For more than 40 years, First Title Insurance plc has been helping property professionals navigate title risks and keep transactions moving.

As a leading provider of title insurance in the UK, we work with conveyancers, property lawyers, developers, investors, lenders and other property professionals across both the residential and commercial real estate markets. From everyday conveyancing matters to complex, high-value transactions, our aim is simple: to provide effective insurance solutions backed by specialist expertise and dependable support.

Comprehensive cover for residential conveyancing

Our residential offering is designed to make arranging title insurance as straightforward as possible.

First Title provides cover for a wide range of known and unknown title risks, with more than 70 known-risk policies available through First Title Online. Our online platform allows property professionals to obtain quotes and self-issue policies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, helping to provide a quick solution when time matters.

For cases that require additional consideration, our experienced underwriting team is on hand to help. With expertise that includes former private practice property lawyers, the team understands both the legal issues involved and the practical pressures of getting a transaction completed.

This combination of online convenience and direct access to specialist underwriters means our clients can choose the level of support that suits the transaction.

Bespoke solutions for commercial real estate

No two commercial property transactions are quite the same, which is why our commercial team takes a bespoke approach to title insurance.

We provide solutions for a broad range of known risks within commercial real estate, supporting transactions ranging from individual properties to major developments, investments and complex portfolios.

Our experienced commercial underwriters work closely with property professionals to understand the risk, transaction and requirements involved, developing solutions that provide meaningful protection without unnecessarily slowing the deal down.

With substantial capacity available, First Title is also equipped to support some of the largest and most complex transactions in the UK property market.

Support that continues beyond policy issue

Our service does not end once a policy has been issued.

First Title has a dedicated in-house claims team with extensive experience in the title insurance market. Claims are handled directly by specialists who understand title insurance and the complexities that can arise long after a property transaction has completed.

That long-term approach is particularly important with title insurance, where a policy may need to respond many years after it was originally put in place.

As a regulated insurer, First Title underwrites policies on its own paper and is responsible for the cover it provides. We are also part of First American Financial Corporation, combining specialist knowledge of the UK property market with the backing and stability of a global organisation.

Whether you need an instant online policy, help with an unusual residential risk or a bespoke solution for a complex commercial transaction, First Title is here to help you find the right protection and keep your transaction moving.