Quality Commitments Satisfy Underwriters and Customers – When Done Right That Is

You can’t go wrong being educated, prepared, and mindful. When writing about quality commitments we have two main goals: quality and excellence. Basically, we want to be sure we are producing superior commitments and policies. But who decides whether or not we’ve attained these goals? The first answer is our underwriters. They’ll be looking to ensure that the quality commitment …

Be Sensitive and Smart: Good Marketing in Difficult Times

Put yourself ahead by remembering some easy tips. Good marketing doesn’t just remain important as we navigate a global pandemic, it becomes imperative. Sorting out how to represent your brand while constantly adjusting to an ever-shifting landscape can be a tall order, but that doesn’t mean it’s unachievable. We’re all learning on an international scale, but you can put yourself …

Alliant National Earns Strong Commercial Real Estate Recommendation from Demotech

Alliant National proudly receives the Commercial Real Estate Recommendation of “Strongly Recommended” by Demotech. LONGMONT, Colo. (April 28, 2020) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position in the marketplace,is proud to receive the Commercial Real Estate Recommendation of “Strongly Recommended” by Demotech, the premier rating body for …

Underwriting Announcement

Alliant National Title is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jean E. Bailey. Jean joined Alliant National early last year after a stellar career as in-house counsel and Chief Title Officer at Rattikin Title Company, and she has adapted extremely well to the risk decision-making process as an underwriting attorney for Alliant National. She has also done a terrific job …

Alliant National Completes of the SOC 1 SSAE 18 Type II Exam

Alliant National achieves compliant status for six consecutive years. LONGMONT, Colo. (April 9, 2020) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position in the marketplace, announces the successful completion of the Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 SSAE 18 Type II examination for the sixth consecutive year.           The …

Have You Asked: Is Email Marketing Dead?

Would you be surprised to know that 99 percent of people check their email every day? With a statistic like that, it’s not hard to see why email marketing is a go-to for marketing campaigns. What’s confusing, though, is that sometimes, email marketing ROI can look a little bleak. An unsuccessful email campaign in a world where opening emails is …

Collaborate With Referral Sources

When we listen, we can detect areas in which to offer help and provide tools. The best, most effective strategies for acquiring and maintaining new business do not depend upon the delivery of pastries or a free lunch. Today, gaining business means searching for and then filling needs, recognizing gaps, appealing to goals, and ultimately providing tools for achieving those …

Why the Press Release Matters

Releases serve more purposes today than they ever have before. A lot of independent agents know what a press release is – many even write them and distribute their press releases to regional or even national press. What a lot of title insurance professionals don’t necessarily understand, however, is (a) what the press release is; (b) why it pays to …

Why Online Reviews Matter

There’s been a huge shift in the way businesses receive feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital orbit, recommendations are dictated by online reviews (think Yelp, Google My Business and Facebook). For those willing to invest the effort, it’s clear that paying attention—and responding when appropriate—to online reviews is a powerful tool to boost credibility, authenticity and transparency. Learn more

Optimizing Opportunity at the Closing Table

Showcase your firm’s strengths at the closing table. Many title agents spend money and time on marketing and sales efforts to increase directable business. While most campaigns are effective, and certainly essential, one of the best opportunities to showcase your firm’s strengths is at the closing table. A well thought-out and unique closing table strategy will result in increased referral …