title insurance

noun

: insurance against loss due to an unknown defect in a title or interest in real estate

Examples of title insurance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf. —Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

The title insurance, however, is only one component of the refinancing process. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026

The lawsuit notes the parents previously owned a title insurance business, per Nebraska Public Media, and are currently living in an RV and traveling. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026

Dan and Lisa Bohm, who a few years ago sold their home and title insurance business in Elkhorn, Neb., to travel to their son’s games in a recreational vehicle, remain listed as directors of the foundation. —Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for title insurance

• assurance
• durance
• reassurance
• reinsurance

Legal Definition

title insurance

noun

: insurance that compensates for loss from title defects or encumbrances (as liens) that were unknown but should have been discovered at the time the policy was issued