WFG National Title

New England Underwriting Office Hours - Every Friday at 1:00 pm ET
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-31 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates
Do you have a problematic file to review or a general underwriting question to flesh out?
If so, once a week you can join your New England Underwriting team for Underwriting Office Hours.
Each Friday at 1:00 pm ET, you can log into our live Zoom meeting to discuss any general underwriting questions or a complex transaction.
Not an authorized agent of WFG National Title Insurance Company?
No problem. Everyone is welcome!
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New York CE/CLE Webinar - Foreclosure or Bankruptcy: Choosing a Path
2025-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for a 1-hour CE/CLE webinar on February 6, 2025 at 11:00 am ET for Foreclosure or Bankruptcy: Choosing Your Path presented by Lisa Zeppieri, AVP, Senior Underwriting Counsel and Despina Manoloudas, Esq., VP, Agency Business Development.
Gain insights into helping clients navigate financial distress by understanding the differences between bankruptcy and foreclosure.
This course will cover:

The foreclosure process
Loan modifications
Key differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

By the end of the course, you will be equipped to guide clients in choosing the best path for their situation.
This course has been approved for one hour of CE credit and one hour CLE credit under the area of professional practice.
*This program also provides the opportunity to earn one credit towards the professional practice requirement, appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise.
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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable | Common Endorsements: Because “Just Trust Me” Isn’t Enough
2025-02-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the Central Region Underwriting Roundtable on February 13th at 10:30 a.m. CT.
This month, the Central Region Underwriting team will dive into the most commonly requested endorsements—what they cover, how to issue them, and maybe even a few fun stories along the way (time permitting!).
Have specific questions or scenarios in mind? Submit them when you register, and we’ll be ready to discuss during our session.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, share ideas, and gain insights.
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2025 South Carolina Winter Underwriting Seminar
2025-02-17 08:15 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Ndoki Lodge, 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for the 2025 South Carolina Winter Underwriting Seminar!
Discover key insights from leading title industry professionals while earning CLE credits.
Topics include Ethics, FinCEN Updates, Business Efficiencies, and more!
Enjoy a day of learning and networking. Continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided.
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Texas CE Webinar: A Session on Surveys
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for a 1-hour CE webinar that explores the different types of surveys used in Texas. During this session, we’ll review the elements and definitions of different types of surveys, as well as when and why surveys are used.
We’ll also share practical tips on what goes on the commitment, risks to consider and potential curative measures.
This course will also cover:

What constitutes a valid survey for insuring purposes.
How to apply what you see on the survey to your commitment.
How to use a survey to give endorsements.

This course will be presented by Mary Belan Doggett, Underwriting Counsel.
Approved for 1 Hour TDI Credit.
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Florida CE/CLE Webinar: From I Do to Adieu – Real Estate Insights on Marriage and Divorce
2025-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for a 1-hour CE/CLE webinar that explores the unique title challenges that arise in real estate transactions involving married couples. Gain a deeper understanding of how marital status impacts title ownership and learn to navigate key topics like joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and title vesting.
Through real-world case studies and practical strategies, we’ll address common issues related to divorce, separation, and death—empowering you to protect your clients’ interests and ensure smooth transactions.
This course will also cover:

How to vest title for married persons.
How marriage affects homestead and probate.
What happens to property in a divorce.

By attending you will learn how to navigate title issues in real estate transactions for married couples.
This course will be presented by Debra Davids, VP, Underwriting Counsel.
Course Title: From I Do to Adieu: Real Estate Insights on Marriage and Divorce
DFS Course ID: 132668
DFS Course Offering ID: 1213459
Florida Bar No: 2500450N
DFS Approval: 1 Hr. CE Credit
Florida Bar Approval: 1 Hr. General CLE Credit, 1 Hr. Real Estate Credit
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and earn continuing education credits!
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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable: Common Endorsements - Part II
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for the Central Region Underwriting Roundtable on March 13th at 10:30 a.m. CT.
Join us for a continuation of our discussion on Common Endorsements. We will cover the following endorsement series:
ALTA 4 – Condo
ALTA 5 – PUD
ALTA 6 – Variable Rate
ALTA 14 – Future Advance
ALTA 18 – Tax Parcel
ALTA 19 – Contiguity
ALTA 26 – Subdivision
ALTA 27 – Usury
New and Future Endorsements: Revised 28, Revised 48, 48.1, and Post Policy Forgery Endorsement
Blank Endorsements

Have specific questions or scenarios in mind? Submit them when you register, and we’ll be ready to discuss during our session.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, share ideas, and gain insights.
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Louisiana CE/CLE Webinar: The New World of Tax Sales in Louisiana
2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for a 1-hour CE/CLE webinar discussing upcoming changes to Louisiana law impacting tax sales.
In December, Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment that will replace the current tax sale title system with a tax lien model starting in 2026. This shift will bring major changes to delinquent property tax collection, affecting prescription, civil procedure, title examiners, and insurers.
This course will also cover:

Changes to the tax sale laws in Acts 774 and 409.
Underwriting guidelines to insure existing tax sale titles.
Examples of recent case law on tax sales.

This course will be presented by Irl Silverstein, Louisiana State Underwriting Counsel.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and earn continuing education credits!
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National Agency Underwriting Roundtable - Letters of Indemnity and Mutual Indemnification Agreements
2025-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our first National Agency Underwriting Roundtable on Tuesday, March 25th, at 2:00 pm ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
In our initial session, we’ll introduce the National Agency Underwriting team, who will offer an overview and refresher about Letters of Indemnity and Mutual Indemnification Agreements.
Please submit any specific questions or scenarios related to Letters of Indemnity and Mutual Indemnification Agreements at registration or email wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com.
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New York CE/CLE Webinar - Wills and Estates
2025-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company for a 1-hour CE/CLE webinar aimed at educating title agents and attorneys about the probate process and its administration.
This course will clarify the differences and similarities between these procedures and outline the requirements for submitting paperwork to the Surrogate’s Court. Attorneys will gain a better understanding of the surrogate’s process, enabling them to guide their clients more effectively during estate planning.
*This program also provides the opportunity to earn one credit towards the professional practice requirement, appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys.
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New Jersey/Pennsylvania Region Underwriting Roundtable: Lien Duration and Priority
2025-04-08 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for our next New Jersey/Pennsylvania Underwriting Roundtable on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 1:30 pm ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
In this session, the New Jersey/Pennsylvania Region Underwriting team will discuss the most common types of liens, covering Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Federal liens. We will also review when their priority attaches, their durations, and how to clear them.
Please submit any lien questions or scenarios you want to be covered during the webinar at registration or email wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com
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National Agency Underwriting Roundtable - Surveys in Residential Transactions
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our next National Agency Underwriting Roundtable on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 2:00 pm ET. This event will provide a valuable forum to explore the current topics frequently encountered by our WFG Underwriters.
During this session, the National Agency Underwriting team will discuss Surveys in Residential Transactions. Attend this session to learn more about when and why a survey might be required and what types of surveys can be used to fulfill those requirements.
Please submit any specific questions or scenarios related to Surveys at registration or email wfgagencyevents@wfgtitle.com.
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Central Region Underwriting Roundtable: No Title Left Behind: Foreclosures and the Fine Print
2025-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the Central Region Underwriting Roundtable on April 23rd at 1:00 p.m. CT.

This month, the Central Region Underwriting team will be sharing stories of foreclosure mishaps and emphasizing the importance of understanding your state’s foreclosure laws.
Have specific questions or scenarios in mind? Submit them when you register, and we’ll be ready to discuss during our session.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, share ideas, and gain insights.
Click here to register!

Texas CE Webinar: Lien Lien Go Away, Don't Come Back Another Day
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join WFG National Title Insurance Company on May 13, 2026 at 10:00 am CT for a 1-hour CE webinar that examines how liens affect real estate transactions.
An existing mortgage lien shows up on Schedule C – you know what it means and what needs to be done. But what about less common, less clear, or “oddball” liens? What are they? Why are they on the Commitment? Do they really attach to the property? Are they priority liens?

Attend this course and learn how to clear liens or make them go away like a rainy day so you can close your transaction with ease.
This course will also cover:
– Steps to insure property with a UCC lien filing for solar panels, water treatment systems, etc.
– The significance of municipal liens, transferred tax liens and other priority liens you need to pay attention to.
– MERP, hospital liens and the less frequently encountered liens, and how to deal with them.
Presented by Mary Belan Doggett, Underwriting Counsel.
This course has been approved for 1 hour of TDI credit.
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