""Stewart Title Guaranty's"":http://www.stewart.com/ Florida operation gained a new face. The company announced the appointment of Kurt Blass as Florida agency services district manager.
Blass brings 12 years of financial and management experience in the mortgage and insurance industries, having worked as regional controller for Stewart for eight years. In that role, he oversaw regional operations covering seven states and three U.S. territories, serving 1,500 independent agents and 65 subsidiaries. He also served as director and financial advisor for other title companies.
In addition, Blass has several years of auditing experience, including a five-year stint with a public accounting firm.
""Kurt's management experience and knowledge of Stewart's Florida agency operations is extensive,"" said George Houghton, group president of agency operations. ""Kurt's proven leadership and strong success record will help facilitate growth in this important region.""