Stewart Title Hires New Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Counsel for Direct Operations
12 Septembre 2024 - 10:45PM
Business Wire
Stewart Title announced today that Heather Bland has joined the
company as the new Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting
Counsel for Direct Operations. In this role, Bland will work in
conjunction with the Legal Department and Direct Operations
leadership developing underwriting strategy and growing the
company’s commercial capabilities in Direct Operations.
“With more than 20 years of experience in the title insurance
industry, including underwriting and claims/litigation
administration, we couldn’t be more excited to have Heather join
our team as we look to make real headwind in certain commercial
markets,” said Ryan Swed, Head of U.S. Direct Operations. “Her
experience and expertise on underwriting across the country gives
her a great foundation for the role we have created and our teams
across the U.S.”
Prior to joining Stewart, Bland served as Vice President, Senior
National Counsel, for the National Commercial Services Chicago
office of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. There she
focused on the underwriting of title insurance policy and
endorsement coverages for complex single and multi-site commercial
real estate transactions for properties located throughout the
U.S.
“The title industry faces a unique opportunity as we work on
developing the next generation of underwriters. Stewart is already
a respected industry leader in underwriting, and adding Heather to
our team only solidifies our capabilities,” said Wilhelmina
Kightlinger, Chief Underwriting Counsel for National Commercial
Services (NCS), Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel Stewart Title
Family of Companies. “Together we can lead the charge on recruiting
and training leading talent in Stewart underwriting as our services
expand in key markets.”
“Stewart has seen real growth over the past few years and the
market has taken notice. I’m thrilled about the opportunity to work
with Ryan, Willie and the entire Stewart team as we build up what
is already a best-in-class underwriting offering,” said Bland.
Bland received her Bachelor’s and Juris Doctorate from Northern
Illinois University and is licensed to practice law in the State of
Illinois. She is a member of the American Land Title Association
ALTA/NSPS Land Survey Work Group, and its Forms Committee. She
holds the industry designation of Illinois Title Professional from
the Illinois Land Title Association and is a former member of its
Board of Directors.
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 and
real estate industries, 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.
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