§14.6 - Dealing with the Title Company

• Jurisdiction: Washington

§14.6 DEALING WITH THE TITLE COMPANY

The term "title company" in Washington can mean an insurer (underwriting company) or an agent. Most underwriters are represented by regional offices in the Seattle area, and have a branch office or agent in several counties.

The agent is a separate business that owns its own title plant (or has access to one) and has its own employees. The agent writes policies for the underwriter pursuant to a written contract, and is not an insurer (and cannot have the word...