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Stewart Underwriters Talk Title
Stewart is pleased to offer our Massachusetts Agents the insights and expertise of our underwriters via our monthly Stewart Underwriters Talk Title online class series. The focus of instruction for this education series is on underwriting titles for property in Massachusetts. Expand the list of the titles below for more information and to register.
Mon, Feb 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion and review of estate tax liens including when they attach and how to clear them from the record title.
Presenter: Mark A. Jones, Esq.
Assoc. Senior Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Join us for a concise discussion on trusts in the real estate context. We’ll focus on the distinctions between a nominee trust and other trusts, including the key title requirements, title traps to avoid, and how to resolve common issues.
Presenter: Jutta Deeney, Esq., Senior Vice President
Senior Underwriter | New England Regional Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Apr 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion on Orders of Conditions (OOCs). We’ll provide you with a comprehensive understanding of OOCs and their impact on title and title insurance.
Presenter: Rhonda L. Duddy, Esq.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Underwriting Counsel
Wed, May 07, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion on plot plans, including how they can be helpful, what to look for, and what to do about encroachments.
Presenter: Tracie Kester, Esq.
Massachusetts Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Jun 04, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion regarding waterways as they relate to title insurance policies including insuring waterfront property and the types of exceptions that should be included in the policy.
Presenter: Mark A. Jones, Esq.
Assoc. Senior Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join our upcoming webinar on shortened title searches where we will be discussing the requirements, benefits and potential risks of not performing a full 50-year title search.
Presenter: Rhonda L. Duddy, Esq.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion on insuring occupied properties, including commercial and residential tenancies, and what additional documentation you’ll need to obtain for title insurance purposes.
Presenter: Tracie Kester, Esq.
Massachusetts Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST
Join us for an informative session on the various municipal liens that can impact title. Learn to identify potential issues and gain awareness of special concerns with newly created subdivisions or condominiums.
Presenter: Jutta Deeney, Esq., Senior Vice President
Senior Underwriter | New England Regional Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Oct 08, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion regarding the different types of easements in Massachusetts including how to insure beneficial easements and how to distinguish an appurtenant easement from an easement in gross.
Presenter: Mark A. Jones, Esq.
Assoc. Senior Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Nov 05, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion on self-dealing and fiduciary duties with regard to real estate transactions when title is derived from a trustee, by an attorney in fact under a power of attorney, or when taking title from probate.
Presenter: Rhonda L. Duddy, Esq.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Underwriting Counsel
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Join us for a discussion on the history of changes to tenancies by the entirety in Massachusetts and how they impact the chain of title.
Presenter: Tracie Kester, Esq.
Massachusetts Underwriting Counsel