HOUSTON – AmTrust Title Insurance Company, a subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., has announced an expansion of its presence in Texas. As part of this growth, industry veteran James Gosdin has been appointed as the Head of Direct Underwriting.
Gosdin brings extensive experience to the role, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. He has underwritten title insurance transactions across the United States, including reinsurance and international projects.
Gosdin holds a bachelor’s degree with High Honors and a Juris Doctorate with Honors from the University of Texas. He is a member of the Order of the Coif and Phi Beta Kappa. He is also board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Farm and Ranch, Commercial, and Residential Real Estate.
“We are excited to welcome Jim to our team,” said Jeffrey Fenster, EVP and Head of North American Specialty Risk. “His industry knowledge and experience are unparalleled. He will continue to build on our strong underwriting expertise to provide top-level service to our clients and partners.”

Gosdin is actively involved in the industry, serving as a member and past chair of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Forms Committee. He also participates in the ALTA/NSPS Land Survey Work Group, the ALTA Native American Lands Work Group, and the ALTA State Legislative and Regulatory Action Committee. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, and the Houston Bar Association, and he contributes to the Texas Title Standards Joint Editorial Board. Additionally, Gosdin is a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
“AmTrust Title continues to build new capabilities within the title industry and expand across the U.S.,” Gosdin stated. “I’m looking forward to working with the team to support the company’s future growth.”
About AmTrust Title Insurance Company
AmTrust Title is an agent-focused business partner supported by the financial strength of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI). The company emphasizes its relationships with agents and actively engages in supporting their growth. AmTrust Title provides title insurance to various clients, including real estate owners, law firms, managers, global investors, hedge funds, developers, REITs, and lenders. Their primary objective is to help agents close transactions in a timely and efficient manner. Visit http://www.amtrusttitlegroup.com for more information.
About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., is a multinational insurance holding company headquartered in New York. It offers specialty property and casualty insurance products, including workers’ compensation, business owner’s policy (BOP), general liability, and extended service and warranty coverage. Additional information about AmTrust is available at http://www.amtrustfinancial.com.