The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced on March 12 it has awarded its first National Title Professional (NTP) designations to five members.
Receiving the designation were Anne Anastasi, CLTP, of Genesis Abstract in Hatboro, Pa.; Jeffrey Bosse of Bosse Title Corp. in Evansville, Ind., Joseph Grabas, CTP, of Investors Title Agency in Edison, N.J.; Jim Stipanovich of Old Republic Title Insurance Co. in Independence, Ohio; and Philip Janny, CLTP, of Plunkett & Graver PC in Allentown, Pa.
“We are pleased to award our first National Title Professional designations to these knowledgeable and dedicated professionals,” said Frank Pellegrini, president of ALTA. “This designation is evidence of their exemplary dedication and integrity of ensuring safe and efficient transfer of property.”
The designation has several elements, including industry and compliance prerequisites and training requirements.
ALTA announced its intention to launch a professional designation program for title agents at the 2011 Annual ALTA Conference. It officially launched the program in late 2012 to recognize professionals in the land title insurance industry who demonstrate the knowledge and experience essential to the safe and efficient transfer of real property.
ALTA is billing the NTP as a tool for members to differentiate themselves in the marketplace at a time where there has been constant scrutiny and rumblings from lenders, regulators andnew third-party vetting companies.