Stewart Announces the Promotion of Chief Underwriting Counsel
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) has announced key leadership changes in its underwriting division. Wilhelmina Kightlinger has been promoted to Chief Underwriting Counsel for the Stewart Title family of companies, where she will focus on strengthening corporate underwriting capacity and expanding Stewart's presence in underrepresented markets.
Kightlinger's promotion builds on her previous success as head of underwriting for Stewart's National Commercial Services (NCS) division, where she implemented several initiatives including Underwriting Onboarding and Mentorship Programs. Jeremy Poetker will succeed Kightlinger as Chief Underwriter for NCS. Poetker, who joined Stewart in 2016, brings expertise in complex transactions including multi-state portfolios, international resorts, and energy projects. He serves on multiple committees and has been instrumental in developing Stewart's revised UCC policy.
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership della sua divisione di underwriting. Wilhelmina Kightlinger è stata promossa a Chief Underwriting Counsel per la famiglia di aziende Stewart Title, dove si concentrerà sul rafforzamento della capacità di underwriting aziendale e sull'espansione della presenza di Stewart in mercati poco rappresentati.
La promozione di Kightlinger si basa sul suo precedente successo come responsabile dell'underwriting per la divisione National Commercial Services (NCS) di Stewart, dove ha implementato diverse iniziative tra cui programmi di onboarding e mentorship per l'underwriting. Jeremy Poetker succederà a Kightlinger come Chief Underwriter per NCS. Poetker, che è entrato in Stewart nel 2016, porta con sé esperienza in transazioni complesse, comprese portafogli multi-stato, resort internazionali e progetti energetici. Fa parte di diversi comitati ed è stato fondamentale nello sviluppo della politica UCC rivista di Stewart.
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) ha anunciado cambios clave en el liderazgo de su división de underwriting. Wilhelmina Kightlinger ha sido promovida a Chief Underwriting Counsel para la familia de empresas Stewart Title, donde se centrará en fortalecer la capacidad de underwriting corporativa y expandir la presencia de Stewart en mercados subrepresentados.
La promoción de Kightlinger se basa en su éxito anterior como cabeza de underwriting de la división National Commercial Services (NCS) de Stewart, donde implementó varias iniciativas, incluidos los Programas de Onboarding y Mentorship en Underwriting. Jeremy Poetker sucederá a Kightlinger como Chief Underwriter para NCS. Poetker, que se unió a Stewart en 2016, aporta experiencia en transacciones complejas, incluidos portafolios de varios estados, estaciones internacionales y proyectos energéticos. Forma parte de múltiples comités y ha sido fundamental en el desarrollo de la política UCC revisada de Stewart.
스튜어트 정보 서비스 (NYSE:STC)는 언더라이팅 부서의 주요 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 윌헬미나 카이트링거는 스튜어트 타이틀 계열사에서 수석 언더라이팅 변호사로 승진했으며, 여기서 기업의 언더라이팅 역량을 강화하고 스튜어트의 대표성이 부족한 시장에서의 존재감을 확장하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
카이트링거의 승진은 스튜어트의 국립 상업 서비스(NCS) 부서의 언더라이팅 책임자로서의 성공에 기반하여 이루어졌으며, 여기에서 언더라이팅 온보딩 및 멘토십 프로그램 등 여러 이니셔티브를 시행했습니다. 제레미 포엣커는 NCS의 수석 언더라이터로서 카이트링거의 후임이 됩니다. 2016년 스튜어트에 합류한 포엣커는 다주주 포트폴리오, 해외 리조트 및 에너지 프로젝트를 포함한 복잡한 거래에 대한 전문성을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 여러 위원회에서 활동하며 스튜어트의 개정된 UCC 정책 개발에 중요한 역할을 해왔습니다.
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) a annoncé des changements clés dans la direction de sa division de souscription. Wilhelmina Kightlinger a été promue Chief Underwriting Counsel pour la famille d'entreprises Stewart Title, où elle se concentrera sur le renforcement de la capacité de souscription d'entreprise et l'élargissement de la présence de Stewart sur des marchés sous-représentés.
La promotion de Kightlinger s'appuie sur son succès antérieur en tant que responsable de la souscription pour la division National Commercial Services (NCS) de Stewart, où elle a mis en œuvre plusieurs initiatives, notamment des programmes d'intégration et de mentorat en souscription. Jeremy Poetker succédera à Kightlinger en tant que Chief Underwriter pour NCS. Poetker, qui a rejoint Stewart en 2016, apporte son expertise dans des transactions complexes, y compris des portefeuilles inter-étatiques, des stations balnéaires internationales et des projets énergétiques. Il siège à plusieurs comités et a été essentiel dans l'élaboration de la politique UCC révisée de Stewart.
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) hat wichtige Veränderungen in der Leitung seiner Underwriting-Abteilung angekündigt. Wilhelmina Kightlinger wurde zur Chief Underwriting Counsel für die Stewart Title Unternehmensfamilie befördert, wo sie sich darauf konzentrieren wird, die unternehmerische Underwriting-Kapazität zu stärken und Stewart's Präsenz in unterrepräsentierten Märkten auszubauen.
Kightlingers Beförderung baut auf ihrem bisherigen Erfolg als Leiterin des Underwriting der National Commercial Services (NCS) Abteilung von Stewart auf, wo sie mehrere Initiativen, darunter Onboarding- und Mentorship-Programme für das Underwriting, umgesetzt hat. Jeremy Poetker wird Kightlinger als Chief Underwriter für NCS nachfolgen. Poetker, der 2016 zu Stewart kam, bringt Fachkenntnisse in komplexen Transaktionen, einschließlich Multi-State-Portfolios, internationalen Resorts und Energieprojekten, mit. Er ist Mitglied mehrerer Ausschüsse und hat eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Entwicklung von Stewart's überarbeiteter UCC-Policy gespielt.
- Strategic leadership appointments strengthen underwriting capabilities
- Internal promotion demonstrates successful succession planning
- Implementation of educational and mentorship programs enhancing operational efficiency
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Wilhelmina Kightlinger has been named Chief Underwriting Counsel for the Stewart Title family of companies while Jeremy Poetker replaces her as Chief Underwriter for National Commercial Services
“World class underwriting is a cornerstone of Stewart’s success, and the role of Chief Underwriting Counsel is crucial in fulfilling our mission to provide thoughtful, creative and practical underwriting to support our direct operations and agents as deal facilitators,” said Elizabeth Giddens, Chief Legal Officer. “Wilhelmina has demonstrated proven success as head of underwriting for Stewart’s National Commercial Services division, and we look forward to seeing her thrive in this new role."
Kightlinger’s appointment builds on her proven track record of success and ongoing dedication to supporting underwriting excellence, first demonstrated as a commercial underwriting counsel at Stewart from 2005 to 2009. She re-joined Stewart in 2022 as Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel for the National Commercial Services (NCS) division and was soon promoted to Chief Underwriting Counsel for the division in 2023. Under her leadership, NCS successfully implemented several education and communication-focused initiatives, including the NCS Underwriting Onboarding and Underwriting Mentorship Programs, as well as the NCS quarterly newsletter and webinar series. Her continued impact was recognized in 2024, when she was promoted to Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel for the Stewart Title family of companies.
“I am honored to take on the Chief Underwriting Counsel role for Stewart and build upon a well-established legacy of underwriting excellence,” said Kightlinger. “I look forward to working closely with our talented teams and agents to foster innovation, support growth, and deliver the thoughtful, creative solutions that define Stewart’s commitment to its clients.”
As Kightlinger steps into her new role heading underwriting for the Stewart Title family of companies, Jeremy Poetker has been promoted to Chief Underwriter for NCS. Poetker joined Stewart as a senior underwriter in 2016, becoming a key member of the
“Wilhelmina’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming our underwriting group into the collaborative and innovative team it is today,” said Erin Sheckler, Head of NCS. “Her impact will undoubtedly carry forward as she steps into her new role, and I couldn’t be more excited to see her continue driving excellence across Stewart. At the same time, we are fortunate to have Jeremy taking the reins as Chief Underwriter for NCS after working alongside Wilhelmina to ensure continuity in leadership within the division. His vast experience and visionary mindset make him the perfect choice to build on the incredible foundation she has established.”
Poetker is dedicated to educating and mentoring new underwriters in the company's Underwriter Mentorship Program. Additionally, he is an active speaker, delivering internal webinars and presentations to Stewart clients and personnel as well as presenting at prestigious forums such as the American Land Title Association and the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of
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John Chattaway, Stewart Media Relations
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Source: Stewart Information Services Corporation
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