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You must be wondering, “Why the sudden barrage of information on title insurance rates from local title companies?”

 

The answer is simple: title insurance rates have been increased by some title companies. You may have received previous emails from other title companies dancing around this issue without actually addressing it, which can be misleading. The truth is, you probably don’t care who the underwriter of title insurance is - but right now, you should. Pioneer Title Company’s underwriters are First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. Our underwriters are among the best in the nation – check out the 'title insurance report card' for their credit ratings based upon financial stability. It may be only a matter of time before our underwriters decide to follow suit with their counterparts. First American Title Insurance Company in fact has filed new rates in Idaho that are slated to take effect June 1st, 2009 with Old Republic's rates expected to remain unchanged. In the mean time, please take advantage of the low-cost title insurance fees by choosing Pioneer Title Company. Pioneer Title Co and it's trusted underwriters can presently save your buyers cold hard cash, and that’s something we can all appreciate in these economic times. Please take a moment to review the title insurance report card to educate yourself on the financial fortitude of our underwriters. Please contact us any time with questions on how Pioneer Title Co. is the choice for you.

 

Unsurpased Financial Strength...

Pioneer Title Company in Ada, Canyon, and Gem Counties is underwritten by First American and Old Republic. While many title insurers claim to be the leaders in financial strength, what do the ratings say? Here's how our underwriters stack up against everyone else...

 

Company Standard & Poor's Moody's Fitch Ratings Demotech AM Best Old Republic National Title Insurance Company AA- A1 AA- A'' A+ Chicago Title Insurance Company* A A3 A A'' A- Commonwealth Land Title Insurance* A- Not Rated A- A'' Not Rated Fidelity National Title Insurance Company* A A3 A A' A- First American Title Insurance Company A A3 A+ A'' A Lawyers Title Insurance Company* A- Not Rated A- A'' Not Rated Security Union Title Insurance* A A3 A A' A+ Stewart Title Guaranty Not Rated Not Rated A+ A'' Not Rated Ticor Title* A A3 A A' A- Transnation Title* A- Not Rated A- A'' Not Rated Westcor Land Title Insurance Company Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated A' Not Rated Ratings are as of the published date, 04/09/08 and are obtained from published sources. Reviews conducted by the listing rating agencies may result in rating changes subsequent to the listed date. Contact agencies directly to obtain current designations. * Denotes said underwriters are part of the Fidelity Family of title insurane products.

Financial Summaries Below is an overview of the financial health of the above title insurance underwriters through September 30, 2008 based on available financial statements at demotech.com   Net Admitted Assets Policy Holder's Surplus (Net Worth) Old Republic National Title Insurance Company $467,618,085 $108,350,687 Chicago Title Insurance Company* $1,399,112,739 $338,139,479 Commonwealth Land Title Insurance* $610,649,466 $163,554,729 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company* $791,240,963 $187,512,844 First American Title Insurance Company $2,079,858,497 $548,043,325 Lawyers Title Insurance Company* $750,359,923 $128,819,892 Security Union Title Insurance* $85,950,070 $42,353,286 Stewart Title Guaranty $1,026,079,769 $467,435,779 Ticor Title* $225,011,517 $55,248,045 Westcor Land Title Insurance Company $22,951,075 $7,619,692

The above referenced rates are applicable only to the Idaho counties we operate in where First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title insurance company are utilitized in title insurance underwriting.