 (please ask to speak to a Human Resources representative)
• Fax: 416.981.7214
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only collect, store, use and disclose Personal Information from prospective and current
employees for legitimate employment, legal, and business purposes. You can learn more about
how we handle and process your personal information in relation to our recruitment process by
making a request to our Human Resources department.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
- Minimum of 3-5 years' experience practicing real estate law in private practice or equivalent BD experience in title insurance, mortgage lending, insurance, or legal products.
- Background in title insurance or legal property conveyancing.
- Network of contacts within UK law firms or real estate developers.
- Familiarity with insurance products and underwriting processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of both Residential and Commercial real estate law.
- Valid and in good standing driver's license.
- Willing to travel for various amounts of time.
- Ability to work from home or in the field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and scheduling skills.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to troubleshoot.
- Professional sales approach and the ability to build relationships.
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Suit).
- Bachelor's degree preferred (Master's degree an advantage).
- Conveyancing or law qualifications considered a strong asset.
Stewart Title Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stewart Title and has not been reviewed or approved by Stewart Title.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently emphasized, with company materials reaffirming these programs. Feedback suggests retirement features are a reliable anchor within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, and paid parental leave are part of the standard package and have seen recent enhancements. Feedback suggests these leave options contribute meaningfully to overall benefits value.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonus plans and commissions are meaningful parts of total pay in certain roles, particularly in sales or bonus‑eligible positions. Feedback suggests variable pay can materially enhance overall earnings where applicable.
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What We Do
Stewart is on a journey to become the premier title services company. We offer personalized service, industry expertise and customized solutions for virtually any type of real estate transaction and are a leading global real estate services provider. At our core, we help make property ownership around the world possible. In doing that, we take every step to foster meaningful relationships through our ingenuity and efforts and are dedicated to going above and beyond to provide the best experience for employees and customers alike. To do so, we know we must sustainably serve our employees, shareholders, customers and our communities at large. That’s why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters a deep sense of pride, passion, respect and belonging, while lessening our impact on the environment and providing transparency around the way we do business. Stewart. Redefined and moving ahead. Learn more at stewart.com, subscribe to blog.stewart.com or follow us on Twitter @stewarttitleco.
