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 insurance industry.
- Legal + Regulatory Publications
  Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the title insurance industry.
- Title Protects
  Members of the title insurance industry work daily to assist consumers in purchasing new homes and enhancing their communities.
- Press Releases
- Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
  HomeClosing101.org
- Manage Your Subscriptions
  Manage the emails you want to receive from ALTA.
  - 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.
- Advocacy Issues
- Title Industry 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.
- 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
- Diversity and Inclusion
- 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
  On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members and responsibilities.
  - Leadership Resources
- Non-Member Options
  You will NOT receive member benefits. ALTA is no longer utilizing an occasional use waiver as a part of the Policy Forms Licensing structure for 2024 and going forward. The Policy Forms License for limited use can be acquired for $50.
  - 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
  As an ALTA member you join a family of dedicated professionals working to improve the land title industry. On this page you will find a list of the many items available to you as an ALTA Member.
- Frequently Asked Questions
  Interested in becoming a member of ALTA? Get answers to some of the questions we are often asked.
- Update Your Photo or Logo
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 blocked 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
  This site provides 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.
- ALTA Strategic Priorities
- Board of Governors
- ALTA Presidents
- ALTA Bylaws
- Privacy Policy
  We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information you provide at websites owned or controlled by the American Land Title Association.
- ALTA Antitrust Policy
- Working at ALTA
- State Land Title Associations
- Contact ALTA
  Contact the ALTA Staff, we have provided information on what each person is in charge of to help you reach the correct staff member.
- History of ALTA
- ALTA Gear
  ALTA has something for everyone: We've included a variety of brands and price points as well as sizes, which range from XS to 4XL, depending on the item.
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 Acceptance Pilot
  In March 2024, the Biden administration announced a Title Acceptance Pilot, which waives 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.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
  The proposed rule by U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will require title and settlement companies nationwide to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.

Leadership + Engagement Groups

Best Practices Work Group

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

Promote the exchange of information within the ALTA membership about different ways to comply with the Best Practices standards.
Recommend to the Best Practices Executive Committee potential modifications and clarifications to the Best Practices standards or resources.
Keep ALTA and its membership appraised of new developments in the implementation of the Best Practices and their adoption as a risk management tool by lenders.
Assist ALTA in the development of publications and resources for use by ALTA members on the Best Practices.

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Chair

Richard H. Welshons MTP, NTP

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

Vice Chair

Craig Haskins

CEO and President
Knight Barry Title, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI

Member

Brandi Elaine Abercrombie CESP, CTIP, NTP

Senior Vice President - Texas Operations and Education
National Investors Title Insurance Company
Austin, TX

Tyler Adams

CEO & Co-founder
CertifID
Austin, TX

Linda JH Aparo NTP

Director of National Sales
reQuire Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Palm Harbor, FL

Bettina Arthur

VP - Sales Enablement
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Lone Tree, CO

Mica C Bauman Rogers

Pioneer Title Company of Ada County, Inc.
Boise, ID

Jeff J. Bluhm

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

Amanda Caldwell

Divisional Vice President Rocket Close Client Experience
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Scott T. Chandler CTIS, NTP

Chief Operating Officer
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Lone Tree, CO

Steven G. Day NTP

Executive Vice President
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Rick Diamond

VP of Information Technology, Agency Operations
Fidelity National Financial
Boston, MA

Mary Jo Edmiston MTP, NTP

Chief Operating Officer
Boone Central Title Company
Columbia, MO

Erin Faulkner

Senior Vice President, Legal - Regulatory Compliance, Title & Appraisal
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Stephen M Gerdes II, CTIP, NTP

Vice President, National Underwriting
Essent Title Insurance, Inc.
Boerne, TX

Madhu Gopinath

Managing Director
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Houston, TX

Linda Grahovec IEP, ITP, NTP

SVP, FNAS Director of Agent Relations | FNF Family of Companies
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Tiffany Green

Chief Audit Officer
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL

Erica Hallmark

Owner
East Texas Title Company
Tyler, TX

Chuck Haney

President and CEO
Signature Xcel / Sign X
Phoenix, AZ

Kimberly Hartnett

EVP, Strategic Growth | Agency Development
AmTrust Title Insurance Company
New York, NY

Rushelle R. Hathoot

SVP - Closing Operations
Land Title Guarantee Co.
Denver, CO

Christine Heffner

Client Implementation Mgr
First American Title Insurance Co
Pittsburgh, PA

Nicole Heinrich

Compliance & Training Officer
Pioneer Title Company of Ada County, Inc.
Meridian, ID

Kathleen Henry

SVP, Risk Management
The Security Title Guarantee Corp. of Baltimore
Linthicum, MD

Cecilia Belle Hernandez

National Vice President of Title Fulfillment
Inspired Title Services, LLC
Austin, TX

Katie Hersh

Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations & Analytics
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Neil Higgins

National Commercial Underwriting Counsel
First American Title Insurance Co
Kennebunkport, ME

Lynn Hightower-Moore

General Manager
Common Bond Title, LLC
Birmingham, AL

Cheri Hipenbecker

General Counsel
Knight Barry Title, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI

Brad L.F. Hoeschen

VP, Agency Manager, Underwriter
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Minnetonka, MN

Robert Horan CTP

Title Solutions Officer
SouthState Bank
McKinney, TX

Marie Hunter ITP, NTP

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

Tom Imperiale NTP

Western Region Manager/Underwriter
Essent Title Insurance, Inc.
Radnor, PA

Jason John

Manager
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Houston, TX

Roni Jones

Vice President of Administration
Title First Agency, Inc.
Westerville, OH

James C. Lamphere

Head of Operations
Acrisure
Grand Rapids, MI

Pamalla Lanaux

Positively Balanced, LLC
Acworth, GA

Rob Larger

SVP - Director and Head of Title & Escrow Banking
Metropolitan Commercial Bank
New York, NY

Angelo Macreno

Director, Compliance
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Jenny Martin

Sr. Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer
Futura Title & Escrow, LLC
Boise, ID

John Mashack NTP

Vice President
Loudoun Commercial Title, LLC
Leesburg, VA

Lori McDonald

General Manager
Eastern Shore Title Company
Easton, MD

Heather Moldovan

Vice President, Rocket Close Operations
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Ryan Murphy

Senior Business Analyst
Stewart Title Company
Naperville, IL

Becky Nilsen

Vice President, Rocket Close Client Experience
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Megan K Peck

Licensed Title Agent/Owner
Comprehensive Closing Services LLC
Erie, PA

Jewel Quintyne

Qualia
San Francisco, CA

MJ K. Radowicz

Vice President, Agency Services Coordinator
Fidelity National Title Group
Wauwatosa, WI

Jack Rattikin III

President & CEO
Rattikin Title Company
Fort Worth, TX

Kristin Reis

President
Compliance Bridge, LLC
New Bedford, MA

Amy Riggsbee

President, Settlement Services
HomeServices of America, Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN

Betty Sagatelian

President
Realty Title Agency, Inc.
White Plains, NY

Janet Scanlan

Compliance Manager
Compass, Inc
Deland, FL

Julie Singh

Senior Manager
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Houston, TX

Jenine Skrabak M.Ed, NTP, VCTE, VCTSA

President
Crossroads Title Agency, LLC
Palmyra, VA

Ruthann E. M. Stenger Esq.

COO
Dearborn Title Insurance, Inc.
Lawrenceburg, IN

Shelley Stewart CLC, NTP

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

Lisa Vesperman Still

VP, New England Regional Counsel
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Braintree, MA

Steven R. Stipetich

Vice President-Legal
Radian Settlement Services Inc.
Coraopolis, PA

Laura Tierney

Corporate Underwriting Counsel
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Nicole Timpanaro

CEO/Owner
Fortune Title Agency, Inc.
Roseland, NJ

Terry Valles

Managing Director VP, Title Industry Banking
MidFirst Bank
Dallas, TX

Maribeth Walsh

Senior Underwriting Counsel
First American Title Insurance Company
Santa Ana, CA

Gina Webster

VP Escrow & Settlement
Investors Title Insurance Company
Chapel Hill, NC

Theresa Williamson CLC

SVP, Compliance & Nat. Training
WFG National Title Insurance Company
Pace, FL

Beverley Woolf

Sr. Operations Counsel - Southern California
First American Title Insurance Company
Santa Ana, CA

Tracy Zobel

Executive Vice President, Client Experience
Rocket Close, LLC
Detroit, MI

Sushma Zoellner

Chief Product Officer
Closinglock
Austin, TX

Staff

Steven Gold

Associate Counsel & Senior Director of Products
American Land Title Association
Clearwater, FL