WFG National Title Insurance Company announced it is now authorized to issue title insurance in the state of Michigan.
Read More »Alliant National Title Insurance Names VP, Agency Manager in Florida
Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a title insurance underwriter headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, announced the hiring of Tim Tillman as VP, Tallahassee and Northwest Florida agency manager.
Read More »ALTA Awards National Title Professional Designations
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association for the land title insurance industry, awarded three National Title Professional (NTP) designations Tuesday during its Federal Conference in Washington, D.C.
Read More »ALTA Reminds Consumers of Importance of Title Insurance
As the spring homebuying season moves into full swing, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) is encouraging consumers to consider title insurance to make sure their American dream is protected.
Read More »ALTA Breaks Membership Records
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced it has achieved all-time record membership for the fourth consecutive year.
Read More »ALTA Publishes ‘Best Practices’ Standards for Title Insurance Industry
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), a national trade association for the land title insurance industry, released a set of Title Insurance and Settlement Company Best Practices created to help members highlight policies and procedures used to "ensure a positive and compliant real estate settlement experience."
Read More »Title Insurers Bring in Increased Premiums in Third Quarter
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) reports continued improvements for title companies. Each of the three quarters the association reported on so far this year have registered increasing volume for title companies. Premiums rose 28 percent year-over-year in the third quarter. The industry produced $3 billion in title insurance premiums over the third quarter, up from $2.4 billion during the same period in 2011.
Read More »Fitch: Title Insurance Outlook ‘Stable’ as Recovery Forges On
With revenue up and the housing market showing a sustained recovery, Fitch Ratings says the outlook for the U.S. title insurance industry is "stable." The agency points to improved revenue and reduced expenses as signs of stability. Operating profit margins for Fitch's title universe rose to 10.3 percent in the first nine months of 2012, a dramatic jump from 6.1 percent during the same period in 2011. In addition, title revenues increased by more than 15 percent from January to September as housing markets found solid ground.
Read More »A.M. Best Sees ‘Encouraging Signs’ for Title Insurers
Citing "positive developments occurring in the housing market," A.M. Best is maintaining a stable ratings outlook for title insurance.
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