Regulatory FAQs
To help answer any questions you may have about Stewart Title’s regulatory status and financial strength, we have compiled answers to a number of frequently asked questions we have received from you and seen posted on third-party forums:
Is Stewart Title regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)?
Yes, Stewart Title is and has always been authorised as a general insurer to conduct insurance business in Australia by APRA under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cth). Stewart Title’s regulatory status as an authorised general insurer in Australia can be viewed on the APRA list of authorised insurers in Australia. Should you have a client concerned about Stewart Title having a parent company with a corporate head office outside of Australia, you can assure them that this does not mean that Stewart Title is an ‘unauthorised foreign insurer’ or 'direct offshore foreign insurer’.