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FNF disputes magistrate judge’s support for FinCEN’s AML rule 

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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) believes that a magistrate judge issued an erroneous report on the title insurance giant’s claims in its lawsuit against Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).  In a document filed last Tuesday, FNF objected to the report and recommendations made by Magistrate Judge Samuel Horovitz. In his report, Horovitz recommended that the court […]

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Title insurance revenue rises for Big Four firms in Q3 2025

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Falling mortgage rates during the third quarter of 2025 were certainly a boon for the Big Four title insurance firms who all saw title insurance revenue rise year-over-year during the quarter.  At First American, which released its earnings in late October, company-wide revenue was up 41% annually to $2.0 billion, while net income rose to

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ALTA’s David Townsend on housing affordability and title insurance regulations

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As new American Land Title Association (ALTA) President David Townsend steps into his role, he’s wasting no time setting an agenda that includes expanded housing access and a halt to right-to-list agreements — also known as non-title recorded agreements for personal service (NTRAPS). Townsend said these initiatives, along with efforts to improve affordability, streamline permitting

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Title insurance premiums rise to $4.5B in Q2

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Title insurers generated $4.5 billion in premiums during the second quarter of 2025, up from $4.1 billion a year earlier, according to the American Land Title Association’s (ALTA) latest Market Share Analysis. “The title insurance industry continues to demonstrate resilience and reliability, even as the broader real estate market faces headwinds,” said ALTA CEO Chris

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FinCEN delays implementation of anti-money laundering rule

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Title insurance firms gearing up for the implementation of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule can slow their efforts. On Tuesday, FinCEN announced that it was postponing the implementation of the policy from Dec. 1, 2025, to March 1, 2026. The rule requires title firms to

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FinCEN defends anti-money laundering rule ahead of Dec. 1 deadline

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), its director Andrea Gacki, as well as the Department of the Treasury and its secretary, Scott Bessent, do not believe their anti-money laundering rule, which is slated to go into effect on Dec. 1, 2025, will cause Fidelity National Financial (FNF) irreparable harm. The defendants made these claims in

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FNF partners with CLEAR Secure on real estate fraud prevention

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Fidelity National Financial (FNF) has partnered with CLEAR Secure to use biometric identity verification in real estate transactions to mitigate real estate fraud, the companies said Wednesday. The initiative integrates CLEAR’s identity platform into FNF’s inHere digital system, which manages title and escrow processes. Leaders said the move is intended to address rising cases of

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ALTA throws support behind Fidelity in FinCEN lawsuit

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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is taking a stand in Fidelity National Financial’s (FNF) lawsuit against the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its new mandatory reporting rule, set to go into effect in December.  On Tuesday, the title insurance trade group filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court in Jacksonville, Fla., for

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Fidelity asks for summary judgment in suit against FinCEN, Bessent

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With the implementation date for Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers fast approaching, Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and its subsidiaries are asking the court to take action in its lawsuit over the rule.  Filed in May 2025, the suit challenges FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule, which requires title firms to

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Title industry veteran Lisa Tyler joins WFG’s executive team

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WFG National Title Insurance Company is welcoming title industry veteran Lisa Tyler to its executive team, according to an announcement on Monday. Tyler will serve as WFG’s senior vice president of national development. In this role, Tyler will travel across the country engaging with WFG teams, agents and customers, as she works to drive WFG’s

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