American Eagle Title Insurance Company (AETIC) is proud to announce the appointment of Frederick D. Pender as National Underwriting Counsel, a key strategic role that reinforces AETIC’s commitment to legal excellence, regulatory compliance, and underwriting strength across its growing national footprint. With over 12 years of experience in the title industry and a distinguished legal background, Pender brings a rare combination of underwriting expertise, compliance leadership, and legal acumen to the executive team.
Pender joins AETIC after serving in both agency and underwriter roles at top firms including Stewart Title, Spruce Holdings, and most recently as General Counsel at Aria Title Consultants. He is widely respected for his work advising underwriters on rate structures, licensing, expansion strategies, and national compliance operations.
“Frederick is an exceptional addition to our team,” said Randy Dittmann, Chairman Emeritus of American Eagle Title Insurance Company. “His ability to simplify the complex, his deep understanding of national regulations, and his reputation for thoughtful, actionable counsel make him uniquely suited to help lead our underwriting strategy forward.”
As National Underwriting Counsel, Pender will oversee legal, and compliance initiatives tied to AETIC’s underwriting operations. His responsibilities include developing and maintaining compliant rate manuals, guiding underwriter and agency relationships, overseeing title-related legal matters, and supporting national licensing and expansion efforts. He will also lead initiatives focused on aligning underwriting operations with state and federal regulations including RESPA, TRID, FinCEN, and the Corporate Transparency Act.
“I’m honored to join American Eagle Title Insurance Company at such a pivotal time in its growth,” said Pender. “I look forward to supporting our agents and teams with thoughtful underwriting guidance and ensuring we maintain the highest standards of legal and regulatory excellence across every market we serve.”
Pender holds a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and is licensed to practice in Minnesota. He is also a licensed title producer in more than 25 states and is nationally recognized for his work in auditing, licensing, legal training, and underwriting compliance.
About American Eagle Title Insurance Company
With over 30 years of experience, American Eagle Title Insurance Company (AETIC) is a trusted and forward-thinking leader in title insurance and real estate services. Headquartered in Oklahoma City and operating across Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, the company delivers secure, accurate, and innovative title solutions to professionals and consumers in some of the nation’s fastest-growing markets.
Guided by an agent-first growth model, American Eagle Title Insurance Company offers a powerful suite of proprietary platforms and services designed to empower title agents, attorneys, and real estate professionals. These include:
- able2close – A modern transaction management system built to simplify and accelerate closings
- RMS Logics – A powerful, cloud-based title production system built for high-volume efficiency and customization
- The Eagle Learning Institute – A white-labeled education platform that helps brokerages recruit, license, and train new agents under their own brand
With a leadership team built from within and a deep investment in technology, people, and progress, American Eagle Title Insurance Company continues to set new standards for title excellence across the country.