When it comes to commercial title insurance, each state has its own rules and regulations that govern the process. It’s important to work with a title company that knows the local customs. In this article, we are going to discuss how to deal with endorsements and title insurance in the state of Florida.
Title Insurance Endorsements
In Minnesota (and most states), title insurance companies use ALTA (American Land Title Association) endorsements when underwriting title insurance. Florida is not a standard ALTA state so you cannot utilize these forms when underwriting in the state. Instead, you must use Florida’s own proprietary endorsement forms. These look similar to the ALTA forms but have been approved by the Florida Department of Insurance.
What Endorsements are Not Allowed?
The biggest difference between endorsements in Florida and endorsements in most other states is the number available. For example, there are 44 ALTA endorsements available in Minnesota, but there are only 8 endorsements available in Florida. Many of the endorsements we think of as standard in Minnesota are simply not allowed in Florida. So if you’re working on a commercial transaction in Florida and you’re advised that particular coverages are not available, that’s because the regulators have specifically not approved those coverages for issuance in that jurisdiction.
Commercial Partners Title Company
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