Christopher Hultzman

Vice President
First American Title Insurance Co

Chris Hultzman is a seasoned legal and business professional specializing in commercial real estate and title insurance. Currently, he serves as Vice President of Business Development and National Account Manager in First American Title’s National Commercial Services division in Miami, Florida. In this role, he is responsible for originating title insurance business across the United States, working with developers, investors, REITs, lenders, law firms, and capital market sources.

Since joining First American in 2014, Chris has held various leadership positions, and his previous oversight responsibilities spanned the Underwriting and Legal departments, including national commercial underwriting, international underwriting, PropTech and underwriting innovation, legal advocacy, mergers and acquisitions, and reinsurance.

Admitted to the practice of law in California, Florida, New Jersey, and New York, Chris received his J.D. from Touro University Law Center, and his B.S. from the University of Miami. He has been an active participant in several industry associations such as the American Land Title Association (ALTA), Property Records Industry Association (PRIA), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO). Chris has also been a frequent speaker on topics, including digital closings, remote online notarization, deed fraud, and modern payment rails, among others.

Based in Miami, Chris continues to shape the commercial real estate sector through his strategic vision, legal and business acumen, and proven expertise in complex transactions, solidifying his reputation as a trusted leader and invaluable asset in the title insurance industry.