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

Title Action Network Committee

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

Increase the industry's grassroots footprint by providing title insurance, abstracting, land conveyance and real estate settlement service industry who are not members of ALTA a stake in the outcome of issues in which ALTA advocates
Offer free membership to all individuals who are in or support the business of the title insurance, abstracting, land conveyance and real estate services industries

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Chair

Monica Gilroy NTP

Managing Partner
The Gilroy Firm LLC
Atlanta, GA

Vice Chair

Brandt Keefe

VP, Agency Area Manager
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Bloomington, MN

Member

Robin Aberasturi ITP, NTP

SVP Compliance
Alliance Title & Escrow, LLC
Boise, ID

Linda Alwood

Executive Director
Louisiana Land Title Association
Baton Rouge, LA

AnnMarie Arens

Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Westcor Land Title Insurance Co.
Overland Park, KS

William Avant NTP

VP | Area Counsel
Chicago Title
Birmingham, AL

Jeff J. Bluhm

Executive Vice President
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Tampa, FL

Baron C. Buss

EVP, Agency Operations
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Plano, TX

Todd Davis

Regional Title Team Leader
Secured Land Transfers LLC dba TitleOne
Idaho Falls, ID

Ruth A. Dillingham NTP

Principal
Dillingham Law LLC
Barnstable, MA

Michelle Ann Epley

SVP, Regulatory Compliance
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Portland, OR

Elizabeth Faber

Advocus National Title Insurance Company
Chicago, IL

Scarlett D First KTP, NTP, TPN

Agent
Frontier Secured Title Company
Goodland, KS

Jennifer Gaytan

Underwriting Counsel
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Stephen M Gerdes II

Southwest Underwriting Counsel
Agents National Title Insurance Company
Uvalde, TX

Charles H. Gray

Vice President
Surety Land Title, Inc.
Mobile, AL

Tiffany Hattendorf-Smith

First Source Title Agency, Inc.
North Ridgeville, OH

Paul A. Hofmann WTP

President
Aegis Land Title Group, LLC
Silverdale, WA

Mark Holley

Vice President, Sales
East Texas Title Company
Tool, TX

John Holt ITP, NTP

VP and Claims Counsel
Old Republic National Title Ins. Co.
Eagle, ID

Megan Hunt

VP of Sales, NE & New England
TitleWave Real Estate Solutions
McKinney, TX

Marie Hunter ITP, NTP

Asst Vice President
Pioneer Title Company of Bannock County
Pocatello, ID

Danielle L. Kaiser ITP, NTP

Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel
Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
Carmel, IN

Robin Kelsh

Executive Director
Pennsylvania Land Title Association
King of Prussia, PA

Valerie Kircher

Vice President
Consumer Title & Escrow, LLC
Lincoln, NE

Sonia L. Kuppert NTP, VCTE, VCTSA

Owner
Customer First Title & Settlements, LLC
Fredericksburg, VA

John T. LaJoie

VP - Senior Operations Counsel
First American Title Insurance Co
Tallahassee, FL

Eileen K LaPlante CLTP

Vice President
Star Title Agency, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI

Carrie Lindsey

President
Cardinal Title Group
Chantilly, VA

Lori McDonald

General Manager
Eastern Shore Title Company
Easton, MD

Frank McGovern Esq., CLTP

VP, Northeast Regional Counsel
Title Resources Guaranty Company
Springfield, PA

Heather Moldovan

Vice President Title & Settlement Services
Amrock LLC
Detroit, MI

Tom Morgan

Senior Industry Relations Representative
Qualia
Gloucester, MA

Melissa D. Murray

SC State Manager
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Cayce, SC

Dale Orr

President
VyStar Title Agency, LLC
Jacksonville, FL

Maureen Pfaff NTP, WTP

President / CEO
Olympic Peninsula Title Co.
Port Angeles, WA

Meghan Noreen Pfanstiel AICP

Executive Director
Land Title Association of Colorado
Littleton, CO

Mary Jo K. Radowicz

Vice President, Account Manager
Fidelity National Title Group
Wauwatosa, WI

Miranda Rosenblum

Title Curative
Campbell & Brannon, LLC
Atlanta, GA

Janet L. Scanlan

Compliance Manager
Compass, Inc
Satellite Beach, FL

Katie Schmidt

Chief Regulatory Officer
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Sharlene Shineldecker CLTP, NTP

Chief Commercial Officer
Transnation Title Agency
Norton Shores, MI

Margaret Sklenar

Co-Owner
Metropolitan Title of Indiana, LLC
Mishawaka, IN

Eric Swarthout NTP

President
Thoroughbred Title Services
Rye Brook, NY

Brian W. Thompson Esq.

Director
Jackson & Campbell, PC
Washington, DC

Marcy A. Wagner NTP, TPN

Underwriter
First American Title Insurance Company
Murray, NE

Richard H. Welshons NTP

Twin Cities Manager
The Title Team and DCA Title
Hastings, MN

John Williams

CEO
Bluegrass Land Title, LLC
Lexington, KY

Leslie Wyatt

Dir. of Regulatory Compliance
SoftPro
Raleigh, NC

Staff

Leah Shimp Vass

Director of Grassroots & Political Affairs
American Land Title Association
Washington, DC