Bulletin: NL000076
Dear Associates:
As an issuing agent for Stewart Title Guaranty Company ("STGC"), you are a limited agent for the purpose of issuing policies. Our agency relationship does not extend to accepting service of process or handling claims for STGC.
Lawsuits - Service of Process
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THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
ORAL NOTIFICATION OF CLAIM
PLEASE DELIVER IMMEDIATELY
TO: STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY
National Legal Department
FAX No. (713) 629-2200
Attn: Chief Claims Counsel
FROM:_____________________________________(Person Receiving Call)
_____________________________________(Agency Name)
Phone: _______________________________(Agency Phone Number)
This agency has received oral notice regarding a potential claim as follows:
Name of Caller:_________________________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________________________
Name of Insured:_________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
State where property is located:_____________________________________________
Nature of Problem:_________________________________________________________
Order/Policy Number:_________________________________________________________
You may find this additional information on the conversation helpful:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Important Note To Agent!
Please advise the caller of the following and check off:
___Your agency cannot make a determination as to coverage
___All inquiries should be directed to the National Legal Department of Stewart Title Guaranty Company at 1980 Post Oak Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77056; Phone: (800) 729-1902.