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2021

December 2021

Real Estate Podcast: Closing the Book on 2021
TDI Chief Deputy Commissioner Doug Slape Receives the NAIC Robert Dineen Award for Outstanding Service
Magnolia Title Names Leadership of New Houston Office
TLTA Welcomes New Director of Education, Meetings and Professional Development, Mandy Begley
In Memoriam: Sara Baldwin Adams
RamQuest Contributes to Christmas Cops Campaign
Save the Date: Upcoming Industry Education and Networking Opportunities
Upcoming Webinars

Podcast: From the Great Attrition to the Great Adaptation
Where Did New Texans Come From During the Pandemic?
TLTAPAC Team Continues Strengthening Relationships With Lawmakers Who Oversee Our Regulated Industry
On the Retirement of Our Friend and Colleague Lynne Daves
Hiring? Reach Qualified Title Professionals via TLTA's Career Center
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Every Leader Has Flaws. Don’t Let Yours Derail Your Strategy
Lennar Homes Plans to Build a Neighborhood of 3-D Printed Homes in Austin
Jack Rattikin III Installed as ALTA's 2021 – 2022 President-Elect; Other TLTA Members Installed on Board of Governors
Bspoke Title Holdings Announces Executive Management Appointments
Diane Dietert, First Female President of TLTA, Died Oct. 9
In Memoriam: Shelia Denise Davis
2021 Institute: Early Bird Rate Expires This Monday, Nov. 1
On-Demand Webinars

Can Home Title Thieves Steal Your House? No, They Can't
Cyber Thieves Are Relentlessly Targeting Buyers in the Middle of Their Title Insurance and Escrow Process
ICYMI: Governor Names Cassie Brown New TDI Commissioner
TLTAPAC Team Continues Strengthening Relationships With Lawmaker Who Oversee Our Regulated Industry
2021 Institute Is on Its Way! Save Your Spot - Register Now!
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Annual Conference and Business Meeting Brings Industry Together Again
2021-2022 Board of Directors Installed
New Laws That Could Impact Your Operations Effective Sept. 1 – On-Demand Webinar and Legislative Report Available
Jack Rattikin III Nominated as ALTA's 2021 – 2022 President-Elect; Other TLTA Members Nominated for the Board
Stewart Title Hires New Underwriting Counsel for Southwest Region
Amanda Molinare-Lopez Joins Community National Title as Executive Vice President of Sales and Strategic Growth
Covius Names Peter Palermo Vice President of Business Development for reQuire Real Estate Solutions Group
Deadline Friday: 2021 Leadership Academy Applications
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Deliver Welcoming Remarks During Opening Session of TLTA Conference Aug. 9
Annual Agent and Underwriter Section Business Meetings Tuesday Aug. 10
2021 Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications
Longtime TLTA Legislative Counsel Allen Place Named Lawyer of the Year
First American Acquires Texas’ Georgetown Title
Allegiance Title Company Merges With FirsTitle
North American Title Insurance Co. Adds Brendan Lewis as Dallas Market Agency Manager
In Memoriam
Upcoming Webinars

Owners' Box Perspectives: Power of Collaboration
Patten Title Company Hires Senior Escrow Officer Juliana Davila for New Location
New Speakers Added to 2021 Conference Program, Exciting Keynote Announcements, and More
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Lessons Learned: Stop and Ask Yourself These Three Questions Before You Say Anything
TLTA 2021-2022 Officers and Board of Directors Nominated
Mike Watson Joins AmTrust Title Insurance as Texas Agency Manager
Service Title Company in Lubbock Celebrating 70th Anniversary
41-Year Title Insurance Veteran Shari Foster Retires
Early Bird Rate for Our Annual Conference Expires June 2 - We're Live and In Person This Year - Register Now!
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

6 Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty
It's Official: Our Annual Conference Will Be Held Live Aug. 9-11
Stewart Names Jose Menendez Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners and Business Development Officer
In Memoriam
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Virtual Title 101: Primer on Title Insurance Fundamentals Taught by Experienced Title Pros - May 18 - 20, 2021
On-Demand Webinars

In Memory of a TLTA Legend – Lloyd Draper 1951-2021
TLTA Professional Certification Testing Now Available Online for the First Time Ever!
FNF Adds New Compliance and Regulatory Counsel Cass Burton to Southwest Regional Underwriting Team
FNTI Adds Norma Scott as Agency Manager
Chase Evans Promoted to COO of Republic Title
30-Year Title Insurance Veteran Julie Kidwill Retired in February
Land Title School Starts April 12 - Last Chance for School Until Next Spring
Title Pros: Want to Learn to Examine, or Learn More About Curative? Register for New Course Now!
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
On-Demand Webinars

Owners' Box Perspectives: Leading by Example
Don't Click: Title Agency Training Key to Preventing Phishing Scams, Other Cyber Attacks
Winter Storm 2021: Thank You Title Community - Tell Us Your Stories
TLTA Presents Award for Outstanding Stewardship of a Historic Courthouse
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars

Why Inclusive Leaders Are Good for Organizations, and How to Become One
Evan Smith Headlines Next TLTA Town Hall – Feb. 2 - RSVP NOW
Straight From the Source: TDI Licensing Requirements and More Featuring TDI Staff – Jan. 28
National Investors Announces Leadership Changes
In Memoriam
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Upcoming Webinars