UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 17, 2011
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		001-02658 (Commission File Number)		74-1677330 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

1980 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, Texas (Address of principal executive offices)		77056 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-625-8100

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 5.02.		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 17, 2011, Mr. E. Ashley Smith informed Stewart Information Services Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Executive Vice President — Chief Legal Officer of the Company, effective June 16, 2011.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

     Date: May 20, 2011