Russel Gonzales and Brooke Turner smile while holding a check, standing in front of an Aransas County Title sign. The image highlights their participation in the Crime Watch Program.

Texas Title Agent Spots Red Flags, Stops Dubious Deal

Aransas County Title recently stopped a fraudster cold and became the latest Alliant National Crime Watch recipient By Adam Mohrbacher In the title industry, transaction security can never be secondary. When critical details are overlooked or due diligence is skipped, there can be real consequences for real people. It is for those reasons and more that Alliant National created its …

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Safeguard Your Brand’s Reputation With AI

Your brand’s reputation is everything; AI can ensure it stays secure By Adam Mohrbacher It will probably come as no surprise that Abraham Lincoln, famously known as “Honest Abe,” once said, “Reputation is like fine china: Once broken it’s very hard to repair.” Although Lincoln lived in the 19th century, his words have never been more relevant to how we …

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Do You Have A Shadow IT Problem? Here’s Why You Need A Plan

Even when there is no malicious intent, unsanctioned applications can cause major problems for your agency By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Have you heard of shadow IT? The term conjures images of masked criminals poking around on your server or installing dangerous devices. Yet shadow IT is usually more mundane, referring to applications installed without …

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Ready or Not: Preparing for the FinCEN Final Rule

By Elyce Schweitzer, Esq., Regulatory Compliance Officer, Alliant National; andValerie J. Grandin, Esq., Sr. Underwriting Counsel Florida and Vice President, Alliant National Here’s a riddle for the title insurance and real estate industries: what does Dolly Parton’s song, “Here You Come Again” have to do with FinCEN, its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), and its Final Real Estate Report Rule (Final …

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Alliant National Welcomes Jodi Hansen as Florida Underwriting Counsel

Hansen’s hiring further deepens Alliant National’s already strong underwriting capabilities in the region Longmont, CO — (May 15, 2025) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is happy to announce that it has added Jodi Hansen to its Florida underwriting team.    Hansen brings extensive experience to Alliant National, …

Eagle-Eyed Title Pro Spots Fraud And Takes Action

Here’s how Ellis County Title became Alliant National’s latest Crime Watch award winner For Chelsa Holder, Director of Escrow Operations for Ellis County Title Company, something felt “off.” The seasoned title professional was working with a seller’s son on a transaction. The son had submitted a Power of Attorney (POA) to authorize the property’s sale. His pushy behavior, however, had …

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Alliant National Welcomes Kelly Kinsey To Its Texas Team

Kinsey’s addition will strengthen Alliant National’s title production processes in the region Longmont, CO — (April 10, 2025) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to welcome Kelly Kinsey as Title Officer for Texas. Kinsey comes to Alliant National with nearly 30 years of experience in the …