First American Title announced Emi Kaneko’s promotion to the position of regional underwriting counsel. In her new role, Kaneko will support Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.
She is being promoted from her current position as state underwriting counsel for Indiana and Michigan. Kaneko will continue to serve as the state underwriting counsel for Indiana, according to the company.
“Emi is an experienced underwriter with expertise in underwriting complex commercial transactions,” company leaders stated in a release. “She will continue to provide underwriting support to our agents and employees in her new position.”
Kaneko joined First American in 2015 as a commercial title officer. She was an underwriting counsel with the company’s Michigan direct operation from 2018 to 2023.
Prior to joining First American, Kaneko was in private practice representing banks and loan servicers in foreclosure and civil litigation throughout Michigan.
Kaneko graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts and received a juris doctor from Wayne State University Law School. She is a member of the Indiana Land Title Association, Michigan Land Title Association and the State Bar of Michigan.