A man’s face appears partially digitized beside a stamped legal document and pen—symbolizing the intersection of technology, identity verification, and fraud prevention in real estate transactions.

How New Fraud and Notarization Laws Affect Real Estate Closings

A Practical Look at the Legal Environment Behind “Verify, Then Trust” By: Elyce Schweitzer, Alliant National Regulatory Compliance Officer Artificial intelligence has made fraud more convincing and more difficult to spot. As we explored in our earlier piece on deepfake-enabled fraud, today’s bad actors can impersonate real parties, voices, and documents with a level of sophistication that would have been …

Graphic welcoming Jill Anderson Blanco to Alliant National as Florida's Senior Underwriting Counsel.

Alliant National Adds Additional Underwriting Expertise 

The underwriter is pleased to welcome Jill Anderson Blanco as its new Senior Underwriting Counsel in Florida. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO — (Feb. 23, 2026) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has hired Jill Anderson Blanco as Senior Underwriting Counsel, Florida.   For 14 years, Anderson Blanco …

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 is still eye-popping. In 2024, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) reported that fraud and forgery claim costs averaged over …

Alliant National Title Announces the Appointments of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer

February 11, 2026 10:00am EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— February 11, 2026 — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Inc. (“the Company” or “Alliant National’’), a member of the Dream Finders Homes Inc. (“Dream Finders” or “DFH”) family of companies and a leading national title insurance underwriter, has announced the appointment of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer. …

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Your 30-Day Journey To A Better Google Business Profile

Enhance your agency’s online presence in just four short weeks By Adam Mohrbacher Google first went online in 1998, and for decades, it has been an important way businesses attract new customers. One of the tools the search engine offers is Google Business Profile (GBP). Business owners can create a free profile on the site, list their firm’s essential information …

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Your AI Pilot Program Guide

Start your agency’s AI journey on the right foot with this handy guide By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company 2026 is finally here, and with the new year comes the opportunity to try something different. And in my view, there is no better goal than launching an AI pilot program if you haven’t already. As you …

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Alliant National Taps Valerie Grandin to Lead its Underwriting Operations

Grandin’s promotion reflects Alliant National’s longstanding commitment to underwriting excellence. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, Colo. – (January 22, 2026) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, announces the promotion of Valerie Grandin to the position of Chief Underwriting Counsel. Grandin’s promotion builds on the successful legacy of Jeff Stein, who …