Longmont, Colo. – (July 8 , 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the completion of the prestigious and coveted ISO 27001 certification audit for 2021. ISO 27001:2013 is an information security standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world’s largest developer of …
CloudStar Outage: We’re Here to Help
AGENCY ALERT Over the weekend, cloud-hosting and data security provider Cloudstar fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack. Alliant National was not impacted, however the attack has affected many agents across the country. As a valued partner of Alliant National please know that we will make every effort to assist you and your agency if you have been impacted by …
Cash Offers: Title Implications and Questions
In a hot housing market, many buyers have turned to cash offers to get a leg up on the competition. Cash offers are often much more attractive to a seller, and it is not difficult to understand why. Cash can provide a pathway to a faster closing process. It frequently gives sellers more confidence. These offers even waive the requirement …
How to Manage IT Security Risks with Vendors
Extend your security bubble further than your business’s front door. Managing cybersecurity risk is an arduous task for any organization, one that becomes even more challenging when trying to extend your security to vendor relationships. However, it has never been more important. Not only are cyber threats on the rise, but the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made ensuring …
The Core Aspects of Branding
Your brand doesn’t begin and end with your logo. What makes a strong brand? If you’re asking that question, rest assured, you are not alone. While many people are aware that a company’s “brand” includes its logos and colors, other aspects of the branding process may not be quite so familiar. Just the fact that you are thinking about branding …
The Growing Threat of Ransomware
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Don’t let yourself become a victim. For anyone with a passing awareness of IT trends, ransomware is the hot topic of the day. From the Colonial Pipeline attack to the JBS Holdings attack, ransomware attacks are becoming more brazen, more destructive and more frequent. According to recent data, this cybercrime is expected to grow …
The Importance of Digital Copyright
Stay on the right side of the law while promoting your agency Let’s face it: producing content can get tiring. Whether it be written or visual, each project requires time and talent. When you’re running a business, every moment is precious. It can be tempting to grab assets wherever you can find them. Be careful. While we exist in a …
Electronic Document Recording – 2021 Update
Wow! It has been an overwhelming past year-and-a-half, particularly with the pandemic and everything that came with it. I’m thankful to work in an essential business area – namely, the real estate field. Prior to joining Alliant National, I worked at eRecording Partners Network (ePN) for eight years. They’re one of the main electronic document recording service providers. The other …
Alliant National Adds Micah Owen to the Team
Longmont, Colo. – (September 13, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Micah Owen as South Carolina Agency Manager. In addition to leading Alliant National’s operations in South Carolina, Owen will be an active member of the Southeast Region’s staff. She will contribute …
Securely Share Your Files
Digital file-sharing is a normal part of business, but don’t let down your guard Today you can send almost any type of file through the internet. Digital repositories to receive or send data are a standardized feature of many office-based workplaces. In each one of our pockets, there is a cloud-connected device continually backing up our files, notes, pictures and …