Conference Coverage

A panel of cybersecurity experts called for a defined set of title insurance industry cybersecurity standards, saying that not doing so will invite outside entities to fill that gap.

Worldwide, cybercrime cost companies an estimated $8 trillion in 2023, with that total expected to rise to nearly $24 trillion by 2027, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Mike Schwab, CEO and founder of Association Online, offered advice on “navigating chaos” and overcoming modern workplace challenges in the title insurance industry.

This time of year can be especially challenging in the real estate market. When he asked audience members to describe the next three months in their business in one or two words, the responses ranged from “stable” to “questionable” and “insanely busy.”

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New York-based LandLock has put forth a tool to combat title fraud, with features including attachment of property owners’ identities to their titles without compromising personal information.

Company property director Raymond Cohen sat down with The Title Report to detail what makes LandLock unique among a growing field of fraud prevention products.

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At October Research’s second annual Women’s Leadership Summit, Life Coach and Counselor Michelle Fraley presented “Stress Management for Busy People” and offered strategies for coping with stress and getting out of flight-or-fight mode.

She described stress as the physiological response to perceived danger that causes the brain to go into fight-flight-or-freeze mode.

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ALTA ONE 2024, the American Land Title Association’s signature annual event, will take place this week in Orlando, Fla., welcoming title professionals to discuss numerous industry topics.  

The Title Report will be live on the ground attending education sessions and taking the opportunity to sit down with industry leaders. Follow us on social media all week for live updates.

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At last year's Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) presented by October Research, Life Coach and Counselor Michelle Fraley hosted the workshop “Cultivating Confidence,” which offered strategies for overcoming fear and building confidence. Don't miss this year's WLS Nov. 3-4 in Cleveland.

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Recent expert commentary on adoption of remote online notarization, eClosing and eNotes was shared by Jay Hollis, executive vice president and general manager at Pavaso.

He cited some industry members as more eager than others to embrace digital tools but said many remain cautious due to concerns over regulatory compliance, security and the need for retraining staff.

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Florida Agency Network and Closingsuite.com CEO Aaron Davis and Chief Operating Officer Mike LaRosa, as well as The Duncan Duo Team at LPT Realty CEO Andrew Duncan, shared insights into how to build a lucrative and compliant affiliated business arrangement at the National Settlement Servies Summit (NS3) in Naples, Fla.

Duncan, LaRosa, and Davis came together when Duncan’s independent brokerage was looking for an in-house title company.

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First American Trust’s Sheri Olsen and Futura Title & Escrow’s Jenny Martin presented “Growing Our Journey Together” at October Research’s second annual Women’s Leadership Summit, sharing how perceived failures can help shape actual successes.

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“Bowtie Economist” Elliot Eisenberg shared his near-term outlook on the housing market, interest rates and more at the 2024 National Settlement Services Summit.

While unemployment and wage growth are key indicators for evaluating the health of the overall economy, housing inventory is also a vital piece, Eisenberg told attendees.

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