DATE: August 31, 2023
TO: Massachusetts Agents and Approved Attorneys
FROM: Massachusetts Agency
RE: What To Do If You Encounter Wire Fraud
Don’t Let Fraudsters Spoil Your Long Weekend…
Be aware the Friday before a long weekend is an especially heightened time for wire fraud. Please be extra vigilant in confirming wires […]
DATE: August 22, 2023
TO: Massachusetts Agents and Approved Attorneys
FROM: Massachusetts Agency
RE: Pillar 2 – Changes to Escrow Accounting
Pillar 2 – Changes to Escrow Accounting
ALTA Best Practices published 01-23-23 / effective 05-23-23
Escrow accounting is a critical part of the real estate closing practice; thus, […]
July 31, 2023
From the desk of:
Natalie E. Robb
VP, Massachusetts State Counsel
ALERT! INCREASED RISK OF VACANT LAND SCAMS
Recently there has been a significant increase in fraudulent transactions involving vacant land (vacant land is any land that is not improved with a habitable structure), where fraudsters are […]
July 24, 2023
From the desk of:
Sara Ann Supple, Esq.
VP, Massachusetts State Manager
RE: Massachusetts State Counsel Announcement
To Our Agents:
Effective immediately, please join me in congratulating Natalie Robb, Esquire who has been named our new Massachusetts State Counsel.
Natalie began her career in 2003 as a residential conveyancer. Prior to joining the […]
Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, and Fidelity National Title agents:
We have big news!! As of April 1, 2023, our three underwriting brands in the state of Massachusetts have come together as one FNF Family of Companies.
After 42 years in the title industry, Toni Mitchell has announced her […]
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Massachusetts Agents and Approved Attorneys
FROM: Thomas Flynn, Massachusetts State Manager
After 40 years in the title industry, I am announcing my retirement. I will be transitioning from my current role of Vice President and Massachusetts State Manager to […]
DATE: April 19, 2022
TO: Massachusetts Agents and Approved Attorneys
FROM: Thomas Flynn, Massachusetts State Manager
RE: Overview of the Agency Audit Process
As title industry trends continue to evolve, especially escrow related risks, we reached out to Cathy Ceci, our Agency Audit Director, to discuss how we could best support our agents. In […]
DATE: March 30, 2022
TO: Massachusetts Agents and Approved Attorneys
FROM: Massachusetts Underwriting Department
RE: Agency Bulletin in response to Russia/Ukraine conflict
OFAC UPDATES AND CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS
In light of current world events, it is important for the title industry to be aware of ongoing developments. Recent sanctions against Russian entities and […]