Nov. 30, 2016
Ever Feel Like Nobody Understands Your Work or Why It’s Important? Help Is on the Way!
By Leslie Midgley, CAE, Executive Vice President and CEO
Texas Land Title Association
Title insurance is frequently misunderstood and does not get the respect it deserves. As those of us at TLTA advocate for you and your industry, we keep hearing the same comments from consumers: "Haven’t you guys solved all the title problems by now?" "I don’t know anyone who has ever had a title claim, so why do I need title insurance?" "Can’t you just press a button and quickly search my title?" And those are the nice comments!
But honestly, some of that misunderstanding is our own fault, because we haven't done a good enough job of explaining the value of title insurance in simple terms that every customer can understand. We tend to get hung up on technical industry terms and jargon that can be confusing to consumers, rather than boiling it down to simple statements like, "We protect your property rights."
Between the TPPF pushing for deregulation of our industry and the Texas legislature about to go into session, it's more clear than ever that we need to be our own best advocates. Being able to easily describe the importance of title insurance and the service we perform for consumers could make or break our industry, literally.
You’ll be seeing more from us about this new PR initiative, but to kick it off, TLTA is partnering with ALTA to host a program in San Antonio next week (Dec. 7) that will train you on this totally new approach to marketing your company and your industry. I urge each of you to make sure someone from your office attends this important program.
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Judge Suspends Rule Expanding Overtime for Millions of Workers
New York Times | Nov. 22, 2016
A federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction on Tuesday against an Obama administration regulation expanding by millions the number of workers who would be eligible for time-and-a-half overtime pay.
The regulation was scheduled to take effect on Dec. 1. It would raise the salary limit below which workers automatically qualified for overtime pay to $47,476 from $23,660.
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How Congress Makes Cybersecurity a Non-Partisan Priority
Forbes | Nov. 14, 2016
With a lame duck session of Congress looming, federal lawmakers are scrambling to push key legislative items through last-minute. One key area of concern is cybersecurity.
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CFPB Publishes 2017 Lists of Rural and Underserved Counties
American Land Title Association | Nov. 17, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued its 2017 list for "rural or underserved" and "rural" counties.
Some entities that do business in rural or underserved counties are exempt from certain regulatory requirements of the Truth in Lending Act.
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Register Today for Day at the Capitol
Register and book your hotel room for the 2017 Day at the Capitol: Feb. 13 - 14!
With the threat of deregulation we are under, showing strength in numbers and having our voices heard at the Capitol is critical. Make sure your representatives understand our system and how crucial it is, and make a difference in the future of your business and your industry by being part of this important event.
Get ready to come to Austin to advocate for your industry. We plan to pack the halls of the Capitol with title professionals!
Sponsorship opportunities for Day at the Capitol are currently available. Contact Linda Timmons via email or 512.879.2880 for more information.
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Register for a TLTA live webinar today, or watch one of our On-Demand Webinars!
Due Dates, Do Dates and Checking It Out (Tuesday, Dec. 13)