Westcor Appoints Richard Bramhall as Corporate Counsel [Professional Services Close – Up]

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, announced Richard Bramhall, formerly Westcor's Senior Underwriter and Director of National Services, has been named Corporate Counsel.

According to a release, in this capacity, he will be Westcor's primary contact with Federal and state regulatory authorities, serve as intermediary on all legal matters requiring engagement of outside counsel, and develop uniform policies and procedures for Westcor contracts, agency agreements, and national underwriting guidance.

Previously Bramhall had served as Chief Title Officer at Bank of America, where he provided title underwriting guidance for the LandSafe Services Division. A veteran of the multi-state title industry, Bramhall was the original Title Agency Counsel for Chesapeake Appraisal & Settlement Services, one of the first lender- owned Vendor Management companies. He currently serves as a member of the Board of the Real Estate Services Providers Council (RESPRO) and the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA). He is also a contributing editor for Ernst Publishing, publisher of the Real Estate Recording Guide.

"We are delighted with the talent and experience that Richard brings to this role," said Mary O'Donnell, president and CEO. "Richard's familiarity with the complexities and unique characteristics of the title insurance business as well as his understanding of the legal and regulatory environment from a national perspective fit perfectly with our needs as Westcor continues to increase its market presence as a national underwriter."

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company is a national title insurance underwriter that has emerged as a source of local and national market expertise.

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