[Board1] Emailing: WLTA Ltr re Claim File Production

[Anthony Carollo]

Then I approve, send it. 😊

What are you working on right now that I can help you with?

ANTHONY V. CAROLLO
CEO

Vista Title & Escrow
201 W North River Drive #205, Spokane, WA 99201
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From: Callahan, Ashley <ACallahan at ortc.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:15 PM
To: Anthony Carollo <acarollo at vistatitle.com>; 1 WLTA Board <board1 at washingtonlandtitle.com>
Subject: RE: Emailing: WLTA Ltr re Claim File Production

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Hi Anthony - in my opinion, the claim file production WAC we are commenting on pertains to underwriters who handle title claims under the policies.  I'm not sure Vista would have a traditional "claim file" to produce that would fall under the proposed regulation.  For purposes of today and the letter, the claim file production is the main problem that we seek to comment on in this short timeframe.  I believe (but am not sure) it's early days in this process.  I'd also say that if Vista has any agency issues, consider a letter from Vista or language you'd like to add to the letter that we can circulate.

Ashley B. Callahan
Senior Regional Counsel | Western Title Division

Direct Line: 425.835.7404
acallahan at ortc.com
Old Republic Title | Old Republic Insurance Group


-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Carollo <acarollo at vistatitle.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 2:50 PM
To: Callahan, Ashley <ACallahan at ortc.com>; 1 WLTA Board <board1 at washingtonlandtitle.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Emailing: WLTA Ltr re Claim File Production

As an agent, when we receive claims directed our way, we will forward on to the claims counsel of the underwriter. If I am on vacation and I take a week to forward a claim, then it seems like the underwriter may have 8 days to respond, through no fault of your own. Maybe I'm misinterpreting it?

Additionally, I'm not sure their proposed rules take into account that as an agent, if I do receive a claim, it's not my job to respond, but it seems I am now bound by some timeline or new responsibility?

Their definition of insurer looks like it would include an agent like us: " (10)(11) "Insurer" means any individual, corporation, association, partnership, reciprocal exchange, interinsurer, fraternal mutual insurer, fraternal mutual life insurer, and any other legal entity engaged in the business of insurance, authorized or licensed to issue or who issues any insurance policy or insurance contract in this state. "Insurer" does not include health care service contractors, as defined in RCW 48.44.010, and health maintenance organizations, as defined in RCW 48.46.020."

What are you working on right now that I can help you with?

ANTHONY V. CAROLLO
CEO

Vista Title & Escrow
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From: Board1 <board1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com> On Behalf Of Callahan, Ashley
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 2:25 PM
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Subject: [Board1] FW: Emailing: WLTA Ltr re Claim File Production

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Resending to Board members after "board3 at washingtonlandtitle.com" bounced back.


-----Original Message-----
From: Callahan, Ashley <ACallahan at ortc.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 7, 2025 2:20 PM
To: George Peters <execdirector at washingtonlandtitle.com>; Sean Holland <seanholland at att.net>; Doucette, Lindsy <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__lindsy.doucette-40fnf.com&d=DwIF-g&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=6Harb0993mD9DIYY8E2PcCfCKVpL1qU7wZiubaBmI3Y&m=Z5SUTGOOZbXfo1cUaK-zdimoU8K89cyAKIm1R6gp1uk05W0Wl0C4SdCzcu_4qTZz&s=inaTERGzxtweoAi04yEc7_nOw7oo0cp5ov9WuYC8xRo&e=>; Anthony Carollo <acarollo at vistatitle.com>; Megan Powell <mpowell at firstam.com>; board3 at washingtonlandtitle.com
Subject: Emailing: WLTA Ltr re Claim File Production

Hi All -

Attached is my draft of the WLTA's response.

Please review and do the following: 1) suggestion changes, if any, and 2) email back your general approval or disapproval so we have Board authority to send this to the OIC tomorrow, Aug. 8.

Thanks!


Ashley B. Callahan
WLTA, President
Direct Line: 425.835.7404
acallahan at ortc.com




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