By Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Alliant National Cyber insurance can be an important protection for title agencies, but it is not a guarantee that every fraud-related loss will be covered. A recent federal case, Spinnaker Insurance Company v. Heart of Gold Title, LLC, 2026 WL 710135 (S.D. Ohio Mar. 13, 2026), offers a useful reminder of how quickly coverage …
Legal Descriptions: The Real Property Identifier
We’ve heard it before: location, location, location! But, without understanding the “where,” there can be real confusion about what a person is purchasing and how to locate the property. Real property is identified with what is known as a “legal description”. A legal description is what a property owner conveys – not a property address. Errors in a property’s legal …
21st Century Trust Signals: Helping Consumers Keep Transactions Safe
Show clients your commitment to protecting the transaction while helping them understand their role in the process. Today’s businesses face a unique challenge. They must find ways to showcase their trustworthiness to audiences that are increasingly distracted. That challenge becomes even more important in title insurance. Businesses are continually signaling to audiences in various ways whether or not they are …
In-House Or Outsourced IT?
Going without IT is not an option. But which approach should you choose? By Bryan Johnson, IT Director at Alliant National Title Insurance Company Having a consistent, secure and reliable digital presence is a must for any business. Without it, you will be hard-pressed to convert new customers or maintain a competitive edge. Of course, this presents interesting challenges, especially …
Alliant National Strengthens Support for Agents Throughout the Southeast
The underwriter adds Lesley Robertson as Senior Underwriting Counsel—further strengthening its team Longmont, CO — (May 5, 2026) — 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 Lesley Robertson as its new Senior Underwriting Counsel, Southeast Region. Robertson’s hiring marks a significant …
Alliant National Adds Gerry Simon as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel
Simon’s experience and talent will help agents deftly navigate complex transactions Longmont, CO — (April 29, 2026) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has hired Gerry Simon as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel for the Great Lakes Region. Simon’s experience in the title insurance industry spans more than …
FinCEN Rule Rollercoaster: What Agents Need to Know
By: Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Office, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Recent developments surrounding FinCEN’s Real Estate Reporting Rule (Rule) are creating uncertainty for title and settlement agents. Two federal courts have issued directly conflicting decisions on the validity of the Rule, resulting in an unusual and rapidly evolving regulatory environment. FinCEN has also spoken on the matter. The following …
Stop Risking Your Sensitive Docs
Prevent data leaks and ensure version control by ditching PDFs for a more modern approach. By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Although the risks of our digital-first economy are becoming increasingly well known, many people still are not sharing information safely. Far too many businesses rely on email and PDF attachments when sending transaction information, despite …
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 of the most challenging claims arise when someone assumes access because of a road or driveway. But remember: a visible …
Top Opportunities to Rank with Zero-Click Marketing
Here is where agencies can win in this bold new search landscape By Adam Mohrbacher In my last blog, I spoke about the rise of zero-click marketing. You can read the full blog here. But to quickly recap, technology advances have dramatically reshuffled the search landscape in recent years. These days, your average search engine results page (SERP) will still …










