Fundamentals of Title Insurance

Introducing the basics of title insurance law and coverage, this book offers a broad overview of what title insurance does and does not do. Written by a leading industry professional, it provides valuable examples and practice pointers throughout. Topics include the variations and common features of U.S. title insurance, common coverage and issues that real estate lawyers need to understand, and standard requests to consider for a transaction. Also includes time-saving checklists and informative exhibits.

James (Jim) Gosdin is Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Chief Underwriting Counsel and Chief Reinsurance Counsel at Stewart Title Guaranty Company in Houston, TX. Gosdin underwrites title insurance transactions throughout the U.S., reinsurance transactions and international transactions, and is a member of the American Land Title AssociationR (ALTAR) Forms Committee, a member of the ALTA Liaison Committee with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and also serves on the ALTA Reinsurance Committee, as well as the By-laws and State Legislative and Regulatory Action Committees.