The Government Accountability Office issued a scathing report on the title insurance industry on April 24, detailing a lack of competitiveness, regulation and questionable costs.

The GAO report–"Title Insurance: Preliminary Views and Issues for Further Study"–was released through Rep. Mike Oxley, R-Ohio, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, who had requested the inquiry in January.

Among the key concern cited:

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