Escrow & Title
What is 'title insurance' and what does it protect against in Kansas?
AInsurance for the market value of the property
BInsurance that protects against losses from defects in title that existed before the policy date, such as undiscovered liens, forged deeds, or errors in public records✓ Correct
CInsurance for property damage
DInsurance against future title claims only
Explanation
Title insurance protects policy holders against financial loss from title defects that existed before the policy was issued — forged deeds, unknown liens, recording errors, fraud, or missing heirs — discovered after closing.
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