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No. Title Insurance insures against events which happened in the past
that affect title to the property. Other types of insurance protect
against events in the future. Specifically, Title Insurance protects
the Insured against loss resulting from previously unreported land
title defects insured against, such as forgeries, claims by missing
heirs, recording errors, etc.
Also, should a claim against the title to property require legal
defense, the title insurance company will work with the Insured to
provide for the legal defense of the title and to pay the cost of
the defense, even if the costs exceed the face amount of the policy.
This is true regardless of how many claims are brought during the
life of the policy.
Property/casualty insurance protects the property owner against
future events which might adversely affect the value of your property,
such as fires, floods, etc. It is written for a fixed term for which
the company receives a stated premium. At the end of this period,
premiums are due again and may increase or decrease in line with
the company's loss experience.
On the other hand, for a title insurance policy, only a one-time
premium is charged for the risks that are assumed and carried over
the years during the lifetime of the Insured.
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