Alliant National Title Insurance Co. announced that
Karen Storlie Hoida has joined the company as chief claims counsel and vice president. Her responsibilities include serving Alliant National in all areas of claims management, claims processing and policy-related litigation.
Hoida has been in the title insurance business for more than 15 years. She began as a staff attorney administering claims and worked her way up to become a regional claims manager for a large national underwriter, with responsibility for a large staff that administered claims in a 13-state region. She brings significant experience in complex, multi-party claims resolution including coordinating resolution of related litigation across state and federal jurisdictions.
“We feel extremely fortunate to be working with someone of Karen’s caliber,” said Phyllis Mulder, Alliant National chief legal officer. “Her broad-based experience and exceptional expertise, together with her high standards and professional demeanor, make Karen a valuable addition to our team at Alliant National.”
She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of California Davis and a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law.
“Alliant National’s mission and professional reputation make this opportunity a very exciting one,” Hoida said. “I’m delighted to be able to contribute my experience and training to the company.”