#title-insurance tag

3 weeks ago

Fidelity National, FHFA to collaborate on 'innovative title solutions'

Fidelity National Financial has a long history of working with the GSEs and FHFA in protecting homeownership and property rights. We look forward to collaborating with the GSEs and FHFA on innovative title insurance solutions.

Real estate

Westcor joins Fannie Mae title insurance waiver pilot

Title insurance firms are participating in a pilot program aimed at modernizing lending processes and reducing closing costs for homeowners.

Title Resources Group hires Campbell as underwriting counsel

Michael Campbell joins TRG as a senior underwriter, bringing over ten years of diverse experience in title insurance and a focus on improving client services.

Title Resources Group hires Kevin Wall as CEO

Kevin Wall joins TRG as CEO, focusing on innovation and customer service to expand the company's national footprint.

Title premium volume is growing, ALTA reports

Texas, Florida, California, New York, and Pennsylvania led title premium volumes in Q1 2025, all showing year-over-year increases.

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First American Title co-president departs company abruptly

Kevin Wall has unexpectedly left First American Title after over 11 years of service.

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2 months ago

Women are setting the standard for careers in the title insurance industry

Women dominate college graduation rates, representing a significant opportunity in the workforce.

The title insurance industry supports economic growth while offering robust opportunities for graduates, especially women.

New York bill targets lender payouts in deed fraud cases

The proposed measure would increase accountability for lenders and insurers in preventing real estate fraud, addressing the rising issue of deed theft.

Stewart Title consolidates New York operations under single entity

Merger of Stewart Title Guaranty Co. enhances underwriting capabilities in New York, allowing for better service and streamlined operations.

Illinois bill aims to reform title insurance oversight

"Over the last 10 to 15 years, the IDFPR's willingness to engage and take on some of these bad actors has dissipated to the point where they literally do nothing."

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Marc Trachtenberg on the true value of title insurance

Marc Trachtenberg emphasizes the importance of clear business partnerships and innovative strategies in the mortgage and title insurance industries.

EquityProtect, title companies seek to boost fraud awareness

While title insurance offers some level of protection, it often does not cover post-closing fraud, prompting the need for enhanced monitoring solutions.

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