NU Online News Service April 15, 9:18 a.m. EDT

Weather events and new compliance rules will have a negative impact on title insurers' first quarter results, but that impact should not materially affect the industry, according to a Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst.

In a 2010 first quarter preview, KBW said the real estate market is in a more stable position now compared to the 2009 first quarter, leading to more rational origination expectations.

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