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FinCEN’s AML rule reshaping title processes — and buyer behavior

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A sweeping new anti-money laundering rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), took effect this week, introducing new reporting obligations for certain residential real estate transactions. The regulation, effective March 1, expands federal oversight into parts of the real estate market that historically operated with limited anti-money-laundering reporting requirements — particularly cash purchases and […]

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Stewart Title NCS appoints Nevada leadership

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Stewart Title National Commercial Services (NCS) has added a veteran Nevada title executive to oversee commercial operations in the state. The company announced that Ian Swainston has joined as vice president and operations manager — supporting commercial growth efforts across Nevada. Swainston brings more than 29 years of experience in Nevada’s title insurance industry. His

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Title insurance leaders betting on technology, efficiency in 2026

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As the title insurance industry moves into 2026, executives say it faces a complex mix of market pressures, regulatory shifts and escalating fraud risks. Leading executives who sat down with HousingWire are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support — aiming to keep operations resilient while preparing for market recovery. Ryan Swed, group president

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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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Stewart acquires MCS’s mortgage services business for $330 million

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Title and real estate services company Stewart Information Services Corp., owned by SISCO Holdings, has entered into an agreement to acquire the mortgage services of property preservation provider Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) for $330 million. The transaction, announced Friday, expands Stewart’s suite of services in the property preservation arena, which supports default servicing, while providing

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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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Title’s Big Four post mixed-bag Q2 2025 results

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The second quarter of 2025 was a bit of a mixed bag for the title insurance industry’s four largest players, which the “Big Four” attributed to a variety of factors including slower housing market conditions, legal expenses and weaker performances from their non-title segments.  Stewart posts strong financial results The smallest of the Big Four,

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