Chicago firm buys Mtn. View Title

Ogden-based Mountain View Title & Escrow Inc. has been acquired by Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Chicago-based Old Republic International Corp. In addition to its Ogden headquarters, Mountain View has eight offices and 86 employees throughout the state.

Founded in 1979 by Michael Hendry, Mountain View will take on the Old Republic Title name. Hendry will continue to run the Utah operations with the title of vice president, senior escrow officer and manager of Old Republic.

“Our teams look forward to being part of Old Republic Title’s Rocky Mountain Region. We will continue to serve our customers from our existing Utah office locations, now under the Old Republic Title name.”

“Mountain View’s commitment to serving with integrity and a genuine concern for customers in each transaction is an important part of what distinguishes them in the title industry,” said Carolyn Monroe, president of Old Republic Title. “The company and its staff have a reputation for exceeding customers’ expectations through service excellence and advanced technology. Those priorities align well with the culture and standards of Old Republic Title. We are delighted to welcome Mountain View to the Old Republic family where they will benefit through their alignment with our title group’s national network of operations, underwriting expertise and financial strength. This significant alignment will not only help Mountain View meet its strategic objectives, but this significant acquisition also accelerates Old Republic Title’s growth plans in Utah, where commercial development, population and job growth are contributing to an unprecedented demand for housing.”

Old Republic Title’s direct insurance operations include more than 270 branch and subsidiary office locations nationwide, ranking it third-largest in its industry.