Advocus Bolsters Underwriting Team
May 29, 2025
Chicago-based title insurance underwriter Advocus National Title Insurance Co. recently added Nathan Smith to its underwriting department.
In his new role, Smith will be responsible for providing underwriting assistance by working with Advocus’ attorney agents. His duties will consist of answering questions and providing approval for title matters concerning residential and commercial real estate transactions in the context of Advocus’ ongoing national expansion.
With over a decade of legal experience, Smith brings a wealth of expertise in claims and underwriting. Most recently, he served as claims counsel at Stewart Title Guaranty Co., where he managed a portfolio of title insurance claims and litigation. He also served as underwriting counsel at Fidelity National Title, where he performed risk assessments and provided legal guidance on both residential and commercial transactions.
“Through our tried-and-true procedures and culture of collaboration and consensus-building, Advocus knows how to bring people together,” Smith said. “Advocus stands out for putting attorneys at the center of the process, and I am absolutely thrilled to contribute to a team that has reshaped, and continues to set, the standard for what the process can and should be.”
Smith’s career remains rooted in guiding litigation strategy, negotiating settlements and overseeing cost control initiatives—all with a focus on delivering timely and effective resolutions for Advocus’ insureds. A certified Illinois State Bar Association arbitrator and mediator, Smith knows the value of discarding adversarial models in favor of getting to “yes.”
“Nathan’s experience at the intersection of claims management, underwriting, and legal operations makes him a perfect fit for Advocus as we continue to build a differentiated model grounded in legal integrity,” said Augie Butera, executive vice president and general counsel at Advocus. “His track record of delivering results and educating peers exemplifies the values we bring to our agents and other customers every day.”
Contact ALTA at 202-296-3671 or [email protected].