Our Trusted Partners
At Absolute Title & Settlement, we are proud to partner with Westcor and Old Republic Title Insurance companies to provide our customers with the highest level of protection in every transaction. These esteemed title insurance providers share our commitment to excellence and customer service, ensuring that you receive comprehensive coverage and peace of mind. With their extensive resources and expertise, we are equipped to handle any title challenges that may arise, safeguarding your investment every step of the way. Trust us to deliver the best protection possible as you embark on your real estate journey!
The Early Days
Terry Wright opened the door for Westcor in 1993. At that time, Terry was an agent looking for an underwriter who understood the needs of agents; unable to find one, he started his own company. In 2004, Mary O’Donnell took the torch and never stopped reaching for the stars. Terry and Mary were kindred spirits, and they had a shared vision to build a business and create a culture centered around people, friendships, and trust.
Mary and Susie Pelham, employee number two, started out with borrowed furniture and office space, but their ambition and dedication were all their own. They began hiring one good person at a time and the company gradually started to gain momentum and assets of its own. Mary’s stellar reputation and leadership abilities were vital to the early success of Westcor. She’s as genuine as they come and as the only female CEO of a national underwriter, Mary turned Westcor into the #1 independent underwriter in the nation.
Modern Day
As the nation’s largest independent underwriter, everything we do is designed to support independent agents across the country, from small towns to big cities, we believe in the power of community and creating lasting relationships both locally and nationally.
From day one, Westcor has been committed to competing for our agents, and that’s just one of the many differences that separate us from our competitors. We will always be an independent, proud, passionate, and purpose-driven company working towards a common goal. Our story continues to be one that inspires, motivates, and makes our team members feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves.
For over 100 years, Old Republic Title has helped Americans protect their property rights while providing peace of mind for one of the biggest investments homeowners will make. We work closely with title agents, real estate professionals, lenders and industry experts to secure safe and efficient real estate transactions. We provide comprehensive title and escrow products and services for individuals, businesses and government.
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Old Republic Title Insurance Group has built a solid reputation as an industry leader and is one of the largest title insurance groups in the United States. We have a conservative financial management philosophy to maintain stability through changing tides in the real estate, lending and financial markets. Since 1992, no other title insurer has had higher overall ratings than Old Republic Title. The Group’s underwriters are Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company, and we operate through a national network of Company-owned offices, affiliates, authorized agents and approved attorneys.
We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Old Republic International Corporation is one of America’s 50 largest shareholder-owned insurance businesses and traces its beginnings to 1923. Its subsidiaries market, underwrite and provide risk management services for a wide variety of coverages, mostly in the general and title insurance fields. Old Republic International Corporation manages its business through more than 134 corporate entities, of which 27 are insurance subsidiaries covering all 50 states, three United States territories and all 10 Canadian provinces.