Jim Renshaw

Land Title Guarantee Company Launches “Buy Local” Program To Educate Coloradoans about Greater Returns to Community Advocates Community Support, Ethics, Local Service, Stability to Prevail in Tight Economy, 2009-DENVER, CO-Land Title Guarantee Company, based in and founded in Denver 42 years ago, has initiated a new “Buy Local” program to educate business leaders that local companies provide essential employment opportunities for area residents; local companies give on average two to three times greater support to nonprofit organizations; and that local companies are committed to growing business for other locally-owned companies. As companies shed jobs, outsource and reduce contributions, Land Title supports hundreds of nonprofits with donations, volunteers and in-kind support, investing time and resources in over 1,500 Colorado charities over the past 10 years. A member of The Two Percent Club (www.twopercentclub.org), the company is committed to giving in the Denver metro community and statewide, noted Brian Hamilton, senior vice president, Land Title (www.ltgc.com). “Research has shown that 86% of consumers say that when price and quality are equal, they will reward companies that support a cause,” he added. Fidelity National acquired the Mercury family of title companies in Colorado and Mercury had sold about a third of all title insurance policies, through its subsidiaries Security Title, First American Heritage Title, Title America and United Title. “The title insurance industry in Colorado has undergone a major reversal. Recently, 75% of all title insurance policies were sold and managed by locally-owned agencies; now national firms control 75% of the market,” Hamilton said. “This can curtail competitive service and pricing and reduce local employment and community support.” Land Title’s new program encompasses community investment, financial stability, ethical reputation and local ownership and service. “Without Land Title, the Gold Crown Foundation would not be able to serve over 36,000 at-risk children in our community,” said Ray Baker, co-founder, Gold Crown Foundation (www.goldcrownfoundation.com). “They provide us an ongoing, long-term commitment and invest their resources and energies where their support helps us create the most impact.” About Land Title Guarantee Company: Land Title Guarantee Company, founded in 1967 in Denver, CO by Colorado Business Hall of Fame inductee William Vollbracht, is a locally owned title insurance agency that provides title, closing and escrow services through 40 Colorado offices. Land Title Guarantee Company is one of Colorado’s largest private companies with 500 employees. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company has been Land Title’s primary underwriter and has an “A+” rating for claims paying ability by Standard & Poor’s. Land Title has its own underwriting company, Land Title Insurance Corporation, which has received an “A” rating from Demotech for its financial stability.For more information, go to www.ltgc.com or call (303) 321-1880.