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

The insured second mortgage was fraudulently transferred and subsequently discharged from title. The insured lender was unable to enforce its security as a result.

Action: Our investigation into this matter confirmed that the insured lender was a victim of fraud, and the mortgage was unenforceable against title. We paid out the balance of the insured mortgage.


Encroachment / Survey Issues
Title / Legal Description Defect
Mortgage Enforceability
Mortgage Fraud
Liens And Encumbrances - Mortgage Priority
Undisclosed Lien On Property
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
 

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