First American’s PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance

After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys. Continue reading

In record year for title insurers, ‘big four’ maintain market share

Title insurance premiums surged 36 percent in 2021 to a record $26.2 billion as low mortgage rates spurred refinancings, according to an analysis released Friday by the American Land Title Association. Continue reading

2021 shaping up to be a banner year for title insurance industry

Rising home sales and prices helped boost title insurance premiums written by 32 percent during third quarter, with the smallest of the big four title insurers, Stewart and Old Republic, posting even stronger growth. Continue reading

New digital tools helped lift Fidelity National Financial’s 3Q earnings

The nation’s largest title insurer, which launched its inHere platform in December, saw third-quarter adjusted net earnings grow 39 percent from a year ago, to $604 million. Continue reading

Rising home sales, prices help title insurers post record profits

Rising home sales and prices helped title insurers post their best second quarter earnings ever, thanks to lower claims and a surge in premiums. Continue reading

Stewart buying Informative Research to further ‘end-to-end’ platform goal

If and when the $192 million deal closes, it will be Stewart’s biggest bet on ancillary services, and it will bring the total spent on acquisitions during Stewart CEO Fred Eppinger’s tenure to more than half a billion dollars. Continue reading

First American providing same-day title decisions on eligible mortgage refis, home equity loans

Taking a page from the playbook of a fintech upstart, the nation’s largest title insurance underwriter is making an automated title decision engine available to title agents. Continue reading

4 tips for getting the most out of Clubhouse

The audio-only discussion app remains popular among real estate professionals. But those who want the most out of it should follow a few key practices. Continue reading

Fidelity National Financial adds new digital opening package for homebuyer and seller transactions

The startSafe opening package will be an add-on to Fidelity National Financial’s WireSafe program and will provide an authenticated, secure digital portal for buyer and seller transactions. Continue reading

Notarize partners with Stewart Title

The new partnership will give thousands of title agents and escrow officers access to Notarize’s online and hybrid closings. Continue reading