Fran

All in all, I thought the article was well done and very balanced. 

Lenn

The issue becomes all too complex.  The typing is being done overseas for pennies.  A domestic worker can't compete.  Also, the oversea outsources are working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Lenders are now demanding the reduced costs and ridiculous delivery times for their refinance title orders.

I'm starting to feel that liability issues are at stake in the whole offshoring scenario.  We have yet to see how title underwriters are going to respond when claims start hitting.  Will they consistently write checks to avoid bad public exposure or will they selectively pay some claims while denying others?  The latter choice is my best guess.  The ownership of overseas plants is clearly structured for underwriters to avoid financial liability should it become necessary.  It's like trying to sue a toy manufacturer in China, you can't do it.  Still toys that were manufactured in China and have known risks are sold in almost every state.

Lastly, there's a definite educational gap between domestic workers and workers at certain foreign destinations.  In India, for example, the average worker has an advanced degree and is capable of analytical reasoning. 

Underwriters are positioning themselves to move all title related activities overseas. 

Bob -  In reference to AMW: the post was about Fran Gaspari, not Ed Ryb. : )

Charlie - I'm deeply disturbed by the whole situation.