ALTA Insights Archive

ALTA Insights: Understanding the Painful Past of Discriminatory Covenants

Racial and discriminatory covenants can be found in the property records of American communities across the country. While no longer enforceable, the remnants of these discriminatory policies remain. Register for this FNF Family of Companies-sponsored webinar to learn about the organizations tracking and mapping discriminatory covenants. Find out how the title and records industries can collaborate in identifying discriminatory covenants and help property owners address them.

Speakers

• Elizabeth Reilly | Senior Vice President | Fidelity National Financial
• Wendy Ethen | President | Guaranty Commercial Title
• Amber Bougie | Recorder/Registrar of Titles | Hennepin County, Minn.
• Kirsten Delegard | Co-founder | Mapping Prejudice Project

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Dec. 7

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ALTA Insights: 2022 Midterm Election Roundup and Impact on Your Business

Register for this SoftPro-sponsored webinar to hear from Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Nathan Gonzalez on how results of the 2022 Midterm Election will impact Washington’s policy priorities in 2023. You’ll hear analysis of what drove the results and what issues Congress and the White House are likely to focus on in the 118th Congress. In addition, find out the latest on important policies that impact the title and settlement industry, including remote online notarization, wire fraud and cannabis, among others.

This webinar will provide:

• An overview of the election results and how they will shape the agenda in Washington.
• A look at key players in the new Congress, including the next leaders of the House Financial Services and Senate Banking committees.
• Analysis of how the changes in Congress could alter policy surrounding financial services and the issues that matter to you and your operation.

Speakers

• Nathan Gonzales | Editor and Publisher | Inside Elections
  
• Chris Morton | SVP of Public Affairs and Chief Advocacy Officer | ALTA
• Emily Tryon | Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs | ALTA
• Leah Shimp Vass | Director of Grassroots and Political Affairs | ALTA

• 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, Nov. 30

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ALTA Insights: Develop a Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan

Title and settlement companies report that the volume of cyber attacks have either increased or remained the same last year when compared to 2020. Because of this, you and your staff need the skills and tools to respond to an ever-changing cyber landscape. Register for this Fidelity Family of Companies-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to learn what considerations you may want to put into place for your company’s cyber safety and risk management in 2023. 

Speakers

• Linda Grahovec | SVP, FNF Director of Education & Marketing | FNF Family of Companies
• Andy White | Chief Executive Officer | ClosingLock
• Brian Freedman | Global Manager - PreSales Engineering | QOMPLX Inc.

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Nov. 16

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ALTA Insights: It's Grow Time

The housing market is starting to normalize. But you don’t have to let conditions dictate your company’s growth. By taking action now, your operation will be primed to get ahead. Your team is ready, willing and able. The only question now is, how? Register for this SoftPro-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to learn clear strategies to empower you and your team to grow your business—even in this changing market. 

This webinar will show you how to:

• Refocus your goals: Diversify your business, connect with customers and grab more market share.
• Define your brand: Discover your purpose and nail your process to stand out from the competition.
• Lead your team: Create and follow a proven plan, give employees a voice, and remain optimistic.   

Speakers

• Dr. Cindy McGovern | CEO | Orange Leaf Consulting

• 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET, Sept. 19

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RESPA Compliance: Understanding Things of Value and Referrals

This ALTA Insights webinar will provide an overview of the basics of RESPA Sections 8(a) and (b), explain the difference between a referral fee and a fee split, and discuss what compensation is permissible under the law. Register for this AccuTitle-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to hear scenarios when a referral or agreement might be a violation and get a framework that helps with compliance.

Speakers

• Richard Andreano | Partner | Ballard Spahr

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Aug. 17

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RESPA Compliance: Avoid Pesky Section 8 Violations

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s more aggressive approach to protecting consumers in the area of financial services means it is time to get back up to speed on the basics of RESPA Section 8(c) exceptions to the 8(a) and (b) prohibitions. Register for this RamQuest-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar and learn how these exceptions work in real life and their relationship to RESPA’s anti-kickback prohibition.

Speakers

• Francis "Trip" Riley III | Partner | Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Aug. 8

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Vulnerabilities: The Food that Hackers Eat

Almost all serious security events start with the exploitation of a vulnerability. This makes it incumbent on all organizations to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by unscrupulous actors. This Old Republic Title-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar will discuss the increasing importance of vulnerability management to avoid being the victim of ransomware. It also will address ransomware trends, along with the threat actors who perpetrate criminal activities.  

Speakers

• Christopher Buse | Chief Information Security Officer | Old Republic Title

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, July 27

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ALTA Insights: How to Handle Cryptocurrency Transactions

The real estate industry is rapidly changing as new technologies and services influence the way deals are funded and transacted. One of the emerging technologies of the last decade is cryptocurrency. With about 46 million Americans owning a share of Bitcoin, title and settlement agents will increasingly be asked to facilitate real estate transactions involving some type of cryptocurrency. Register for this ALTA Insights webinar, being held in conjunction with the New York State Land Title Association, to learn what policies and procedures your company will need to develop to meet the evolving demands of your clients.

The webinar will address:

• Overview of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
• Examples of Transactions Using Cryptocurrency
• Requirements and Platforms to Facilitate These Transactions
• Rules and Regulations
• Future of Crypto and Real Estate

Speakers

• Andrew Zankel | President - Core Title Services | Technology Chair of NYSLTA | Associate Chair - Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Working Group
  
• Alexander Kanen | Founder - Kanen Law Firm | Chair - Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, Tokenization and Real Estate Working Groups
  
• Piper Moretti | Founder & CEO - The Crypto Realty Group, eXp Realty | NAR Crypto Presidential Advisory Group
  

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, July 20

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ALTA Insights: Digital Funds Best Practices

The way people send and receive money is changing. Join this SoftPro-sponsored webinar to learn what types of payments are acceptable for real estate transactions today, and what steps to take to plan for leveraging new payment types in the future.

The webinar will address:

• Where are digital funds being used
• Different options
• Increases in RTP and same-day ACH transaction limits

• Good funds

Speakers

• Rick Bruhn | Head of Commercial Deposit and Payment Solutions | U.S. Bank
• Christopher Hultzman | Vice President, Corporate Underwriting | First American Title Insurance Co.
• Jason Nadeau | Chief Digital Officer | Fidelity National Financial Inc.
  

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, June 29

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ALTA Insights: Red Flags to Detect Sanctions Risk and Money Laundering

While the war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. Government has actively responded to Russia’s ongoing aggression. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took actions against various Russian industries, government officials, and certain high-net-worth individuals and their families. Because of this, title and settlement agents should be reminded they need to comply with requirements against doing business with targeted foreign countries, designated nationals and other actors singled out by OFAC and the U.S. government. Additionally, money laundering remains a significant threat, particularly in connection with potential sanctions evasion. Register for this CertifID-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to learn how to spot the red flags of money laundering when at the closing table.

Speaker

• Michael Parker | Counsel, Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Practice | Ferrari & Associates

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, June 15

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

Sponsor: CertifID

ALTA Insights: Build a Tech Stack That Improves the Bottom Line

You need a strong foundation to build something lasting. That is why a title company’s technology stack is so important—it is the underlying foundation that enables the team to build with confidence. Multiple technologies with overlapping capabilities or poor compatibility can have a negative impact on your bottom line as well as your customer’s experience and satisfaction. Register for this Qualia-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to get a practical guide on increasing your operation’s automation and improving margins without breaking the bank. Our panel will take an executive’s perspective on the practical elements necessary to build a strong tech stack, including things such as user interface, connectivity, ability to co-exist with other technologies and security.

Speakers

• Jason Doshi | CEO and Co-founder | paymints.io
• Hoyt Mann | President and Co-founder | alanna.ai
• Kevin Nincehelser | COO | Premier One

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, May 11

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

Sponsor: Qualia

ALTA Insights: What to Expect at ALTA Advocacy Summit

Several issues that will affect housing and mortgage finance are being discussed at the federal level. Among the topics are initiatives to increase housing affordability, which has policymakers, regulators and other entities looking at a variety of financial services industries and how they are serving consumers.  This includes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Industry-specific legislation such as the SECURE Notarization Act could also impact your operation. Register for this AccuTitle-sponsored ALTA Insights webinar to get a snapshot of what’s coming on Capitol Hill, while also learning more about this year’s ALTA Advocacy Summit (May 16-18, 2021), and the opportunity to tell our industry’s story. You’ll get a preview of speakers and sessions, as well as best practices on how to successfully conduct virtual meetings with members of Congress and their staff.

• Brad Fitch | President and CEO | Congressional Management Foundation
• Chris Morton | SVP of Public Affairs | ALTA
• Emily Tryon | Senior Director of Public Policy & Government Affairs | ALTA
• Leah Shimp Vass | Director of Grassroots & Political Affairs | ALTA

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, April 27

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

ALTA Insights: Title Agent Tips For Social Media Success

While businesses of all shapes and sizes can benefit from a smart social presence, as a Title Agent, creating an effective strategy with well defined goals will have a big impact on your level of social media success. 

On this webinar you’ll learn:

• How to determine which social media platform is right for you
• What platform considerations and skills to think about   
• How to find where your customers are 
• Where to look for content your audience cares about
• What tools you can use to help stay more consistent 
• How to set social media goals that are realistic 
• and much more!

Translation? Social media is an absolute goldmine for brand recognition and driving conversations that could lead to new business opportunities. Register for this ALTA Insights webinar, sponsored by Old Republic Title, and learn how to build a recipe for social media success.

• Dean Collura | CEO and Co-founder | Title Tap
• Colin Smith | Vice President and Marketing Technology & Innovation Manager | Old Republic Title

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, April 19

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

Sponsor: Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.

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ALTA Insights: How to Select a RON Provider

The volume of closings completed via remote online notarization will only escalate as 39 states have now passed RON legislation. If you’re not in the digital closing game, selecting a RON provider may seem daunting. Register for this ALTA Insights webinar to learn about the core functionalities you’ll want from any vendor. You’ll learn about the requirements tech providers must meet to receive a MISMO RON compliance certification. These universal standards include credential analysis, borrower identification, electronically capturing and maintaining a recording of the notary process, audio and video requirements, record storage and audit trails. You’ll also hear from a title company executive who will share a punch list of items to consider before selecting a RON partner.

• Jonathan Kearns | MISMO
• Kyle Tyler | Champion Title & Settlements

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, March 30

CE/CLE will be available for this webinar.

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ALTA Insights: People-first Leadership Skills for the Busy Title Agency Manager

Historically, command-and-control styles have been the name of the game for title agency managers—bosses who gave top-down orders. Not all, but many. Today's employees want a manager who is invested in their personal and professional development, who want a voice in how work is done. In other words, they want more leading and coaching, less managing. Register for this ALTA Insights webinar sponsored by SoftPro and learn core communication skills that create a positive employee experience, including setting expectations, feedback, coaching and conflict resolution.

• Steve Rudolph | Owner | Steve Rudolph Coaching

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Feb. 9

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

SPONSORED BY SOFTPRO

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ALTA Insights: What Will the 2022 Housing Market Look Like?

Speakers

• Odeta Kushi | Deputy Chief Economist | First American Title Insurance Co.

• Jessica Lautz | Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights | National Association of Realtors

When

• 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, Jan. 26

CE/CLE is not available for this webinar.

Thank you to our sponsor SoftPro!

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ALTA Insights: The Value of Measuring Employee Engagement

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