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EXHIBIT 23
The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our report dated February 13, 1998, relating to the consolidated balance sheets
of Stewart Information Services Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31,
1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of earnings and retained
earnings and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1997, and all related schedules, which report appears in the
December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of Stewart Information Services
Corporation. Our report covering the December 31, 1995 financial statements
refers to a change in accounting for long-lived assets. We also consent to the
reference to our firm under the heading "Interests of Named Experts and Counsel"
in such Registration Statements.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
March 16, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
I consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535 and No.
333-03981) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of my report
which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of Stewart
Information Services Corporation. I also consent to the reference to me under
the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
/s/ JESUS YEPEZ, CPA
Lubbock, Texas
January 29, 1998
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March 9 , 1998
The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No.33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-62535 and No. 333-03981) on Form S-8
of Stewart Information Services Corporation of our reports which appears in the
December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10 K of Stewart Information Services
Corporation. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Interests
of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration Statements.
Sincerely,
/s/ GRANT BENNETT ACCOUNTANTS
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GRANT BENNETT ACCOUNTANTS
Certified Public Accountants
A Professional Corporation
Sacramento, California
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No, 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No, 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our reports which appear in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
Signed: /s/ WILKERSON & ARTHUR, P.C.
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Wilkerson & Arthur, P.C.
Fort Worth, Texas
March 2, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our report, which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Interests of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
/s/ M. TIMOTHY O'ROARK
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M. TIMOTHY O'ROARK
El Paso, TX
March 2, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
I consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-46520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of my
reports which appear in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation, I also consent to the reference to me
under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
Signed /s/ GINNY SANDERS MAY, CPA
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Lake Jackson, Texas
February 27, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No, 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No.
333-03981 and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services
Corporation of our report which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report
on Form 10-K of Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the
reference to us under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in
such Registration Statements.
/s/ EDGAR, KIKER & CROSS
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EDGAR, KIKER & CROSS, L.L.P.
Certified Public Accountants
Beaumont, Texas
February 27, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
I consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of my
report which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation, I also consent to the reference to me
under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
/s/ JIM S. WALKER
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Beaumont, Texas
March 3, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No, 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our report, which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K
of Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the reference to
us under the heading "Interests of Named Experts and Counsel" in such
Registration Statements.
/s/ DOSHIER, PICKENS & FRANCIS, P.C.
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DOSHIER, PICKENS & FRANCIS, P.C.
Amarillo, TX
March 3, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519), No. (33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 33-
03981 and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services
Corporation of our report which appear in the December 31, 1997 annual report on
Form 10-K of Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the
reference to us under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in
such Registration Statements.
Signed /s/ FANCHER AND COMPANY
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March 3, 1998
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our report which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form-10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
/s/ WILLIAMS & PEARCY, P.C.
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WILLIAMS & PEARCY, P.C.
Texarkana, AR 71854
January 19, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No. 333-03981,
and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services Corporation of
our reports which appear in the December 31, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of
Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the reference to us
under the heading "Interest of Named Experts and Counsel" in such Registration
Statements.
/s/ FLUSCHE, VAN BEVEREN, KILGORE, P. C.
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FLUSCHE, VAN BEVEREN, KILGORE, P. C.
Corpus Christi, Texas
March 11, 1998
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The Board of Directors
Stewart Information Services Corporation
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements
(No. 33-48519, No. 33-48520, No. 33-58156, No. 33-59747, No. 33-62535, No.
333-03981 and No. 333-24075) on Form S-8 of Stewart Information Services
Corporation of our report, which appears in the December 31, 1997 annual report
on Form 10-K of Stewart Information Services Corporation. We also consent to the
reference to us under the heading "Interests of Named Experts and Counsel" in
such Registration Statements.
/s/ AARONSON, WHITE & COMPANY
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AARONSON, WHITE & COMPANY
Houston, TX
March 16, 1998