Article by Kristopher Ryan Sleeth The following is a dramatization of an actual title insurance claim involving an omitted heir. This type of claim is often completely invisible in the land records and is precisely the type of hidden risk that title insurance is designed to address. The names and locations in this claims chronicle … Continue reading The Claims Corner: Hidden Acres
Article by Joe Shepherd, FNF Below are 4 actual, yet abbreviated, claim scenarios that have occurred in Virginia. How good are you at resolving each? 1. You are claims counsel for ABC Title Company and receive the following claim. Big Bank has recently foreclosed on a four acres parcel in Smyth County on which ABC … Continue reading The Claims Corner: Take the Claims Quiz
Article by Stephen C. Gregory We hope this column will become a regular feature of this magazine (regular being somewhat undefined at this writing). Because this is the first foray into the wonderful world of title claims, let’s go over a few basics. (Those of you who feel you have a pretty good understanding of the … Continue reading The Claims Corner: Spring 2026
