sb133: Second Title Rep Suspended in a week in CA by Department of Insurance - 06/08/09 09:59 PM
SB133 legislation has zeor tolerance for title professionals providing any value to real estate professionals in California.  This is the second action taken against smaller title companies in California but a wake up call for the Title Rep and the Real Estate Professionals involved. NEWS RELEASE
Commissioner Poizner Announces More Disciplinary Actions Under New Title Insurance Law
Second Suspension Taken Against a Title Marketing Representative This Week
Continuing his efforts to crack down on illegal title marketing practices, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today that the Department of Insurance has reached an agreement with Carmen Rojo and her employer Nations Title … (34 comments)

sb133: California Department of Insurance Cracking Down on Title Reps -- SB133 enforcement action - 06/08/09 01:19 PM
The California Department of Insurance is serious about complying with SB133 legislation where NO value may be give to real estate professionals.  Here is one of their current press releases.
NEWS RELEASE
Commissioner Poizner Announces More Disciplinary Actions Under New Title Insurance Law
Second Suspension Taken Against a Title Marketing Representative This Week
Continuing his efforts to crack down on illegal title marketing practices, Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced today that the Department of Insurance has reached an agreement with Carmen Rojo and her employer Nations Title Company of California to resolve allegations of illegal rebating activities.
"Illegal rebates drive up … (3 comments)

sb133: California Title Marketing Rep Licensing Law to be effective January 1, 2009 - 09/24/08 10:30 AM
SB133 in California was approved by the Senate on August 21 and by the Assembly on August 13. 
Under the provisions of SB133, title insurance sales representatives would register with the California Department of Insurance.  These sales resp would be subject to suspension by the department in the even they participated in prohibited activities.  In addition, SB133 requires that the department provide clarity through the regulatory process regarding marketing expenditures and activities.
The new law will establish procedures for obtaining and renewing a certificate of registration as a title marketing representative, as specified; prohibits a person from marketing, offering, soliciting, negotiating, … (10 comments)