Applicability; construction

(a) This chapter shall: (1) Apply to all persons engaged in the business of title insurance in the District; and (2) Supplement the provisions of Chapter 25 of this title [§ 31-2501.01 et seq.]. (b) This chapter shall not: (1) Except as otherwise provided, limit the application of any acts relating to insurance which are codified in this title; or (2) Limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants, and creditors. (c) If there is a conflict between a provision of this chapter and any provision in an act relating to insurance which is codified in this title, Chapter 25 of this title [§ 31-2501.01 et seq.], this chapter shall apply. (d) This chapter shall apply as of January 1, 2011 and to all transactions entered into after January 1, 2011.