Title Insurance Premium Volume Grows 15% Year over Year

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The title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter, compared to $4.5 billion during the same period a year ago, the American Land Title Association reported.

“Second-quarter premium volume increased nearly 15% from a year ago, driven largely by continued strength in commercial real estate transactions,” ALTA CEO Chris Morton noted. “As communities across the country invest in manufacturing, industrial facilities and other major developments, title insurance remains a vital part of the process. Commercial projects depend on certainty around ownership, access and property rights, and title professionals provide the expertise and protection that help investors and lenders move forward with confidence.”

ALTA’s Market Share Analysis said total operating income was up 2.9% compared to second-quarter 2025.

For the first six months of the year, title premium volume was up 16.1% compared to the first six months of 2025. The title insurance industry paid nearly $327 million in claims during the first six months of 2026, down from about $336 million in claims paid during the same period a year ago.

The top individual underwriters by market share in the second quarter include:

•             First American Title Insurance Co., 23.3%

•             Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., 15.8%

•             Chicago Title Insurance Co., 13.2%

•             Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., 13.1%

•             Stewart Title Guaranty Co., 10.9%

•             Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., 4.6%

•             Title Resources Guaranty Co., 3.3%

•             Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., 3.2%

•             WFG National Title Insurance Co., 2.6%

•             First American Title Guaranty Co., 1.3%