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February 2019 | Volume 12 - Number 2

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Illinois Land Title Association to Propose New Changes to the Title Insurance Act

Tania M.S. Stori photoThe Illinois Land Title Association (ILTA) has submitted draft legislation to the Legislative Reference Bureau that would make significant changes to the Illinois Title Insurance Act. ATG is a member of ILTA and supports the ILTA's decision to propose this legislation. ATG members who are also members of ILTA have a chance to offer their comments on the proposed legislation to ILTA until March 1, 2019.

The purpose of the proposed legislation is to provide a framework for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to regulate rates for title insurance policies and related services, provide for fair compensation to providers, and benefit consumers by limiting the drivers of higher pricing. Illinois's regulatory framework is unique in that the IDFPR has no authority to require underwriters to file title insurance rates and it has no authority to regulate those rates. Read more...

Tania M.S. Stori
ATG Vice President – Claims and Litigation

ATG AGENTS | Underwriters' Bulletin

REMINDER

Predictable Rate Schedules — Several Illinois counties now use predicable rate schedules. See Kendall County Changing to Predictable Fee Schedule.

ATTORNEYS | Practice Notes

URGENT WIRE FRAUD REMINDER: Confirm Wire Instructions before Sending Funds — Including when transmitting funds to the closing agent and making payoffs of mortgage loans.

Real Estate and Title Insurance News

Worth a Second Mention: Attorney or Real Estate Broker: Pick One — The Illinois Second District Appellate Court affirmed IDFPR's ability to sanction attorneys who provide legal services and act as real estate brokers in the same transaction.

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March-April CLE Programs (account required)

Navigating an Illinois Real Estate Transaction: The Stuart H. Wolf Program for Law Students and New Attorneys | March 2 | Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago | 5.00 MCLE in Illinois (1.00 PR applied for) | Learn the basics of real estate transactions in Illinois, from the contract phase through to closing (see flyer). Who Should Attend: Recommended for law students, new attorneys, attorneys starting a real estate practice, and attorneys seeking a refresher course. Details/Register Now.

Work-Life Balance for Attorneys: Is it Possible? | March 13 | OnLine | 1.00 MH in Illinois | The concept of work-life balance prioritizes achieving a healthy balance between work and lifestyle. Clinical Intern Joseph Scally will show attorneys how to successfully juggle the demands of their practices and their lives outside of work Who Should Attend: ATG Illinois member agents; Illinois real estate and estate planning attorneys. Details/Register Now.

Navigating a Wisconsin Real Estate Transaction: A Seminar for Law Students and New Attorneys | April 6 | Marquette University, Milwaukee | 6.00 CLE in Wisconsin | Build a strong foundation for your real estate practice with this step-by-step analysis of Wisconsin transactions by experienced attorneys (see flyer). Who Should Attend: New attorneys starting a real estate practice; law students who intend to practice real estate law; real estate attorneys who desire a refresher; and new employees in real estate practices. Details/Register Now (account required).

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