September 2024
In This Month's Edition
- Registration Now Open for the 2024 Texas Land Title Institute
- Title Insurance Veteran Kim Minks Retiring Next Month
- Security Insights: A New Type of Phishing Attack
- In Memoriam: Jack Rattikin Jr.
- TLTA Annual Conference 2025 - Save the Date
- In Memoriam: Dennis Conway
- First National Title Insurance Company Announces Suzanne Tinsley as EVP, Agency Director
- CATIC Appoints Patrick Opela and Fred Schraub to Texas Leadership
- Doma Title Insurance, Inc. Appoints Dan Hamilton as Agency Manager and Shelly Rogers as Regional Agency Manager
Registration Now Open for the 2024 Texas Land Title Institute
December 5-6 | San Antonio
Join us December 5-6 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio for two days of top-tier education and networking designed for real estate attorneys and title professionals. Explore our exciting
program lineup here, featuring cutting-edge sessions on regulatory changes, alternative financing methods, insuring access, and more.
Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing
New Pre-Institute Programs – December 4, 2024
Enhance your Institute experience by adding one of our pre-institute programs to your agenda:
Commitment to Closing: Texas Title Insurance Review & Doc Prep and Emerging Tech in Title. Learn more about these sessions and
register here.
Title Insurance Veteran Kim Minks Retiring Next Month
As Kim Minks, Regional Manager at DHI Title Agency, prepares to retire this October, TLTA reflects on her remarkable 25-year legacy within our association and the title industry. For over two decades, Kim has been a senior leader at DHI Title, where her dedication, integrity, and wealth of knowledge have made her a trusted resource for her colleagues and industry peers.
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Over the years, Kim has been an active TLTA volunteer, serving on numerous committees, including the Finance Committee, Legislative Committee, Regulatory Committee, and Nominating Committee. She also co-chaired the School Committee and led the Member Services Committee as its chair. Additionally, she played a crucial role as a Legislative Liaison and served on TLTA’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2019.
Kim’s dedication to our association and industry has been inspiring, and her leadership has made a lasting impact on all those she has worked with. As she embarks on this next chapter, please join us in celebrating Kim’s contributions to the industry and congratulating her on this well-deserved retirement!
Security Insights: A New Type of Phishing Attack
Genady Vishnevetsky
Cybercriminals are increasingly using QR codes in phishing attacks to trick people into visiting malicious websites, making this method harder for defenders to detect. QR codes bypass traditional email security scans since they embed the malicious URL within an image. Moreover, mobile devices, which are often used to scan these codes, typically lack the advanced security measures found on laptops and desktops, leaving users more vulnerable.
Learn more about this threat and steps you can take to protect yourself »
| Editor's Note: We are excited to continue our monthly series of insightful security updates authored by Genady Vishnevetsky, Chief Information Security Officer at Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Originally published by the American Land Title Association under the title "Security Buzz," these articles offer invaluable guidance on safeguarding our industry against evolving threats. As chair of ALTA’s Information Security Work Group, Genady's expertise is well-respected, and we're pleased to republish his work for our members. |
In Memoriam: Jack Rattikin Jr.
1933 - 2024
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jack Rattikin Jr., former TLTA President (1974-1975), 1964 TLTA Title Person of the Year, Honorary TLTA Member, and past American Land Title Association (ALTA) President (1984-1985). Jack passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service to the title industry that will be remembered for generations.
“Jack was a remarkable leader whose influence shaped not just TLTA, but the entire title industry,” said Leslie Midgley, CEO and Executive Vice President of TLTA. “Jack’s leadership and dedication to the title industry were second to none, he set the bar high for all of us and left a profound impact on everyone who had the honor of working with him. His wisdom, generosity, and friendship will be deeply missed by his TLTA family.”
A memorial service will be held on October 17 at Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth - more details can be found at the link below.
Read Jack’s Obituary »
TLTA Annual Conference 2025 - Save the Date
June 8-11, 2025 | Nashville, TN
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 8-11, 2025, for the
TLTA Annual Conference and Business Meeting at the Omni Nashville!
This year's event promises to be another exciting opportunity to connect with industry peers, explore new technologies, and hear about the hottest industry issues-all against the vibrant backdrop of Music City. Stay tuned for more details on registration and hotel reservations.
In Memoriam: Dennis Conway
June 19, 1950 – September 6, 2024
Dennis Charles Conway, age 74, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at his home in New Braunfels, surrounded by his wife and daughters.
In his professional life, Dennis was a respected leader in the title, settlement, and valuations industry, known for his expertise, dedication, and the genuine care he showed to his colleagues and clients.
Read Dennis's Obituary »
First National Title Insurance Company Announces Suzanne Tinsley as EVP, Agency Director
First National Title Insurance Company (FNTI) announces Suzanne Tinsley as Executive Vice President, Agency Director.
Read the company's press release »
CATIC Appoints Patrick Opela and Fred Schraub to Texas Leadership
CATIC has appointed Patrick Opela and Fred Schraub to lead its Texas efforts, offering title insurance services through its network of agents.
Read the company's press release »
Doma Title Insurance, Inc. Appoints Dan Hamilton as Agency Manager and Shelly Rogers as Regional Agency Manager
Doma Title Insurance, Inc. has appointed Dan Hamilton as agency manager and Shelly Rogers as Regional Agency Manager for its Texas region.
Read the company's press release regarding Dan Hamilton »
Read the company's press release regarding Shelley Rogers »