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Qualia expands wire fraud protection platform for title and escrow
Allegiant Reverse Services founder Rob Awalt reflects on 10 years of growth
By Sarah Wolak
CertifID buys CloseSimple to merge security, closing automation
Title insurance premiums rise to $4.5B in Q1
Qualia launches AI suite aimed at accelerating title sector adoption
Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders
By Chris Morton
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Title and Escrow News
Qualia expands wire fraud protection platform for title and escrow
Jun 25, 2026Expanded features include evaluation of all wire types, including commission payments and agent disbursements.
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Allegiant Reverse Services founder Rob Awalt reflects on 10 years of growth
Jun 22, 2026 -
CertifID buys CloseSimple to merge security, closing automation
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Title insurance premiums rise to $4.5B in Q1
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Qualia launches AI suite aimed at accelerating title sector adoption
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Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders
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CertifID launches unified closing platform
May 28, 2026 -
Title companies may still have to follow anti-money laundering rule after FinCEN appeal
May 27, 2026 -
Title insurance premium volume jumped nearly 14% in 2025
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Smaller mortgage vendors face squeeze from lenders, regulators
May 21, 2026
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