In her role of Vice President – Claims and Compliance, Sandra Thwaites is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Stewart Title’s claims and compliance department. Her background in commercial and residential underwriting, regulatory matters and claims handling provide her with the necessary expertise to ensure effective claims management and regulatory compliance.

Ms. Thwaites joined Stewart Title in 2003, bringing more than six years of experience in the Canadian title insurance industry to her role. In March 2004, she was asked to lend her experience to Stewart International’s Australian operations and was responsible for overseeing and building the Australian team. She returned to Canada in 2006 to take her current position.

Before joining Stewart Title, Ms. Thwaites held progressive positions within the Canadian title insurance industry. Prior to that, she was a member of the legal team at a major oil and gas company handling real estate and environmental issues. She began her career as an associate in the real estate department of Weir & Foulds in Mississauga.

Ms. Thwaites earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University in Kingston and was called to the Bar in 1989. She has served seven years on the executive of the Women’s Law Association of Ontario, including two years as its president.