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Standards for land title surveys updated
Posted Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
In an effort to avoid areas which could adversely affect title, officials from the trade groups representing land surveyors and title agents recently completed a review of the minimum standard detail requirements for land title surveys. The standards, which won’t change for five years unless an important issue arises, took effect in February. Read on for details of the new standards.
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AmTrust Financial opens title insurance division
Posted Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., the New York-based multi-national insurance holding company, has entered the title insurance industry. It named industry veteran Jason Gordon as president, with responsibility for all domestic and international operations. He told The Title Report the company wants to use its leverage and capacity to enter the market.
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Attorneys Title acquires Michigan locations of Stewart
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Attorneys Title Agency acquired the Michigan direct operations of Stewart Title. As a result, it was able to establish a new national relocation services division. Read on to learn more.
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Holler Law Firm awarded $400,000 in state assistance
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Holler Law Firm, LLC expanded its operations in Connecticut with the help of the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP). Since Founder George Holler applied, the firm has added eight employees and moved into a new office. Keep reading to learn more.
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Residential real estate sales rise in most districts
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Reports from the 12 Federal Reserve Districts continued to indicate that economic activity expanded in most Districts according to the March 2 Beige Book. The Title Report gathered information on the performance of the real estate and construction industries as well as banking and finance. Read on to learn more.
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A.M. Best withdraws ratings of Mississippi Valley Title
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
A.M. Best affirmed the financial strength of Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Co., but has withdrawn the ratings at the company’s request. It ceased operations in October. Read on to learn more.
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Title Resource Group reports strong revenue growth in 2015
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Title Resource Group (TRG), a division of Realogy Holdings Corp., reported increasing revenues in 2015, including growth in the fourth quarter after the implementation of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule. Read on to see how strong TRG’s results were.
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First American launches new trends report
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
First American Financial Corp. launched a new resource for insight and perspective on the economic and cultural trends shaping the State of Homeownership from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Included in the State of Homeownership resource page is a new whitepaper authored by Fleming. Read on to see what he had to say.
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Hudson United opens new office locations
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Hudson United’s title, insurance and mortgage brokerage companies have moved into its new and improved spaces. Manager of Sales and Operations Christopher Rand said the expansion positions the company for more growth in 2016. Read on to learn more.
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DoD invites hackers to test cybersecurity
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
In an effort to identify vulnerabilities on the Department of Defense’s webpages, the Pentagon is hosting a “Hack the Pentagon” initiative. This is the first cyber bug bounty program in the history of the federal government, and part of the President’s Cyber National Action Plan. Keep reading to learn more.
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Cybersecurity still considered ‘IT problem’
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Information Systems Audit and Control Association and RSA Conference survey this year showed that cybersecurity still is seen as a technology issue, not a business imperative, according to the company’s results announcement. Only one in seven chief information security officers report to the CEO, the survey found. Keep reading to learn more.
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Black Knight introduces Lien Analytics Suite
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
The Data & Analytics division of Black Knight Financial Services introduced the Lien Analytics Suite. It combines multiple Black Knight data and analytics products to help clients better understand and identify potential risks within their portfolio or pool of loans. Keep reading to learn more.
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Transnation Title Agency releases new tool
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Transnation Title Agency is offering a new tool. It gives listing real estate agents fingertip access to net sheets and closing costs, including prorated taxes specific to a property’s taxing authority, title, escrow and other fees. Read on to learn more.
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Stewart changes leadership in mortgage, title
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
On March 1, 2016 Stewart Information Services Corp. filed an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission terminating the employment of its group president of mortgage and title services. Read on to learn more.
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Stewart Title appoints title operations manager
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Stewart Title appointed a title operations manager to the Stewart Title Commercial Services Chicago office. He will report to Jeff Dahlen, vice president, underwriter and manager. Keep reading to learn more.
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NATIC names legal claims education officer
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
North American Title Insurance Co. named its new legal claims education officer. She will be training and providing education seminars on a variety of topics for NATIC agents, both affiliate and independent. Read on to learn more.
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Title Financial Corp. names corporate sales director
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Title Financial Corp. promoted its manager of a First American Title Co. office in Montana to corporate sales director. She has been a licensed real estate broker, manager and salesperson and a real estate loan officer. Keep reading to learn more.
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Klein Law Group adds director of title operations
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
Klein Law Group named a new director of title operations. He has several years of experience in the title insurance industry, with a proven record of generating revenue growth and building strong client relationships. Keep reading to learn more.
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Ernst named director of strategic accounts
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
Ernst Publishing Co., promoted an industry veteran with 28 years of experience, to director of strategic accounts, title and settlement agent market. In her new role, she will build relationships with users of the company’s Settlement Agent Gateway platform and custom title solutions. Read on to learn more.
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MiT National Land Services names business development leader
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
MiT National Land Services has grown its leadership team with the addition of a vice president of business development. She will be charged with developing new partnerships, as well as deepening existing ones. Read on to learn more.
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North Coast Title team grows
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
North Coast Title, an affiliate of Title Alliance, has added a title officer and escrow officer to its ranks. Both said they are looking forward to working in the Northeast Ohio office. Read on to learn more.
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CW Solutions names senior right-of-way project manager
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
CW Solutions appointed a right-of-way project manager. She brings experience and energy to the right-of-way and title services the company provides to clients, according to founder and President Stacie Curtis. Read on to learn more.
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Chronos adds four to leadership team
Posted Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016
Chronos Solutions continue to grow its team, adding industry veterans. They will be heading middle markets, marketing and title/settlement services. Read on to learn more.
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Mortgage defect and fraud risk index at lowest point
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
The First American Loan Application Defect Index remained unchanged in January from a month earlier and is at its lowest point since the inception of the index. Read on to see all the details.
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FNF announces new board member
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. announced its board of directors adopted a resolution increasing the size of the company’s board of directors to 11 and elected a new member. Chairman William P. Foley, II, said her wealth of talent an extensive board experience will serve the board well. Keep reading to learn more.
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FTC, partners to host National Consumer Protection Week
Posted Date: Sunday, March 6, 2016
The Federal Trade Commission will spotlight efforts to protect consumers from fraud, identity theft and other consumer issues during National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12. As the CFPB pointed out with its first data security action, consumers can’t be too careful who they give their personal information to. Keep reading to learn more.
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Docutech names VP of eStrategies
Posted Date: Thursday, March 3, 2016
Docutech named a new executive vice president of eStrategies. He will lead the development of corporate and product strategy toward fully integrated eClosing capabilities. Read on to learn more.
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