October 3, 2006

ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. AND PARTNERS CREATE BROAD-BASED ALLIANT NATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICES

Independent Agents, clients realize tax-deferred transactions with multi-industry expert
LONGMONT—Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with Independent Agents to improve their competitive position in the marketplace, announces the formation of Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P., based in Ft. Worth, Texas. Alliant National Exchange is staffed with seasoned and honored industry experts who assist their clients in structuring real estate, mineral and other asset transactions to defer payment of taxes under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRS). Alliant National Exchange acts as qualified intermediary in such transactions, benefiting Alliant National Title Insurance Company's Independent Agents and clients nationwide.

Tax-deferred exchanges involve detailed documentation and processes in order to comply with the requirements of the IRS. Alliant National Exchange's experienced staff has decades of experience and expertise in a wide variety of tax-deferred exchanges and the many nuances arising from each unique exchange transaction.

"This new company offers a seamless closing and exchange process," says David Ginger, Alliant National Title Insurance Company President. "Unlike most exchange companies, Alliant National Exchange allows clients to receive all interest earned on sale proceeds during the exchange process. No one has more broad-based experience in 1031 exchanges than Alliant National Exchange Services. And 1031 exchanges offer one of the most secure, full-compliance tax shelters available to real estate owners."

"It is a privilege to join Alliant National Title Insurance Company and its network of top-quality, Independent Agents," says Jeffrey A. Rattikin, Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P. President. "The Alliant National Title mission and model aligns perfectly with those of Alliant National Exchange. We are honored to offer these services to their community of Independent Agents and clients."

Alliant National Title Insurance Company's mission is to protect property owners' investment by providing secure title insurance delivered by the finest independent agents available. Alliant National Title Insurance Company provides a partnership environment with its agents that improves the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of its products, while improving the knowledge base of its agents, and offering the best title products and services possible.

The principals of Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P. have handled hundreds of millions of dollars in exchange proceeds, and are considered by those in the industry to be the gold-standard, delivering continuous and superior integrity, professionalism and efficiency to all of its clientele.

For further information about Alliant National Exchange Services, L.P., contact Jeffrey A. Rattikin, President, at 817.737.7701 or visit www.alliantnationalexchange.com. For further information regarding Alliant National Title Insurance Company’s products, services or Independent Agents, contact Robert Grubb, Alliant National Title Insurance Company CEO, at 303.682.9800, ext. 300.