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Advalis CEO speaks on expanded FinCEN compliance platform

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Compliance software provider Advalis has launched a new version of its platform designed specifically for title companies, escrow officers and settlement agents facing the upcoming Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule. The rule, which takes effect Dec. 1, will require reports on certain all-cash real estate transactions — essentially expanding what […]

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Title insurance industry innovates to protect consumers from fraud

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With real estate fraud becoming more sophisticated, the title insurance industry has taken a transformative step to protect consumers and redefine what it means to protect a home in today’s environment. This month, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) will introduce two new policy endorsements that offer forward-looking coverages that directly guard against seller impersonation

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WFG National Title added to Fannie Mae’s multifamily approval list

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WFG National Title Insurance Co. has been added to Fannie Mae’s list of approved title insurers for multifamily transactions. The designation means lenders and borrowers using WFG for Fannie Mae–financed multifamily deals can avoid delays caused by policy exceptions or compliance issues. Fannie Mae requires approved insurers to meet financial strength, quality and coverage standards

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Alanna.ai wants to help title agents with the new FinCEN rules

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The title agent-focused artificial Intelligence technology firm Alanna.ai has launched a digital signing capability to help title agents and companies comply with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) new reporting requirements. In an announcement on Friday, the firm stated that it has made enhancements to its Smart Forms offering, which the company said will help users

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WFG National Title launches Agent 3.0 with AI, automation focus

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WFG National Title Insurance Co. has introduced Agent 3.0, which will offer users expanded options for artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The program follows rollout of Agent 2.0 earlier this year, which emphasized personalized support and growth tools for title agents. Leaders said Agent 3.0 is designed to create a more interactive partnership between WFG

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Closinglock adds two-way text messaging for title insurance

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Closinglock has introduced a two-way text messaging tool for the title insurance industry, allowing closing professionals to send and receive SMS messages with clients and partners from within the company’s platform. The feature allows real-time communication with buyers, sellers, lenders and agents — and links each conversation to the relevant transaction. Closinglock says additional tools,

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CATIC approves AI-powered title search platform for North Carolina

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Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company (CATIC) has approved Dono’s automated title search system for use by attorneys in North Carolina, the companies announced Thursday. The decision provides hold harmless protection against errors or claims when attorneys use the platform — a first for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered title searching in the state, leaders said. “The market

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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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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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Title insurers see margins rise, sales still weak

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The disappointing spring home purchase season influenced the second quarter results of the publicly traded title insurance underwriters. Certain metrics were strong, with pretax title margins at three of the companies’ showing significant gains versus the second quarter. Stewart was up 630 basis points, First American reported a 530 basis point rise and Fidelity National

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