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Title and Escrow News
CertifID buys CloseSimple to merge security, closing automation
Jun 18, 2026The acquisition combines CertifID’s fraud prevention infrastructure with CloseSimple’s communication and automation capabilities.
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Title insurance premiums rise to $4.5B in Q1
Jun 15, 2026 -
Qualia launches AI suite aimed at accelerating title sector adoption
Jun 11, 2026 -
Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders
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CertifID launches unified closing platform
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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 -
Escrow audit readiness: A checklist for title agencies
May 20, 2026 3:00 am -
Title giants lean on commercial deals and AI to boost Q1 profitability
May 14, 2026
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