Iowa has the distinction of being the only state in the country where the sale of title insurance is illegal. That's been state law since 1947. Proponents of the law, primarily the Iowa Bar Association, say title insurance is not needed in Iowa and the existing Title Guaranty system saves consumers a lot of money.

"Title insurance: A Fleecing of America" is the heading of a special section on the Iowa Bar's website. It details its case against making the sale of title insuran ...

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