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NAR runs out of liability insurance coverage: Sources

Housing Wire

Three sources, who have asked to remain anonymous, have confirmed to HousingWire that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has run out of liability insurance funds. NAR’s insurance policy is tapped out, and there are no funds available for REALTOR Associations and MLSs for legal defense costs,” Hahn wrote.

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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

For most real estate industry professionals, title insurance needs no introduction. A trusted product , title insurance has been used to protect real estate transactions and property rights for over a century. Title insurance is different than most other insurance products. Diane Tomb, ALTA CEO Contributor.

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Incenter Adds New Chief Legal Counsel

Appraisal Buzz

Incenter Lender Services Chief Legal Counsel Kathleen Dutill Kathleen Dutill , an experienced mortgage industry attorney, has joined Incenter Lender Services as Chief Legal Counsel. The post Incenter Adds New Chief Legal Counsel first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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As insurance costs rise, Florida homeowners are given a new option

Housing Wire

Florida is reckoning with a severe homeowners insurance crisis. The recent surge in both the frequency and intensity of hurricanes that have battered the state has prompted numerous insurers and reinsurers to exit the market , leaving Florida homeowners grappling with skyrocketing premiums and limited coverage options.

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Some title insurance policies protect against home title theft. Does yours?

Housing Wire

Moreover, legal services will cost at least $5,000 and likely much more. Despite this grim outlook, there is a title insurance product that offers homeowners immediate peace of mind. They should be prepared for some pushback, as even many title insurance professionals are unaware of this option. The damage has already been done.

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Porch Group’s insurance carrier Homeowners of America placed under regulatory supervision

Housing Wire

Porch Group announced that its insurance subsidiary Homeowners of America (HOA) has been placed under temporary supervision by Texas regulators. Vesttoo’s alleged fraudulent activity is an unfortunate event for insurance carriers and the reinsurance industry alike,” Matt Ehrlichman, CEO of Porch Group, said in a statement.

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HUD sued over alleged failure to refund mortgage insurance premiums

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is being sued in federal court over accusations that it failed to refund nearly $385 million in mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) to borrowers over a period of more than two decades. The lawsuit was previously reported by National Mortgage News and Law360.

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