The Fidelity National Financial (FNF) Family of Companies announced the addition of David Townsend as senior vice president overseeing the agency division’s Midwest and Midsouth region.
Townsend takes on this role as FNF’s Rob Wineman transitions to a new position within the company.
“Our agents will benefit greatly from David’s expertise and dedication to the land title industry,” Steve Day, president of agency operations for FNF, said in a release. “David founded his own underwriter and worked previously with many of the agents he will now serve in his home territory of the Midwest and Midsouth. I think the next few months of David working alongside Rob Wineman will be a force to reckon with in our industry.”
Before Wineman moves to a new role in the company, he will work with Townsend through the transition process, according to the company.
Prior to joining FNF, Townsend was CEO of Agents National Title Insurance Co. He is a current member of the American Land Title Association’s Board of Governors and chairman of the Underwriters Section.
“I am excited to work with agents on a larger scale at FNF,” Townsend said. “I have experienced all aspects of creating, growing, and evolving an underwriter focused on the needs of agents. I am looking forward to helping introduce new technologies, strategies, and methods to our FNF agents.
“The amount of FNF agent resources is staggering. From technology to production, everything is first class and focused on the agent and their operation. I am also excited to connect agents to national services provided by FNF, such as our commercial services, to help bolster business as well.”
Wineman has served the FNF Family of Companies for more than 30 years, most recently as division agency manager for Midwest and Midsouth covering 18 states in agency operations. After the transition, he will focus more directly with agents’ educational and operational needs through consultations and business analysis.
“We appreciate all of Rob’s service to FNF and our agents over the years and are excited to see Rob continue his leadership at FNF during this transition,” Day said. “Rob’s insight and experience serving our agents for more than 30 years is celebrated by many throughout the industry and we are grateful for his dedication.”
Wineman began his career in the title industry with Chicago Title as an attorney examiner after completing law school at Syracuse University in 1990.
“My priority has always been developing unique, agent-centered products and services to help them grow and succeed,” Wineman said. “I look forward to working alongside David for several months to provide consistency for our agents and using our combined experience to create new strategies for success in this marketplace.”