Land Title Association of Colorado

What Land Title Association of Colorado does

The Land Title Association of Colorado (LTAC) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association incorporated in 1963, with organizational roots dating to 1906, serving the title insurance industry in Colorado. It operates from Littleton, CO with a small staff (three employees listed on the website, including Executive Director Meghan Pfanstiel and Education Coordinator Jen Crowell) and is governed by a volunteer board drawn from member companies. Its members include agents, abstractors, title insurance companies with direct operations in Colorado, title insurance underwriters, and associate members (suppliers and service providers). LTAC provides professional education through the Colorado Title Institute, on-demand online courses, live and recorded webinars, and two professional designations — the Certified Title Insurance Specialist (C.T.I.S.) and Certified Escrow Settlement Specialist (C.E.S.S.), the latter also accessible via a Tenure Pathway for experienced professionals. The organization also operates a job board, an annual conference at The Hythe in Vail, a Legislative Reception, a golf tournament, and consumer education resources on title insurance.

LTAC's core products are people- and event-driven rather than technology-driven; there is no proprietary software platform, and core technology is listed as 'Not applicable.' Revenue is generated primarily through gross-revenue-tiered annual membership dues (ranging from $275 for associate members to $960+ for agents earning over $1M in gross revenue, and $660+ for underwriters), supplemented by webinar fees ($30–$50 for members and non-members respectively), online courses ($90 members / $150 non-members), event registration (e.g., $25 Legislative Reception, $200 golf tournament), job board postings ($75–$150 for non-members), and designation application fees ($250 non-refundable Tenure Pathway fee). Sponsorship from major underwriters and title-tech vendors (Fidelity National, Stewart Title, First American, WFG, SoftPro, Qualia, Closinglock, Encore Bank, AmTrust, BankUnited, Data Trace, Property Insight, reQuire, Proplogix) provides an additional revenue layer tied to events and webinars.

LTAC's strategic moat is its regulatory infrastructure: a full-time lobbyist (Larry Hudson of Fulcrum Group) monitors nearly 700 bills per Colorado legislative session, a 30-member Legislative Committee contributes industry expertise, a Political Action Committee supports industry-friendly candidates, and quarterly meetings with the Colorado Division of Insurance (DORA) shape rule-making. The organization is a member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA), which provides national-level legislative counsel and shared advocacy resources. Distribution is entirely membership-based and domestic (Colorado-only), delivered through the ltac.org website (powered by MemberClicks), email communications (eUpdates and Grassroots action alerts), LinkedIn, and in-person/virtual events.

Name

Land Title Association of Colorado

Legal name

Land Title Association of Colorado

Website

https://ltac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Land Title Association of Colorado is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association, founded in 1963, that provides education, professional designations, legislative advocacy, and networking for Colorado title insurance agents, underwriters, and service providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Title insurance trade association services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Title Insurance (6361)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage (Agent/Broker CE, Appraiser CE) (EDAAALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Title Search & Examination (BPAJAOAB)

Keywords

• Title insurance association
• Professional education
• Legislative advocacy
• Trade association membership
• Industry certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues calculated based on gross revenue for Agents, Abstractors, and Title Insurance Companies with direct operations in Colorado. Dues range from $300 (under $50K gross revenue) to $960 (for $700K-$1M gross revenue), plus $35 per $100K over $1M. Underwriters pay $660 minimum plus $35 per $100K over $500K. Associate members pay $275.
2. Job Board Services: LTAC operates a job board where members post opportunities for free and non-members pay $75-$150 for postings. Featured listings available for $25 (members) or $50 (non-members).
3. Webinar Fees: Webinars offered at various price points: FREE for members on some topics, $30-$50 for members, $50 for non-members. Recording access fees: $30 for members, $50 for non-members.
4. Online Course Fees: Education on-demand classes: $90 per class for members, $150 for non-members. Title licensing prep courses included.
5. Event Registration: 2026 Legislative Reception: $25 per person. Golf tournament: $200 per golfer or $760 a team. Annual Conference registration separate.
6. Professional Designation Fees: Tenure (Veteran) pathway application fee: $250 non-refundable. C.T.I.S. and C.E.S.S. designations require completion of courses and exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Land Title Association of Colorado is a nonprofit trade association that delivers professional education, industry certification, legislative advocacy, and member services for title insurance agents, abstractors, underwriters, and associate members operating in Colorado. Its core offerings include tiered annual memberships, the Colorado Title Institute education program (online courses, live and recorded webinars), C.T.I.S. and C.E.S.S. professional designations, an annual conference, a job board, and state-level legislative and regulatory advocacy through a full-time lobbyist and Political Action Committee.

Product overview

The Land Title Association of Colorado operates as a membership-based trade organization offering a comprehensive suite of professional development and industry support services for the Colorado title insurance sector. The organization's primary offerings include structured education programs through the Colorado Title Institute (featuring on-demand courses, live webinars, and recorded sessions), two professional designation programs (C.T.I.S. for title insurance specialists and C.E.S.S. for escrow settlement specialists), an annual conference, a member job board, legislative advocacy services including PAC management, and consumer education resources. These products collectively support title industry professionals through training, certification, networking, and regulatory engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LTAC On-Demand Education
• LTAC Live Webinar Series
• LTAC Recorded Webinars
• C.T.I.S. (Certified Title Insurance Specialist) Designation
• C.E.S.S. (Certified Escrow Settlement Specialist) Designation
• Tenure Pathway Program Alternative designation pathway allowing experienced title professionals (10+ years) to earn C.T.I.S. or C.E.S.S. designations through demonstrated industry experience plus a $250 non-refundable application fee rather than completing the standard course pathway.
• LTAC Annual Conference Annual multi-day conference (2026 edition at The Hythe, Vail, Colorado, September 9-11, 2026) featuring educational sessions, networking events, golf tournament, agent and underwriter forums, and industry awards.
• Legislative Reception Annual networking reception for members to engage with Colorado legislators at the state Capitol, scheduled for August 13, 2026 at The Hangar, Denver, CO, sponsored by ATGF, Fidelity National Title, First National Title, and Stewart Title.
• LTAC Job Board Online job board connecting employers with professionals in the title industry; members post jobs for free while non-members pay $75 (30 days), $125 (60 days), or $150 (90 days), with featured listings available for an additional fee.
• Political Action Committee (PAC) State political action committee supporting candidates who demonstrate support for the title insurance industry, providing a unified voice for the Colorado title industry in state capitols.
• Consumer Title Insurance Education Educational resources for consumers explaining title insurance types, protection mechanisms, common title problems, and frequently asked questions about refinancing and new construction.
• Title Advisory Group Meetings Regular virtual meetings for title professionals to discuss industry issues, share best practices, and address emerging challenges.
• Annual Golf Tournament ("The Connection Classic") Member golf tournament at Eagle Ranch Golf Club sponsored by WFG National Title Insurance Company, priced at $200 per golfer or $760 per team, with mulligans available for purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 700 bills are introduced every legislative session that LTAC tracks and monitors

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ATGFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LTAC events including the 2025 Legislative Recap webinar and Navigating the Complexities of an Aging Community webinar.
• Fidelity National TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LTAC events including the 2026 Legislative Reception and various educational webinars.
• First National TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 Legislative Reception.
• Stewart TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 2026 LTAC Conference Keynote Session.
• SoftProminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LTAC events including Opening Reception and Trade Show at 2026 Conference. Logo displayed on sponsor page.
• WFG National Title Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2026 Annual Golf Tournament titled 'The Connection Classic' at Eagle Ranch Golf Club.
• BankUnitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2026 LTAC Legislative Update webinar and other educational events.
• First American Title Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of LTAC events including webinars and conference sessions.
• ALTA (American Land Title Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTAC is a member of ALTA. ALTA provides legislative counsel (Steve Gottheim, General Counsel), educational content, and industry advocacy. LTAC participates in ALTA initiatives and promotes ALTA resources to members.
• Colorado Division of InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTAC works closely with the Colorado Division of Insurance (DORA) to ensure creation of appropriate and effective rules and enforcement for the title insurance industry. Quarterly meetings and collaboration on regulatory matters.
• ClosinglockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 'Stronger Together: A Connection Hike' at 2026 LTAC Conference.
• Data TraceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Thursday breakfast at 2026 LTAC Conference.
• QualiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Trade Show break at 2026 LTAC Conference.
• Property InsightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of lunch at 2026 LTAC Conference.
• Encore BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of FIRPTA webinar and bars at Thursday reception at 2026 Conference.
• AmTrust Title Insurance CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of FinCEN and revenue webinars.
• reQuireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2025 webinar on title risk management.
• ProplogixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of breakfast and Trade Show at 2026 LTAC Conference.
• Fulcrum Group (Larry Hudson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLTAC engages Fulcrum Group's Larry Hudson as their full-time lobbyist to work on behalf of the association throughout the 120-day legislative session.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Qualia: Title and closing technology platform serving title agents and underwriters; an LTAC sponsor. Not a peer association but an adjacent ecosystem participant whose automation trajectory directly affects LTAC member headcount and CE demand.
• SoftPro: Title production and closing software vendor; an LTAC sponsor and conference exhibitor. Adjacent technology vendor rather than association peer, but materially relevant to the LTAC member ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Florida Land Title Association (FLTA): Florida's state title trade association offering memberships, continuing education, designation programs, and legislative advocacy for Florida title professionals — structurally analogous to LTAC with Florida-only scope.
• California Land Title Association (CLTA): State-level title trade association representing California's title insurance industry. Closely comparable to LTAC in structure (agent/underwriter/associate membership tiers, education programs, legislative advocacy in Sacramento) but with a much larger state market.
• New York State Land Title Association: State-level title industry trade association serving New York title professionals via membership, education, and advocacy — directly comparable in role and scope to LTAC's Colorado-only mandate.
• Texas Land Title Association (TLTA): State-level title insurance trade association serving Texas title agents, underwriters, and abstractors. Operates the same membership-plus-education-plus-advocacy model LTAC runs in Colorado, including CE courses and a state lobbying presence.
• Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA): State title trade association serving Pennsylvania title agents and underwriters with education, designation, and advocacy services — the same core service mix LTAC delivers to Colorado members.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): National trade association for the broader real estate industry, providing education, designations, advocacy, and member benefits. Adjacent rather than directly competing — LTAC's members are title insurance specialists who sit within NAR's wider real estate transaction ecosystem.
• American Land Title Association (ALTA): National-level title insurance trade association of which LTAC is a member. ALTA provides federal legislative counsel (Steve Gottheim), national advocacy, and shared educational content to LTAC, and is the closest institutional analog to LTAC operating at federal scope rather than Colorado-only scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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