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Berg joins the New York team at AmTrust Title Insurance Copany

Suzanne Berg, AMTrust Title

New York, NY According to AmTrust Title Insurance Company, Suzanne Berg, an accomplished title insurance expert, with 25 years of experience, has joined the company and will be based in the New York City office.

Berg’s focus is to generate new agency relationships, to train and assist sales associates and to fortify business alliances with lenders, brokers and real estate attorneys. Working with James Thanasules, chief New York State counsel and senior vice president, she adds value for agents by answering basic underwriting and procedural questions, providing business introductions and advising on the multitude of business issues agents regularly encounter.

“We are delighted to welcome such an experienced professional as Suzanne to our team in New York,” said Jason Gordon, president of AmTrust Title.  “Sales volume continues to rise as interest rates remain low and inventory is still sparse.  We follow the market closely and in this now buoyant environment, we are adding resources to meet client demand.  Suzanne has a stellar track record in having led multiple agencies, mostly as a principal, and we are fortunate that she is representing us.”

“Suzanne’s significant experience will be an enormous resource to agents, including title, technology, compliance, business development and acquisition,” saidThanasules. 

Prior to joining AmTrust, Berg was president of NYCloser.com, which specialized in conducting closings representing title companies.

Before that, she served in senior positions with several title agencies, including Kensington Title Agency, executive vice president focused on new business development; Tribeca Title Insurance Agency, President and principal focused on creation of the title agency; Titleserv, Inc., Vice President of Sales, assisting with the development and growth of the title agency; and Landstar Title Agency, Inc., Vice President of Sales and title closer.

Berg earned a Paralegal degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York.

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