ALTA®/AM Best Survey

For the 11th year, ALTA® has collaborated with A.M. Best on the report, "Title Insurance and Industry Statistics" released in December 2009. The study outlines the history of title insurance, the economic changes of 2008 and the first half of 2009, and examines title industry attributes, economic results and issues, regulatory environment, business risks and unique challenges the industry faces in the rapidly changing real estate and insurance markets. Data presented was gathered from various U.S. government agencies, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the National Association of Home Builders, A.M. Best, and filed statements presented by various title insurance companies in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Standards as represented by management.

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