Appointed Caterina Tosello as country and regional market director

Stewart Title, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stewart Title Guaranty, the underwriter for UK, European, Australian and New Zealand transactions for Stewart Information Services, has opened its office in Milan, Italy.

Reportedly, to reduce risk and improve efficiency in residential and commercial conveyancing and re-mortgage transactions, Stewart Title offers a full range of legal indemnity products to solicitors, lenders and property owners including a gap policy, a single-risk indemnity policy and escrow services.

Additionally, the company has appointed Caterina Tosello as country and regional market director. Ms. Tosello will be responsible for developing and maintaining Stewart Title’s business in Italy.

Ms. Tosello joins Stewart Title with more than eight years of experience as an associate at law firms in Italy handling commercial real estate transactions, including cross-border transactions that represented a diversity of industries.

Steven Lessack, CEO of Stewart Title, said: “Stewart Title is pleased to open an office in Italy and welcomes Ms. Tosello to this new role. By establishing a local presence in Italy, Stewart will be able to fully support the growing demand for our various products in this market.”

“With her extensive experience closing commercial transactions, her addition to Stewart Title strengthens our commitment to provide clients with local, experienced experts who can find solutions to close even the most complicated deals,” he added.