VICTORIA
AIC VIC Nightlife Seminar – 20 November 2009
Stewart Title sponsored Victoria’s Nightlife Seminar on 20 November 2009. The night started with the Annual General Meeting where important announcements were made regarding developments over the year and position changes to the AIC committee members. Congratulations to Santina Taranto on becoming AIC Victoria’s new President.
The night then followed with a presentation by Paul Muller on the features of the Master Policy of Insurance. A Best Practice Discussion was then lead by Michael Benjamin updating Victorian conveyances on recent court cases and answering questions.
Despina Veselinovski and Charlotte Traynor of Stewart Title attended the Nightlife and enjoyed socialising with everyone present. A bottle of champagne was given by Stewart Title as a lucky door prize and the winner was Judy Millner from Millner Conveyancing in Yarrawonga.
The Second Annual VIC Property Law Conference – 24 February 2010
2010 marked the first year Stewart Title was invited to present for Television Education Network’s Second Annual Property Law Conference in Victoria. Despina Veselinovski of Stewart Title presented on the topic ‘Know Your Client – How to Avoid Conveyancing Fraud.’ The Conference was attended by 22 delegates and the presentation which focused on fraud, title insurance and electronic conveyancing was well received.
AIC VIC State Conference – 30th April – 2nd May
This year’s AIC VIC State Conference was held at the RACV Club in Hillsville. The conference was well attended by AIC members and numerous presenters spoke on various topics ranging from conveyancing issues to successful marketing tactics. Two of Stewart’s Business Development Managers attended the conference - Despina Veselinovski and Charlotte Traynor. Despina gave a brief presentation on Stewart Title’s new Strata Policy and the importance of using title insurance when purchasing strata units.
After the conference, there was time to refresh and look forward to the night ahead. There was a delicious three course meal served all whilst being entertained by the hilarious Libbi Gorr. The celebrations continued into the night with everyone showing their dance moves on the dance floor.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
AIC SA Christmas Party – 27 November 2009
The AICSA Christmas Party was held in the stunning venue of Stonyfell Function Centre, Adelaide. Grahame Bowman presented on ‘How to Suck Great Ideas from Your Head’ which caught everybody’s attention. There were plenty of smiles throughout the night and it really was no surprise that the party was well attended and enjoyed by everyone. Congratulations to Denise McKay from McKay Business Services who was the lucky winner of our door prize – a bottle of Moet champagne.
‘Risk Management’, Adelaide Pavilion, SA – 16 March 2010
Being a company that deals with risk management, Stewart Title was proud to sponsor Adelaide’s ‘Risk Management’ Event held in March. James Cudmore and Tony Hurren from Cosoff Cudmore Knox Lawyers were the two main presenters on the night. They discussed recent case law and what was considered good risk management. Their presentation was followed by Despina Veselinovski from Stewart Title who gave a claims perspective on title insurance as a risk management tool in conveyancing.
‘Private Mortgages – Do’s and Don’ts’, Adelaide Pavilion, SA – 8 June 2010
Stewart Title was in Adelaide again this month to sponsor the ‘Private Mortgages – Do’s and Don’ts’ Event. The evening started with Despina giving a 10 minute presentation on ‘Illegal Structures – What’s the worst that could happen?’ which was based on one of our current claims. The claim involves an old church which has been illegally converted into a stunning house. Despina also showed photos of the renovated house which further illustrated the point that it is often difficult to detect illegal/unapproved building works. Despina’s presentation was followed by a presentation by Charlie Belperlo who spoke about Private Mortgages, and the evening continued with drinks and nibbles for all attendees.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
South West Road Trip – 15 to 19 March 2010
In March this year representatives from Landgate, the AICWA and Stewart Title ventured out to regional Western Australia to complete our annual “Road Trip” carried out over 3,000km of beautiful southern WA.
As the Education Sponsors of the AICWA, Stewart Title appreciates that it is difficult for some members to attend education seminars and functions in Perth so we enjoy being able to bring the seminars to them. Brooke Paull, the WA Business Development Manager, updated the members on the progress of title insurance claims in WA and also introduced the new Strata Policy with the new premium structures. Graham Glasson, Vice President of the AICWA challenged the audience with Crown Land Titles and Dion Dosualdo from Landgate gave an update on the fantastic products and services that are now available through Landgate. We would like to once again thank all of the members that attended and trust that they found the seminars interesting and resourceful.
AIC WA State Conference – 14 to 16 May 2010
Stewart Title recently had the privilege of being part of the AICWA State Conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Perth. Steve Lessack, Chief Executive Officer of Stewart Title Limited and Arynn Regan, Executive Assistant, made the long trip over from the UK for the three day conference themed Australiana. Steve and Arynn were quick to pick up the “Aussie lingo” at the Friday night cocktail party sponsored by JLT and Vero Insurance.
Paul Watkins, Legal Counsel from Stewart Title presented on ‘Title Insurance for Strata Units’ and gave an update on various title insurance claims from WA and other states in Australia. Both presentations were very well received and as always, the feedback has been fantastic.
On Saturday night the red carpet was rolled out for the AICWA Gala Awards dinner, the pinnacle of the social calendar for the Conveyancing Community in Western Australia. Brooke Paull, Stewart Title’s Business Development Manager from WA, was honoured to present the 2010 Stewart Title Betty Quelch award to a very deserving Northcourt Settlements. Once again we would like to congratulate Gayl, Helen and the team at Northcourt Settlements. It is the highest honour to be recognised by your peers as the top settlement agency and in saying that we would also like to congratulate all of the other nominees.
Stewart Title would like to congratulate all the award winners and the nominees for the Institutes awards for 2010. The standard of professionalism in the WA Conveyancing industry is at such a high level that to be nominated for these awards is an honour in itself.
Once again we were proud to be part of such a well organised and prestigious event and would like to thank the WA Conveyancing Community for their ongoing support over the past three and a half years.
AICWA Charity Fundraising event – 2 June 2010
The AICWA Charity Committee recently held their first fundraising event, an advanced screening of Sex and the City 2. The charity was established to raise money for current and former members in need and to support local charities which contribute to the WA Conveyancing community. Brooke Paull, the WA Business Development Manager was eager to support such a worthy cause. Astrid and Brooke soon realised that making 250 cupcakes and lolly bags is not as easy as they initially thought. However we couldn’t have imagined a better result with over $5,500 being raised for the charity and the transformation of fellow committee members, Dominic and John into Sex and the City fans. The next fundraising event promises to be bigger and better so get on board and support the industry that supports you.
Stewart Title is also proud to have sponsored the following NSW Regional Day seminars:
AIC NSW Regional Day Seminar
Saturday 20th February
Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour
AIC NSW Regional Day Seminar
Saturday 1st May
Worrigee House, Worrigee
AIC NSW Regional Day Seminar
Saturday 5th June
Club Old Bar, Old Bar