Eagle-Eyed Title Pro Spots Fraud And Takes Action

Here’s how Ellis County Title became Alliant National’s latest Crime Watch award winner For Chelsa Holder, Director of Escrow Operations for Ellis County Title Company, something felt “off.” The seasoned title professional was working with a seller’s son on a transaction. The son had submitted a Power of Attorney (POA) to authorize the property’s sale. His pushy behavior, however, had …

Graphic welcoming Kelly Kinsey to Alliant National.

Alliant National Welcomes Kelly Kinsey To Its Texas Team

Kinsey’s addition will strengthen Alliant National’s title production processes in the region Longmont, CO — (April 10, 2025) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to welcome Kelly Kinsey as Title Officer for Texas. Kinsey comes to Alliant National with nearly 30 years of experience in the …

Graphic welcoming Lori Ward.

Alliant National Welcomes Lori Ellen Ward as Underwriting Counsel, Florida Region

With nearly three decades “in the trenches” as a title agent, Lori will apply her expertise to empower the underwriter’s independent agents throughout Florida. Longmont, CO — (March 21, 2025) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that it has hired Lori Ellen Ward as …

Promotional graphic for the Crime Watch Program on a blue background with orange stars. Left: Portrait of Natia Johnson, labeled “First International Title, Hunters Creek.” Right: Photo of Jean Thomas (Tropics Title) excitedly receiving a document from Tracy Pace, Alliant National South Florida Agency Manager, in a restaurant setting.

Two Alliant National Agents Take the Fight To Fraudsters

Alliant National agents are proving to be a valuable vanguard against real estate crime Although 2025 is barely a quarter old, independent agents have already been hard at work detecting, deterring and preventing fraudulent activity. At Alliant National, we’re proud to support these anti-fraud efforts through our Crime Watch program, which incentivizes agents with $1,000 rewards to be extra vigilant …

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This April, Let’s Confront Stress

We can’t eliminate stress, but we can take steps to manage its impact. Each April during Stress Awareness Month, we sit down with Alliant National’s HR Director Stacy Stolen to explore how we can all manage stress more effectively. This is an important conversation because too much stress can negatively impact both individuals and organizations. Having worked for years in …

How To Effectively Pitch Journalists In 2025

Get more of your agency’s stories placed with these best practices. In the history of marketing and public relations, few tools have been as important as media pitches. Historically, well-written pitches to journalists have been a reliable way to unlock earned media attention and publicity. Of course, pitching journalists in 2025 looks different than it used to. Rapid advancements in …

Alliant National Welcomes Christina Blum as Underwriting Counsel, Southwest Region

Blum will focus on empowering the underwriter’s regional agents to grow their businesses. Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Christina Blum as Underwriting Counsel Southwest Region. For over 11 years, Blum has been a fixture in the title industry. Her …

Alliant National Hires Ryan Martinez As Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel

Martinez will help shape Alliant National’s underwriting operations throughout the Southeast and provide invaluable support to its policy-issuing agents. Longmont, CO — (October 22, 2024) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Martinez as Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel. Martinez …