Category Archives: public option

Does Title Need A Public Option?

The following is a letter regarding proposed legislation to bring a “public option” to title insurance, similar to that proposed in healthcare. If you do not agree with it, let your representatives know. November 30, 2009 Dear members, As you may know, Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester), has introduced legislation to create a “public option” for […]

Public Option Discussed By ALTA

Coincidently The Following Was Put Out By ALTA New York Legislative Bill Overlooks Necessary Business  Costs in Public-Option for Land Title Insurance Proposal  November 9, 2009 The American Land Title Association contended that hasty efforts in New York to create a government-run title insurer  and displace the private sector in the real estate closing process […]