N.J. High Court Weighs Title Insurer's Liability for Attorney's Theft of Client Funds Mar 10, 2010
Mercer County Superior Court Judge Bill Mathesius dismissed the suit, finding Pizzi stole the Goodmans' money months before he had contact with Atlantic Title Insurance Co., Stewart Title's agent ... To shield itself from liability, a title insurance company could simply hold off on cashing the check until after after the closing, he said. (Law.com)
Camco Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results Mar 2, 2010
Advantage Bank and its affiliate, Camco Title Agency, offer relationship banking that includes commercial, small business and consumer financial services, internet banking and title insurance services from 28 offices in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Additional information about Camco Financial Corporation may be found on the Company's web sites: and. (Primezone Releases)
Emmett Tucker, lawyer and social justice advocate Feb 27, 2010
Randy had a curiosity for complicated litigation issues, whether it was gaming law or title insurance. He became the go-to person in the office on these issues because his mind was so sharp and quick. (Boston Globe)
Potential Defendant dropped Feb 19, 2010
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010 12:14 PM CST JONESBORO A U.S. District judge signed off Wednesday on a title insurance company s request to withdraw its motion for permission to add a Paragould man as a defendant in a lawsuit against a Paragould title company s former owner. In a motion filed Tuesday, lawyers for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company said the company had resolved its claims against Pete Cancilla and asked that its previous motion be dropped ... The title insurance... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Investors Title Co. back in black Feb 18, 2010
On a per-share basis, the Chapel Hill-based provider of title insurance (Nasdaq: ITIC) posted annual earnings of $2. 10 per share compared to a loss of 50 cents in 2008. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Hampton Roads Bankshares Defers Dividends on TARP Preferred Stock Feb 18, 2010
Through various affiliates, the Banks also offer mortgage banking services, insurance, title insurance and investment products. Shares of the Company's common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HMPR. Additional information about the Company and its subsidiaries can be found at. (Primezone Releases)
Dealing with Closing Costs Feb 16, 2010
Some title insurance companies have promoted their products as a cheaper alternative to a survey in protecting against property title issues, but lawyers and say there is no substitute for a property survey. Surveys cost in the $1,000 to $2,000 range, while title insurance is around $250 ... However, title insurance is also recommended to protect you against title fraud and identity theft issues. (RealtyTimes)
Old Republic settles with Insurance Dept. Feb 13, 2010
The Department of Insurance had alleged that Old Republic charged lenders rates different than the rating rules that had been approved on certain residential refinance title insurance rates and escrow fees, which is considered unlawful rebating, a news release said ... The Department of Insurance in April began investigating and examining the rating and underwriting practices of Old Republic Title after receiving written complaints alleging nonconformance with filed rates for residential title... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Fidelity National companies fined $500,000 Feb 12, 2010
The has handed down a $500,000 fine against Florida-based and its four title insurance companies ... Title insurance protects landowners and lenders in the event of a claim against the property, based on a problem that existed before the land was purchased. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
3 Colo. title companies merge Feb 9, 2010
Three Colorado title companies merge under Fidelity National Title Insurance name - Denver Business Journal ... Three Colorado title companies merge under Fidelity National Title Insurance name ... Meanwhile, Fidelity has been operating the third company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., in Colorado for the past five years, officials said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Public records for Feb. 6, 2010 Feb 7, 2010
SUITS: Deltona Youth Soccer Club Inc. v. Intrinsic Investments Inc., real property; Kathryn Romstad v. David A. Brandell, other circuit civil; Shellie L. Beach v. Hearthstone Senior Communities Inc., nursing home negligence; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP v. Robert C. Hill II, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. James G. Wise, real property; Wachovia Mortgage Corp. v. Raymond L. Miller, real property; Wachovia Mortgage Corp. v. Michael McPheters, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Elida A. Perez, real... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Donors pick favorites for governor Feb 5, 2010
First American Title Insurance Company ... First American Title Insurance Company. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
FNF Inc. scores huge earnings rebound Feb 4, 2010
The company had an uptick in revenues from its title insurance premiums as well as fully integrating and cutting costs of two title insurers it acquired in late 2008 ... These underwriters are fully integrated into the FNF family and we look forward to their continued significant contribution to our market-leading title insurance business in 2010 and beyond. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
AG seeks lower title insurance rates Jan 30, 2010
Attorney general seeks reduction in title insurance rates - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Attorney general seeks reduction in title insurance rates ... Attorney General Gary King is asking the state insurance superintendent to reduce title insurance rates by more than 13. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Heritage Commerce Corp Reports Financial Results for 2009 Jan 29, 2010
At December 31, 2009, title insurance company, escrow, and real estate exchange facilitators accounts decreased to $23. 0 million, compared to $56. (Primezone Releases)
Quaint Oak Bancorp, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Jan 29, 2010
Robert T. Strong, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "I am pleased to report that 2009 provided us with the opportunity to pursue our goals and enhance several areas of growth within our organization.We established three subsidiaries of the Bank that are compatible with our current business lines.Launched on July 1, 2009, the three companies provide real estate sales, mortgage banking and title insurance agency services.These subsidiary companies took root, stabilized and... (Primezone Releases)
Rurban Financial Corp. Reports Year-End 2009 Financial Results Jan 28, 2010
15 million loss recorded due to mortgage fraud with an external title insurance company. State Bank plans to pursue aggressive litigation against the principal involved, the local title insurance company, and a national title company for recovery of the fraud loss. (Primezone Releases)
Bridge Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Results Jan 28, 2010
"As we assess our 2009 performance, we recognize the benefits of conservative risk management and adherence to the basic banking principles, which have served this Company well over our long history. As we look forward to celebrating our 100th anniversary in February 2010, we continue to employ prudent underwriting standards, assessing a borrower's character, ability to repay and, where applicable, collateral values when making credit decisions. As 2010 begins there is still significant economic... (Primezone Releases)
Crye-Leike Realtor Associate Claire Owenis named 2009 Realtor Associate of the Year Jan 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Published: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:16 AM CST GERMANTOWN, TN., For more than 20 years Realtor Associate Claire Owen has made a living buying and selling property a livelihood that depends on her ability to put successful real estate deals together and avoid surprises. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Real Estate Roundup Jan 23, 2010
Ticor Title Insurance Co. leased 5,374 square feet at Columbia Square, 111 S.W. Columbia, from Columbia Square LLC. Brandon Frank of Grubb & Ellis Co. represented the tenant. Tom Becic of Melvin Mark Cos. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Kruse speeds funds to car sellers Jan 23, 2010
Similarly, the company didn't renew its bonding, a type of title insurance needed to manage auctions, until the last minute, due to snafus and red tape, Stone said. Facing lawsuits from some creditors, angry complaints from some customers and an F-rating from the Better Business Bureau, company CEO Dean Kruse tried to settle nerves before Glendale's auction by announcing a new program to handle all transactions through an escrow account with JP Morgan Chase Bank. (AZCentral -- Business)
Escrow funds allegedly misused Jan 23, 2010
According to documents posted on the department s Web site, Mary E. Williams, owner of Greene County Abstract and Title and Precision Title Services, waived her right to a hearing and entered into a consent order to surrender her title insurance agent licenses to the state without admitting or denying the findings of facts in the agreement. The documents outline allegations against Williams made by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, which alleges audits of Greene County Abstract s... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Burleson Cooke adds lawyers to Pgh office Jan 20, 2010
The newcomers bring the number of lawyers at the office to eight and adds expertise in real estate and title insurance law. Burleson Cooke has added Gene Jazwinski, Justin Rubenstein, Deb Freeland, William Thomas Fahey III and Robert Wilson to the office, which is based in Canonsburg, near Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Closing costs Jan 19, 2010
Title services, lender's title insurance and owner's title insurance, if selected by the lender ... Title services, lender's title insurance and owner's title insurance, if selected by the borrower ... The rules, which took effect Jan. 1, will reduce closing shocks and save home buyers money, says Timothy Dwyer, CEO of Entitle Direct Group, a title insurance company. (USA Today -- Money)
Commonwealth Title shuts office Jan 16, 2010
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., one of the region s largest commercial title insurance underwriters, is closing its Clayton office as parent company Fidelity National Financial consolidates operations nationwide. Fidelity Senior Vice President Ed Burton confirmed the office, led by Kevin Twellman, will close by Jan. 31. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nissan Certified Used Car Program Jan 15, 2010
Title insurance policy. Up to $500 trip interruption coverage (car rental, food, hotel). (Suite101.com)
Title company agrees to settlement with regulators Jan 14, 2010
He said he was licensed by the state to market title insurance and Alyeska paid him legitimately for that work. The contract between Wickersham and Alyeska Title was a condition of the purchase of the title agency, added Alyeska president Ryan Strong. (Anchorage Daily News)
Title company pays settlement in kickback scheme Jan 13, 2010
He said he was licensed by the state to market title insurance and Alyeska paid him legitimately for that work. Wickersham sold the title agency in 2003 and his contract with Alyeska was a condition of the sale, said Randy Strong, Alyeska president. (Anchorage Daily News)
Carolyn Kiesling, LandChoice perfect fit Jan 10, 2010
"I came into a secretarial job and started out abstracting which is searching property people are selling or refinancing. I researched the property for the books. Abstracters go through the history clear pack to the patent to make sure there are no leans out there and the property is free and clear. Sometimes you do find problems in the abstract where things were not recorded properly or there was a typo in the description. Problems such as these led to LandChoice going to title insurance... (California Democrat, MO)
Page Mill Properties buildings face auction Jan 10, 2010
The trustee or foreclosure sale will be handled by First American Title Insurance Co. in Redwood City and begins on Feb. 1, Wilkinson said. "It is my understanding that residents received a letter that their (rents and status) were not to be affected during the process," she said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New Laws Protect Home, Car Buyers Jan 10, 2010
It prohibits any seller who acquired a property as a result of a foreclosure sale, from requiring a buyer of the property as a condition of the sale, to use the seller's choice of title insurance or escrow company if the buyer is paying for these services. Senate Bill 36 will require all mortgage loan originators to pass an exam and register in a national database. (KCRA 3, CA)
