Stewart Information Services, a real estate information, title insurance and transaction management company, has appointed Patrick Thesing as chief compliance officer.

Thesing, who has been with the company for more than 19 years, previously served as litigation counsel. "As CCO, he will be responsible for guiding our company's compliance initiatives, including Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk, corporate compliance, market conduct exams and regulatory compliance, as well as be part of the team that handles complex litigation matters." said Mike Skalka, chief legal officer. This includes communicating, institutionalizing, and monitoring standards and procedures across the company to maintain compliance and manage risk throughout all areas.

Thesing's background is in compliance, commercial litigation and complex regulatory matters. He has provided counsel and advice to corporations on global anti-corruption and anti-fraud initiatives, establishment of compliance programs, acquisitions and agent due diligence, special investigations and defense before U.S. regulators. He has also provided counsel, advice and litigation support services on law enforcement issues, internal investigations, complex litigation, insurance coverage opinions and bad faith claims.