Stewart Information Services Corporation Explained

Stewart Information Services Corporation
Type:Public
Traded As:
S&P 600 Component
Industry:Financial services
Foundation:1893
Location City:Houston, Texas, United States
Area Served:United States and other countries
Key People:
Frederick Eppinger (CEO)
Products:Title insurance
Num Locations:508
Num Employees:6,350 (2016)[1]

Stewart Information Services Corporation (SISCO) is a real estate information, title insurance and transaction management company. Wholly owned subsidiaries, Stewart Title Guaranty Co. and Stewart Title Company offer products and services in the United States and abroad through its direct retail operations, independent agencies in the Stewart Trusted Provider network, and other companies. Stewart Title is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has approximately 6,350[2] employees.

Founded by Maco Stewart[3] in 1893 in Galveston, Texas, the company has grown to offer title insurance policies and escrow services in more than 80 countries.[4] [5] In 2014 Stewart Title was recognized by Forbes as one of the 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies in America.[6] In 2012, SISCO was nationally recognized in Forbes’ Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in the U.S.[7] It was number four on the 2007 FORTUNE magazine’s "America’s Most Admired Companies" in "Mortgage Services".[8] It was also number 703 on the Fortune 1000 list in 2006.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011 Form 10-K, Stewart Information Services Corporation. Stewart Information Services Corporation (via the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission).
  2. Web site: Stewart Form 10-K. 2016-12-31. Stewart.
  3. Web site: Historical Marker: Stewart Building. Texas Historical Commission. 2012-09-04.
  4. Web site: SISCO Fast Facts. Stewart Title Company. 2012-09-04.
  5. Web site: About Us. Stewart Title Company - Galveston Division. 2012-09-04.
  6. Web site: America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies. Forbes.
  7. Web site: America's Most Trustworthy Companies. Forbes.
  8. Web site: America's Most Admired Companies 2007: Full list S | FORTUNE.
  9. Web site: Fortune: Most Admired Companies.