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Stewart Information Services Corporation provides title insurance and real estate services for residential and commercial transactions through direct operations, the Stewart Trusted Providers™ network and affiliated companies. Its news commonly covers title insurance, closing and settlement services, lender services, appraisal and valuation solutions, and real estate data and workflow platforms serving mortgage and real estate professionals.
Recurring updates include quarterly operating results for the title and real estate solutions segments, dividend announcements, acquisition activity within valuation services, and product enhancements across Stewart-owned platforms such as PropStream, Cloudvirga, BatchDialer and Stewart Virtual Underwriter®.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) has announced its acquisition of Signature Closers, LLC. This strategic move aims to enhance Stewart's digital capabilities by integrating Signature Closers' notary services with its existing platforms, including NotaryCam and CertifID. CEO Fred Eppinger emphasized that the acquisition will simplify and secure the title and closing process for customers. Signature Closers will continue to operate, offering extensive signing support through a network of compliant notary agents, further advancing Stewart's mission to provide superior real estate services.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE – STC) has announced a 10% increase in its annual cash dividend, raising it to $1.32 per share. This increase will commence with the first quarterly payment in 2021, reflecting the company's commitment to return capital to shareholders. CEO Fred Eppinger highlighted strong fourth-quarter and year-end revenue growth across all business lines as a key driver for this decision, emphasizing improved margins and cash flow management.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) reported a remarkable fourth quarter in 2020, achieving a net income of $59.7 million ($2.22 per diluted share), a significant improvement from a break-even result in Q4 2019. Adjusted net income rose 174% to $56.4 million, while total revenues surged to $736.7 million, up 44% year-over-year. The title segment drove growth with a 36% revenue increase, and pretax income skyrocketed by 367%. Despite increased operating expenses, effective cost management and acquisitions bolstered profitability. The firm anticipates a stable 2021 loss ratio compared to 2020.
Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE: STC) has scheduled a conference call for February 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth quarter 2020 earnings. The earnings release will occur after the market closes on February 10, 2021. Interested participants can join by calling (866) 342-8591 (USA) or (203) 518-9713 (International) with access code STCQ420. A replay will be available from February 11-18, 2021. Stewart provides various real estate services, including title insurance and settlement services.
Stewart Title Limited has announced the opening of a new underwriting office in Malta, named Stewart Title Europe Limited, to manage transactions within the European Union. This strategic move aims to enhance services in Europe and is overseen by Tomasz Klodowski, Managing Director. CEO Fred Eppinger emphasized the expansion as a critical component for future growth and service excellence. The Malta office will maintain local underwriting expertise, ensuring customer satisfaction with reliable title insurance solutions. Transactions in the UK will still be processed by Stewart Title Limited.
Quisitive Technology Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with Stewart Title to enhance application development and migrate to Microsoft Azure. This collaboration, stemming from a previous successful engagement, aims to accelerate Stewart's capability to develop digitized applications, enhancing customer experience. Stewart will now be able to launch fully operational products within 45 days, a significant reduction from the previous timeline. Quisitive will provide IT services for Microsoft's initiatives, positioning both companies for future growth.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) has announced its acquisition of NotaryCam®, a leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Stewart's digital offerings in the title and closing process. By integrating NotaryCam's innovative technology, Stewart intends to improve customer service and expand its market reach beyond the real estate sector. The acquisition is positioned to be immediately accretive, reflecting Stewart's goal of becoming a premier title services provider.
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) has declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per share for the fourth quarter of 2020. This will be payable on December 31, 2020, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2020. The announcement highlights the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst a challenging economic climate.
Stewart has partnered with CertifID to combat wire fraud in real estate transactions. This collaboration allows Stewart's network of offices to securely send wire instructions, enhancing customer safety. CertifID has protected over $30 billion in wire transfers, providing up to $1 million in insurance coverage against fraud. The partnership aims to safeguard businesses and consumers amidst rising wire fraud incidents, with Stewart emphasizing its commitment to customer protection and premier title services.
Stewart Appraisals Management, a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC), has acquired Pro-Teck Services Ltd., enhancing its appraisal and valuation services. This acquisition aims to leverage Pro Teck's proprietary Valuation IntelligenceTM technology, enhancing their market position. CEO Fred Eppinger emphasized that this move is crucial for Stewart's growth and market leadership. With over 40 years of experience, Pro Teck offers comprehensive property valuation solutions, making this acquisition strategically significant for extending Stewart's service capabilities.