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In-House Or Outsourced IT?

Going without IT is not an option. But which approach should you choose? By Bryan Johnson, IT Director at Ðǿմ«Ã½ Having a consistent, secure and reliable digital presence is a must for any business. Without it, you will be hard-pressed to convert new customers or maintain a competitive edge. Of course, this presents interesting challenges, especially …

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Strengthens Support for Agents Throughout the Southeast

The underwriter adds Lesley Robertson as Senior Underwriting Counsel—further strengthening its team Longmont, CO — (May 5, 2026) — Ðǿմ«Ã½, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that it has hired Lesley Robertson as its new Senior Underwriting Counsel, Southeast Region. Robertson’s hiring marks a significant …

Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Adds Gerry Simon as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel

Simon’s experience and talent will help agents deftly navigate complex transactions Longmont, CO — (April 29, 2026) — Ðǿմ«Ã½, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has hired Gerry Simon as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel for the Great Lakes Region.   Simon’s experience in the title insurance industry spans more than …

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FinCEN Rule Rollercoaster: What Agents Need to Know

By: Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Office, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Recent developments surrounding FinCEN’s Real Estate Reporting Rule (Rule) are creating uncertainty for title and settlement agents. Two federal courts have issued directly conflicting decisions on the validity of the Rule, resulting in an unusual and rapidly evolving regulatory environment. FinCEN has also spoken on the matter. The following …

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Stop Risking Your Sensitive Docs

Prevent data leaks and ensure version control by ditching PDFs for a more modern approach. By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Although the risks of our digital-first economy are becoming increasingly well known, many people still are not sharing information safely. Far too many businesses rely on email and PDF attachments when sending transaction information, despite …

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Expands its Team to Help Protect Agency Partners and Customers

The underwriter has hired Lourdes Acle as its new AVP, Agency Manager Longmont, CO — (April 22, 2026) — Ðǿմ«Ã½, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that it has hired Lourdes Acle as its new AVP, Agency Manager. Acle’s hiring marks an important moment for Ðǿմ«Ã½ …

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The Changing Face of Fraud 

The fraud landscape is changing fast; here’s how to adapt By Amanda Berry, Senior Claims Counsel, Ðǿմ«Ã½ The real estate market is currently experiencing record low transaction volume, driven by mortgage and affordability pressures. Given these conditions, one might assume that fraud rates have similarly decreased—yet the data show the opposite. According to ALTA, scams like …