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This experienced consumer advocate is currently an actuarial consultant, who for the past two years has been engaged as a plaintiff's expert witness in two title insurance cases in federal court involving fee shifting of closing costs on VA guaranteed loans into title insurance premiums, search and examination fees by two of the largest mortgage originators in the United States. He is also currently engaged in two cases representing consumers alleging failure to pay full replacement costs by two of the largest homeowners insurers in the United States. He has also testified as an actuarial expert witness against a recent NCCI proposed 19.6% workers compensation insurance rate increase in the state of Florida. This expert has a long history of testifying on behalf of consumers in insurance rate cases in New Jersey, Georgia, California, Texas and Florida. A fellow of both the Casualty Actuarial Society and Society of Actuaries and also a member of the American Academy of Actuaries, he previously served in a managerial position at Ernst & Young. For roughly ten years, he served as an actuary with the Florida Office of Insurance Consumer Advocate. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and his MBA from the University of Utah.
Owner, Actuarial Consultant, a private actuarial consultancy in FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Utah
Washington,
Florida
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What Can a Title Insurance Expert Witness Opine On?
Title Search
Investigating property ownership history.
Title Examination
Reviewing documents for legal issues.
Title Insurance Policy Issuance
Creating insurance to protect ownership rights.
Claim Handling
Managing claims on title insurance policies.
Closing Services
Facilitating the final property transaction.
Escrow Management
Holding funds until transaction completion.
FAQs for Title Insurance Expert Witnesses
What is a title insurance expert witness?
A title insurance expert witness is a specialist who explains title policies, coverage, and industry standards in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing documents, analyzing claims, clarifying complex title issues, and testifying in court.
What types of cases can a title insurance expert witness opine on?
A title insurance expert witness opines on coverage disputes, bad-faith claims, title defects, lien priority, escrow errors, underwriting practices, and closing/settlement malpractice.
How can a title insurance expert witness assist in evaluating underwriting practices?
A title insurance expert witness can assess underwriting practices for compliance, risk assessment accuracy, industry standards, and potential negligence or systemic errors.
What specific methodologies does a title insurance expert witness use to analyze policy disputes?
A title insurance expert witness reviews policy language, examines chain of title, analyzes underwriting and closing records, and compares industry standards to assess coverage in policy disputes.
What credentials should attorneys require from a title insurance expert witness?
Attorneys should require a title insurance expert witness to have extensive industry experience, relevant professional licenses, specialized training, and a proven record of credible testimony.
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