This title insurance expert spent nearly a decade as a title searcher, title examiner, and title officer before pursuing a 20 year career as an underwriting counsel. He has a keen understanding of how title insurers evaluate risk and interpret their policies. He has represented numerous clients in title insurance claims. A former vice chair of the Title Insurance and Surveys Committee of the...
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This experienced consumer advocate is currently an actuarial consultant, who for the past two years has been engaged as a plaintiff's expert witness in two title insurance cases in federal court involving fee shifting of closing costs on VA guaranteed loans into title insurance premiums, search and examination fees by two of the largest mortgage originators in the United States. He is also...
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This expert began his career in underwriting in the 1960's, managing a regional general agency with broad underwriting authority specializing in property real and personal coverage, running the gamut from simple auto and homeowners’ policies to complex property, inland marine, manufacturer’s output and ocean marine policies. When he sold his agency in 1988, he had 60 employees and annual...
What is the role of a title insurance expert witness in legal proceedings?
A title insurance expert witness provides specialized knowledge on matters related to title insurance, including policy interpretation, claims handling, and underwriting standards.
What types of cases can a title insurance expert witness handle?
They can handle cases involving real estate transactions, fraud allegations, boundary disputes, lien issues, and other property-related legal matters.
How can a title insurance expert witness help in a dispute over property ownership?
They can provide insight into the validity of the title, identify potential defects or errors in the title search process, and explain complex industry practices.
Are there subspecialties within the field of title insurance expertise?
Yes. Some experts specialize in areas like commercial property transactions, residential properties, escrow processes, or specific state regulations.
Why is it important to hire a title insurance expert with experience in my specific jurisdiction?
Title insurance laws and practices can vary by state. An expert familiar with your jurisdiction's specifics can provide more accurate and relevant testimony.
How does Expert Institute select its Title Insurance expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.