Southwest Region Blog

April 26, 2024

Out & About: FNTI Plays in LTAA Past Presidents PAC Golf Tournament!

SVP/Agency Manager, DJ Horn, represented FNTI at the LTAA Past Presidents Classic Golf Tournament at the 500 Club in Pheonix! Scott...

March 19, 2024

Out & About: FNTI Honors Agent Scholarship Winners at Land Title School

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

For several years, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has selected employees of our agents attending the TLTA Land Title...

March 19, 2024

Out & About: Clay Shoot with N Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

First National Title Insurance Company sponsored and participated in the Operation K.P.C.A. Charity Clay Shoot 2024 Benefitting Pancreatic Cancer hosted...

July 3, 2023

Message from the CEO | Happy 4th of July!

First National Title Insurance

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It’s Independence Day! A time to celebrate. A time to gather with family and friends. To eat your favorite summertime...

May 9, 2023

Out & About: Chris Phillips Sits on Panel Among other Business Leaders for Majestic Title...

First National Title Insurance

All Region News, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s CEO & President, Chris Phillips, recently attended Majestic Title’s Love Your Brand event held at the Houston Improv and...

November 23, 2022

Message from the CEO | Thanksgiving Traditions and Transitions

Chris Phillips

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It is a telling story that over the past couple of years, my Thanksgiving blog post honored the traditions of...

October 31, 2022

Out & About: How to Speak Underwriter with George Stablein at NMLTA's Old School Title...

First National Title Insurance

New Mexico, Out & About, Southwest Region

EVP, George Stablein taught “How to Speak Underwriter” at NMLTA’s Old School Title School this past week! Thanks for everyone...

October 31, 2022

Out & About: FNTI Sunday at the Houston Polo Club International Cup!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI had fun entertaining clients at the International Cup Polo match at the Houston Polo Club! #houstonpoloclub #funwithagents #loveouragents #thecoolunderwriter #thefununderwriter...

October 31, 2022

Out & About: FNTI Attends ALTAOne Conference in San Diego!

First National Title Insurance

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First National Title Insurance Company attended the ALTAOne Conference earlier this month in San Diego, CA! We were honored to...

July 26, 2022

Out & About | Open House with Capital Title in Flower Mound!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We joined Capital Title for the Grand Opening of their Flower Mound office! Thanks for allowing us to celebrate with...

June 29, 2022

Out & About: FNTI Attends TLTA's Annual Conference in Fort Worth!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We had a great time at the annual TLTA conference in Fort Worth! First National Title Insurance Company was happy...

June 15, 2022

Out & About | Colonial National Invitation with Texas Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We joined Texas Title at the Colonial National Golf Invitation earlier this month by taking in some performances on the...

May 23, 2022

Out & About | Chihuahua Baseball with Texas Title of El Paso!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We helped Texas Title of El Paso celebrate Administrative Professionals Day earlier this month by taking in some great Chihuahua...

May 23, 2022

Out & About: Title Resources Receives Trust & Gold Standard Awards from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is Title Resources! Chris Phillips presented them with their Trust & Gold Standard Award...

May 23, 2022

Out & About: South Land Title Doubles Up with Both Trust & Gold Standard Awards...

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is South Land Title! They received both their Trust Award & Gold Standard Award...

May 23, 2022

Out & About: Admiral Title Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is North Star Title Company! Geri Hosterman stopped by to present the team with...

May 23, 2022

Out & About: North Star Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is North Star Title Company! They were recently presented them with their Trust Award....

May 18, 2022

Out & About: Lone Star Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is Lone Star Title Company! FNTI’s Chris Phillips and NolaAnn Waggoner presented them with...

May 17, 2022

Out & About: Santa Fe Title Receives Gold Standard Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

“Thank you Steve and Angie Reimann for all Santa Fe Title does for FNTI. We are proud to present you...

May 10, 2022

Out & About: Basin Abstract & Title Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is Basin Abstract & Title! FNTI’s Jamie Barker and DJ Horn presented them with...

May 5, 2022

Out & About: Capital Title of Texas Receives Trust Award & Gold Standard Award from...

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is a company that we would not be where we are now without. FNTI’s...

May 5, 2022

Out & About: Houston Polo Club Don Julio Classic with Texas Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI had fun entertaining Texas Title’s Clear Lake team at the recent Don Julio Classic Sunday Polo match at the...

April 26, 2022

Out & About: CentraLand Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is CentraLand Title Company! FNTI’s Jamie Barker and DJ Horn presented CentraLand with their...

April 26, 2022

Out & About: Greystone Title Agency Receives Gold Standard Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Chris Phillips and DJ Horn stopped by to celebrate Greystone Title Agency with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Greystone...

April 25, 2022

Out & About: Pioneer Title Receives Gold Standard Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Chris Phillips and DJ Horn stopped by to celebrate Pioneer Title Agency with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Pioneer...

April 25, 2022

Out & About: AA Davis Title and Central Title Company Receive Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is AA Davis Title, LLC and Central Title Company! FNTI’s Geri Hosterman visited two...

April 8, 2022

Out & About: Monarch Title Receives Gold Standard Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Jamie Barker treated Monarch Title of Texas to lunch and presented them with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Monarch...

April 8, 2022

Out & About: Breakfast & Gold Standard Award for Texas Secure Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI stopped by Texas Secure Title this week with breakfast and presented them with their Gold Standard Award! Thank you Texas...

April 7, 2022

Out & About: FNTI Attends TLTA's Land Title School in Austin!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

School was in session this week at TLTA’s Land Title School in Austin at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center....

April 6, 2022

Out & About: Falls County Title Company Receives Trust Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Just because it’s not our birthday month anymore doesn’t mean we have stopped celebrating! Next up on our award celebration...

March 31, 2022

Out & About: Select Title and Title One Receive Gold Standard Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

What do you do when you have two agents that receive the same award and both are actually good friends!?...

March 29, 2022

Out & About: Levelland Title Company Receives Trust Award from FNTI!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Next up on our award celebrations is Levelland Title Company! During this month, we are honoring our top agents to...

March 28, 2022

Out & About: Celebrating Texas Title Company of El Paso with Gold Standard Award!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

During this month, we are honoring our top agents to celebrate our company’s 10 year anniversary! FNTI’s George Stablein and...

February 25, 2022

Out & About: The Great Javalina Hunt with Arizona Agents!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s DJ Horn joined the Great Javelina hunt with Tom Davis (Pioneer Title Agency) and Terry Hastings (Western Regional Title...

December 23, 2021

Message from the CEO | Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Chris Phillips

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This is our favorite time of year. It is the season we reflect on everything you have done for our...

November 16, 2021

Message from the CEO | Q4 is a Time to Give Thanks

Chris Phillips

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As First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) begins to close out 2021, I can’t help but reflect on the successes...

November 15, 2021

Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Holiday Season & Cyber Insurance

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Utah, Western Region, Wyoming

One of my favorite times of the year is quickly approaching, the beginning of ski season in the West. Winter not...

November 12, 2021

FNTI Celebrates Women Empowerment at RE Networking Luncheon in Utah!

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Out & About, Utah, Western Region, Wyoming

Some Companies Talk the Talk; here at FNTI we are encouraged to Walk the Walk. This past Friday, November 12th we...

October 19, 2021

Out & About: FNTI Attends ALTAOne Conference in New Orleans!

First National Title Insurance

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First National Title Insurance Company attended the ALTAOne Conference this past week in New Orleans, LA! We were honored to...

September 23, 2021

Out & About: Houston Polo Club with Select Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI was lucky enough to get box seat tickets for this season’s Houston Polo Club! We were also lucky to...

September 23, 2021

Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Housing Market Roller Coaster

Brian Phillips

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Utah, Western Region, Wyoming

The Roller Coaster like ups and downs of interest rates, refinance applications, and shortages in available housing has continued to...

September 20, 2021

Out & About: FNTI Attends Land Title Association of Arizona Convention at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort!

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Out & About, Western Region

First National Title Insurance Company attended the Land Title Association of Arizona Annual Convention last week at the We-Ko-Pa Casino...

September 14, 2021

Out & About: FNTI Attends Land Title Association of Colorado Convention!

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Out & About, Western Region

First National Title Insurance Company sponsored and attended the LTAC Convention this past week! Your favorite Agency Managers – Susan...

September 10, 2021

Out & About: Come See Us at the Land Title Association of Arizona Convention!

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Out & About, Western Region

We are so excited about the upcoming LTAA Convention, September 15-17th! Your favorite Agency Managers – DJ Horn, Tracey Shaw,...

September 8, 2021

Message from the CEO | Second Quarter Results and What’s Next?

Chris Phillips

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First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is benefitting from the overall increase in the national real estate activity, and I...

August 24, 2021

Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Reshaping the Underwriting Industry

Brian Phillips

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Utah, Western Region, Wyoming

Have you heard? FNTI is reshaping the underwriting industry in the West! So, we’ve been hitting the pavement, going from...

August 24, 2021

TITLE TIPS: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License Renewals

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas, Title Tips

Per TLTA Escrow Officers and Title Agents: Important TDI Compliance Reminders Regarding Escrow Officer License RenewalsSome escrow officers are failing to...

August 23, 2021

Out & About: 2021 Clay Shoot Challenge with Integrity Title!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Jamie Barker, Agency Manager, was apart of the 2021 Clay Shoot Challenge presented by First National Bank this past week....

August 18, 2021

Out & About: FNTI Attends Annual TLTA Convention in Round Rock!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI attended the annual TLTA Convention which was held this year at the new Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX....

August 14, 2021

Underwriting Q&A: What is a “master indemnity"? How does it work and what does it...

Chance Perkins

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: A “Master Indemnity” refers to the Texas Master Indemnity Agreement (Form T-29) set forth in Procedural Rule P-11. Prior...

August 5, 2021

Message from the CEO | Continued Growth & New Regions

Chris Phillips

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As we start another incredible quarter of growth and expansion, First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) has created additional regions...

July 29, 2021

Out & About: Mid-Coast Title Company Columbus Location Ribbon in Colorado County!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI and our very own Chance Perkins (VP, Underwriting Counsel) was honored to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mid-Coast...

July 21, 2021

Underwriting Q&A: If RON (remote online notarization) is utilized for notarization of a document to...

Ellen Wied

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: Subject to advance verification of the County Clerk’s willingness to recognize the procedure, there is a mechanism set out...

July 16, 2021

Regional Update with Brian Phillips | Growing Out West

Brian Phillips

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Utah, Western Region, Wyoming

Summer is well under way in the Rocky Mountains, and the shops and restaurants have been buzzing with excited tourists...

June 24, 2021

LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Expands and Hires Jacquie Brink as SVP,...

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Great Lakes Region News, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Latest News, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, News, Ohio, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia

PLANO, TEXAS – First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Jacquie Brink, senior vice...

June 14, 2021

Out & About: Friends for Hope 10th Annual Fishing Tournament!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Texas

FNTI attended the 10th Annual Bay Fishing Tournament with Landtitle Texas. The tournament supports Friends for Hope, which helps kids...

May 20, 2021

Out & About: Pioneer Title Receives Clean Audit Award!

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Out & About, Western Region

Love celebrating our agents and their achievements! We recently awarded Pioneer Title with our Clean Audit Award. Thank you to...

May 20, 2021

Out & About: Catching up and Relaxing with Title One!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Texas

When our agents work hard they need some rest and relaxation. Agency Manager, Tara Caballero, arranged chair massages for Title...

April 15, 2021

Out & About: Quentin Dunn with Select Title Awarded TLTA Land Title School Scholarship!

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We were so thrilled to be able to award a scholarship to Quentin Dunn with Select Title – River Oaks...

March 30, 2021

Message from the CEO | Deep Freeze to Spring Blossoms

Chris Phillips

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The national news painted a grim, but accurate, scene in Texas last month. There were rolling blackouts lasting anywhere from two...

March 24, 2021

TITLE TIPS: TX Title Agents! Make Sure Your Title Agent Bond Is Enough!

Geri Hosterman

Southwest Region, Texas, Title Tips

HEADS UP! As you get ready to renew your title agent license with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), make...

March 24, 2021

Out & About: TREC Contract Amendments Class with Sean Everest

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Texas

FNTI’s Sean Everest taught a class on the new TREC CE regarding the new contract changes. Thanks for having us Texas...

February 26, 2021

LATEST NEWS | First National Title Insurance Company™ Adds Norma Scott as Agency Manager

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 News

PLANO, TEXAS – First National Title Insurance Company™ (FNTI™) is excited to announce the addition of Norma Scott to its...

January 27, 2021

Message from the CEO | Recap of 2020

Chris Phillips

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The title insurance industry is one of the few to emerge from 2020 in better shape than it was at...

January 20, 2021

Underwriting Q&A: Is a Small Estate Affidavit an acceptable/insurable procedure to handle the affairs of...

Chance Perkins

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: In limited situations, the Small Estate Affidavit may be relied upon to evidence a transfer of the decedent’s homestead...

January 15, 2021

EDUCATION & TRAINING: TDI Notices and Updates

April Roberts

Education & Training, Southwest Region, Texas

View on/as webpageNotices and reminders for escrow officers and title agents / direct operationsEscrow officers can now use Sircon to renew and apply for...

January 13, 2021

Out & About: Survey Education with Sewell Title

First National Title Insurance

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Our lovely and talented George Stablein speaking on Surveys at Winslow’s Wine Cafe for Sewell Title. Thanks everyone at Sewell who...

December 30, 2020

Message from the CEO | 2020 Was a Year for the Title Industry Record Books!

Chris Phillips

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Who could have imagined that 2020 would become a record year for the industry? In January, the economy was humming...

December 18, 2020

EDUCATION & TRAINING: 2021 Escrow Webinar Schedule

April Roberts

Education & Training, Southwest Region, Texas

As we come to the end of 2020, I want to thank all of you for the fantastic job during...

December 15, 2020

Out & About: Dinner and Lights with Town Square Title!

First National Title Insurance

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

George Stablein took Town Square Title Agents to dinner and light show this past week. Happy Holidays and hope everyone...

December 10, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the individual...

Chance Perkins

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an individual...

December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a party who wants to put minor children into title to...

David Dickard

New Mexico, Underwriting Q & A's

A. As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. ...

December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by a...

David Dickard

Arizona, Underwriting Q & A's

A. Yes. A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013. The statute states that in lieu...

November 23, 2020

Message from the CEO | Giving Thanks and Honoring our Veterans

Chris Phillips

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November has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks. President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday of...

November 19, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: What is the effect of a disclaimer of interest in property? (TX)

Chance Perkins

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: A disclaimer may be used for a variety of reasons including federal tax purposes (avoid gift taxes) and other...

November 17, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: South Land Title Plant Manager Donates Kidney to Save Employee

First National Title Insurance

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

One of our First National Title (FNTI) agents, South Land Title, LLC in Bryan, Texas, has two employees involved in...

October 29, 2020

Out & About: CE Class with Garner Abstract and Title!

Sean Everest

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

This month Sean Everest was out teaching Garner Abstract & Title as well as some of their agents! Way to...

October 29, 2020

Message from the CEO | Focus on 2021

Chris Phillips

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Our national elections are less than a week away and the stakes have never been higher. I have struggled all year...

October 26, 2020

LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Expands into the State of Utah, adds...

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Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 News

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is excited to announce the addition of Kristen Jorgensen to its western region as...

October 22, 2020

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Reporting Reminders! (Oct-Dec)

April Roberts

Education & Training, Southwest Region, Texas

*Info taken from the Texas Land Title Association.* USEFUL WEBSITES Texas Department of Insurance and TDI Division of Workers’ Compensationwww.tdi.texas.govTexas Unclaimed...

October 20, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: What are the guidelines for insuring following a Sheriff’s Sale in Arizona?

David Dickard

Arizona, Underwriting Q & A's

A: You must review the Order Authorizing the Sale. The Court’s Order should set forth rights of redemption following the sale. It...

October 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Does a Tax Lien Deed of Trust have priority over a lien filed...

Rustin Khavari

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein a...

October 13, 2020

LATEST NEWS: | First National Title Insurance Company Adds Kyle K. Rank as Executive Vice...

First National Title Insurance

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virginia COVID-19 News

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle K. Rank to its leadership team...

September 28, 2020

TITLE TIPS: What is Cyber Fraud, How to Help Prevent It & What to Do...

Ryan Peterson

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Title Tips

WHAT IS CYBER FRAUD? Cyber Fraud is when credit and financial information is criminally stolen or taken online by a hacker....

September 28, 2020

Out & About: Escrow Officer Training with Championship Title!

First National Title Insurance

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Our very own Sean Everest, Underwriting Counsel, spent time at Championship Title training their Escrow Officers. Thanks for having us...

September 26, 2020

Message from the CEO | People on the Move

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is moving quickly to become licensed in 11 more states (UT, NV, VA, MD,...

September 23, 2020

EDUCATION & TRAINING: 5 Types of Communication

April Roberts

Arizona, Colorado, Education & Training, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

Have you ever sent an email that was meant to be funny only to have the recipient misunderstand and respond in...

September 21, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: At what point will title be insurable following a tax sale in Arizona?

David Dickard

Arizona, Underwriting Q & A's

A: These will always be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Prior to obtaining a Treasurer’s Deed, the purchaser at a tax sale...

September 17, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Does an Affidavit of Heirship convey title to real property? (TX)

Rustin Khavari

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: No. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein an...

September 15, 2020

Out & About: Agents Staying Safe & Showing their FNTI Spirit!

First National Title Insurance

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We are loving all our agents out there representing FNTI with our new face masks/scarfs! You all are looking fantastic...

August 20, 2020

Congratulations to Hill Country Titles and Celebrating 50 Years in Business!

Geri Hosterman

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Congratulations Hill Country Titles and 50 Years in Business! We here at FNTI are so honored to work with you...

August 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: For insuring purposes, will a Power of Attorney executed by a Trustee or...

Ellen Wied

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

A: We will recognize the delegation of real property powers in accordance with Section 113.018 of the Texas Property Code (see below)...

August 14, 2020

INDUSTRY NEWS: Title Industry is Essential!

April Roberts

Industry News, Southwest Region, Texas, Texas COVID-19 News

When this pandemic began, those of us in the title industry were not quite certain we were actually “essential.” Once we...

August 8, 2020

Message from the CEO | Half Way Through 2020 – the Continued Threat of COVID-19,...

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, New York COVID-19 News, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

It is so difficult to watch the news, listen to the radio, or walk into any business and be reminded that...

July 23, 2020

Out & About: First National Reels it in at the Pat Doyle Fishing Tournament!

fntiblog

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

The First National Title Insurance team placed second in the Title Division and fourth overall in the Pat Doyle Fishing...

July 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: How does a divorce affect an appointment (e.g., an agent under a power...

Chance Perkins

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce or...

July 17, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Blackacre Title Company

Geri Hosterman

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

Blackacre Escrow Title & Abstract, LLC in Gatesville, Texas formed in 2013 to offer the citizens of Coryell County another...

June 30, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an acknowledgment...

Ellen Wied

Florida, Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

TEXAS A: Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by the...

June 26, 2020

Out & About: Marital Property & Divorce Class with Select Title & Sean Everest!

fntiblog

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Sean Everest educated Select Title this past week with a Marital Property & Divorce Class! As you can see...

June 24, 2020

LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Staff to Western Regional Division

fntiblog

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

PLANO, TEXAS – Dallas based First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) added three industry experts to its growing footprint in the...

June 10, 2020

Out & About: FIRPTA Class with Monarch Title & Sean Everest!

fntiblog

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Sean Everest is out there dropping knowledge on our agents! Recently he stopped by the Monarch Title office to...

June 1, 2020

Industry News

First National Title Insurance

All States COVID-19 News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

American Land Title Association – Coronavirus: https://www.alta.org/business-tools/coronavirus.cfmLegislation: “SECURE Notarization Act: ALTA is working with other trade associations and industry partners to...

June 1, 2020

County Recording Status - Simplifile – COVID-19 County Recording Status

First National Title Insurance

All States COVID-19 News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

June 1, 2020

County Recording Status - Recording Jurisdiction Operating Status Report

First National Title Insurance

All States COVID-19 News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

June 1, 2020

Texas Department of Public Safety

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

Texas Driver’s License (DL) Expiration Dates Extended, DL Offices Closed in Light of COVID-19 Outbreak: https://www.dps.texas.gov/director_staff/media_and_communications/pr/2020/0319a* Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020,...

June 1, 2020

Texas Department of State Health Services - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

TLTA – Covid-19 Resources

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

General Link: https://www.tlta.com/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus_Resources/TLTA/Resources/Coronavirus.aspx?hkey=5dac65fe-8ca0-4051-9b29-ec5aa2e4812fCounty/District Clerk and County Office Operations: https://www.tlta.com/documents/COVID_Counties.pdf*Orange County: County Clerk’s office is closed to the public and may require a...

June 1, 2020

New Mexico Secretary of State - County Clerk Information

First National Title Insurance

New Mexico COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

New Mexico Department of Health - Public Health Order (March 23, 2020)

First National Title Insurance

New Mexico COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

State of New Mexico – Executive Order 2020-015 (Remote Online Notarization)

First National Title Insurance

New Mexico COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

Arizona Association of Counties - Arizona County Government Directory

First National Title Insurance

Arizona COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

Arizona Department of Health Services - Highlighted Infections Diseases for Arizona

First National Title Insurance

Arizona COVID-19 News

June 1, 2020

State of Arizona – Executive Order 2020-26 (Remote Online Notarization)

First National Title Insurance

Arizona COVID-19 News

May 22, 2020

Out & About: FNTI Visits CentraLand with Goodies!

Jamie Barker

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Jamie Barker dropped by the CentraLand Office and brought donuts! Yum! This was the first visit with CentraLand...

May 21, 2020

Out & About: FNTI Surprises Monarch Title post COVID!

Jamie Barker

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI’s Jamie Barker surprised Monarch Title by bringing them cookies to lift spirits. This was the first visit with...

May 15, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Championship Title

Geri Hosterman

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

James L. Anderson started Championship Title of Austin, LLC, just over two years ago, but he is not new to the...

May 8, 2020

Message from the CEO | Q1 Results For you, Me and the Big Four

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Prior to the pandemic and the most disruptive event in our nation’s recent history, the economy and the title industry were experiencing...

April 29, 2020

Gov. Abbott Approves Emergency Use of Remote Ink-Signed Notarizations (RIN)

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

April 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property is...

Ellen Wied

All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

TEXAS An ancillary probate procedure is not always required in Texas. The easiest method for handling a foreign probate (“foreign” is defined as any...

April 10, 2020

Message from the CEO | First National Title’s Response to COVID-19

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

I’ve revised the April Blog I had planned because of the incredible events we now face. With a worldwide pandemic to...

April 2, 2020

Lenders to Begin Processing CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loans Tonight at 12:01 a.m. Friday,...

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

April 2, 2020

Emergency Guidance on Home Equity Lending (Signing locations and more addressed in guidance published by...

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

March 27, 2020

TDI Issues Guidance on Electronic Signatures (New guidance for title industry on electronic signatures for...

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

March 26, 2020

TDI Temporarily Eases Requirements to Help Title Agents Cope with COVID (Escrow, Licensing, CE and...

First National Title Insurance

Southwest Region, Texas COVID-19 News

March 26, 2020

Out & About: AA Davis Title Receives Clean Audit Award!

fntiblog

Community Involvement, Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

AA Davis Title, LLC in Crocket, Texas, is the recipient of the Texas Clean Audit Award for having the annual...

March 16, 2020

Message from the CEO | FNTI's Response to the COVID-19 Virus

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Michigan COVID-19 News, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Washington D.C. COVID-19 News, West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Dear Agents, First National Title Insurance Company’s (FNTI) first concern is the safety and security of our employees and clients. We are...

February 17, 2020

Out and About: CE with Legend Title and Abstract!

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI had a great turn out at Legend Title and Abstract in Laredo, TX for a CE class with 32...

February 14, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Belinda Rivera and Las Cruces Abstract & Title Company

DJ Horn

Agent Spotlight, Arizona

This month we’d like to highlight, Belinda Rivera, with Las Cruces Abstract & Title Company! She received the “2019 Realtors...

February 7, 2020

Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance vs. the Big Four

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

After taking a few months off from my monthly Blog, it is time to get back to sharing news about First National...

December 17, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a...

Chance Perkins

All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

Q: Is a title company responsible for obtaining and paying for services at a closing settlement to assist customers with...

December 13, 2019

Out and About: Cookies with Santa and Envision Title

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

First National Title Insurance and our very own, Sean Everest (aka Santa!), had some CE learning time as well as...

November 15, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: What in the world is PACA and PSA?

Chance Perkins

All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

Q: What in the world is PACA and PSA? A: “PACA” refers to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, while “PSA” refers...

November 12, 2019

Out & About | Checking in on Texas Title Company

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We love checking in and helping our customers! Thanks for having us Texas Title Company!

November 9, 2019

Out & About | Catching up with Texas Title Across TX

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Our VP/Underwriting Counsel, Sean Everest, hopped around to several Texas Title Offices around Texas and attended events, put on classes,...

November 5, 2019

Out & About | Envision Title Open House

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Thanks for having us Envision Title! Our Underwriting Cousel, Sean Everest with COO – Brad Honn and Business Development rep, Haley...

October 25, 2019

Out & About | Honoring Thomas Baird of CentraLand Title Company

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

We were so proud to help honor Thomas Baird, one of the owners of CentraLand Title Company in Temple, TX....

August 16, 2019

LATEST NEWS: FNTI Recognized 3rd Year in a Row on the Inc. 5000!

fntiblog

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

From all of us at First National Title Insurance Company, we would like to thank our loyal customers and friends...

August 10, 2019

Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Company Now Ranked No. 9 in...

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is proud to announce that our national market share ranking has moved up to the ninth...

August 9, 2019

Out & About | Pioneer Title Raises $19,100 for Alamogordo Habitat for Humanity

fntiblog

Arizona, Community Involvement, Out & About

From left to right: Kuia Taiaroa – Executive Director Rehab Manager of the Alamogordo, NM Habitat for Humanity, DJ Horn...

July 25, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract...

Chance Perkins

Arizona, Florida, New Mexico, Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

Q: If the subject property is the seller’s homestead, can I remove the abstract of judgment against the seller (debtor) from the...

July 22, 2019

FNTI at the Patrick F. Doyle Saltwater Invitational Fishing Tournament

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

The First National Title fishing team of Geri Hosterman, Kelsey Granberry (Admiral Title), Chance Perkins, and Chris Phillips, place first...

July 19, 2019

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: CentraLand Title Company

Jamie Barker

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

Jerry Secrest and Thomas Baird founded CentraLand Title Company in the 1980s and have worked hard to turn a process...

July 12, 2019

Message from the CEO | First National Title Insurance Company Attends NS3

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend and participate in a panel discussion at the National Settlement Services Summit...

June 27, 2019

David Hays Throws Out the First Pitch

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI Underwriting Counsel, David Hays, took to the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cleburne Railroaders’...

June 21, 2019

Out and About: FNTI Texas Agency Team Attends the TLTA Annual Conference and Business Meeting

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

The Texas Agency and Leadership Teams traveled to Bastrop recently to attend the TLTA Annual Business Conference and Business Meeting. This year’s...

June 20, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: Rollback taxes and supplemental taxes - TEXAS

Ellen Wied

Southwest Region, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

Q: Are “AG” rollback taxes the only type of rollback tax that can be assessed for the collection of prior...

May 28, 2019

Underwriting Q&A: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do...

Chance Perkins

All Region News, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Underwriting Q & A's

Q: If the current seller was awarded the property in a divorce proceeding, do we need to worry about...

May 20, 2019

Out and About: FNTI Presents “Talents and Tasks” in Castroville, Texas

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

April Roberts, Suzanne Tinsley and Chance Perkins recently traveled Castroville to provide an education program for the staff of Garner...

May 17, 2019

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: AA Davis Title, LLC

Geri Hosterman

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

It’s a Family Affair AA Davis Title, LLC in Crockett, Texas is a family affair in more ways than one....

May 15, 2019

FNTI Attends CentraLand's 12th Annual Economic Summit

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

CentraLand had it’s 12th Annual Economic Summit. Pictured here is NolaAnn Waggoner, Charlene Burk (president of CentraLand), Chris Phillips and...

May 3, 2019

Message from the CEO | Q1 Results Show Increases for First National Title Insurance Company

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) continues to grow its revenues and market share. Our steady and consistent growth can...

April 19, 2019

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Pioneer Title & Yavapai Title Agency

DJ Horn

Agent Spotlight, Arizona

Pioneer Title Agency is a family-owned business with strong local ties. The Newlon family; Bob, his wife Betty, son Keith,...

April 17, 2019

LATEST NEWS: First National Title Insurance Company Adds Chance Perkins as Underwriting Counsel

fntiblog

Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Latest News, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas

PLANO, TEXAS – First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) is adding to its underwriting team with the addition of William...

April 5, 2019

Message from the CEO | First National’s Growing Legal Team and Title Plant Operations

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Last week we announced the addition of William “Chance” Perkins as the newest member of First National Title Insurance Company’s...

March 12, 2019

Out & About | FNTI Enjoys Time with Title Agents at the Texas Land Title...

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

FNTI Enjoys Time with Title Agents at the Texas Land Title School in Austin Chris Phillips, George Stablein, Ellen Wied, Cheri Swanson,...

March 8, 2019

Message from the CEO | Merger Mania Consequences

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

What are the consequences of another consolidation of national underwriters? When will the mergers be done? Who is next? Independent agents and...

February 19, 2019

Out & About | Texas Land Title Association’s Day at the Capitol

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Chris Phillips, Suzanne Tinsley and Jamie Barker joined almost 300 members of the Texas Land Title Association at the Texas...

February 15, 2019

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Texas Title

fntiblog

Agent Spotlight, Southwest Region, Texas

Texas Title’s number one objective is to provide customers with superior service, knowledge and expertise. Chris Drumm, DFW President stated, “Our focus...

February 8, 2019

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

Chris Phillips

Alabama, Alaska, All Region News, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, East Coast Region News, Florida, Georgia, Great Lakes Region News, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Messages from the CEO, Michigan, Mid-Atlantic Region News, Midwest Region News, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Region News, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Tennessee, Texas, Upper Midwest Region, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Western Region, Wisconsin, Wyoming

The results are in for 2018, and it was another year of steady growth and strong financial results for First National Title...

January 19, 2019

Select Title Opens a New Office in Fredericksburg, Texas

fntiblog

Out & About, Southwest Region, Texas

Sean Everest, Suzanne Tinsley and George Stablein enjoyed an afternoon celebrating the grand opening of Select Title’s new Fredericksburg location....