Maximizing Coverage - A Commercial Guide to Title Policies & ALTA Endorsements

This course, presented by Orlando Lucero, Esq., Vice President & Regional Counsel with FNF Family of Companies and Marlon Williams, Esq., Vice President & Regional Counsel with FNF Family of Companies, is designed for commercial real estate attorneys, title professionals, and transactional counsel who want to strengthen their knowledge of title insurance coverage and endorsements. It offers a deep dive into the mechanics of title policies and explores the strategic deployment of ALTA endorsements to address complex risks in commercial deals.

Participants will learn how endorsements can expand policy protections, resolve specific title objections, and satisfy the nuanced requirements of lenders and buyers. The program will highlight common and lesser-known endorsements, providing insight into tailoring coverage for unique transaction profiles. Through practical examples and commercial case studies, attendees will gain the tools to anticipate deal risks and negotiate more robust coverage terms, making this course essential for practitioners aiming to safeguard their clients' & interests in high-stakes transactions.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify key components of title insurance policies and the role of ALTA endorsements in commercial transactions.
2. Analyze how endorsements can mitigate specific title risks and satisfy lender or buyer concerns.
3. Evaluate the most commonly used endorsements and their practical application in real-world scenarios.
4. Apply strategies to negotiate tailored coverage terms that align with the needs of sophisticated commercial clients.
5. Discuss how to proactively address due diligence findings with endorsements that enhance legal protection and deal certainty.

Due to compliance restrictions, we are unable to offer CLE credit to clients found in CA and are unable to offer this webinar in IA.