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Who are the largest U.S. title insurance underwriter companies?

The following six companies are among the largest and highest-rated title insurance underwriters in the U.S.: First American Title Insurance Company Old Republic Title Insurance Company Chicago Title Insurance Company Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Stewart Title...

Who is responsible for purchasing title insurance, the buyer or the seller?

Typically in NYC transactions, the buyer is responsible for purchasing title insurance to protect his / her interests in the property to be purchased.  As a buyer, your attorney will select a...

What is title insurance and what are the basic items I need to know about it?

Title insurance is purchased by buyers prior to closing to protect themselves and their lenders (if applicable) from a situation where the seller does not indeed have free and clear ownership of...

What are the main differences between title companies and how should I base my decision for which to use?

Title insurance rates in NYC are the same for all companies (i.e. universally set) and the product is primarily uniform; therefore, it’s important to base your decision on the service the company...