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Old Republic National Title Insurance Co. has taken Citibank to court, seeking the return of more than $525,000 after an escrow fraud led to a full policy payout.

A current California state senator and a former state senator are both seeking election as the state’s insurance commissioner, a position set to be vacated by current Commissioner Ricardo Lara in 2026.

A bill under consideration in the Ohio state legislature would amend laws governing the operation of joint venture title insurance companies, including which individuals are authorized to act as their agents and what can be included in their articles of organization.

Priscilla Almodovar stepped down as president and CEO of Fannie Mae after nearly three years leading the government-sponsored enterprise. The company announced her departure along with two other changes to senior leadership.

New guidance from the New York Department of Financial Services is intended to address the risks associated with consumers and business entities becoming increasingly reliant on third-party service providers.

With its Cybersecurity Awareness Month initiative, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services is reminding Michiganders to take proactive steps to protect themselves from scammers and cyberattacks.

According to a third quarter fraud analytics report from FundingShield, nearly half of all surveyed real estate transactions presented significant wire and title fraud risks, highlighting the continued need for data accuracy tools and compliance oversight.

Attorney and former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Senior Counsel David Friend discussed why proving intent is so difficult in mortgage fraud cases.

A contractor acting as a public adjuster found to be engaging in fraudulent practices under state statutes was subjected to civil forfeiture by the office of the Wisconsin insurance commissioner.

According to the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, state regulators have returned $24 million in restitution to consumers from insurance and financial institution complaints so far in 2025.

Two California men were arrested and charged in separate criminal cases related to fraud against public homelessness funds, with charges including mail fraud, identity theft and money laundering.

As the government shutdown continues, the temporary funding available to the Federal Judiciary has run out as of Oct. 20. The federal courts will continue limited operations until the lapse in funding is resolved.

A new section of the Oregon Department of Justice will be dedicated to effectively double the state’s capacity to protect residents from scams, predatory sales tactics and other threats.

The office of the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation has issued an advisory to provide supplemental guidance in response to public queries about a recently enacted state bill’s disclosure provisions.