Protect Your Phone From This New Type of Phishing Attack

Now is the time to educate yourself. In the chaotic economic and physical landscape of 2020, the last thing any individual should have to contend with is being taken advantage of when vulnerable. Nonetheless, scammers are still looking for loopholes to victimize the innocent. Their newest tactic is a scam call “smishing.” What is smishing? How does one become educated …

Effective Use of Testimonials

Testimonials are an often overlooked, yet effective marketing tool. They can be helpful to gain new customers and keep potential return customers. Think of your own experience making purchasing decisions. Do you go to a restaurant based upon a recommendation from family or friends? Before making major purchases, do you research and read reviews from people who have experience with …

It’s a New Day for Phishing

Are you ready? Can you spot when you’re being phished? One of the first steps is fully understanding what phishing is. Unfortunately, it’s not as fun as heading to the stream with your waders. Phishing can take place via phone call, text, or email, but the latter is the most common place. The attacker will pose as a legitimate institution …

Three C’s of Communication During COVID-19

How to appropriately address clients amid the pandemic The pandemic has changed almost every nuance of our lives; however, it shouldn’t change your communication with customers. Now — more than ever — is a critical time to reach out to your clients, family and friends, and effectively show compassion and interest in them. Many individuals have more time than ever …

An Extraordinary Garden is Built

The bereaved find unexpected and welcome comfort Losing a child is a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure. While there are few words and even fewer comforts to be offered to those who have experienced such a loss, the team at The Compassionate Friends is doing its best to be there in the face of the unthinkable. Sandra …

Making Everyone Feel Valued is Paramount’s

Alliant National Agent finds work-arounds amid COVID-19 It feels almost impossible to stay connected right now. Though we’re starting to see stay-at-home orders lift across the country, social distancing protocols remain. As we continue to be separated from each other, title agents are finding innovative ways to make sure their clients and employees are safe and feel valued. Cindy Koebele, …

Quality Commitments Satisfy Underwriters and Customers – When Done Right That Is

You can’t go wrong being educated, prepared, and mindful. When writing about quality commitments we have two main goals: quality and excellence. Basically, we want to be sure we are producing superior commitments and policies. But who decides whether or not we’ve attained these goals? The first answer is our underwriters. They’ll be looking to ensure that the quality commitment …

Be Sensitive and Smart: Good Marketing in Difficult Times

Put yourself ahead by remembering some easy tips. Good marketing doesn’t just remain important as we navigate a global pandemic, it becomes imperative. Sorting out how to represent your brand while constantly adjusting to an ever-shifting landscape can be a tall order, but that doesn’t mean it’s unachievable. We’re all learning on an international scale, but you can put yourself …

Alliant National Earns Strong Commercial Real Estate Recommendation from Demotech

Alliant National proudly receives the Commercial Real Estate Recommendation of “Strongly Recommended” by Demotech. LONGMONT, Colo. (April 28, 2020) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position in the marketplace,is proud to receive the Commercial Real Estate Recommendation of “Strongly Recommended” by Demotech, the premier rating body for …