Top Fraud Concerns to Watch Out for in 2026

Keep every file and every party safe by using these best practices every day By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company Title pros know that fraud is a big problem in our industry, but the available data is still eye-popping. In 2024, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) reported that fraud and forgery claim costs averaged …

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How New Fraud and Notarization Laws Affect Real Estate Closings

A Practical Look at the Legal Environment Behind “Verify, Then Trust” By: Elyce Schweitzer, Alliant National Regulatory Compliance Officer Artificial intelligence has made fraud more convincing and more difficult to spot. As we explored in our earlier piece on deepfake-enabled fraud, today’s bad actors can impersonate real parties, voices, and documents with a level of sophistication that would have been …

Alliant National Title Announces the Appointments of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer

February 11, 2026 10:00am EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla.— February 11, 2026 — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Inc. (“the Company” or “Alliant National’’), a member of the Dream Finders Homes Inc. (“Dream Finders” or “DFH”) family of companies and a leading national title insurance underwriter, has announced the appointment of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer. …

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Your 30-Day Journey To A Better Google Business Profile

Enhance your agency’s online presence in just four short weeks By Adam Mohrbacher Google first went online in 1998, and for decades, it has been an important way businesses attract new customers. One of the tools the search engine offers is Google Business Profile (GBP). Business owners can create a free profile on the site, list their firm’s essential information …

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Your AI Pilot Program Guide

Start your agency’s AI journey on the right foot with this handy guide By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Alliant National Title Insurance Company 2026 is finally here, and with the new year comes the opportunity to try something different. And in my view, there is no better goal than launching an AI pilot program if you haven’t already. As you …

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Alliant National Taps Valerie Grandin to Lead its Underwriting Operations

Grandin’s promotion reflects Alliant National’s longstanding commitment to underwriting excellence. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, Colo. – (January 22, 2026) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, announces the promotion of Valerie Grandin to the position of Chief Underwriting Counsel. Grandin’s promotion builds on the successful legacy of Jeff Stein, who …

A woman pulls off a realistic-looking mask of her own face, revealing the same face underneath, with a sinister smile—symbolizing the deceptive nature of deepfakes and the risks they pose in real estate transactions.

Deepfake Dangers: How AI Trickery Is Targeting Real Estate Transactions

Once upon a time, the idea of digitally swapping faces or creating hyper-realistic videos of people saying things they never actually said was confined to Hollywood blockbusters. Think of movies where actors were digitally de-aged or deceased celebrities made surprising cameos. However, in 2017, a new term hit the internet: “deepfake.” A blend of “deep learning” and “fake,” the term …

Rodney Anderson and Texas State Senator Royce West stand beside a framed copy of Senate Bill 16, which aims to protect Texans from real property theft and fraud. The display highlights their roles in supporting this legislation.

Texas Tackles Deed Fraud

Exciting legislative developments in the Lone Star State offer new tools to prosecutors and stronger protections for property owners. By Adam Mohrbacher For most homeowners, a deed represents safety, stability, and legacy. Deed fraud turns that certainty upside down. With just a handful of fraudulent filings, criminals can trigger months—sometimes years—of financial and legal turmoil for unsuspecting owners. This crime …