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Tracking Map</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown nav-events"> <span class="nav-expand"><i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <a class="nav-link" href="/events" id="navbarDropdown3" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Events</a> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdown1"> <div class="dropdown-menu-meta col-md-4"> <p class="section-heading">Events</p> <img src="/images/nav/nav-image-events.jpg" /> <p>ALTA, along with affiliated land title associations, organizes dozens of world-class meetings each year. Each event is an opportunity for you to learn from industry experts, meet industry vendors and network with your peers.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/events/upcoming-events" ><span>Register for a Meeting</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/webinars" ><span>Webinars (ALTA Insights)</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/#upcoming-events" ><span>Upcoming Events</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/#national-conferences" ><span>National Conferences</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://meetings.alta.org/one/" target="_blank">ALTA ONE</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://meetings.alta.org/edge" target="_blank">ALTA EDge</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://meetings.alta.org/advocacy/" target="_blank">ALTA Advocacy Summit</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/#specialized-meetings" ><span>Specialized Meetings</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://meetings.alta.org/largeagents/" target="_blank">Large Agents Conference</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://meetings.alta.org/commercial/" target="_blank">Commercial Network</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/#past-meetings-archive" ><span>Past Meetings Archive</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/meeting-attendees" ><span>Meeting Attendees</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/code-of-conduct" ><span>Event Code of Conduct</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/events/media-policy-of-events" ><span>ALTA Media Policy for Events</span></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown nav-career-and-learning"> <span class="nav-expand"><i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <a class="nav-link" href="/career-and-learning" id="navbarDropdown4" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Career + Learning</a> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdown1"> <div class="dropdown-menu-meta col-md-4"> <p class="section-heading">Career + Learning</p> <img src="/images/nav/nav-image-career-learning.jpg" /> <p>Since 1971 ALTA has been the source of practical knowledge and skill-based training solutions for the title insurance industry. ALTA is dedicated to providing cutting edge educational solutions to our members through several options.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/national-title-professional" ><span>National Title Professional Designation</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">The National Title Professional (NTP) Designation is designed to recognize land title professionals </div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/file/NTP-Application" target="_blank">Apply for NTP Designation</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/national-title-professional/ntp-directory" >National Title Professional Directory</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/continuing-education" ><span>Continuing Education</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://elevate.alta.org" target="_blank">Online Course Catalog</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/continuing-education/approved-courses-and-states" >Approved Courses and States</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/topics/diversity-and-inclusion" ><span>Diversity and Inclusion</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training" ><span>Training + Webinars</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/training-videos" >Training Videos</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/webinars" >Webinars (ALTA Insights)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://elevate.alta.org" target="_blank">Online Course Catalog</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/team-building-board-game" >Team-Building Board Game (Title Triumph)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/new-title-agent-kit" >New Title Agent Kit</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/webinars-and-training/model-training-program" >Model Training Program: Early Career to Experienced</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/my-professional-development" ><span>My Professional Development</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/career-and-learning/credentials" >Title Producer & Attorney Credentials</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown nav-membership"> <span class="nav-expand"><i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <a class="nav-link" href="/membership" id="navbarDropdown5" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Membership</a> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdown1"> <div class="dropdown-menu-meta col-md-4"> <p class="section-heading">Membership</p> <img src="/images/nav/nav-image-membership.jpg" /> <p>ALTA is committed to your professional development. By becoming a member of ALTA, not only do you strengthen the industry鈥檚 future, you gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/become-a-member" ><span>Become an ALTA Member</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Gain access to valuable resources to help your company differentiate itself in the market.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/find-or-create-account" >Find or Create an ALTA Account</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/my-account/my-alta-profile/" ><span>My ALTA Membership</span></a> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/my-account/my-alta-profile/" >Manage Your Account</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/my-membership/manage-serve" >Manage Where You Serve</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/my-membership/member-logo" >ALTA Member Logo</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/my-membership/print-membership-certificate" >Print Membership Certificate</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/my-account/my-alta-profile/?&tab=overview" ><span>Renew Your Membership</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">You must be the primary or secondary contact for your company.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://portal.alta.org/my-account/my-alta-profile/?&tab=overview" >Renew ALTA Membership</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://tiacrrg.com/forms/" target="_blank">Renew TIAC Membership</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/types" ><span>Membership Types</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/#calculate" ><span>Dues Calculator</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/leadership-and-engagement-groups" ><span>Leadership + Engagement Groups</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">On this page, you can find information on engagement groups, their members and responsibilities.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/leadership-and-engagement-groups/leadership-resources" >Leadership Resources</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/non-member-options" ><span>Non-Member Options</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">You will NOT receive member benefits. ALTA is no longer utilizing an occasional use waiver as a part of the Policy Forms Licensing structure for 2024 and going forward. The Policy Forms License for limited use can be acquired for $50.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/non-member-options#policy-forms-license" >Policy Forms License</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/non-member-options/print-policy-forms-license-certificate" >Print Policy Forms License Certificate</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/directory" ><span>Membership Directory</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Find ALTA Members across the United States.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/directory" >Find an ALTA Member</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/new-members" >New Member List</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/membership-benefits" ><span>Membership Benefits</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">As an ALTA member you join a family of dedicated professionals working to improve the land title industry. On this page you will find a list of the many items available to you as an ALTA Member.</div> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/faqs" ><span>Frequently Asked Questions</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Interested in becoming a member of ALTA? Get answers to some of the questions we are often asked.</div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown nav-business-operations"> <span class="nav-expand"><i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <a class="nav-link" href="/business-operations" id="navbarDropdown6" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Business Ops</a> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdown1"> <div class="dropdown-menu-meta col-md-4"> <p class="section-heading">Business Ops</p> <img src="/images/nav/nav-image-business-operations.jpg" /> <p>ALTA鈥檚 primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed professionally. ALTA has cultivated several tools to help ALTA members measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA鈥檚 suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/patriot-act-search" ><span>PATRIOT Act Search</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">ALTA members get access to the U.S. Treasury Blocked Persons List to search the Specially Designated Nationals List for blocked individuals.</div> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/find-people-and-services" ><span>Find People + Services</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Whether you are looking for an ALTA Member to help with an issue or a vendor to automate your work flow, find them here.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/marketplace" >ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/registry" >ALTA Registry (Find a Title Agent)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/membership/directory" >Membership Directory</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/operations" ><span>Operations</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Tools designed to help you run your business efficiently.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/operations/errors-and-omissions-insurance" >Errors & Omissions Insurance</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/operations/financial-crimes-enforcement-network" >Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/operations/information-security " >Information 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href="https://www.alta.org/marketplace" >ALTA Marketplace (Buyers Guide)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/elite" >Elite Provider Program</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/industry-partners/advertise-with-alta" >Advertise with ALTA</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources" ><span>Research Initiatives & Resources </span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">Engage with and view the industry surveys, studies and reports curated by ALTA鈥檚 research department.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/critical-issue-studies" >Critical Issue Studies</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/analysis-of-claims-and-claims-related-losses" >Analysis of Claims and Claims-Related Losses</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/benchmarking-surveys-and-resources" >Benchmarking Surveys</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/economic-contribution-report" >Economic Contribution Report</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/industry-financial-data" >Industry Financial Data</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing" ><span>Marketing</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">ALTA provides members with tools to easily communicate the benefits of what you do.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/reach-consumers" >Reach Consumers (B2C)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/reach-realtors-and-lenders" >Reach REALTORS® & Lenders (B2B)</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/social-media-marketing-calendar" >Social Media Marketing Calendar</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/all-resources" >All Resources</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/hop-leader-resources" >HOP Leader Resources</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/hop-leader-directory" >HOP Leader Directory</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/business-operations/marketing/title-webbie" >Title Webbie Awards</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="nav-item dropdown nav-policies-and-standards"> <span class="nav-expand"><i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <a class="nav-link" href="/policies-and-standards" id="navbarDropdown7" role="button" aria-expanded="false">Policies + Standards</a> <div class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="navbarDropdown1"> <div class="dropdown-menu-meta col-md-4"> <p class="section-heading">Policies + Standards</p> <img src="/images/nav/nav-image-policy-standards.jpg" /> <p>One of ALTA鈥檚 main reasons for existing is to provide the title and settlement industry with industry-specific policy forms and standards that help the industry stay compliant with current regulations.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/policies-and-standards/policy-forms" ><span>Policy Forms</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">This site provides access to the ALTA庐 collection of forms and related documents to ALTA Members, Licensees, and Subscribers.</div> <ul> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/policies-and-standards/policy-forms/licensing" >ALTA Policy Forms Licensing</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/file/ALTA-Policy-Forms-Permission-to-Reprint-Form" >Permission to Reprint ALTA Forms</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/policies-and-standards/policy-forms/settlement-statements" >ALTA Settlement Statements</a></li> <li class="subnav-level-2"><a class="dropdown-item" 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class="section-heading">About</p> <p>Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ALTA is the national trade association and voice of title insurance agents, abstracters* and underwriters are Active Members, ranging from small, one-county operations, to large national title insurers in the united states.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/about/alta-strategic-priorities" ><span>ALTA Strategic Priorities</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/about/board-of-governors" ><span>Board of Governors</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/about/alta-presidents" ><span>ALTA Presidents</span></a> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/media/pdf/alta-bylaws.pdf" target="_blank"><span>ALTA Bylaws</span></a> </li> 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topics collection, you can stay up to speed on the most relevant issues in our industry鈥攁nd learn how ALTA is engaged. Visit a topic page to find all the information ALTA has on that subject鈥攆rom a summary to relevant events, educational resources, consumer and client-facing materials, business resources, and advocacy information.</p> </div> <div class="dropdown-menu-nav col-md-8"> <ul class="subnav"> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/topics/title-waiver-pilot" ><span>Title Waiver Pilot</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs that includes a pilot to waive the requirement for lender鈥檚 title insurance on certain refinances. ALTA called the announcement a political gesture offering a false promise of savings for homeowners while exposing consumers, lenders and taxpayers to greater financial risk.</div> </li> <li class="subnav-level-1"> <a class="dropdown-item" href="https://www.alta.org/topics/digital-closings-topic" ><span>Digital Closings</span></a> <div class="dropdown-desc">ALTA strives to help members identify the benefits and risks associated with digital closings in order to put the industry in the best position to solve problems and inspire innovative ideas. 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Title insurance is the most effective way to protect the property rights of homeowners and lenders.</p> <a href="/advocacy/housing-opportunities/unregulated-title-insurance-products" class="more-link">View Unregulated Title Insurance Products</a> </div> </div> <div class="col"> <div class="card plain-card h-100"> <img src="/images/landing/Home-InfoSec.jpg" class="card-img-top"> <h3 class="card-title">Title Waiver Pilot</h3> <p class="card-text">The Biden Administration released a plan aimed at lowering housing costs that includes a pilot to waive the requirement for lender's title insurance on certain refinances.</p> <a href="/topics/title-waiver-pilot" class="more-link">View Title Waiver Pilot</a> </div> </div> <div class="col"> <div class="card plain-card h-100"> <img src="/images/landing/Home-Fraud.jpg" class="card-img-top" > <h3 class="card-title">Wire Fraud</h3> <p class="card-text">Wire fraud is one of the biggest threats in the title industry. 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