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
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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
- 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
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- Leadership + Engagement Groups
  On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members and responsibilities.
  - Leadership Resources
- Non-Member Options
  The Policy Forms License for limited use can be acquired for $55.
  - Policy Forms License
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- Membership Directory
  Find ALTA Members across the United States.
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- 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.
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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.
- 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 and Related Documents
  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
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  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
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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.
- 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.
- Information Security
  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 49 Endorsement
  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.

Industry News

2026 First Quarter Title Insurance Industry Market Share Executive Summary

June 11, 2026

Title Insurance Industry Market Share and Financial Statement compilations for the 1st Quarter of 2026 are now available on the ALTA website.

The first quarter of 2026 was another positive quarter for the title insurance industry. Title Insurance Premiums Written were up 16.2% from the first quarter of 2025. Total Operating Income was up 30.4%. Operating Expenses were up 29.4% and Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses were up 10.0%, resulting in Net Operating Gain of $181.8 Million. Adding in Net Investment Gain of $117.9 Million resulted in Net Income of $241.7 Million. This compared to $188.9 Million for the 1st Quarter of 2025, an increase of 27.9% and is the 5th highest 1st Quarter Net Income in the industry’s history.

With $241.7 Million of Net Income, the industry continued its strong financial position. Total Assets were $11.7 Billion, including $10.5 Billion in Cash and Invested Assets. Statutory Surplus was almost $5.3 Billion and Statutory Reserves were strong at $5.7 Billion.

After 7 consecutive quarters in which Title Premiums Written decreased from the prior years equivalent quarter, the 1st Quarter of 2024 essentially ended this string, showing a decrease of only 0.6%, and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2024, four Quarters of 2025 and the 1st Quarter of 2026 recorded increases of 4.2%, 5.5%, 20.2%, 15.6%, 11.2%, 14.2%, 14.5% and 16.2%, respectively.

On a state-by-state basis, 49 states showed 1st Quarter 2026 written premiums increasing from 1st Quarter 2025. Three states were up over 50%, two states were up between 40% and 50%, three states were up between 30% and 40%. Fourteen states were up between 20% and 30%, 15 states were up between 10% and 20% and 12 states were up less than 10%. Only one state, plus the District of Columbia, were down less than 10%.

All ten of the largest states recorded increases. The largest state - Texas was up 8.0%, Florida, the #2 state, was up 10.1%, California, the #3 state, was up 15.3%, New York, the #4 state, was up 18.7% and Pennsylvania, the #5 state, was up 46.4%.

Contact ALTA at 202-296-3671 or [email protected].