Stewart Vice President Jeff Lanier Honored With HousingWire's 2026 Finance Leaders Award

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) announced today that Jeff Lanier is a recipient of the 2026 Finance Leaders award presented by HousingWire. The annual award recognizes 30 of the most impactful finance executives in mortgage, real estate and homebuilding who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and operational efficiency.

Lanier serves as the CFO for Stewart’s National Commercial Services (NCS) and Agency Services business lines. In this role, he has guided extraordinary performance, including more than 40% revenue growth and 60% margin growth in Commercial, and more than 25% revenue growth and 30% margin growth in Agency despite a flat housing market.

“Finance leadership, particularly in title insurance, often operates behind the scenes, but in a volatile market where our businesses and partners are working hard to grow and serve their customers, finance work matters,” said Lanier. “That’s why I value working alongside our business leaders and sales teams as we strive to be the most respected businesses in the industry. The past few years have underscored how interconnected our teams are and I’ve tried to bring finance to the front of the house to support those on the frontline and their customers.”

According to HousingWire, the 2026 Finance Leaders class features CFOs, treasurers and senior financial executives who are steering their organizations with discipline, innovation and long-term vision. From capital strategy to operational efficiency, these leaders are driving measurable performance while positioning their companies for sustainable growth.

“In addition to actively supporting business leaders in driving growth, Jeff provides critical industry and economic insights that strengthen both our clients and the company as a whole,” said Stewart CFO David Hisey. “He has expanded Stewart’s influence by launching a first-of-its-kind Financial Advisory service for Title Agencies—identifying millions in savings, unlocking new growth opportunities for clients, and becoming a sought-after advisor and industry speaker.”

For more on Lanier’s professional achievements and meaningful contributions to the broader housing industry, visit his 2026 Finance Leaders page.

About Stewart

Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage and real estate industries, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com.