News + Publications
News + Publications

ALTA’s publications and news center brings the latest information affecting the title and settlement services industry to ALTA members. Whether you are looking for industry news, practical insights on issues affecting title insurance or our suite of legal and regulatory publications we have the news you need.
- TitleNews Magazine
  The industry's essential news magazine contains vital information and analysis for industry professionals.
- Industry News
  Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title industry.
- Legal + Regulatory Publications
  Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
- Title Protects
- Press Releases
- Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
  HomeClosing101.org
- Manage Your Subscriptions
  - Email Preferences
Advocacy
Advocacy

ALTA represents its members on a national and state level by working closely with members of Congress, state legislatures and regulators to advocate on behalf of the land title industry.
- Title Insurance Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
  TIPAC is the only PAC that directly represents the interest of the title industry in our nation's political system.
- Title Action Network (TAN)
  TAN is the premier grassroots organization promoting the value of the land title insurance industry.
- Technology
- Housing Opportunities
- Data Privacy
- Regulation
- Economy
  - 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
  - Foreign Ownership of Land
- State Advocacy
  ALTA works closely with our state advocacy partners to promote legislation for the title industry
  - State Legislation Tracking Map
Events
Events

ALTA, along with affiliated land title associations, organizes dozens of world-class meetings each year. Each event is an opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, meet industry vendors and network with your peers.
Career + Learning
Career + Learning

Since 1971 ALTA has been the source of practical knowledge and skill-based training solutions for the title insurance industry. ALTA is dedicated to providing cutting edge educational solutions to our members through several options.
- National Title Professional Designation
  The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize land title professionals
  - Apply for NTP Designation
  - National Title Professional Directory
- Continuing Education
  - Online Course Catalog
  - Approved Courses and States
- Training + Webinars
- My Professional Development
  - Title Producer & Attorney Credentials
Membership
Membership

ALTA is committed to your professional development. By becoming a member of ALTA, not only do you strengthen the industry’s future, you gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
- Become an ALTA Member
  Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
  - Find or Create an ALTA Account
- My ALTA Membership
- Renew Your Membership
  You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.
  - Renew ALTA Membership
  - Renew TIAC Membership
- Membership Types
- Dues Calculator
- Leadership + Engagement Groups
  - Leadership Resources
- Non-Member Options
  You will NOT receive member benefits.
  - Policy Forms License
  - Print Policy Forms License Certificate
- Membership Directory
  Find ALTA Members across the United States.
  - Find an ALTA Member
  - New Member List
- Membership Benefits
- Frequently Asked Questions
Business Ops
Business Ops

ALTA’s primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed professionally. ALTA has cultivated several tools to help ALTA members measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA’s suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture.
- PATRIOT Act Search
  ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blacklisted individuals.
- Find People + Services
  Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
- Operations
  Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
- Human Resources
  Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
- Industry Partners
  Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
- Research Initiatives & Resources
  Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA’s research department.
- Marketing
  ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.
Policies + Standards
Policies + Standards

One of ALTA’s main reasons for existing is to provide the title and settlement industry with industry-specific policy forms and standards that help the industry stay compliant with current regulations.
- Policy Forms
  Access to the ALTA collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
- Best Practices
  Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
About
About

Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALTA is the national trade association and voice of title insurance agents, abstracters* and underwriters are Active Members, ranging from small, one-county operations, to large national title insurers in the united states.
Topics
Topics

In our topics collection, you can stay up to speed on the most relevant issues in our industry—and learn how ALTA is engaged. Visit a topic page to find all the information ALTA has on that subject—from a summary to relevant events, educational resources, consumer and client-facing materials, business resources, and advocacy information.
- Title Waiver Pilot
  The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs that includes a pilot to waive the requirement for lender’s title insurance on certain refinances. ALTA called the announcement a political gesture offering a false promise of savings for homeowners while exposing consumers, lenders and taxpayers to greater financial risk.
- Digital Closings
  ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools and education about digital closings.
- Artificial Intelligence
  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the title insurance and settlement services sector, providing a diverse array of capabilities to enhance both efficiency and productivity.
- Cybersecurity
  Cybersecurity is a critical topic for the land title insurance and settlement industry and an ongoing threat to every title operation regardless of size, location or years in business.
- Wire Fraud
  Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. ALTA members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to fight the fraud. This page includes many resources, tools and articles to help protect your company and customers from fraud.
- ALTA Branding
  In October 2023, ALTA unveiled its new brand identity—redesigned for the first time in nearly 60 years to reflect how the industry has adapted in the digital age.

Leadership + Engagement Groups

NAIC Liaison Work Group

The purpose and scope of work of this committee is to:

Maintain a positive profile with the NAIC.
Monitor and report on all title industry matters that arise through the NAIC.
Work with the NAIC in order to promote sound legislation and regulation and to prevent unsound legislation.
Assist the Government Affairs, Research, and Accounting Committees in their dealings with the NAIC.
Maintain liaison with other insurance lines that are represented at the NAIC.

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Back to All Committees

Chair

Mary Thomas

Sr. VP/Chief Compliance & Regulatory Officer
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Vice Chair

Margaret Cook

General Counsel
Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Inc.
Longmont, CO

Member

Jonathan S. R. Anderson

Chief Underwriting Counsel
CATIC
Rocky Hill, CT

Ron Blitenthal

SVP, Chief Regulatory Counsel
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Tampa, FL

Randall E Bradley

CEO
Mother Lode Holding Company
Roseville, CA

Ted Conner

Sr. V.P.
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Tampa, FL

Thomas G. Cullen

VP/Managing Attorney
Advocus National Title Insurance Company
Waukesha, WI

Aaron Day

Dir. of Gov. Affairs & Counsel
Texas Land Title Association
Austin, TX

Maria Deligiorgis

Director of National Expansion & General Counsel
Mullica Hill, NJ

James L. Gosdin

Sr. VP, Chief UW Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Valerie Grandin

EVP & Chief Underwriting Counsel
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
Miami, FL

Nick Hacker

President/CEO
The Title Team
Bismarck, ND

Richard A. Hogan

VP & Chief Compliance Officer
CATIC
Rocky Hill, CT

Jefferson Howeth

General Counsel
AmTrust Title Insurance Company
New York, NY

Jane Ikegami

Vice President, Regulatory Counsel
Old Republic Title Company
San Francisco, CA

Timothy V. Kemp

Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Washington, DC

John Masen

Senior Corporate Counsel
Amrock LLC
Detroit, MI

Scott Merritt

Executive Director
Florida Land Title Association
Longwood, FL

Leslie A. Midgley CAE

Executive Vice President & CEO
Texas Land Title Association
Austin, TX

S. Madeleine Nagy

Executive Director
Title Insurance Rate Service Association
East Aurora, NY

James O. Nelson II

SVP, Deputy General Counsel
First American Title Insurance Co
Santa Ana, CA

Donald A. O'Neill

Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Portland, OR

Theodore C. Rogers

Pres. & C.E.O.
The Security Title Guarantee Corp. of Baltimore
Linthicum, MD

Jody K. Rogow

Executive Vice President & General Counsel
Amrock Title Insurance Company
Detroit, MI

Lisa M Steele

Chief Operating Officer
Mother Lode Holding Company
Roseville, CA

Shelley Stewart NTP

President / CEO
Southern Title Holding Company, LLC
Daytona Beach, FL

Jennifer Tierney

Regulatory Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Lakeway, TX

Mark R. Till

Senior Vice President
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Steven H. Winkler

EVP/Chief Underwriting Counsel
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Portland, OR

Staff

Steve Gottheim

General Counsel
American Land Title Association
Washington, DC