The Big Four underwriters - FNF, First American, Stewart, and Old Republic - just reshaped the title landscape.
In this episode, Crosby and Zina break down the Q3 results that show the market isn't depressed… it's evolving. They unpack how tech-driven giants are restoring profit margins with automation and digital workflows, why challengers like Stewart are aggressively expanding agency networks, and how Old Republic continues to thrive through disciplined underwriting.
If you're planning ahead for 2026, this episode is your roadmap to choosing the right partners, platforms, and strategies before the next market cycle hits.
🎧 Listen to the episode here:
👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercial-is-king-what-the-big-4-just-taught-us-about-2026/id1754574405?i=1000738781703
What you'll learn from this episode
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How the Big Four title underwriters are shifting strategy amid market volatility
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Why FNF is betting its future on full digital adoption
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Why Stewart is recruiting more agents and expanding market share
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How Old Republic maintains steady growth through disciplined underwriting
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The 3 critical pivots independent agencies must make to stay profitable in 2026
Resources mentioned in this episode
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Mo Choumil
CEO
Alltech National Title
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