Stewart Information Services (STC) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on May 7, 2026, with shareholders able to vote online or by mail, phone, or electronically during the meeting.

• Shareholders will vote on electing ten directors, an advisory say-on-pay resolution, and ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for 2026.

• Proxy materials are distributed primarily online, with paper copies available upon request; the record date for voting is March 9, 2026, with 30,502,735 shares outstanding.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposal 1: Election of ten directors, all nominated by the board, with a majority voting standard in uncontested elections.

• Proposal 2: Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay), with the board recommending approval.

• Proposal 3: Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for 2026, with the board recommending approval.

• Shareholders may submit director nominations and proposals for the 2027 meeting by specified deadlines.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of ten members, the majority of whom are independent under NYSE standards.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity and Operations Technology Risk) are composed solely of independent directors.

• The roles of Chairman and CEO are separated; annual board and committee evaluations are conducted.

• Directors are subject to stock ownership guidelines and prohibited from hedging or short sales.

• Board diversity, experience, and ongoing education are emphasized.