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Stewart Title Insurance Company is proud to introduce a series of short videos discussing various title topics - In this video Stewart Title's General Counsel John Frates discusses the role of a title company

Stewart Title Insurance Company is proud to introduce a series of short videos discussing various title topics; in this video Stewart Title's General Counsel John Frates provides an overview of FinCEN's current requirements

Wishing you a sweet and prosperous Rosh Hashanah! May this new year bring fresh beginnings and success 🍎 🍯 #roshhashanah #happynewyear

Stewart stands in unity with all who have been affected by breast cancer. We encourage you to raise awareness of the importance of regular screenings and have open conversations with your loved ones about their health.  #BreastCancerAwareness  

Over the weekend, family, friends (& some fur friends 🐕) gathered at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Westchester, NY for the American Heart Association Heart Walk ❤️ in honor of William Canavan, beloved brother of Gerard Canavan & cousin of John Frates William, passed away of a heart attack on March 3rd of this year. His spirit and dedication to heart health inspire us all, and we are proud to walk together to support this important cause. Every step we take today is a tribute to Bill and a commitment to making a difference in heart health awareness. Let's spread love and positivity as we walk for a healthier future!

If something doesn’t feel right during a real estate transaction, it’s crucial to pay attention to red flags. Watch for unresponsive sellers, ambiguous documents and inconsistent signatures. Be cautious of rushed closings, unauthorized notaries and gaps in ownership. Ensure all details are verified and resolved before finalizing. Stay vigilant and protect your investment.     #RealEstateTips #SituationalAwarenessDay

In Case You Missed It! We recently conducted a comprehensive 3-part webinar series on “Changes to the 2024 TIRSA Rate Manual Review”, which will be effective October 1, 2024. In the event you were unable to attend, all is not lost! We highly recommend watching these videos, as they are packed with valuable information that will help you and your staff stay updated to this massive change in the New York title industry. The response from those that attended was overwhelmingly positive so don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding! The recordings of the entire sessions are now available to all of our policy issuing agents. Go to www.stewart.com/new-york to access the recordings today!

Earlier today, John Frates, co-presented a CE/CLE session on Understanding the 2021 ALTA Policies & Changes to the NY Endorsements - Part 1 at the 2024 New York State Land Title Association Convention in Hamburg, New Jersey! A big thank you to everyone who attended the CE/CLE Program this morning and contributed to the engaging discussions! #stewarttitle #NYSLTA #ALTA #titleinsurance #underwriting #newyorkendorsements #newyork

We’ve just wrapped up three days of multi-hour sessions, providing an in-depth analysis of the new Policy and Endorsement Forms, effective October 1, 2024. We are doing all we can to prepare our offices and agents, so that they may best serve our customers, and stand ready to answer any questions you or they may have! John Frates Richard King Paul Bugoni Keith Madden Sarah Norcross Heather Gregg Timothy McLeron #TIRSA #TitleInsurance #RateManual #StewartTitle #RealEstate #NewYork

A new TIRSA Rate Manual goes into effect on October 1, 2024. Thereafter, all underwriters and agents will be prohibited from providing affirmative coverage, additional insurance, or express insurance in the Policy (whether on Schedule B, an endorsement or otherwise) that is not expressly provided in the 2024 rate manual. Most of the affirmative coverages previously provided will be replaced by new endorsements. Please be aware that if you have a transaction that is adjourned past September 30, 2024, that the policy to be issued will need to be revised to reflect the requirements of the new TIRSA Rate Manual. This may include removal of affirmative coverage and addition of endorsements. Some endorsements require additional searches, survey requirements as well as additional charges. The additional requirements and charges may delay closings. Please be sure to advise all parties to any transaction as the effective date approaches. If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your Stewart Title representative.  #stewarttitle #titleinsurance #tirsaratemanual #realestate