Title Examination & Underwriting
Examination is the foundation of title insurance; underwriting manages risk. Get guidance on search, risk assessment, and underwriting to resolve defects and develop sound practices.
Sound examination and underwriting protect every policy.
Our Services Include
Title Search Methodology
Develop and refine systematic approaches to title searching that ensure comprehensive coverage and accuracy.
Chain of Title Analysis
Professional guidance on analyzing chains of title, identifying breaks, and resolving continuity issues.
Document Examination Best Practices
Learn best practices for examining deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and other title documents.
Abstract Plant Operations
Guidance on abstract plant management, indexing, and maintaining accurate title records.
Defect Identification & Resolution
Identify and categorize title defects, develop resolution strategies, and handle curative documentation and exception clearance.
Risk Assessment
Develop comprehensive risk assessment procedures to evaluate title risks and make informed underwriting decisions.
Underwriting Decision-Making
Establish clear guidelines and processes for making underwriting decisions consistently and appropriately.
Exception Handling
Develop strategies for handling title exceptions, determining when exceptions are acceptable, and documenting decisions.
Special Risk Policies
Guidance on underwriting special risk policies and handling complex or unusual title situations.
Examine & Assess with Confidence
Get strategic guidance tailored to your title examination and underwriting needs.
"In God we trust; all others must bring data."
— W. Edwards Deming