American Land Title Association Inducted Craig Haskins
The veteran title executive will guide the national trade group's strategy for the upcoming 2026-2027 term.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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The American Land Title Association has inducted Craig Haskins as its president for the 2026-2027 association year. Haskins, who brings 30 years of experience to the role, currently serves as the president and CEO of the title insurance firm Knight Barry Title.
Why it matters
The leadership change shifts the national trade group's focus toward strengthening its industry impact and delivering practical solutions for title professionals nationwide. Haskins' dual experience as a multi-state operator provides a lens on regional regulatory and market challenges.
Craig Haskins assumes the presidency after a 30-year career in the title insurance industry. His firm, Knight Barry Title, operates across four states including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida.
The players
Craig Haskins
The president and CEO of Knight Barry Title, a multi-state title insurance firm headquartered in Milwaukee.
American Land Title Association
The national trade association representing the title insurance and settlement services industry.
Knight Barry Title
A title insurance company with active operations across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida.
The details
Haskins was selected for the post by the American Land Title Association board of governors to lead the organization for the 2026-2027 term. He will leverage his background as a CEO with operations across four states to emphasize practical solutions for the trade group's membership. Previously, Haskins held leadership roles with the Wisconsin Land Title Association and served on the board of the Florida Land Title Association.
Timeline
2026-2027: Craig Haskins serves his term as president of the American Land Title Association.
Market Landscape
This transition follows the American Land Title Association's annual leadership rotation cycle. The appointment signals a continuation of the trade group's pattern of elevating operators with significant regional multi-state experience to navigate evolving industry standards.
Operators in the title space should monitor the association's upcoming policy agenda for shifts in practice standards or training resources. The new leadership's emphasis on practical solutions suggests a focus on operational efficiency for firms managing multi-state compliance.
The takeaway
The appointment of an active CEO signals a shift toward the practical application of title insurance standards. Owners should monitor upcoming association briefings to identify new operational tools or regulatory guidance that may affect their firm's internal settlement processes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Reporter - WI Construction News & Bids.
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