Alliant National Announces the Promotion of Patrick Hagler to Regional Counsel – Southeast
Longmont, Colo. – (November 30, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the promotion of Patrick Hagler to Regional Counsel – Southeast.
For the past five years, Hagler has served as State Counsel-Georgia and South Carolina. From reviewing and approving transactions to supporting the company’s network of independent agents, Patrick has applied his vast industry knowledge and versatile skill set for the betterment of the organization and its agents.
In his new position as Regional Counsel, Hagler will expand his purview to cover the entirety of the Southeast region, working to find creative solutions to title issues and helping Alliant National’s agents and their clients successfully get to the closing table. He will also assist in developing Alliant National’s market opportunities in the Southeast.
“I am honored and excited to expand my position with Alliant National and take on a leadership role in the Southeast region. Growing our Georgia operations for the past five years has been challenging and rewarding,” said Hagler. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with Tracey Webb and our entire Southeast team to further expand Alliant National’s footprint and grow our network of independent agents in the area. Furthermore, I welcome the chance to work with Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel; our Southeast legal team; and the entire legal department. We have some of the best in the business, and I’m continually learning and growing by working alongside our knowledgeable team.”
“Patrick has been critical to our company and the growth of our business in Georgia,” said Jeff Stein, Chief Underwriting Counsel and Senior Vice President for Alliant National. “He has also been an invaluable help to me in assisting our counsel and agents in the Southeast states in which we do business. I am thrilled for what lies ahead. I know that with his leadership, our team of Southeast attorneys will do great things and provide extraordinary support to our independent title agents.”
Hagler received his J.D. from St. Mary’s University. He previously obtained his B.S. from Texas A&M University. He is a member of SLTA and ALTA, and lives in North Georgia.
Alliant National distinguishes itself from competitors by combining strong underwriting capability with independent agents’ in-depth knowledge of local markets. The result is a nationwide network with deep roots in local communities, and a wealth of expertise that is flexible, nuanced and continuously growing.
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ABOUT ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Independent Underwriter for The Independent AgentSM – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive.
The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 600+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 30 states and the District of Columbia.
Longmont, Colo. – (September 13, 2021) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Micah Owen as South Carolina Agency Manager.
In addition to leading Alliant National’s operations in South Carolina, Owen will be an active member of the Southeast Region’s staff. She will contribute to the development of Alliant National as both a strong regional player and national underwriter. Her day-to-day responsibilities will include signing, developing, marketing and managing Alliant National’s policy issuing agents in South Carolina. She is most looking forward to fostering new connections in her beautiful home state.
“I am blessed to begin my career with Alliant National at such a young age,” said Owen. “My co-workers have already made me feel like family. They have all been exceptionally welcoming, and it means a lot to see how excited they are for me to start.”
“When you find and hire a professional like Micah, it isn’t difficult to get excited,” said Tracey Webb, Senior Vice President and Southeast Region Agency Manager. “In meeting her, I was immediately struck by her versatile abilities, strong industry knowledge and her interest in and dedication to the agents we serve and support. We are lucky and thrilled to have her in this important role.”
Having worked for years in the fitness industry before moving to the title insurance field in 2017, Owen brings a commitment to excellence and a knack for relationship building that will be an important asset to Alliant National’s work in the region.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Owen is a fitness guru in her personal life. She is most happy when spending time with her family, exploring South Carolina’s Lake Murray and playing kickball with her team of five years.
Alliant National distinguishes itself from competitors by combining strong underwriting capability with independent agents’ in-depth knowledge of local markets. The result is a nationwide network with deep roots in local communities, and a wealth of expertise that is flexible, nuanced and continuously growing.
Cathie Beck Capital City Public Relation e: cathie@capitalcitypr.com p: 303-241-0805
ABOUT ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Independent Underwriter for The Independent AgentSM – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive.
The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 600+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 30 states and the District of Columbia.
In the COVID era, the only certainty is that nothing is certain.
Forming and maintaining authentic connections, for instance, has taken on new meaning. As we pass the one-year mark of the pandemic, I want to reflect for a moment on how things have changed and grapple with what staying connected has meant during an unforgettable 12 months.
One of the most vivid ways the pandemic has complicated our connections is through the disruptions it introduced to home life. Schedules had to adapt to accommodate online schooling. More adults also now work at home. Even when these potential distractions are overcome, there is still Zoom to contend with, which presents its own challenges regarding connection and collaboration.
“Zoom fatigue” is a real thing. It is far more difficult to develop an emotional connection with fellow meeting participants through a computer screen. It can be incredibly challenging to simply stay in the moment and not get distracted by what is going on in the virtual environment.
The disconnection of working remotely has even, at times, been a source of stress, which is why it has been important for companies to prioritize self-care and the emotional and mental well-being of their employees. One of the many things that I appreciate about Alliant National is that, from the first day of my employment, I have felt as if they cared about me as a person – not just as a professional.
A silver lining of the pandemic, however, is its universality, which I suppose, in a way, is its own form of connection: a connection built around shared experience. Whether it be the lack of communication or struggling with technical difficulties, we have all been required to adapt to a new way of working. I mean, at this point, who isn’t familiar with the pain of a disruption in video or sound on a communication platform?
The new world created by the pandemic has also had an impact on the nature of connection as it exists in my job. In sales, more than anything else you are selling trust. Pushing a product during a time when many people are under immense strain can feel a little callous. But helping your clients adapt to a virtual world builds trust and helps them protect their business. I have also found that making yourself available outside of traditional working hours and through a wider array of communication platforms (such as social media) can be enormously beneficial for these relationships. In the COVID era, we need to be collaborating and not merely pitching our clients.
COVID has had other positive impacts on connection, particularly when it comes to technology and family life. Older generations have been pushed to embrace technological solutions to stay in contact with their personal and professional networks. Our family interactions have become less scheduled, with real, genuine moments of spontaneity now being possible with children and spouses. I feel that this dynamic with our loved ones has become somewhat of a rarity. For all the destruction the virus has caused, reconnecting with friends and family in a deeper and more protracted way has been a true blessing of the past year.
Nearly everyone had to get creative to connect with clients, extended families and to fill time. Many turned to home renovation and improvements. DIY is at an all-time high, and people want to change their interior space to make it more conducive to family rooms that really function for families. They have added home offices or updated kitchens that are really being cooked in now.
Personal hobbies have skyrocket. Cooking classes, exercise forums, online knitting groups, even virtual interior design classes have sprung up to take the place of in-person site visits. The innovation of the pandemic is truly inspiring. While we still crave the personal interaction of experiences, the option of a virtual experience opens up opportunities for all of life’s challenges outside of a pandemic.
Flash forward to today, and we are now potentially at a turning point in the story of the virus. I am looking forward to a return to the office, as I feel it is healthy and necessary to communicate in a live environment as opposed to solely a virtual one. Spending this year largely separate from my colleagues has confirmed what I already suspected: as a salesperson, I need the type of face-to-face interactions that a computer simply cannot replicate.
Still, it is important to recognize that some things have probably changed for good. Full-blown office environments are likely going to be a thing of the past. Companies have invested heavily in equipping their employees with solutions to facilitate remote work. They have also realized that their work-forces are capable of being productive while off site. Whatever the future holds, there is no doubt that the coronavirus has taught us many lessons about the nature of connection – both personal and professional, good and bad. We should carry these lessons with us long after the pandemic ends.
Denver, Colo. – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the promotion of Steven Blackwell as Agency Manager for Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Steven has more than 25 years’ experience managing client relationships, training and customer service. His experience includes managing multiple responsibilities and priorities over three states. He is also a Licensed Title Agent of Alabama.
In his new position, he is responsible for daily operations in the Ala., Miss. and Tenn., Steven is the also the primary customer liaison for agents in the three states for agency operations, policy production and closing protection documents.
He provides regulatory compliance guidance, with continuing education, coordination, accreditation and reporting. Additionally, he is responsible for special projects such as organizing corporate sponsored functions including seminars, webinars and agent social functions.
“I look forward to taking on the new duties as Agency Manager for Alliant National for three states,” says Blackwell. “My experience in previous positions has shown me that the company continues to recognize talent and supports its employees throughout the company.”
“We are delighted that Steven was recently promoted to Agency Manager,” says Tracey Webb, Senior Vice President and Southeast Regional Manager. “He has been with Alliant National for more than two years and his contributions to the advancement of our team have proven he is worthy of this position. We congratulate Steven on his promotion and look forward to his continued success and growth with our company.”
Cathie Beck Capital City Public Relation e : cathie@capitalcitypr.com p : 303-241-0805
ABOUT ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Independent Underwriter for The Independent Agent® – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive.
The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 500+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 25 states and the District of Columbia, with annual revenues exceeding $126 million.
Alliant National Title Insurance Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Tucker and John Kotleba as Georgia Agency Managers.
Karen Tucker brings more than 20 years of experience and knowledge to Alliant National. She was previously an AVP, Senior Sales Executive and top salesperson for a major underwriter, and an Office Manager for a large real estate firm. Her past experiences have enriched her understanding of processes and workflow, allowing her to assist agents in efficiently growing their business.
“Karen’s strong marketing skills and extensive network within the industry will be invaluable in expanding our presence in Georgia,” says Tracey Webb, Alliant National Senior Vice President and Southeastern Region Agency Manager. “We are excited to have Karen as part of our growing team of professionals representing Alliant National.”
“I am so excited to be a part of the Alliant National team and to work with such well-respected professionals in Georgia,” says Tucker. “It already feels like home!”
John Kotleba brings nearly 20 years of experience to Alliant National. He has held a variety of previous roles, including State Manager; Vice President, National Commercial Account Executive; and Sales Manager and Chief Operations Officer for various title companies and underwriters. His years in the title insurance industry will be essential in his new responsibilities at Alliant National, which will include identifying new law firms to partner with for their title insurance and business needs.
“I am honored and thrilled to join Alliant National,” says Kotleba. “Becoming a part of such a diverse, passionate and accomplished group of professionals is incredibly satisfying. I look forward to applying my years of industry experience to drive growth and achieve success for our agents.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to have John join the Alliant National team,” says Webb. “His longstanding commitment to fostering positive, empowering and collaborative relationships with agents will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing growth and development of our presence in Georgia.”
Cathie Beck Capital City Public Relation e : cathie@capitalcitypr.com p : 303-241-0805
ABOUT ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Independent Underwriter for The Independent Agent® – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive.
The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 500+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 25 states and the District of Columbia, with annual revenues exceeding $126 million.
