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Mar 23, 2026

Into the Breach Podcast – Episode 44: Covering More Than Title: Expanding Insurance Coverage in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

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Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O’Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, each week the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting RWI and transactional risk insurance. Listen and learn more about each episode of the podcast in the links provided below:

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Episode 44: Covering More Than Title: Expanding Insurance Coverage in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

On the latest episode of Into the Breach, Bryan and Gena welcome back return guest A.J. Kritzman, for a discussion about his new role as Vice President, Transaction Risk Solutions, at First American.

Topics discussed include:

  • The intersection of title insurance and transactional risk insurance
  • How A.J. and his team can help provide unique solutions in commercial real estate transactions
  • Rates, retention, and scope of coverage issues
  • What is meant by “commercial real estate” and what types of real estate are best fits
  • How real estate attorneys can better represent their clients through the proper utilization of transactional risk insurance
  • AI’s continued role in the underwriting process
  • A.J.’s favorite type of commercial real estate  

Read the full transcript here