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.
- Press Releases
- Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
  HomeClosing101.org
- Manage Your Subscriptions
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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 leading 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
- Continuing Education
  - Online Course Catalog
  - Approved Courses and States
- Training + Webinars
- My Professional Development
Membership
Membership

ALTA membership gives your entire organization access to advocacy, education, compliance resources, fraud prevention tools, industry insights, and a network of title professionals across the country.
- 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
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  You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.
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- Leadership + Engagement Groups
  On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members and responsibilities.
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  Find ALTA Members across the United States.
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- Membership Benefits
  Discover the resources and benefits available to you as an ALTA member.
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  Interested in becoming a member of ALTA? Get answers to some of the questions we are often asked.
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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.
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  Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
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- Industry Partners
  Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
- Research Initiatives
  Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA’s research department.
- Marketing Resources
  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 and Related Documents
  This site provides access to the ALTA® collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
- Policy Forms Licensing
- 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.
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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.
- Unregulated Alternatives to Title Insurance Protection
  The ALTA 49 and 49.1 Endorsements give new and existing homeowners title insurance-backed protection against certain losses caused by deed or mortgage forgery. These endorsements offer an additional layer of protection against increasingly common real estate fraud.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
  The FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, which was vacated following a federal court decision in March, requires title and settlement companies to report information about all-cash residential transactions nationwide involving legal entities and trusts.
- 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.
- ALTA 49 Endorsements
  The ALTA 49 and 49.1 Endorsements help protect homeowners from certain losses caused by deed fraud, forgery and seller impersonation. These innovative endorsements offer a title insurance-backed solution to emerging fraud risks that are increasingly affecting residential property owners.
- Real Estate-related Fraud
  Real estate fraud includes a wide range of schemes where bad actors attempt to manipulate transactions, misrepresent ownership or redirect funds during the closing process. These threats extend beyond wire fraud and can include identity theft, deed fraud, seller impersonation and falsified documents.

Leadership + Engagement Groups

Claims Committee

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

Maintaining and updating ALTA claims coding standard to reflect current industry risks and practices.
Supporting greater understanding of the title insurance claims process through education and industry outreach.
Faciliating collection and analysis of industry claims data to identify trends, benchmarking opportunities, and emerging risks.
Monitoring claims trends and fraud activity affecting real estate transactions and sharing insights to support risk mitigation efforts.
Encouraging collaboration and dialogue among claims professionals on industry challenges and best practices.

Back to All Committees

Co-Chairs

Michael D Behrens

Managing Counsel
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Kelly Rickenbach

Chief Claims Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Renton, WA

Member

Ron Ampie

Loss Prevention Manager
First American Title Company
Santa Ana, CA

Robert Baker

Deputy General Counsel
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Minnetonka, MN

Dan Buchanan

SVP, Chief Title Counsel
First American Title Insurance Co
Santa Ana, CA

Stephen Chaitt

Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
Wayne, PA

Kelly Driscoll

Vice President, Associate Chief Recoupment Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Elizabeth Faber

Advocus National Title Insurance Company
Chicago, IL

Hunter Fahrney

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Maitland, FL

Sarah Frano

Underwriter
First American Title Insurance Co
Santa Ana, CA

Mauri Hawkins

Chief Claims Counsel
Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Inc.
Longmont, CO

Chris Hinton

VP & Deputy General Counsel
Premier Land Title Insurance Company
Coppell, TX

Erika Knapstein

Claims Director
Title Resources Guaranty Company
Dallas, TX

John Kosogof

Senior Vice President
The Security Title Guarantee Corp. of Baltimore
Linthicum, MD

Jeffrey S. Leung

Sr. VP - National Claims Manager
WFG National Title Insurance Company
La Mirada, CA

Anthony M Lombardi Esq.

SVP and General Counsel
CATIC
Hartford, CT

Cameron Martin

FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Christopher McChesney

Claims Director
Title Resources Guaranty Company
Irving, TX

Michael Mertens

Claims Attorney
Iowa Title Guaranty, A Division of Iowa Finance Authority
Des Moines, IA

Robert Noce

Agency Counsel, National Agency Operations
FNF Family of Companies
Columbia, MO

Rebecca Rhoda

VP, Managing Counsel
FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Courtney Robbins

Team Leader, Legal - Title Insurance Claims Lead Counsel
Rocket Title Insurance Company
Detroit, MI

S David Schreiber

Claims Counsel
DHI Title Insurance Company

Adam I Seligman

Claims Counsel
Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Maitland, FL

Alexandra L. Simon

Underwriting Counsel
DHI Title Insurance Company
Austin, TX

Marimar Soltero

Vice President, Legal – Claims, Regulatory & Compliance
Premier Land Title Insurance Company
Coppell, TX

Joseph Taborsak

Vice President & Senior Claims Counsel
CATIC
Rocky Hill, CT

Jessica Thurbee

Complex Claims and Recoupment Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Kelley Towne

FNF Family of Companies
Jacksonville, FL

Alan M. Tramposch

Claims Center Director – Western Region
First American Title Insurance Co
Santa Ana, CA

Jennifer Vander Wagen

Associate Chief Claims Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Houston, TX

Elizabeth Wainio

SVP, Risk Management & Claims Counsel
Investors Title Insurance Company
Chapel Hill, NC

Staff

Elizabeth Blosser

Chief Strategy, Communications and Innovation Officer
American Land Title Association
Washington, DC