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TitlewithTexans.com Promotes Network of Independent Closing Agents
On 07-08-2007.
HOUSTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers, Lenders, Real Estate Agents and others can now order Commercial or Residential title insurance from Agents throughout the State of Texas from one website, http://www.titlewithtexans.com/, one site operated by Integrity Title Company of Houston, Texas. This site allows Users to select an Agent in one county and open title using an Online Order Form. ...
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FNF acquires company from FIS
On 03-08-2007.
Jacksonville Business Journal - 2:33 PM EDT Thursday, August 2, 2007
Fidelity National Financial Inc. has acquired one company that provides title plant management services from its sister company, Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
FNF will pay $95 million in cash for Property Insight LLC. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter and is subject to certain regulatory approvals. ...
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Sidley Elevates 36 to Partnership
On 30-07-2007.
New Partners Practice in Five U.S. Offices, Brussels, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London and Tokyo CHICAGO and NEW YORK, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidley Austin LLP and its affiliated partnerships have named 36 new partners in five U.S. offices, Brussels, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London and Tokyo, bringing the number of partners at the firm to 659. "Our new partners embody the client service values and collegial culture of ...
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Argonaut shareholders sign off on PXRE Group merger
On 26-07-2007.
Argonaut Group Inc. shareholders voted Wednesday to approve the company's proposed merger with PXRE Group Ltd.
Executives with the Argonaut Group (NYSE: AGII) and Bermuda-based PXRE Group (NYSE: PXT) expect to complete the planned merger in early August.

The combined company will do business as Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. PXRE shareholders also approved the merger. ...
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Buying a first home
On 22-07-2007.
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Q. I've been sitting on the sidelines for years watching the boom and now the slowdown of the housing market. How do I know when it's the right time to buy one house?
one. Buying one house is more than timing the market. You must consider your lifestyle choices, your housing desires and, most ...
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Marsh Appoints Five Execs to Lead Middle Market Operations in New ...
On 18-07-2007.
"These new hires continue the trend of great talent coming to Marsh. As we launch one comprehensive new approach to meeting the needs of middle market businesses across the U.S., I'm delighted to have Hank, Kevin, Sam, Mark, and Jim lead our operations in five critical markets," said Mark Feuer, head of U.S. Middle Market for Marsh. "These established and well-respected leaders strengthen our presence in New ...
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