First American's PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance
After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys
by Matt Carter Nov 18
Insurance industry veteran re-ups for another 3 years as Stewart CEO
Fred Eppinger who is credited with generating 'record-setting growth and success' earned $5.15M in total 2021 compensation, the company said
by Matt Carter Oct 18
Stewart acquires largest title agency in Illinois
Stewart yanks market share from rivals Fidelity and Old Republic by acquiring Greater Illinois Title and subsidiaries with operations in 23 states
by Matt Carter Dec 21
Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance
After growing ancillary services through acquisitions, nation's fourth-biggest title insurer looking to plug geographic holes
by Matt Carter Dec 17
2021 shaping up to be a banner year for title insurance industry
The smallest of the big four title insurers, Stewart and Old Republic, posted the strongest third-quarter growth
by Matt Carter Dec 13
Coldwell Banker Bain acquired by Houston title insurance company
Coldwell Banker Bain chair Bill Riss has sold his majority interest in the company to US RES Holdco, an affiliate of Houston title insurance company Stewart Information Services
New digital tools helped lift Fidelity National Financial's Q3 earnings
The nation's largest title insurer, which launched its inHere platform in December, saw third-quarter adjusted net earnings grow 39% from a year ago, to $604M
by Matt Carter Nov 5
First American doubles down on Endpoint with $150M in funding
Digital title and settlement services provider is seeking to fill approximately 80 job openings in departments including engineering, finance and sales
by Matt Carter Oct 19
Rising home sales, prices help title insurers post record profits
Rising home sales and prices helped title insurers post their best second quarter earnings ever, thanks to lower claims and a surge in premiums driven by rising home sales and prices
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Stewart buying Informative Research to further 'end-to-end' platform goal
$192M deal is Stewart's biggest bet on ancillary services yet
by Matt Carter Aug 27
Stewart expands mortgage capabilities with latest acquisition
The deal to acquire Cloudvirga follows the 2020 acquisitions of NotaryCam, United States Appraisals and Pro-Teck Services
by Matt Carter May 25