Data Breach Prep: Mississippi

When a data breach occurs, it’s an intense, frightening moment. Who you ‘gonna call? Ghostbusters aren’t the ones for this job, so the best way to make the specter of a breach less scary is to have an incident response plan in place; to know what your legal and regulatory requirements are; and to have the contact information that you …

A Contract for Deed: Who else may have an interest in the property?

A contract for deed agreement is nothing new. These agreements are between a current owner of the property (the “legal titleholder”) and a person who is interested in purchasing the property from the owner (the “equitable interest holder”) but may not be eligible for traditional financing (or for other reasons), and the owner agrees to finance the transaction. The equitable …

Conducting Valuable Market Research

After experiencing sustained growth, many businesses will begin to think about expansion. But while moving into new markets can be an exciting prospect, success often hinges on rigorous planning. Here, we will examine how market research is an important part of this process and how you can develop your own. Let’s jump in. Market research is key to successful expansion …

Your Advantage: Meet the Crew Behind Our National Operations Center

Alliant National’s NOC is the “nerve center” of everything agent-related across the company. When trying to sum up the National Operations Center (NOC), Debra Coffie, SVP, Florida Regional Manager at Alliant National and National Operations Manager, perhaps said it best: “It is the hub for all information for Alliant National agents throughout the entire country.” This is indeed an apt …

Which Cloud Model Is Right For You?

Public, private, or hybrid—what suits your agency best? Once a novelty, cloud networks now personify the modern workspace. Businesses leveraging cloud deployments typically enjoy enhanced flexibility and productivity. Moreover, with the rise of remote work, the cloud has become crucial in attracting and retaining valuable talent. However, maximizing the benefits of your cloud network depends on selecting a deployment model …

BEC Fraud Nears $3B Mark In 2023 In Latest IC3 Report

Calling cybersecurity “the ultimate team sport,” the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) emphasized its ongoing commitment to working with local law enforcement and private industry to combat evolving cyber threats in the U.S. in its recent 2023 Internet Crime Report. The report, released in March, highlighted investment fraud and business email compromise (BEC) fraud as the two most expensive fraud …

Alliant National Welcomes Brianna Dowling as Underwriting Counsel

Dowling will provide underwriting support to the company’s agents throughout the Central West region. Longmont, CO — (April 11, 2024) — Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to welcome Brianna Dowling as Underwriting Counsel serving Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Arizona. Dowling comes to Alliant National after a …

Take Action During April’s Stress Awareness Month

Reduce stress for a happier and healthier workplace. April is “Stress Awareness Month,” making it the perfect moment to explore how stress affects both individuals and organizations. While stress is a normal process, it can take a toll when left unchecked. Alliant National HR Director Stacy Stolen discusses the consequences of runaway stress and shares strategies for creating healthier workplaces. …

Claims Tails: Top 7 Lender Foreclosure Issues, and How to Avoid Them

As borrowers struggle with increased prices for almost everything, it’s no surprise that making monthly mortgage payments has also been an issue. In the last few years, it has been reported that foreclosures have steadily increased.[1] Thus, lenders have sought to exercise their rights granted under either a mortgage, security deed, or deed of trust to force a sale of the …