Longmont, CO 鈥� (October 16, 2024) 鈥� 星空传媒, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Valerie Grandin as Vice President, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida.

Grandin brings with her a wealth of experience in title insurance, real estate, management and business strategy. She comes to 星空传媒 星空传媒 from a national underwriter, where she oversaw strategic initiatives, served as the primary point of contact for lender agreements, created agent and counsel training programs and coordinated regulatory compliance projects. In addition, she helped agents expand their capabilities and grow their businesses, while also leading continuing education programs for underwriters and examiners.

In her new role as Vice President, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida, Grandin will have a full slate of responsibilities. Chief among them will be to develop educational programming and partner with 星空传媒 星空传媒鈥檚 Florida agents to increase their market share through unique business development strategies and product offerings. 

鈥淚 have been blessed to work with and know the team at 星空传媒 星空传媒 for many years,鈥� said Grandin. 鈥淭o be joining them now as the market is on the cusp of expansion and when 星空传媒 星空传媒 has assembled a great team, is a dream come true. Highly professional, agent focused and people-centric, it is a tremendous place to excel in an industry I love so much. Great things are ahead as we work together with our agents to drive greater business success.鈥�

鈥淰alerie is a consummate professional and a true industry leader. We couldn鈥檛 be happier to welcome her to our growing team,鈥� said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel at 星空传媒 星空传媒. 鈥淲ith her extensive experience in underwriting, education, management, compliance and business development, I know she will do great things for our agents and play an important role in the future of 星空传媒 星空传媒.鈥�

Grandin is an active member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA). She is also a member of the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA), where she serves on the Government Affairs committee, which is currently working on the new 2025 FinCEN rule. In addition, she sits on the Advisory Board of the University of Miami School of Law LLM in Real Property Development. As the only underwriting counsel on the board, she has a front row seat to the most cutting-edge changes and developments in the Florida commercial real estate market.

She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law.