Which statement correctly contrasts a title search with a title insurance policy?

Which statement correctly contrasts a title search with a title insurance policy?

• A. A title search reviews public records to determine chain of title and identify defects; title insurance insures against defects not discovered by the search.
• B. A title search insures against defects not discovered by the search; title insurance insures against physical property loss.
• C. A title search fixes defects in the title; title insurance pays for property improvements.
• D. A title search is a title insurance policy.

Answer: (A)