Abstracting titles for 12 years, I can not say that all was perfect.  As one mentioned above, like reading a line in a book, something can be overlooked and it happens to the best of us.  I think we all strive for perfection.  Thankfully, I've never had a claim either and as seldom as it may happen, some things may get by us.  But I wanted to tell you about this situation that happened this week.  A  company called me the other day & told me that the wife of the guy who had applied for a loan could not possibly have the 2nd mortgage I reported.  The last name was Davidson and she said I must have found one under Davis instead.  ???  Well, Mr. D did have a 2nd loan & Mrs. wasn't on title anyway.  I faxed the copies to the title co.  Though sure I was right, I did worry a liitle--we can all make a mistake.  I panic inside when a company calls me to question an abstract.  None of us are infallible.   There are many new abstractors here doing titles cheaper.  I just stick to my same fees which haven't been raised since I started on my own (4 yrs). and can not and will not do the work I do for less money.  I would love to raise my fees just to cover the additional increased costs; gas, copies etc.  Unfortunately, that doesn't seem feasible but I have turned down companies who want me to do their work for less.  I am trying to "market" myself a little more; got the enhanced listing--but  I really try hard not to undercut or take an established abstractor's biz.  And I haven't that I know of.  But there are people out there who will cut your throat and that's sad!