A
title insurance agent, representing the insurer, sells, solicits, or negotiates
title insurance policies, to owners of, and persons lawfully interested in,
real property, to protect against loss by reason of defective titles, including
liens and encumbrances on such titles.
Licensing
Requirements:
Persons seeking to be licensed in New York State as a title
insurance agent must apply to the NYS Department of Financial Services.
Licenses
Issued and Active:
In 2020 there were 1,183 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of 12/31/20, there were 2,677 active licenses for this occupation.
Fees stated and other information contained in this report are
subject to change. Please contact the licensing authority listed above for the most
current information.