Near North Title Group Bolsters Florida Prescence With Acquisition
October 13, 2026
Near North Title Group acquired Mason Title & Escrow Company from AmTrust Financial Services Inc. The transaction expands Near North's presence across Florida while supporting AmTrust Financial’s subsidiary, AmTrust Title Insurance Co., and its strategic focus on strengthening its agency division and underwriting capabilities throughout the state.
"Our extensive presence in Florida now positions us to serve every major market throughout the state," said Daniel Fowler, chief executive officer of Near North Title Group. "This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy, allowing us to leverage our national scale, operational expertise, and strong underwriter relationships while maintaining the local service and market knowledge that clients expect. We are excited to welcome the Mason team to Near North and further establish ourselves as a premier title agency in one of the country's most active real estate markets."
With the addition of Mason Title’s team and eight Florida offices, Near North will expand its Florida footprint from eight to 16 locations, creating a statewide presence spanning from Miami through Tampa, Jacksonville and the Florida Panhandle. The acquisition strengthens Near North's ability to serve customers, attorneys, lenders, developers and real estate professionals across all major Florida markets.
Under the Near North brand, Mason Title’s leadership team and employees will continue serving their clients with the same local expertise, relationships, and market knowledge that have defined the company's reputation for more than 18 years. By integrating Mason Title's established Florida operations into Near North's national platform, clients will benefit from enhanced resources, expanded capabilities and broader geographic reach.
"I'm excited to see the Mason and Near North teams come together," said Joseph Sutter, President of Mason Title & Escrow Company. "We share a strong commitment to our clients, and this combination gives us the ability to serve more communities across Florida while continuing to deliver the local expertise and service people expect from us."
Prior to its affiliation with AmTrust Financial, Mason Title operated as an independent title agency, making the transition to Near North a return to an independent agency environment supported by one of the nation's leading title and escrow organizations.
"This transaction represents a thoughtful next step for both organizations," said Manny Netzer, head of title division for AmTrust Financial. "Mason Title has built a respected presence throughout Florida, and we are pleased to partner with Near North, an organization known for its strong reputation, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to customer service. We are confident that Mason's employees and customers will benefit from Near North's expansive platform and resources."
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