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Preparing for the FinCEN Final Rule … and Its 111 Data Points

By Elyce Schweitzer, Esq., Regulatory Compliance Officer, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½; andValerie J. Grandin, Esq., Sr. Underwriting Counsel Florida and Vice President, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Mary Poppins’ famous line, “Just a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down,†simply does not work for compliance with FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Rule (Final Rule). You can approach it with a good cup of coffee …

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Look Before You Leap: Assessing Third-Party App Risk

By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Aristotle supposedly once said, “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.†Although the ancient philosopher died nearly 2,000 years ago, his statement remains highly relevant to how businesses should approach security issues today, particularly regarding third-party applications. Digital apps …

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Adds Michelle Garber

Garber will assist the underwriter’s agents in navigating complex title issues with confidence. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO. — (June 20, 2025) — Ðǿմ«Ã½, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that Michelle Garber has joined its Tennessee operations as Title Officer. Garber is a knowledgeable, accomplished …

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Texas Title Agent Spots Red Flags, Stops Dubious Deal

Aransas County Title recently stopped a fraudster cold and became the latest Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Crime Watch recipient By Adam Mohrbacher In the title industry, transaction security can never be secondary. When critical details are overlooked or due diligence is skipped, there can be real consequences for real people. It is for those reasons and more that Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ created its …

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Safeguard Your Brand’s Reputation With AI

Your brand’s reputation is everything; AI can ensure it stays secure By Adam Mohrbacher It will probably come as no surprise that Abraham Lincoln, famously known as “Honest Abe,†once said, “Reputation is like fine china: Once broken it’s very hard to repair.†Although Lincoln lived in the 19th century, his words have never been more relevant to how we …

A businesswoman in a suit and sunglasses walks confidently with a briefcase, followed by faded shadow versions of herself—illustrating the concept of an "IT Shadow" and unseen or duplicative activity in the business world.

Do You Have A Shadow IT Problem? Here’s Why You Need A Plan

Even when there is no malicious intent, unsanctioned applications can cause major problems for your agency By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Have you heard of shadow IT? The term conjures images of masked criminals poking around on your server or installing dangerous devices. Yet shadow IT is usually more mundane, referring to applications installed without …

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Ready or Not: Preparing for the FinCEN Final Rule

By Elyce Schweitzer, Esq., Regulatory Compliance Officer, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½; andValerie J. Grandin, Esq., Sr. Underwriting Counsel Florida and Vice President, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Here’s a riddle for the title insurance and real estate industries: what does Dolly Parton’s song, “Here You Come Again†have to do with FinCEN, its Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs), and its Final Real Estate Report Rule (Final …

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Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½ Welcomes Jodi Hansen as Florida Underwriting Counsel

Hansen’s hiring further deepens Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s already strong underwriting capabilities in the region Longmont, CO — (May 15, 2025) — Ðǿմ«Ã½, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is happy to announce that it has added Jodi Hansen to its Florida underwriting team.    Hansen brings extensive experience to Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½, …

Eagle-Eyed Title Pro Spots Fraud And Takes Action

Here’s how Ellis County Title became Ðǿմ«Ã½ Ðǿմ«Ã½â€™s latest Crime Watch award winner For Chelsa Holder, Director of Escrow Operations for Ellis County Title Company, something felt “off.†The seasoned title professional was working with a seller’s son on a transaction. The son had submitted a Power of Attorney (POA) to authorize the property’s sale. His pushy behavior, however, had …