A European title insurance underwriting affiliate of Stewart Information Services Corp., Houston, has opened a new office in Budapest, Hungary.The company has named Gabor Kovats, who has nearly 10 years of experience in the country's financial and real estate industries, as the business development manager for Hungary. "The Hungarian title insurance industry is growing, and the opening of our Budapest office and the addition of Gabor will ensure that we are there to fully support and become an essential resource to our clients," said Steven M. Lessack, chief executive officer of Stewart Title Ltd., London.
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