Selecting the Right Collaboration Software

Collaboration is the lifeblood of a well-functioning company; the right solution can make all the difference. Even before the pandemic hit, collaboration challenged businesses of all sizes and industries. When offices emptied nearly 20 months ago and people retreated to their homes, these difficulties increased. In-person communication became impossible with collaboration confined to digital tools like email and Zoom.  Thankfully, …

Alliant National Announces the Hiring of Reagan McCraken

Longmont, Colo. – (February 22, 2022) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Reagan McCracken as Assistant Vice President (AVP) and Southwest Agency Representative. McCracken is a seasoned and savvy title insurance professional and brings years of experience to Alliant National. Having …

Effective Invoicing

You can’t keep the lights on without revenue, and you can’t bring in revenue without effective invoicing Every business needs to charge for their goods or services, but effectively invoicing or billing is not as easy as you might think. Let’s face it, nobody really wants another pricey software subscription, but routinely creating something manually can eat up time that …

Fraud Surge: Understand the Threat

Cyber fraud, social engineering and wire fraud attempts are on the rise again. We’re sharing in-depth information to help you protect your business. Today, we are releasing the 2022 version of ourEscrow Fraud/Social Engineering White Paper. First published in 2017 and fully updated by Alliant National’s Compliance, Risk and Education teams, the paper provides information, tips and suggestions to help …

Chatbots for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses

Customer service has never been more important to your business’s competitive advantage. Use every tool in your toolbox. High-quality customer service is essential to a successful business. No matter where you go, 96 percent of consumers say customer service is important to whether they will be loyal to a brand.[i] 52 percent of consumers have made an additional purchase from a …

Alliant National Promotes Kara B. Elgin

Longmont, Colo. – (April 04, 2022) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, announces the promotion of Kara B. Elgin, Esq. to Underwriting Counsel – Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Elgin initially joined Alliant National in March of 2020 as Associate Underwriting Counsel. A seasoned attorney, Elgin brought nearly 14 years …

FBI IC3 Report, Russian Cyberattacks Put Companies on High Alert

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2021 report released in March highlighted an “unprecedented increase in cyberattacks and malicious cyber activity” resulting in a dramatic escalation in financial losses. In 2021, IC3 received 847,376 complaints from consumers and businesses – a 7% increase from 2020 – with potential losses exceeding $6.9 billion. Most significantly for the title insurance industry, business email …

Prevent Fraud and Get Rewarded at the Same Time

Alliant National’s Crime Watch Program creates a formidable partnership to fight fraud. There is no other way to say it: Real estate fraud is a major problem in the United States. According to the National Association of Realtors, nearly 14,000 people were victimized by real estate fraud in 2020 alone.[i] Combatting this growing threat requires strong partnerships, and Alliant National’s Crime Watch …

Alliant National Closes a Record $182 Million Commercial Transaction

The transaction is the largest in Alliant National history and demonstrates the underwriter’s commitment to partnering with its agents in the commercial sector.   With its growing national presence across 30 states and the District of Columbia, Alliant National is a well-known residential underwriter. However, it is also a force to be reckoned with in the commercial real estate field. It recently …

Alliant National Achieves ISO 27001 and 27701Certifications

Longmont, Colo. – (May 24, 2022) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, announces the completion of the ISO 27001 2022 audit, for which it received a prestigious and coveted certification. Alliant National also recently completed the ISO 27701 audit, becoming the first and only underwriter to obtain this new …