ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance

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Benefits

This live audio conference will examine the changing role of title insurance in real estate transactions and review policy forms, with an emphasis on the 2006 ALTA Policy. Using the commitment for title insurance, this program will discuss how you can avoid title pitfalls and coverage gaps, expedite a pre-closing response to coverage requests, and ultimately enhance coverage. Critical legal issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask underlying real estate title impediments. Distinguishing among the array of popular endorsements and obtaining endorsements that matter will be discussed. This program is designed to discuss a wide range of title issues and their resolution using both the basic title insurance policy and expanded coverage alternatives.


Agenda

Purpose and Nature of Title Insurance
  • Pitfalls of the Public Land Records and the Recording System
  • Protection and Safety
  • Abstracts of Title Compared
  • Casualty Insurance Distinguished
Types of Policies
  • ALTA Owner's Policy
  • ALTA Loan Policy
  • Evolving Policy Forms
  • Components of a Typical Title Insurance Policy
    • Covered Risks
    • Exclusions
    • Conditions
    • Schedule A
    • Schedule B
    • Schedule B Part II
    • Endorsements
Procedures and Information
  • Placing an Order Properly
  • The Search and Examination Process
  • Spectrum of Interests in Land, Insurable and Uninsurable
    • Fee Simple
    • Leaseholds
    • Easements
    • Mortgages
    • Other Estates and Interests
    • On the Periphery: Personal Property, Licenses, Airspace, Water
Getting Ready for Closing
  • Commitment
    • Schedule A
    • Schedule B
  • Clearance
    • Extended Coverage
    • Identity, Capacity and Authority
    • Real Estate Taxes
    • Judgments and Tax Liens
    • Mechanics Lien Claims, Statutory Liens
    • Mortgages
    • Bankruptcy and Pending Litigation
    • Easements, Covenants and Restrictions
    • Foreclosure and Deeds in Lieu
Endorsements
  • Array of ALTA Endorsements
  • Endorsements That Matter
  • Endorsements for the Connoisseur
  • Affirmative Coverage
Miscellaneous
  • 2006 ALTA Policy Comparison to 1992 ALTA Policy
  • Risks Associated With New Construction
  • Impact of Real Estate Downturns on Availability, Content of Coverage

Faculty

Duane H. Wunsch, Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.

Duane H. Wunsch
  • Vice president and state counsel for Fidelity National Title Group’s Wisconsin office
  • 30 years of experience as in-house underwriting and claims counsel
  • Frequent lecturer to both attorney and nonattorney customer groups
  • Regularly conducts training sessions for title and escrow staff
  • J.D. degree, Emory University
  • B.A. degree, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Can be contacted at 262-796-3852 or duane.wunsch@fnf.com




These Materials are Designed For

This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, property managers, real estate professionals, developers, building owners and managers, lenders and title professionals.

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