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ALTA Eclipses New Membership Mark

Oct 05, 2016
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) celebrated its seventh consecutive year of all-time record membership

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) celebrated its seventh consecutive year of all-time record membership. With more than 6,200 member companies, ALTA has surpassed its 2015 membership record by more than 150 companies.

“The growth of ALTA is directly related to the success of our members and the growing sense of unity throughout the land title insurance industry,” said Michelle Korsmo, ALTA’s chief executive officer. “ALTA is the premier source of education, networking, advocacy and communications. Our members are protectors of property rights and provide peace of mind for millions of homebuyers each year.”

ALTA’s active and diverse membership includes title insurance companies, title and settlement agents, abstracters and real estate attorneys. The majority of these members are small business owners who rely on the variety of benefits and services that ALTA provides.

“ALTA is proud to offer a suite of resources and solutions to help our member companies succeed in an evolving marketplace,” said Korsmo. “ALTA members are committed to exceptional service and reducing risk so that homebuyers can rest assured in their property rights. We are excited to welcome new and returning members into the ALTA family each year and will continue to provide new solutions for the challenges facing our industry in the coming years.”

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