THIS BULLETIN IS FURNISHED TO INFORM YOU OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS. AS A REMINDER, YOU ARE CHARGED WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT ON VIRTUAL UNDERWRITER AS IT EXISTS FROM TIME TO TIME AS IT APPLIES TO YOU, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS. OUR UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS DO NOT AUTHORIZE OUR ISSUING AGENTS TO ENGAGE IN SETTLEMENTS OR CLOSINGS ON BEHALF OF STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT INTENDED TO DIRECT YOUR ESCROW OR SETTLEMENT PRACTICES OR TO CHANGE PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION SHOULD NEVER BE SHARED OR DISSEMINATED EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY LAW. IF APPLICABLE STATE LAW OR REGULATION IMPOSES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS.
Bulletin: WI2025001
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Bulletin: WI2025001
Dear Associates:
Iowa County, Wisconsin, has experienced a significant cyberattack. The Register of Deeds is still working diligently to resolve all issues. However, they are in the process of rebuilding their entire land records system with their vendors and do not have an estimated resolution date. They are currently able to accept paper and e-recordings.
As of the date of this bulletin, the land records cannot be adequately searched; therefore, no new orders may be closed at this time.
For transactions where a commitment was already issued with a satisfactory title search, or a recent starter is available, contact your Stewart Title Guaranty Company (STG) underwriter for approval and conditions to close.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly. If you have any questions, including those about transactions that have recently closed or were scheduled to close soon, please call or email your STG underwriters to discuss.
If you have any questions relating to this or other bulletins, please contact a Stewart Title Guaranty Company underwriter.
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References
- Bulletins Replaced:
- None
- Related Bulletins:
- None
- Underwriting Manual:
- None
- Exceptions Manual:
- None
- Forms:
- None