Priority, Fraud & Permits: The Private Lender Title Insurance Coverage that Matters Most
This presentation will use claims stories to highlight the title insurance covered risks that are most helpful to private lenders. It will include a deeper look at priority issues (including CRA super priority claims); the always present threat of fraud, and the valuable coverage for municipal compliance matters like work done without a permit.
DATE: May 13, 2025
TIME: 10am PT/1pm ET
LOCATION: ZOOM
SPEAKER
Brett Horton is Stewart Title’s AVP, Commercial Business Development for Western Canada.
Brett completed his undergrad in philosophy at McGill University in 1998, obtained his law degree from UBC in 2003, and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2004. Brett has had a diverse legal career working for small and medium firms along with multinational corporations. Prior to joining Stewart Title in 2013, Brett operated his own law firm providing commercial and real estate legal services.
Brett is currently on the board of the Risk Management Association’s Vancouver Chapter, and previously served on the boards with the RMA Fraser Valley Chapter, the Mortgage Investment Association of BC, the Canadian Commercial Real Estate Lenders Association and various positions with the Canadian Bar Association including past Chair of National Real Estate Section.
Brett is a frequent speaker at legal and real estate industry events, and is recognized as a thought leader on title insurance in Western Canada.
In his free time, Brett enjoys outdoor activities with his kids.