You are claims counsel for a title insurance underwriter and receive the following claim: In 2008, John and Mary Adams purchased Lot 10 of Happy Acres as tenants by the entirety, and financed the purchase with a $250,000 loan from Big Bank. In 2009, Mary inherited a sum of money from her father, and paid … Continue reading ARTU Challenge
A Brief Review of the Virginia Mutual Indemnity Treaty
The title industry in Virginia has had a mutual indemnity treaty in place since the fall of 2015. This agreement among title underwriters eases the burden of title insurance agents to clear enumerated title objections, for insurance purposes only, by providing an alternative to letters of indemnity. The purpose of the agreement is stated in its introductory … Continue reading A Brief Review of the Virginia Mutual Indemnity Treaty
Securing Your Company’s Cyber Security
I recently met with the owner of a large real estate brokerage to discuss the scope and value of offensive security services. It was a great meeting and I thought they really understood the importance of protecting their network and digital assets. As we were wrapping up, they remarked “I don’t think we need anything … Continue reading Securing Your Company’s Cyber Security
Top 5 Questions: Disaster Recovery & Emergency Planning
Are you prepared in the event of a Disaster? Answer these top 5 questions and you will have the start of an Emergency Plan! What do you need in order to keep your business going? ...You have been given only 15 minutes to get in and out of your office, what would you get? … Continue reading Top 5 Questions: Disaster Recovery & Emergency Planning
VLTA Member Spotlight: Terri Stitzer
Name: Terri Stitzer, VCTECompany: Great American Title Insurance AgencyCurrent Position at Company: Title Examiner Prior Company & Job Title: DTS Titles, Inc. as Owner/President, Title Agent and Title Examiner. Prior or Current Role(s) within VLTA: VLTA Examiner Magazine Editorial Board Member, Member on the VLTA Education Committee; VCTE Title Examiner Study Book … Continue reading VLTA Member Spotlight: Terri Stitzer
VLTA Welcomes New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Land Title Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Hubbard as the organization’s new Executive Director effective March 20, 2019. Leigh is the President/CEO of TradeUp, an association consulting and management firm in Virginia. Leigh uses her leadership skills to facilitate strategic planning, management of board … Continue reading VLTA Welcomes New Executive Director
VLTA Welcomes New Members
Virginia Land Title Association would like to extend a warm welcome to the new members from January - March 2019. Titlesurance, LLCChesapeake, VAIntegrity Title Company, LLCOrange, VAThe Americas Title Group, LLCAlexandria, VAUnited One, Inc.Wilkes-Barre, PAS&T Title, LLCReston, VAAbsolute Surety, LLCOrlando, FLCapital OneTysons, VACustomers BankPhoenixville, PABoundary Street TitleAlexandria, VARatified Title GroupManassas, VAAmerican Financial Network, Inc.Sarasota, FLLytle … Continue reading VLTA Welcomes New Members