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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Adds New Talent To Its Texas Team

Adam Mohrbacher — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:38:40 +0000

Christina Fojas’ hiring as Underwriting Counsel will deliver more value to agents

By Adam Mohrbacher

Longmont, CO — (May 14, 2026) — �ǿմ�ý, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has made a key new hire. Christina Fojas has joined the underwriter as Underwriting Counsel for Texas.

With Fojas’ hiring, �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s agents will gain additional support in navigating an ever-changing market. She will work closely with the rest of �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s underwriting team to help agents keep real estate transactions moving, while reducing unnecessary friction and risk. Her legal expertise and comprehensive understanding of the Texas title and real estate industries will be enormously beneficial for agents going forward.

Fojas began building this expertise nearly 15 years ago when she started practicing law in Texas. Her professional career since then has focused on commercial real estate, retirement accounts and private lending. She has acted as an ad litem to represent the interests of unknown heirs and worked closely with Texas title companies on behalf of lenders. Additionally, she has managed complex real estate transactions from start through post-closing, with title experience in Texas as well as in Tennessee. Collectively, her career has given her practical, real-world insight into title workflows, along with a strong emphasis on communication, empathy and collaboration.

At �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, Fojas will work closely with other underwriters to assess risk and determine the insurability of real property. She will also play an essential role in agent education, preparing educational and underwriting materials to help agencies close more business, operate more effectively and stay compliant. One of her other top priorities will be providing excellent customer service, so when a transaction issue arises, agents can trust �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý to help them find a solution.

“I especially love solving problems,” Fojas said. “If there is a solution, I aim to find it. I gain tremendous satisfaction in helping people as part of my work. The part we play in our agents’ transactions is incredibly important, as buying or selling real property is often one of the most important events in someone’s life. It is a privilege for me to support agents before, during and after they get to the closing table. That’s why I’m over the moon to join �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. I couldn’t be more excited to join a team where helping people is such a central part of the company’s culture.”

“�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý believes agents aren’t just customers, but valued partners. Their transactions are critical not only to their success, but to ours as well,” said Rayni Scott, �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Regional Underwriting Counsel, Southwest Region. “Christina is someone who understands this relationship. Her successful career has given her the experience, expertise and empathy to be a tremendous asset for agents, as well as a key player in the continued growth and achievement of �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý.”

Fojas earned her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston and holds a B.A. in Communication and Philosophy. She is a certified attorney ad litem in Texas and a member of the Texas Land Title Association, and she participates in the Tennessee Land Title Association through �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s team membership.

A dedicated advocate for animals, Fojas previously served as president of the Animal Law Society in law school and has long supported rescue efforts through fostering. In addition to her legal background, she is a certified yoga instructor.

Fojas currently resides in Tennessee.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý is the underwriter that helps title professionals gain market share and produce stronger results while protecting property owners with secure title insurance. Built for execution and defined by accountability, our entrepreneurial people own decisions at the point of action and carry work through to successful completion. Our focus on the growth of our clients, our capabilities and our presence in the market drives the long-term success of the thousands of title professionals we serve as a licensed underwriter in 32 states and the District of Columbia.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Strengthens Support for Agents Throughout the Southeast

Adam Mohrbacher — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:32:00 +0000

The underwriter adds Lesley Robertson as Senior Underwriting Counsel—further strengthening its team

Longmont, CO — (May 5, 2026) — �ǿմ�ý, 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 investment in the underwriter’s policy-issuing agents throughout the southeastern United States. She will chiefly assist with underwriting needs in Georgia, while also supporting requests across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Her presence will be a game-changer for agents in this region. They will soon find they can address complex title issues and achieve strong underwriting outcomes more efficiently than ever before.

Robertson’s nearly three decades of experience make her well suited to help agents take their title operations to the next level. She previously worked as a closing attorney for 28 years, where she developed expertise in title examination, including a strong grasp of estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, foreclosure and litigation issues. Her extensive and varied skill set will be immensely valuable for �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s agents, who can leverage her knowledge to drive significant and lasting growth.

“If there is one thing agents should take away from Lesley’s hiring, it’s that our commitment to their success is absolute,” said Valerie Grandin, SVP, Chief Underwriting Counsel at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. “At �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, we’ve always delivered creative and solution-driven underwriting for our agents. Lesley brings a rare combination of deep legal knowledge, title expertise and agent-first perspective to the table. She is intimately aware of the many challenges agents face, and is well-suited to educate and support our partners, ultimately making a meaningful difference across the Southeast.”

“I’m very excited to join �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý because of the personal and responsive underwriting support they have long provided to agents,” said Robertson, following Grandin’s remarks. “The Company’s care for agents, partners and this industry in general is another huge attraction. In previous roles, it was a joy to work with �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s stellar team. They always went the extra mile to support my career growth and that of my past firms as we expanded into new markets. This company has often felt like a trusted partner. To officially join the team and contribute to its special culture of service is a wonderful and welcome career development.”

Robertson will have no shortage of opportunities to make such contributions. Her bar license in Georgia, background as a licensed title producer in Alabama and familiarity with the legal and underwriting landscape across the Southeast will position her to provide agents with practical guidance directly from her tangible, real-world experience.

Robertson earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she graduated with honors. She also holds a B.A. in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also a member of the Georgia Real Property Law Section and an affiliate of the Georgia Real Estate Closing Attorneys Association.

Robertson and her family reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Adds Gerry Simon as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel

Adam Mohrbacher — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0000

Simon’s experience and talent will help agents deftly navigate complex transactions

Longmont, CO — (April 29, 2026) — �ǿմ�ý, 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 three decades. He has worked for a variety of agencies and underwriters, handling everything from closings to claims. In his most recent role prior to joining �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, Simon worked for a national underwriter and provided underwriting support to the company’s agents throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-Western regions of the U.S.

Simon will have similar responsibilities in his new position with �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. His primary goal will be to offer seamless underwriting support and education for the underwriter’s valued agents in the region. He will focus on applying sound underwriting principles and creative approaches to help agents navigate complex transactions and achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.

“Gerry brings a powerful mixture of skill, experience and care to his work,” said Julie George, VP Regional Underwriting Counsel. “His industry expertise and underwriting talent will make a huge difference for our agents’ transactions and help further �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s mission to support their business growth.”

Simon also spoke about his hiring, noting, “I am very excited to join �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s excellent team, reconnect with former colleagues and contribute to the company’s growth moving forward.”

In addition to his career responsibilities, Simon is a reliable pillar of the title insurance community. He has been a member of the rating bureaus of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware and New Jersey and currently holds membership in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Ohio land title associations. He previously served on the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Land Title Association.

Simon is a graduate of Penn State University and the University of Alabama Medical Center Physician Assistant Program. He received his Juris Doctor from the Duquesne University Law School and was a published member of the Duquesne Law Review.

He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý is on a mission to empower independent agents while protecting property owners with secure title insurance. The company partners with its agents and never competes against them with direct or affiliate operations. �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý serves thousands of title professionals as a licensed underwriter in 32 states and the District of Columbia.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Adds Additional Underwriting Expertise

Adam Mohrbacher — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:18:18 +0000

The underwriter is pleased to welcome Jill Anderson Blanco as its new Senior Underwriting Counsel in Florida.

By Adam Mohrbacher

Longmont, CO — (Feb. 23, 2026) — �ǿմ�ý, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has hired Jill Anderson Blanco as Senior Underwriting Counsel, Florida.

For 14 years, Anderson Blanco served as Senior Vice President at a national title and settlement services provider. In this role, she handled complex national commercial title work across multiple states, including high-value multifamily transactions.

Prior to this position, she was Director, Senior Attorney Real Estate for a global fast-food company. She oversaw real estate and legal matters for approximately 700 restaurants, negotiated contracts, supervised environmental remediation, managed complex real estate and construction litigation, and negotiated business-critical leases.

As Senior Underwriting Counsel, Anderson Blanco will provide underwriting guidance to �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s Florida agent network, develop educational programs, and support agents navigating complex title issues.

“Jill is an exceptionally accomplished, highly skilled commercial title, real estate and legal professional,” said Margaret Cook, EVP, General Counsel. “She has deep experience and achievements in industries ranging from title insurance to global hospitality. Our agents will benefit from her wide industry knowledge, diverse skill set, and genuine commitment to their business success.”

Anderson Blanco expressed similar enthusiasm. “I’m excited to join the �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý team and work with professionals who are committed to the success of independent agents,” she said. “I look forward to providing the underwriting guidance and educational support that helps agents close complex transactions successfully. �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý is an organization that values both relationships and technology, and I’m proud to be part of it.”

A board-certified Florida real estate attorney, Anderson Blanco is a member of the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, as well as the American Bar Association. She is also a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel and the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group. Anderson Blanco earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Currently, she serves as an adjunct professor at the university and teaches as part of the Title Insurance in the Real Property Development LL.M Program.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Taps Valerie Grandin to Lead its Underwriting Operations

Adam Mohrbacher — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:36:43 +0000

Grandin’s promotion reflects �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s longstanding commitment to underwriting excellence.

By Adam Mohrbacher

Longmont, Colo. – (January 22, 2026) – �ǿմ�ý, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, announces the promotion of Valerie Grandin to the position of Chief Underwriting Counsel.

Grandin’s promotion builds on the successful legacy of Jeff Stein, who served as Chief Underwriting Counsel from 2020 until his retirement in 2025. She has been a part of �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s underwriting team since 2024, when she joined the organization as Vice President, Senior Underwriting Counsel. Since then, Grandin has helped oversee the company’s education, business development, and underwriting operations throughout the Florida market. Grandin brings broad experience, having served as Chief Underwriting Counsel for another mid-cap underwriter for the 10 years preceding her tenure at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý.

In her new role, Grandin’s focus will shift to supporting �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s network of policy-issuing agents across the country. She will also be responsible for leading the company’s entire underwriting team. One of her top priorities will be strengthening the team’s cohesiveness so agents receive the full benefit of �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s collective expertise—regardless of location or underwriting needs.

Margaret Cook, General Counsel, EVP, at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, said, “Val brings deep underwriting expertise and sound legal judgment, with a proven ability to build a cohesive team to the table. She is an industry leader whose professionalism, strategic insight and energy make her exceptionally well qualified to serve as Chief Underwriting Counsel. We are delighted she is assuming this role, and confident she will have an immediate and lasting impact.”

As Chief Underwriting Counsel, Grandin intends to stay closely connected to the evolving nature of the title insurance industry and is committed to helping agents increase their market share in the face of ever evolving challenges. Furthermore, she will prioritize empowering agents with greater fraud prevention tools and enhance communication around relevant industry changes, legislation and trends.

“I’m deeply honored to accept this promotion to Chief Underwriting Counsel, not to mention thrilled about guiding our underwriting team to become a stronger, more creative and more multi-faceted group of legal and title professionals,” Grandin said. “Our industry requires constant growth, adaptation and resiliency. And my pledge to every agent and member of my team is to foster these attributes in myself and each other. One quote that speaks to me daily is ‘No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.’ I care about each person and every agent I work with and will strive every day to help them succeed. After all, we’re partners. By working together, we will engender success and ensure satisfied customers who both come back to us and refer new business our way.”

Grandin is an active member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA), the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA). She also sits on the Advisory Board of the University of Miami School of Law LLM Program in Real Property Development.

She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law and lives in Florida with her family.

�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý supports its independent agents by combining expert residential and commercial underwriting with a passionate heart for service. The company delivers uncommon help that promotes the wellbeing of agents and the communities they serve.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý is on a mission to empower independent agents while protecting property owners with secure title insurance. The company partners with its agents and does not compete against them with direct operations. �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý serves thousands of title professionals as a licensed underwriter in 32 states and the District of Columbia.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Welcomes Maureen Dunn to its Underwriting Team

Adam Mohrbacher — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:29:37 +0000

Dunn brings significant underwriting expertise to the company’s Western region operations.

By Adam Mohrbacher

Longmont, CO — (July 09, 2025) — �ǿմ�ý, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce the hiring of Maureen Dunn as its new Underwriting Counsel for the Western Region.

A 20-year veteran of the industry, Dunn has significant experience in underwriting transactions, commercial closings, title insurance and litigation. She began her career working for multiple national underwriters, where she implemented a statewide education and licensing system for title examiners and escrow officers. In addition, Dunn taught classes to title agents, to help them build stronger relationships with real estate brokers. She also handled commercial underwriting for the Mid-Atlantic states, updated endorsements, developed internal guidelines, and collaborated with sales teams to drive business growth. More recently, Dunn has been working in private practice, specializing in real estate transactions.

At �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, Dunn will have the opportunity to apply her passion for real estate and prodigious industry knowledge on an everyday basis. She looks forward to helping the underwriter’s network of agents throughout Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Arizona—helping them solve complex title issues, exceed customers’ expectations, and achieve both short- and long-term goals.

“Maureen is a rare talent,” said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. “With her impressive legal mind, sterling credentials and proven track record of success across industries, there is no one better positioned to help our agents in the West achieve bigger and better business outcomes in the years to come. We look forward to leveraging her talent to put agents first. I personally can’t wait to see everything she achieves going forward.”

“The �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý team is made up of some extraordinary industry professionals,” said Dunn, reflecting on her hiring. “I have been blessed to have had over twenty years in the title insurance industry—both as an agent and an underwriter—which provides me with a balanced approach to resolving title issues. I am really excited about collaborating with likeminded folks and delivering the best outcomes for agents across the West.”

Dunn also has been a fixture in the larger title insurance community. She is an active member of the Land Title Association of Colorado (LTAC), where she serves on the Education Committee. She provides educational opportunities to agents in this role, teaching classes on policies, endorsements, mechanic’s liens and other topics. Dunn is also a member of the real estate section of the Colorado Bar Association and is a member of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). In the latter role, she acts as a mentor to other professionals interested in changing or growing their career path. Dunn received her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and is licensed to practice law in both Virginia and Colorado.

A longtime Colorado resident, Dunn lives in the Denver area.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Welcomes Jodi Hansen as Florida Underwriting Counsel

Adam Mohrbacher — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:02:01 +0000

Hansen’s hiring further deepens �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s already strong underwriting capabilities in the region

Longmont, CO — (May 15, 2025) — �ǿմ�ý, 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 �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, having kickstarted her career handling title claims for eight years at a national underwriter before becoming �ǿմ�ý Commercial Underwriting Counsel. More recently, she held the role of Senior Underwriting Counsel for a national underwriter and later Senior Product Underwriting Counsel, where she acted as a title insurance expert for the underwriter’s technology team.

As a passionate title professional, strategic thinker and diligent problem solver, Hansen will offer exceptional underwriting assistance to �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s network of independent agents throughout Florida. In this new role, she will focus on supporting underwriting transactions, analyzing risk decisions and deciding insurability of title. She is looking forward to collaborating closely with agents to help them solve their most pressing challenges and achieve strong business growth.

“Few people know the ins and outs of the title market like Jodi or have a better grasp on how to make shrewd, strategic underwriting decisions,” said Perry Craver, Florida Regional Counsel at �ǿմ�ý. “Highly talented, considerate and collaborative, I know our agents are going to love working with her.”

“I’ve heard great things about �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý and its Florida team,” said Hansen. “The people who work here are leaders in the field, and I’m thrilled to be joining a team where I can apply my skills every day to deliver the best results for hardworking agents!”

Hansen graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2006 with high honors. She resides in Florida with her family.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Welcomes Lori Ellen Ward as Underwriting Counsel, Florida Region

Adam Mohrbacher — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:28:06 +0000

With nearly three decades “in the trenches” as a title agent, Lori will apply her expertise to empower the underwriter’s independent agents throughout Florida.

Longmont, CO — (March 21, 2025) — �ǿմ�ý, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that it has hired Lori Ellen Ward as Underwriting Counsel – Florida Region.

Lori brings a long history of success in the legal, title insurance, and real estate industries. After graduating law school, she began her career in general practice but quickly transitioned to representing real estate clients. She worked for several Florida Panhandle law firms, including her own, building specialized expertise in the real estate development process, including acquisitions, complex finance transactions, business formation and construction.

In 2009, she started her own title insurance agency, providing clients with comprehensive closing services in sales, refinances, reverse mortgages, short sales, and more. Immediately prior to joining the �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý team, Ward served as general counsel for a real estate developer while continuing to operate her independent title agency. Throughout her career, Ward has applied her industry knowledge, expertise and collaborative approach to drive business growth and success. She excels at building trusting, dynamic relationships with clients, and is passionate about advocating for their interests while ensuring title accuracy.

“Lori has a dedication to her clients and a love for the industry that is second to none,” said Jeff Stein, Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Counsel at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. “Her commitment to ensuring customer success as well as her significant expertise in title insurance and real estate law make her an ideal fit for the culture of �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. I am excited she has joined us in our mission to build mutually beneficial relationships with our agents as the Agents First underwriter.”

Ward will provide sound legal and underwriting guidance to agents, support policy development and compliance oversight, and develop continuing education materials in her new role at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. What she is most looking forward to, however, is helping independent title agents solve their title challenges and close more effectively on behalf of their customers.

“It has always been a career goal of mine to transition from private practice to an in-house position with a title underwriter when the time was right,” said Ward, commenting on her hiring. “Now that my professional trajectory has reached that point, I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý team. Everyone greeted me with open arms at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, even before I was officially hired, demonstrating this underwriter’s warm, people-centered corporate culture. Accepting the job was one of the easiest professional decisions I have ever made—I’m so excited to forge new relationships with our agents!”

Ward is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate. She is also an active member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and the Florida Land Title Association. In addition, she is an appointed member of the Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee, a special appointment by the Florida Bar Board of Governors. The committee plays an important role in Florida’s real estate and legal communities, helping support Realtor-attorney relations, offering education and maintaining widely used real estate contract forms.

She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Juris Doctor from Florida State University and continues to reside in the beautiful Florida Panhandle.

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�ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý Hires Ryan Martinez As Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel

Adam Mohrbacher — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:36:32 +0000

Martinez will help shape �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s underwriting operations throughout the Southeast and provide invaluable support to its policy-issuing agents.

Longmont, CO — (October 22, 2024) — �ǿմ�ý, 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 is a highly skilled legal professional with significant experience in real estate and title insurance. He got his start as a foreclosure and title attorney in Atlanta. He then worked as both an associate litigation and a closing attorney, where he handled residential and commercial transactions. Later, he was a supervising attorney for title and REO operations at a creditor’s rights firm. He most recently served as an underwriting counsel for a national underwriter.

Martinez will have a variety of responsibilities in his new role at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. He will primarily focus on handling underwriting requests from policy-issuing agents in the region. This will involve offering his advice on underwriting matters while also ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

“I am thrilled to join �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý, as the company’s commitment to innovation and service aligns perfectly with my own values,” said Martinez. “Together with our talented team, we will enhance our underwriting processes, ensure agents receive exceptional support and grow our organizational footprint throughout the Southeast. The future is bright for �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. I can’t wait to embark on this journey with such an outstanding organization.”

“It is a privilege to add an accomplished professional like Ryan Martinez to our �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý team,” said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. “Incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and collaborative, Ryan is the ideal person to take on this critical role within our organization. Agents and partners only stand to gain from his hiring, and I am supremely confident in his ability to help us drive mutual success.”

Outside of his work, Martinez is highly active in the title community. He is currently a member of the Tennessee Land Title Association (TLTA), where he serves as Education Committee Chair. He also holds membership in the North Carolina Land Title Association (NCLTA) and the Southeast Land Title Association (SLTA), and is a member of the Bar in Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.

Martinez obtained his undergraduate education at the Georgia Institute of Technology and received his Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law.

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Valerie Grandin Joins �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý as VP, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida

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Longmont, CO — (October 16, 2024) — �ǿմ�ý, 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 �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý 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 �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý’s Florida agents to increase their market share through unique business development strategies and product offerings.

“I have been blessed to work with and know the team at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý for many years,” said Grandin. “To be joining them now as the market is on the cusp of expansion and when �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý 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.”

“Valerie is a consummate professional and a true industry leader. We couldn’t be happier to welcome her to our growing team,” said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel at �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý. “With 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 �ǿմ�ý �ǿմ�ý.”

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.

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