I registered with a title company to receive closing assignments. However, the representative is telling me that I need to increase my E&O policy to $100,000. Is this normal? — C.G., Colorado
Yes, it is normal for a title company or lender to require a specific amount of E&O coverage that must be carried by the Notaries with whom they contract. So, it is up to the individual companies to set their own coverage requirements.
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