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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 …

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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 …

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Alliant National Expands its Team to Help Protect Agency Partners and Customers

The underwriter has hired Lourdes Acle as its new AVP, Agency Manager Longmont, CO — (April 22, 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 Lourdes Acle as its new AVP, Agency Manager. Acle’s hiring marks an important moment for Alliant …

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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 conditions, one might assume that fraud rates have similarly decreased—yet the data show the opposite. According to ALTA, scams like …

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When Wire Fraud Happens, Minutes Count

By Valerie J. Grandin, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel and Vice President and Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer Every wire fraud defense expert agrees on one thing: the number one factor in recovering diverted funds is time. Every minute counts once fraud is detected, and hesitation or delays can make it harder to track down and restore lost …

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Alliant National Welcomes Kathy Long as National Commercial Title Examiner 

Long will specialize in helping clients navigate complex commercial transactions By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO — (March 18, 2026) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that Kathy Long has joined its team as National Commercial Title Examiner. Long’s career in title insurance can be …