First American Title Insurance Company Announced Today The Retirement Of James M. Orphanides
First American Title Insurance Company announced today the retirement of James M. Orphanides as chairman, CEO and president of its subsidiary, First American Title Insurance Company of New York, effective December 31, 2007. Orphanides, who joined First American in 1992, will continue to work for the New York subsidiary under a consulting agreement and also will serve as the company's chairman emeritus. Orphanides has had a profound influence on the title industry during his 35-year tenure. After entering the industry in 1972, Orphanides gained extensive experience over the next 10 years working in national sales and marketing positions with two large national title insurers. In 1982, he became a principal with Preferred Land Title Services Inc., which was later acquired by First American in 1992. Upon joining First American and being named executive vice president and director, Orphanides went on to help lead First American to a leading market share position in New York. In recogni…