March 8, 2019

Message from the CEO | Merger Mania Consequences

What are the consequences of another consolidation of national underwriters?  When will the mergers be done?  Who is next?  Independent agents and independent underwriters are the […]
February 27, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”?

Q: Do Texas title companies offer “survey coverage”? A: No. Unfortunately, over the years our industry has used the slang term “survey coverage” to describe various […]
February 8, 2019

Message from the CEO | FNTI Gross Revenue Exceeds $115M Due to Independent Agent Growth in 2018

The results are in for 2018, and it was another year of steady growth and strong financial results for First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI).  With […]
January 21, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: What is the correct exception in Schedule B when finding a memorandum [of lease, of agreement, etc.] recorded in the Public or Official Records which affects the property? When can this exception be removed?

A:  The exception would properly read as follows:  “Terms, conditions and stipulations of the [lease or agreement] as evidenced by Memorandum of [Lease/Agreement/etc.] recorded as [document/instrument] […]
January 19, 2019

Select Title Opens a New Office in Fredericksburg, Texas

Sean Everest, Suzanne Tinsley and George Stablein enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the grand opening of Select Title’s new Fredericksburg location. Local real estate agents, lenders, attorneys […]