ALTA announced it has awarded it first National Title Professional (NTP) designations to five members.

Receiving the designation were Anne Anastasi, CLTP, of Genesis Abstract in Hatboro, Pa.; Jeffrey Bosse of Bosse Title Corp. in Evansville, Ind., Joseph Grabas, CTP, of Investors Title Agency in Edison, N.J.; Jim Stipanovich of Old Republic Title Insurance Co. in Independence, Ohio; and Philip Janny, CLTP, of Plunkett & Graver PC in Allentown, Pa. The five who received the designation were recognized during Thursday's general session at the Business Strategies Conference in Oklahoma City. Pictured at the right are Bosse, Anastasi and Stipanovitch.

“We are pleased to award our first National Title Professional designations to these knowledgeable and dedicated professionals,” said Frank Pellegrini, president of ALTA. “This designation is evidence of their exemplary dedication and integrity of ensuring safe and efficient transfer of property.”

The designation has several elements, including industry and compliance prerequisites and training requirements. To apply for the NTP designation and for more information, please visit the ALTA's NTP website.

For more info about the NTP program, click here to read “Raising the Professional Bar: ALTA's National Title Professional Designation Program.”