CERTIFIED TITLE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
The New Jersey Land Title Association has developed a Professional Designation Program for its members, in an attempt to recognize those individuals who have exhibited a proficiency in the knowledge of title insurance and a dedication to the New Jersey Land Title Association and to the profession.
Certified Title Professional is the designation which the NJLTA is bestowing upon those exceptional members who qualify under the requirements hereinafter set forth.
The idea for the CTP designation was first conceived in 1990. After considerable efforts a program was devised that would reward members of the NJLTA, not just for their knowledge and time in the title industry, but also for their willingness to work for the Association and the greater good of the title insurance profession. In June of 1991, the first five CTP designations were awarded at the NJLTA Annual Convention in Atlantic City, NJ.
There are many individuals in the New Jersey title industry who deserve the recognition and prestige that a Professional Designation would bring. You may be one of those people.
The following individuals have received the CTP designation:
Patrick J. Brennan, CTP
Maureen Crowley Unsinn, CTP
Harold Donohugh, CTP
Lawrence J. Fineberg, CTP
Lydia Fowler, CTP
Joseph A. Grabas, CTP
Michael Grant, CTP
Terry Gupko Swope, CTP
Nancy L. Koch, CTP
James V. Loughman, CTP
Frank A. Melchior, CTP
Joseph Petrucci, CTP*
Leonard R. Rossetti, CTP
Alfred D. Santoro, Jr., CTP
Joseph Santosuosso, CTP*
Neil Savad, CTP
Isidore Teitelbaum, CTP
Laurence J. Usignol, CTP
Beth Ann Way, CTP
Richard A. Wilson, CTP
Members of the title industry are encouraged to enter the designation
program. Those interested should contact Joseph A. Grabas, CTP, at (732)
261-1013 for further information.
THE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION COMMITTEE
Joseph A. Grabas, CTP, Chairman
Kevin Cairns
Michael Grant, CTP
James V. Loughman, CTP
Richard Wilson, CTP
THE BOARD OF REVIEW
James V. Loughman, CTP, Chairman
Lawrence J. Fineberg, CTP
Lydia Fowler, CTP
Neil Savad, CTP
Leonard R. Rossetti, CTP
Laurence J. Usignol, CTP
Richard A. Wilson, CTP
APPLICATION FOR THE CERTIFIED TITLE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
The requirements necessary to attain the “Certified Title Professional” designation are divided into three (3) areas.
I. Minimum Qualifications for Candidacy
II. Experience and Service
III. Education
A total of 200 points must be collected. 80 points (40%) from Experience/Service - 80 points (40%) from Education - 40 points (20%) from either category, with the exception that EXPERIENCE/SERVICE and EDUCATION points are mutually exclusive. Points cannot be earned in both sections for the same work.
I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY
In order to qualify to become a “Certified Title Professional”, the following minimum requirements must be met.
1. Have a MINIMUM OF TEN YEARS FULLTIME WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE TITLE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
You must have been actively employed by a title insurance underwriter, title insurance agent or worked for or as a title searcher for a combined total of ten or more years. You must provide proof by way of affidavit or certification as to same.
2. Be a CURRENT LICENSED PRODUCER. This means you must have a current producers license for title insurance with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
3. At the present time, be an EMPLOYEE IN GOOD STANDING IN THE NEW JERSEY LAND TITLE
INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
4. Be a MEMBER in good standing of the NEW JERSEY LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION.
MEMBERS include: Employee of a Member Underwriter
Agent Member
Employee of an Agent Member
Honorary Member
5. (a) Complete and submit this form of application along with all proofs
(b) Prepare a resume, listing your employment history, including verification of said employment for the last ten (10) years. Together with a certification from your current employer confirming Item No. 4 above.
(c) Attach a copy of your current Producer License
(d) Attach verification from the Agency Section of the NJLTA of your current membership. (AGENTS ONLY).
II. EXPERIENCE & SERVICE
To satisfy the Experience/Service requirement for designation as a “CERTIFIED TITLE PROFESSIONAL” an individual must accumulate a minimum of 80 points in accordance with the following point structure:
1. President of the NJLTA - Five (5) points/year
Chairman of the NJLTA Agency Section - Five (5) points/year
Officer of the NJLTA
(Secretary/Treasurer, 2nd Vice Pres., 1st Vice Pres.) - Four (4) points/year
Officer of the NJLTA Agency Section
(Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chairman) - Four (4) points/year
Officer of the Association of Title Insurance Agents
(Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President) - Four (4) points/year
Officer of the Title Abstractors Association of New Jersey
(Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary,
Executive Vice President, President) - Four (4) points/year
Member of the NJLTA Agency Section Management Board - Three (3) points/year
Officer of the ALTA - Three (3) points/year
Delegate on the NJLTA Board of Governors - Two (2) points/year
MAXIMUM CREDIT - 60 points _____________pts
With regard to the points set forth above in Section 1, A minimum of 50% of the total points claimed must be acquired through experience and service in the NJLTA as designated above.
2. Committee Chairperson on NJLTA or Agency Section Committees.
- Four (4) points/year
- Maximum Credit – 40 points
_____________pts
3. Active Committee Member of NJLTA or Agency Section Committee
(not including terms as Chairperson)
- Two (2) points/year
- Maximum Credit - 30 points
_____________pts
4. American Land Title Association Committee Member
- Two (2) points/year
- Maximum Credit - 10 points
______________pts
5. Miscellaneous Service to the Title Industry
- Subject to the discretion of the Review Board. Please provide all necessary proofs and a detailed narrative description of said service.
- Maximum Credit - 15 points
_______________pts
6. Title Industry Experience (years in the title industry - Full time yearly employment)
- Two (2) points/year subject to discretion of the Review Board
- Maximum Credit - 40 points
_______________pts
7. Teaching Service in Public NJ Title Industry Related Course/Seminar
- Two (2) points per credit hour of instruction
- Maximum Credit – 30 points
_______________pts
NOTE: Points claimed for Service/Experience must be mutually exclusive from points claimed for education.
EXPERIENCE/SERVICE POINT TOTAL……………………………. _______________pts
A resume must be submitted detailing the Offices held and the Committees served on, listing the length of service.
III. EDUCATION
To satisfy the Education requirement for designation as a “CERTIFIED TITLE PROFESSIONAL” an individual must accumulate a minimum of 80 points in accordance with the following point structure:
1. Successful completion of a NJLTA Approved Pre-Licensing course - 10 points
Only the pre-licensing course offered by the New Jersey Land Title Institute is currently approved by the NJLTA.
_________________pts
2. Approved Educational Seminars – 1 point per credit hour
Not all educational seminars will be applicable. The subject matter must be definitively related to Title Insurance. Credit will not be given for Management, Sales/Management, Sales/Marketing or Motivational type seminars. The Continuing Education Seminars approved by the NJ Department of Banking and Insurance will help fulfill this requirement.
- Maximum Credit - 80 points
________________pts
3. ALTA Home Study Courses - 15 points each
The American Land Title Association maintains two (2) separate Home Study Courses, Basic and Advanced. After successful completion of each course the ALTA issues a certificate. (please attach copies of same to this application).
- Maximum 30 points
_______________pts
4. College Degrees/Education - Maximum 50 points
Pass State Title Instructors Exam - 5 points
Associate Degree 5 points
or
Bachelors Degree 10 points
Masters Degree 15 points
Doctorate Degree or Attorney - 20 points
_______________pts
5. Education through teaching of Public NJ Title Industry related courses.
Two (2) points per credit hour of instruction
- Maximum Credit - 40 points
6. A Maximum of 30 points may be given for an original paper or papers, treatise, book or a judicial proceeding/court case, in which the applicant was a principal litigator or expert witness, on title/real property related topics which demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of Title Insurance and/or Real Property issues. All related materials must be attached to this application for review. The points will be awarded at the discretion of the Board.
___________pts
EDUCATIONAL POINT TOTAL…………………….. __________pts
A resume detailing all point qualifications must be supplied, listing subject, date and place of course or seminar and length of program.
IV. FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
The remaining 40 points can be made up of any combination of Education and Experience/Service points.
Additional points may be awarded, at the discretion of the Board of Review, for achievements which are not specifically mentioned in this application. A detailed narrative description of such achievements must be included.
Each applicant must provide (3) personal references. Relatives are not acceptable.
An applicant may be asked to appear before the Board of Review for an interview.
This Form of Application must be submitted before the Board of Review will consider the candidate. If this form is not completed and included with the application package, same will be returned without review.
Upon receipt of a properly completed application a Letter of Receipt will be sent from the Chair of the CTP Committee to the applicant. The application is then forwarded on to the Board of Review. A specific member of the Board will be assigned to review the submission. The Applicant will be contacted by a Board member to discuss the application. After submission of a completed CTP Application (included all supporting documentation) a minimum 90 day review period is required to examine and process same. The 90 day review period can be waived at the discretion of the Board of Review.
If an application is rejected by the CTP Board of Review for failure to meet the necessary 200 points requirement, the applicant will have one year to fulfill the necessary point requirements. After one year has expired a new application must be submitted in accordance with the CTP program requirements in effect at that time.
After examination and review of all qualifications and accumulation of points, the Board of Review will make a recommendation to the New Jersey Land Title Association, Board of Governors. The decision to award this designation is reserved solely by the Board of Governors. Once the Board of Governors has approved the CTP designee, the award will be presented at the following NJLTA Annual Convention.
The NJLTA reserves the right to amend this program at its discretion.
Please direct your inquiries to the Chairman of the NJLTA Professional Designation Committee - Joe Grabas @ (732) 261-1013 or forward your completed application with proofs to New Jersey Land Title Association, CTP Committee, Monmouth Executive Center, 100 Willowbrook Rd., Building 1, Freehold, NJ 07728
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