The following are examples of actual claims on First American title insurance policies from around the globe:

Legal Description Discrepancies
Power Of Attorney
Lack Of Priority Of Mortgage
Ownership In Dispute
Survey Issues
No Occupancy Permit
Legal Description Of Land
No Right Of Access
Fraudulent Discharge Of Mortgage
Encroachment / Survey Issues
Title / Legal Description Defect
Mortgage Enforceability
Mortgage Fraud
Liens And Encumbrances - Mortgage Priority
Undisclosed Lien On Property

At the time a refinancing mortgage was obtained, the borrower failed to disclose that there were arrears of common expenses. The mortgage went into default and the insured lender foreclosed on the property, suffering a loss as a result of the arrears.

Action: We reimbursed the insured lender for the loss they suffered as a result of the existence of the condominium lien.

Lack Of Compliance With Building Regulations
Identity Fraud
Identity Fraud
Incapacity Of The Borrower
The examples below are of actual title insurance coverages issued by First American in Asia

Missing Title Deeds
Legal Description Discrepancies
Lack Of Priority Of Mortgage
No Occupancy Permit
No Right Of Access