Title Claims

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Avoiding The Claim: Don’t Assume Access

Access issues cause real pain, but with due diligence, you can avoid claims. By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Access issues in title insurance can be a particularly acute source of pain. In fact, some…

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The Changing Face of Fraud 

The fraud landscape is changing fast; here’s how to adapt By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company The real estate market is currently experiencing record low transaction volume, driven by mortgage and affordability pressures. Given these…

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Top Fraud Concerns to Watch Out for in 2026

Keep every file and every party safe by usingthese best practices every day By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Title pros know that fraud is a big problem in our industry, but the available data…

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Claims: A Look Back At 2025

By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company As we enter the final weeks of 2025, we have an opportunity to look back at the overall real estate market and the title insurance industry. With the Federal…

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Russel Gonzales and Brooke Turner smile while holding a check, standing in front of an Aransas County Title sign. The image highlights their participation in the Crime Watch Program.

Texas Title Agent Spots Red Flags, Stops Dubious Deal

Aransas County Title recently stopped a fraudster cold and became the latest Alliant National Crime Watch recipient By Adam Mohrbacher In the title industry, transaction security can never be secondary. When critical details are overlooked or due diligence is skipped,…

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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…

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