Abstracting and Examination Fundamentals

Abstracting and Examination Fundamentals 

Texas title insurance professionals have been calling for an educational program that helps agents strengthen, preserve and perpetuate their abstracting and examination departments – this on-demand course provides title professionals with one to three years title industry experience with valuable and comprehensive information regarding the process of abstracting and examining.

Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of abstracting and examination from experienced pros through the following sessions:

Title Examination Standards
An overview of the history and purpose of the Texas Title Examination Standards and their relation to the issuance of title insurance policies, endorsements and the Basic Manual and Title 11.
Chance Perkins, CAEP
Texas Direct Operations Senior Counsel, Old Republic Title

The Art of the Search
A discussion of ownership, estates, types of documents and an introduction to the process.
Brandi Abercrombie, CESP, CTIP, NTP
Senior Vice President - Texas Operations and Education, National Investors Title Insurance Company

Title Commitments
What are they and how do they relate to the search and examination process?
Brandi Abercrombie, CESP, CTIP, NTP
Senior Vice President - Texas Operations and Education, National Investors Title Insurance Company

Surveys: Dealing with the Facts
Learn the essentials and get an in-depth review of surveys.
J. Christopher Phillips
President & CEO, First National Title Insurance Company
Sean Everest
Attorney, The McKnight Firm
Common Examination Problems
An explanation of how homestead, estates and more may affect the final product.
Lisa M. Beville, JD, CPA, CTIP
VP/Agency Support Services/Regional Education Coordinator, Fidelity National Financial
 
This program was recorded April 2021.

CE Credit
5.5 hours Escrow - can be applied towards earning your CAEP designation.


For those new to the topic and/or the title industry. May include basic concepts, definitions, industry history and/or general information.

Registration fee
Member $395 | Non Member $525

 

Under Procedural Rule P-28 II I-6, TDI will not award credit hours for completing the same course more than once per reporting period.
When
4/22/2021 - 9/6/2027
Where
On Demand Online

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