We can’t eliminate stress, but we can take steps to manage its impact. Each April during Stress Awareness Month, we sit down with Alliant National’s HR Director Stacy Stolen to explore how we can all manage stress more effectively. This is an important conversation because too much stress can negatively impact both individuals and organizations. Having worked for years in …
How To Effectively Pitch Journalists In 2025
Get more of your agency’s stories placed with these best practices. In the history of marketing and public relations, few tools have been as important as media pitches. Historically, well-written pitches to journalists have been a reliable way to unlock earned media attention and publicity. Of course, pitching journalists in 2025 looks different than it used to. Rapid advancements in …
Vendor Security: The Weakest Link?
Vendors carry unique risks; here’s how to address them Remember the TV show The Weakest Link? Running from 2000 to 2012, the show enjoyed quite a bit of popularity back in the day. Host Anne Robinson’s catchphrase “You are the weakest link-goodbye!” even became part of the cultural lexicon for a moment in time. A business’s cybersecurity strategy will inevitably have …
Alliant National Welcomes Christina Blum as Underwriting Counsel, Southwest Region
Blum will focus on empowering the underwriter’s regional agents to grow their businesses. Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Christina Blum as Underwriting Counsel Southwest Region. For over 11 years, Blum has been a fixture in the title industry. Her …
Deepfake Dangers Part 2: How AI Is Fighting the Fraudsters
Deepfakes are a serious threat to our industry; but AI can help us fight back. In my last blog article, I discussed how deepfake fraud is a growing threat in the real estate industry and what you can do to combat it in your workplace. This time, I thought it would be helpful to take a deeper dive into some of …
Deepfake Dangers: How AI Trickery Is Targeting Real Estate Transactions
From Sci-Fi to Real Life: The Evolution of Deepfake Technology 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: …
Alliant National’s Early Years: The Birth Of An Independent Vision
This year, Alliant National marks 20 years of serving independent agents. Celebrating Our Past and Building Our Future Together, we look back at our founding, the vision that set us apart, and how the challenges of the financial crisis strengthened our commitment—firmly establishing Alliant National as The Independent Underwriter for The Independent Agentsm In 2005, Alliant National was founded on a …
Are You Practicing Good “Cyber Hygiene”?
You know the value of practicing dental hygiene. The same is true for your cybersecurity! Anyone who has been to the dentist knows the drill. You are in the middle of getting your cleaning, and your hygienist starts asking about your flossing habits and the toothbrush you use. This isn’t mere chit-chat but rather a way for your dentist to …
Alliant National Hires Ryan Martinez As Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel
Martinez will help shape Alliant National’s underwriting operations throughout the Southeast and provide invaluable support to its policy-issuing agents. Longmont, CO — (October 22, 2024) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Martinez as Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel. Martinez …
2025 Real Estate Market Forecast Shows Moderate Improvement Ahead
The U.S. economy is expected to fare well in 2025, according to economists from across the spectrum, with few headwinds anticipated. However, forecasters are predicting only small gains in the real estate market, as interest rates remain stubbornly in +6% territory and inventory continues to show only modest improvement. Investment firms Goldman Sachs and Charles Schwab are particularly optimistic about …