Title Insurer Stewart Acquires Midwest, Florida Title Firms

Stewart Information Services Corp. reported it has acquired firms in the Midwest and Florida as it continues to gain scale.

Stewart has acquired Greater Illinois Title Co., which is headquartered in Chicago, and operates Greater Illinois Title, Greater Indiana Title, GIT Michigan, Greater Wisconsin Title, Greater Missouri Title, and GIT Florida Title Services, with a subsidiary operating in 18 additional states.

Stewart Group President Steve Lessack said his form aims to be the premier title insurer,.

Stewart offers residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry.