Stewart Appoints New CEO, Chairman of the Board

November 3, 2011

The Board of Directors of Stewart Information Services Corp. announced that Matt Morris has been elected chief executive officer with responsibility for all operations. Matt Morris succeeds Malcolm Morris and Stewart Morris Jr., who had served as co-CEOs, and who will take the posts of vice chairmen of the board.

Matt Morris previously served as senior executive vice president of Stewart Information Services Corp. (SISCO), Stewart Title Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company. He has been an executive of the company since 2004.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to build on the traditions and values of the company, which have served us so well throughout our history,” Matt Morris said. “As we move forward, we'll collectively focus on enhancing growth and financial performance while preserving our culture of integrity and service to our customers."

Prior to joining SISCO, Matt Morris served as director for a strategic litigation consulting firm offering trial and settlement services and communications strategy. He received his BBA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy from Southern Methodist University and his MBA with a concentration in Finance from The University of Texas.

"Matt Morris is the natural choice to move the company forward. Not only does he have the management expertise and leadership skills, his industry knowledge and accomplishments within the company give him a unique ability to lead Stewart and enhance shareholder value," Stewart Morris Jr. said.

The board also announced that its lead director, Dr. Edward Douglas Hodo, has been elected chairman of the board. Hodo has been a member of the board since 1988 and has served as lead director since 2004. He is also president emeritus of Houston Baptist University.

"This change in SISCO's management simplifies and strengthens the company's organizational structure and will facilitate continuing improvement in our company's profitability by streamlining daily operations and enhancing the focus on our core businesses," Malcolm Morris said.


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