Stewart Title recently named Chas Smith as state counsel in Alabama. Smith also will serve as underwriting counsel in Alabama, Arkansas, and Mississippi, providing underwriting expertise and education to agents in the Stewart network while developing new agency relationships across those states.
“We are proud to welcome Chas to Stewart,” Senior Vice President and Southeast States District Agency Manager Jay Reed said in a release. “As we continue to grow our presence in the south, the addition of Chas to the Stewart team brings us closer to our mission of becoming the premier title services company.”
Smith has experience in the legal and real estate fields. Before working at Stewart, he was vice president and agency manager at Old Republic Title, where he focused on growing and leading agency operations. Smith has a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama and a juris doctor degree from Jones School of Law.
“Chas’ reputation within the local agency community, coupled with his extensive experience, make him a wonderful addition to our team,” Area Manager Michael Webber said. “We look forward to working with Chas and continuing to provide our agency partners with the very best in underwriting and support.”