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Stewart Expands Commercial Operations with the Acquisition of the Thomas Title & Escrow Team

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Stewart Information Services Corporation has announced the acquisition of Thomas Title & Escrow, including their offices in Scottsdale, Houston, and Dallas. Founded in 2006, Thomas Title is noted for being a leading commercial title company. Fred Eppinger, Stewart's CEO, emphasized that this acquisition enhances their scale and competitive position in key markets. The addition of Thomas Title's experienced team aims to expand Stewart's national commercial presence, ultimately contributing to their goal of becoming the premier title services company.

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  • Acquisition enhances Stewart's competitive position in commercial title services.
  • Thomas Title's experienced team expected to strengthen national presence.
  • Strategic investment aligns with Stewart's goal of becoming a market leader.
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Stewart Information Services Corporation today announced the acquisition of the Thomas Title & Escrow team and offices in Scottsdale, Houston and Dallas. Since its founding in 2006, Thomas Title & Escrow has been one of the leading full-service commercial title companies, serving customers across the country.

“This acquisition continues to show our commitment to investing in improving scale and competitive position in priority markets and services. The experienced industry experts at Thomas Title will be a key component in our strategy to expand our national commercial presence,” said Fred Eppinger, Stewart Chief Executive Officer. “We are on a journey to build the Premier Title Services Company, and through recent acquisitions like Thomas Title, we are adding capabilities and scale that help us create a seamless end-to-end experience in all of our business lines.”

“Thomas’s strong leadership and industry talent are the perfect addition to the Stewart family of companies,” said Stewart Group President Steve Lessack. “Thomas has a strong reputation and a national presence that complements our current operations and creates a market-leader in commercial services. The Thomas name signifies high quality service and customer experience, which makes them a natural fit at Stewart. Since last year, we have targeted investments in markets and people that will build upon our current foundation and better serve customers nationwide.”

About Stewart

Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com.

FAQ

What is the significance of Stewart's acquisition of Thomas Title & Escrow?

The acquisition enhances Stewart's competitive position and expands its national commercial presence.

Where are the Thomas Title & Escrow offices located?

The offices are located in Scottsdale, Houston, and Dallas.

What year was Thomas Title & Escrow founded?

Thomas Title & Escrow was founded in 2006.

What is Stewart's stock symbol?

Stewart's stock symbol is STC.

How does the acquisition impact Stewart's market strategy?

It adds capabilities and scale, supporting Stewart's journey to become a premier title services company.

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