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AM Best: Title Insurers' Fate Tied to US Housing Market

Title insurers and the housing market have been resilient during the pandemic, said Fred Eslami, associate director, and Ann Modica, associate director and economist, AM Best (Oct. 5, 2020).

Oct. 2, 2020

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