As Head of International Operations for Stewart Title, Marco Polsinelli oversees all regions outside of the United States, including our full-service operations in Canada, the UK and Australia.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the legal and insurance industries, Marco has earned a reputation for strong, forward-thinking leadership. He has been instrumental in driving the growth of our products and brand, establishing Stewart as a trusted partner to many stakeholders. Under his leadership, Stewart has become renowned for its expertise, comprehensive products and technology solutions.

Marco’s invaluable insights and knowledge ensure that our business strategy in international markets aligns with Stewart’s commitment to becoming the Premier Title Services Company.

Marco holds a Bachelor of Laws from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada.

Ciaran Westland leads Stewart’s Australian management team and is responsible for overseeing the company’s general business and regulatory functions. Ciaran develops Stewart’s growth plans and ensures the execution of our strategic business objectives aligning them with Stewart’s overall mission — to serve Australian buyers and owners by providing comprehensive, innovative title insurance through a non-competitive partnership with legal professionals.

Ciaran is constantly looking for ways that we can better service our clients, not only by helping them close their real estate deals more efficiently and cost effectively but by also providing resources such as online tools, support materials and better processes that strengthen  their businesses. In addition, Ciaran develops third-party partnerships that bring more to the table for both Stewart and our clients.

Ciaran has been with Stewart since 2011. Prior to joining Stewart, Ciaran was the chief executive officer of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (WA Division) and a member of the Property Industry Advisory Committee for the Department of Commerce in Western Australia. He has more than 20 years of combined operational and senior management experience. Ciaran earned his degree at Queen’s University of Belfast.

Ciaran can be reached on:

T 02 9081 6204 | 1800 300 440
E [email protected]

Paul Watkins is responsible for the management and direction of the Underwriting and Legal Departments, including commercial and residential policy development, regulatory compliance, claims and underwriting supervision and general corporate legal matters. He strives to maintain a strong, experienced and responsive underwriting team that has a deep knowledge of title insurance, as well as local markets and regulations. His claims team is committed to resolving inquiries in a timely, professional and ethical manner.

Prior to joining Stewart in 2004, Paul was in private practice, in both small and medium sized law firms, where he gained considerable experience in general insurance, residential and commercial conveyancing, commercial property development, leasing and general property practice. He has been a contributor to a number of Australia legal industry publications discussing the benefits of title insurance. Paul regularly presents to lawyers, conveyancers and lenders on a variety of real estate related issues, including title insurance, title claims and real estate fraud. In 2019, he was named a finalist for "Insurance Lawyer of the Year" at the Lawyers Weekly Corporate Counsel Awards.

Paul holds degrees in Law (Hons) and Social Sciences from the University of Canberra and is admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

Paul can be reached on:

T 02 9081 6213  | 1800 300 440
E [email protected]

Charlotte joined the Stewart team in 2003 and is responsible for managing client relationships, business development and sales strategy for Stewart’s Australian operations.

With more than 15 years of experience within the title insurance industry, she leads a growing team of business development executives that is responsible for developing and maintaining good, personable, professional relationships while identifying opportunities and expanding Stewart Title’s presence in the market. She and her team are known for working with legal professionals to strengthen their practices and to provide the best experience possible on every real estate transaction.

Charlotte studied marketing in college and has completed numerous marketing and business development courses to stay up to date on current trends in the marketplace.

Charlotte can be contacted on:

T 0422 101 508  | 1800 300 440
E [email protected]

Paul joined Stewart Title in 2025 as Head of Finance to lead our finance function and is responsible for all aspects of regulatory, statutory, and management reporting.  Paul brings 16 years of insurance accounting experience having held various role in both the UK and Australia, covering many aspects of insurance and investment accounting.  Leading the finance team, Paul delivers all reporting at the local and group level and is responsible for the budgeting and forecasting, in addition to managing our cash, investments and capital management to support the finance and corporate strategy.

Paul holds a BA (Hons) Business degree and is a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

Paul can be reached on:

T 02 9081 6200  | 1800 300 440
E  [email protected]