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   ALTA Strategic Priorities
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   State Land Title Associations
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 * Topics
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 * News + Publications
   
   News + Publications
   
   ALTA’s publications and news center brings the latest information affecting
   the title and settlement services industry to ALTA members. Whether you are
   looking for industry news, practical insights on issues affecting title
   insurance or our suite of legal and regulatory publications we have the news
   you need.
   
    * TitleNews Magazine
      The industry's essential news magazine contains vital information and
      analysis for industry professionals.
    * Industry News
      Twice a week, the top stories impacting the title insurance industry.
    * Legal + Regulatory Publications
      Practical legal analysis of claims and court decisions related to the
      title insurance industry.
      * TIRS State Compliance Guides
      * Title & Escrow Claims Guide
      * Title Insurance Law Journal
    * Title Protects
      Members of the title insurance industry work daily to assist consumers in
      purchasing new homes and enhancing their communities.
    * Press Releases
    * Consumers: What to Expect at Closing
      HomeClosing101.org
    * Manage Your Subscriptions
      Manage the emails you want to receive from ALTA.
      * Email Preferences

 * Advocacy
   
   Advocacy
   
   ALTA represents its members on a national and state level by working closely
   with members of Congress, state legislatures and regulators to advocate on
   behalf of the land title industry.
   
    * Federal Advocacy
      * 1031 Real Estate Like-kind Exchanges
      * Anti-Money Laundering/FinCEN
      * Data Privacy
      * Digital Closings/Remote Online Notarization
      * Discriminatory Covenants
      * Elder Real Estate Fraud
      * Flood Insurance
      * Foreign Ownership of Land
      * Heirs' Property
      * Native American Lands
      * Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Service (NTRAPS)
      * Predictable Recording Fees
      * Property Tax Foreclosure
      * Real Time Payments / Good Funds
      * Redaction/Record Shielding
      * Serving Consumers and Communities
      * Title Waiver Pilot
      * Unregulated Title Insurance Alternatives
    * Title Insurance Political Action Committee (TIPAC)
      TIPAC is the only PAC that directly represents the interest of the title
      industry in our nation's political system.
    * Title Action Network (TAN)
      TAN is the premier grassroots organization promoting the value of the land
      title insurance industry.
      * Join TAN
      * TAN Member Map
      * Congressional Liaisons
    * State Advocacy
      ALTA works closely with our state advocacy partners to promote legislation
      for the title industry
      * State Legislation Tracking Map

 * Events
   
   Events
   
   ALTA, along with affiliated land title associations, organizes dozens of
   world-class meetings each year. Each event is an opportunity for you to learn
   from industry experts, meet industry vendors and network with your peers.
   
    * Register for a Meeting
    * Webinars (ALTA Insights)
    * Upcoming Events
    * National Conferences
      * ALTA ONE
      * ALTA SPRINGBOARD
      * ALTA Advocacy Summit
    * Specialized Meetings
      * Large Agents Conference
      * Commercial Network
    * Past Meetings Archive
    * Meeting Attendees
    * Event Code of Conduct

 * Career + Learning
   
   Career + Learning
   
   Since 1971 ALTA has been the source of practical knowledge and skill-based
   training solutions for the title insurance industry. ALTA is dedicated to
   providing cutting edge educational solutions to our members through several
   options.
   
    * National Title Professional Designation
      The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize
      land title professionals
      * Apply for NTP Designation
      * National Title Professional Directory
    * Continuing Education
      * Online Course Catalog
      * Approved Courses and States
    * Training + Webinars
      * Training Videos
      * Webinars (ALTA Insights)
      * Online Course Catalog
      * Team-Building Board Game (Title Triumph)
      * New Title Agent Kit
      * Model Training Program: Early Career to Experienced
    * My Professional Development
      * Title Producer & Attorney Credentials

 * Membership
   
   Membership
   
   ALTA is committed to your professional development. By becoming a member of
   ALTA, not only do you strengthen the industry’s future, you gain access to
   valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.
   
    * Become an ALTA Member
      Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate
      itself in the market.
      * Find or Create an ALTA Account
    * My ALTA Membership
      * Manage Your Account
      * Manage Where You Serve
      * ALTA Member Logo
      * Print Membership Certificate
    * Renew Your Membership
      You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.
      * Renew ALTA Membership
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    * Membership Types
    * Dues Calculator
    * Leadership + Engagement Groups
      On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members
      and responsibilities.
      * Leadership Resources
    * Non-Member Options
      You will NOT receive member benefits. ALTA is no longer utilizing an
      occasional use waiver as a part of the Policy Forms Licensing structure
      for 2024 and going forward. The Policy Forms License for limited use can
      be acquired for $50.
      * Policy Forms License
      * Print Policy Forms License Certificate
    * Membership Directory
      Find ALTA Members across the United States.
      * Find an ALTA Member
      * New Member List
    * Membership Benefits
      As an ALTA member you join a family of dedicated professionals working to
      improve the land title industry. On this page you will find a list of the
      many items available to you as an ALTA Member.
    * Frequently Asked Questions
      Interested in becoming a member of ALTA? Get answers to some of the
      questions we are often asked.

 * Business Ops
   
   Business Ops
   
   ALTA’s primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed
   professionally. ALTA has cultivated several tools to help ALTA members
   measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA’s suite of tools can help you
   at any stage of your business venture.
   
    * PATRIOT Act Search
      ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to
      search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blacklisted
      individuals.
    * Find People + Services
      Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a
      vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.
      * ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)
      * ALTA Registry (Find a Title Agent)
      * Membership Directory
    * Operations
      Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.
      * Errors & Omissions Insurance
      * Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
      * Information Security
      * Mortgage Fraud Prevention
      * Seller Impersonation Fraud
      * UPS Savings Program
    * Human Resources
      Go to source to help your Human Resources department.
      * Employee Engagement Services
      * Human Resources Sample Documents
      * Sample Job Descriptions & Listings
      * Human Resources Publications
      * Our Values
    * Industry Partners
      Meet our partners and find an Elite Provider to help drive new revenue.
      * ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)
      * Elite Provider Program
      * Advertise with ALTA
    * Research Initiatives & Resources
      Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by
      ALTA’s research department.
      * Critical Issue Studies
      * Analysis of Claims and Claims-Related Losses
      * Benchmarking Surveys
      * Economic Contribution Report
      * Industry Financial Data
    * Marketing
      ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of
      what you do.
      * Reach Consumers (B2C)
      * Reach REALTORS® & Lenders (B2B)
      * Social Media Marketing Calendar
      * All Resources
      * HOP Leader Resources
      * HOP Leader Directory
      * Title Webbie Awards

 * Policies + Standards
   
   Policies + Standards
   
   One of ALTA’s main reasons for existing is to provide the title and
   settlement industry with industry-specific policy forms and standards that
   help the industry stay compliant with current regulations.
   
    * Policy Forms
      This site provides access to the ALTA® collection of forms and related
      documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.
      * ALTA Policy Forms Licensing
      * Permission to Reprint ALTA Forms
      * ALTA Settlement Statements
      * Arbitration Information
    * Best Practices
      Resources and tools for implementing the ALTA Best Practices standards.
      * Get Started
      * Educational Resources
      * Assessment Guidelines
      * Demonstrating Compliance
      * Frequently Asked Questions

 * About
   
   About
   
   Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALTA is the national
   trade association and voice of title insurance agents, abstracters* and
   underwriters are Active Members, ranging from small, one-county operations,
   to large national title insurers in the united states.
   
    * ALTA Strategic Priorities
    * Board of Governors
    * ALTA Presidents
    * ALTA Bylaws
    * History of ALTA
    * Working at ALTA
    * State Land Title Associations
    * Contact ALTA
      Contact the ALTA Staff, we have provided information on what each person
      is in charge of to help you reach the correct staff member.
    * Privacy Policy
      We recognize the importance of protecting the personal information you
      provide at websites owned or controlled by the American Land Title
      Association.

 * Topics
   
   Topics
   
   In our topics collection, you can stay up to speed on the most relevant
   issues in our industry—and learn how ALTA is engaged. Visit a topic page to
   find all the information ALTA has on that subject—from a summary to relevant
   events, educational resources, consumer and client-facing materials, business
   resources, and advocacy information.
   
    * Title Waiver Pilot
      The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs
      that includes a pilot to waive the requirement for lender’s title
      insurance on certain refinances. ALTA called the announcement a political
      gesture offering a false promise of savings for homeowners while exposing
      consumers, lenders and taxpayers to greater financial risk.
    * Digital Closings
      ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated
      with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to
      solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. ALTA is your source for tools
      and education about digital closings.
    * Artificial Intelligence
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the
      title insurance and settlement services sector, providing a diverse array
      of capabilities to enhance both efficiency and productivity.
    * Cybersecurity
      Cybersecurity is a critical topic for the land title insurance and
      settlement industry and an ongoing threat to every title operation
      regardless of size, location or years in business.
    * Wire Fraud
      Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. ALTA
      members must be aware of this threat and of the resources available to
      fight the fraud. This page includes many resources, tools and articles to
      help protect your company and customers from fraud.
    * ALTA Branding
      In October 2023, ALTA unveiled its new brand identity—redesigned for the
      first time in nearly 60 years to reflect how the industry has adapted in
      the digital age.

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WE’RE THE TITLE INSURANCE INDUSTRY, PROTECTING LIFE’S BIGGEST PURCHASES

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ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF THE U.S. LAND TITLE INSURANCE AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES
INDUSTRY IN 2022

The title insurance and settlement services industry directly generated $30
billion of GDP in the United States economy and 155,000 jobs in 2022, according
to a new report released today by the American Land Title Association, the
national trade association of the land title and settlement services industry.

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 * May 9, 2024
   
   Title Professionals Spend Significant Time, Resources to Protect Property
   Rights

 * March 6, 2024
   
   Small Business-dominated Title Industry Generates $30 Billion Annually to
   U.S. GDP, New Study Finds

 * May 28, 2024
   
   Average Title Insurance Claim Cost for Fraud and Forgery is $143,000

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2025 ALTA JANUARY LARGE AGENTS MEETING

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January 26 – 28, 2025

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2025 ALTA SPRINGBOARD

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March 19 – 21, 2025

5May

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2025 ALTA ADVOCACY SUMMIT

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May 5 – 7, 2025

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2025 ALTA ONE

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October 7 – 10, 2025

18Mar

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2026 ALTA SPRINGBOARD

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March 18 – 20, 2026

11May

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2026 ALTA ADVOCACY SUMMIT

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May 11 – 13, 2026

12Oct

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2026 ALTA ONE

The Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ

October 12 – 15, 2026

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INFORMATION BY TOPIC

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UNREGULATED TITLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now accepting written AOLs in lieu of a title
insurance policy under limited circumstances. Title insurance is the most
effective way to protect the property rights of homeowners and lenders.

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TITLE WAIVER PILOT

The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs that
includes a pilot to waive the requirement for lender's title insurance on
certain refinances.

View Title Waiver Pilot


WIRE FRAUD

Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. ALTA members
have access to many resources, tools and articles to help protect their company
and customers from fraud.

View Wire Fraud
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YOUR VOICE IN CONGRESS

ALTA's advocacy department works closely with Members of Congress, state
legislatures and regulators advocating for the land title and settlement
services industry on critical issue affecting our industry.

 * Top Advocacy Issues We are Watching
   
 * Title Waiver Pilot
 * Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Learn More about ALTA Advocacy


IMPROVE YOUR PRACTICE

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EDUCATION COURSES

Designed by LTI and the Education Committee for employees to learn virtually,
these industry-leading courses help new recruits learn about the title insurance
industry.

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BEST PRACTICES

ALTA Best Practices is designed to improve operations and help members
illustrate the industry's professionalism and help ensure a positive and
compliant real estate settlement experience.

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WEBINARS

ALTA hosts insightful webinars for free on issues important to title insurance
professionals. You can find out about upcoming webinars and view previous
webinars. You do not need to be an ALTA member.

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ALTA MEMBERSHIP IS GOOD BUSINESS

As an ALTA member, you not only join the premiere association for title and
settlement service agents but you join a family of dedicated professionals
working to improve the land title industry.

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