Undisclosed Private Equity Platform Acquires Tryon Title Agency

Clear Title Agency of Arizona Acquires First Arizona Title

September 7, 2023

Real Estate

Clear Title Agency of Arizona has acquired the operating assets of First Arizona Title, adding four branch locations and more than 1,000 customer accounts. The transaction expands Clear Title's footprint in the Phoenix metro market and strengthens its position among local title and escrow providers in Arizona.

Shaddock National Holdings Acquires U.S. Title

September 25, 2020

Insurance

Shaddock National Holdings, the national title and escrow growth arm of The Shaddock Companies, has acquired U.S. Title, a Utah-based full-service title agency founded in 1980 with 14 branches across the state. The transaction expands Shaddock's footprint in the title and escrow market and consolidates U.S. Title's operations under Shaddock's national platform.

OceanFirst Financial Corp. Acquires Majority Stake in Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC

February 3, 2022

Insurance

OceanFirst Financial Corp. signed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Trident Abstract Title Agency, LLC, with the right to acquire 100%. Trident, a family-owned title agency based in Wall Township, New Jersey, will operate as an independent subsidiary and its current owners, Chris Carton and Derrick Scenna, will continue to manage daily operations; the deal was expected to close March 1, 2022.

The Orogen Group Acquires Majority Stake in Westcor Land Title Insurance Company

September 18, 2020

Financial Services

The Orogen Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, the nation’s largest privately-held title insurance underwriter. Terms were not disclosed; Orogen said it will partner with Westcor’s leadership to expand the business, leverage technology to improve efficiency, and support independent title agents across the United States.

Stewart Information Services Acquires All New York Title Agency, Inc.

April 10, 2024

Insurance

Stewart Information Services Corporation has acquired All New York Title Agency, Inc., a White Plains-based boutique title company specializing in affordable, supportive and senior housing transactions across New York State. The deal strengthens Stewart's National Commercial Services presence in New York and creates a platform to expand its National Affordable Housing services.

Near North Title Group Acquires O'Connor Title Guaranty

January 30, 2023

Insurance

Near North Title Group has acquired O'Connor Title Guaranty, a 20-year-old Chicago-based title insurance agency serving the Chicagoland and Southern Illinois commercial and residential markets. Britehorn Partners served as exclusive investment bank to O'Connor Title in the transaction, which expands Near North's footprint and service capabilities in the Midwest.