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IN SB0370

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Travis Holdman

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds title insurance to the types of insurance regulated under Indiana's general insurance rate filing and approval chapter, effective July 1, 2013
  • Requires title insurance companies and rating organizations to file policy forms, endorsements, manuals, and rating schedules with the insurance commissioner at least 30 days before the proposed effective date for approval
  • Defines "closing protection letter" as a written indemnification to parties in real estate transactions regarding misconduct or errors by agents during closing
  • Mandates that title insurance companies issue closing protection letters to lenders, borrowers, buyers, and sellers in residential real estate transactions where the company also acts as settlement agent, with fees for each party receiving the letter
  • Makes closing protection letters optional (upon request) for nonresidential real estate transactions, with coverage protecting against theft or misappropriation of settlement funds and failure to comply with written closing instructions

Legislative Description

Title insurance.

Last Action

Public Law 80

5/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/8/2013

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