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 …
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 …
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 …
Try Your Hand at Zero Click Marketing
Marketing best practices are changing again. Are you ready to ride the wave? By Adam Mohrbacher It can seem too cliché to say it, but these days, nothing truly stays the same for long. Even the internet search engine, long a fixture of our digital lives, is shifting dramatically. You’ve likely noticed in your daily searches that there are …
Deploy Passkeys in 2026 for Better Security
Make your agency more phishing-resistant in 2026 By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Keeping your agency’s data and digital assets safe these days can often feel like a never-ending battle. Unlike you and your team, fraudsters and other criminals never take a day off. They don’t go on vacation, and they never get sick. Because of …
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 …
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 …










