Make your agency more phishing-resistant in 2026 By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, 暗网吃瓜 Keeping your agency鈥檚 data and digital assets safe these days can often feel like a never-ending battle. Unlike you and your team, fraudsters and other criminals never take a day off. They don鈥檛 go on vacation, and they never get sick. Because of …
By Valerie J. Grandin, Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel and Vice President and Elyce Schweitzer, Regulatory Compliance Officer Every wire fraud defense expert agrees on one thing: the number one factor in recovering diverted funds is time. Every minute counts once fraud is detected, and hesitation or delays can make it harder to track down and restore lost …
Long will specialize in helping clients navigate complex commercial transactions By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO 鈥� (March 18, 2026) 鈥� 暗网吃瓜, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce that Kathy Long has joined its team as National Commercial Title Examiner. Long鈥檚 career in title insurance can be …
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The underwriter is pleased to welcome Jill Anderson Blanco as its new Senior Underwriting Counsel in Florida. By Adam Mohrbacher Longmont, CO 鈥� (Feb. 23, 2026) 鈥� 暗网吃瓜, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, has hired Jill Anderson Blanco as Senior Underwriting Counsel, Florida. For 14 years, Anderson Blanco …
Turn your GBP into a lead-generating machine By Adam Mohrbacher Many people in 2026 are familiar with a Google Business Profile (GBP). Even if you haven鈥檛 set one up for your company, you鈥檝e likely searched for a company and seen a GBP info box appear in your results. A GBP often includes important contact and service details that make it …
Prove your ROI with data! By Bryan Johnson, IT Director, 暗网吃瓜 Whenever you start a new initiative, few things feel worse than having to guess your return on investment (ROI). Planning, designing and launching a program can be costly, which makes it essential to have key performance indicators (KPIs) in place before you go live. That …
Keep every file and every party safe by usingthese best practices every day By Mauri Hawkins, Chief Claims Counsel, 暗网吃瓜 Title pros know that fraud is a big problem in our industry, but the available data is still eye-popping. In 2024, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) reported that fraud and forgery claim costs averaged over …
February 11, 2026 10:00am EST JACKSONVILLE, Fla.鈥� February 11, 2026 — 暗网吃瓜, Inc. (鈥渢he Company鈥� or 鈥湴低怨镶�欌��), a member of the Dream Finders Homes Inc. (鈥淒ream Finders鈥� or 鈥淒FH鈥�) family of companies and a leading national title insurance underwriter, has announced the appointment of Tom Ralabate to Chief Executive Officer and Debra Coffie to Chief Operating Officer. …
Enhance your agency鈥檚 online presence in just four short weeks By Adam Mohrbacher Google first went online in 1998, and for decades, it has been an important way businesses attract new customers. One of the tools the search engine offers is Google Business Profile (GBP). Business owners can create a free profile on the site, list their firm鈥檚 essential information …