"He founded Agents National Title Insurance Co. in 2005 and served as its president and CEO until the company was acquired by Essent Group Ltd. in 2023. Since then, he has held the position of senior vice president and agency division manager for the FNF Family of Companies. A member of the ALTA Board of Governors since 2018, Townsend has been active in numerous ALTA engagement groups, including serving as chair of the Title Industry Political Action Committee from 20162021."
"Serving as ALTA president is an incredible honor and responsibility, Townsend said. Our industry plays a vital role in protecting property rights and giving consumers confidence in one of life's biggest investments their homes. Over the next year, I want to amplify the voices of our members, strengthen ALTA's ability to advocate on their behalf and ensure we're ready for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead."
David Townsend founded Agents National Title Insurance Co. in 2005 and led it as president and CEO until its 2023 acquisition by Essent Group Ltd. He now serves as senior vice president and agency division manager for the FNF Family of Companies. Townsend has been on the ALTA Board of Governors since 2018, chaired the Title Industry Political Action Committee from 2016 to 2021, and serves on the Mortgage Bankers Association Residential Board of Governors. He held leadership roles in the Missouri Land Title Association, earned ALTA and MLTA professional designations, and received a HousingWire Vanguard nomination. ALTA's 2025–2026 priorities include championing the title insurance industry, elevating professionals, and advancing industry knowledge and preparedness.
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