Stewart Announces Enhancements to its Virtual Underwriter Service

Stewart has announced enhancements to Stewart Virtual Underwriter® (VU), including secure login access, enhanced search functionality, and the introduction of an AI-powered Virtual Underwriter Agent, VU Explorer. 

According to Stewart, these updates reflect Stewart’s continued investment in technology that supports accuracy, efficiency, and confidence across the entire real estate transaction process.

“Virtual Underwriter has long been one of Stewart’s most valuable resources, built on decades of underwriting knowledge and expertise,” said Iain Bryant, Group President – Stewart Agency Services. “These enhancements represent a meaningful evolution of the platform by strengthening security, improving how users find information, and thoughtfully introducing AI to support our agents, all while maintaining the high standards of quality and flexibility Stewart is known for.”
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As part of the enhancements, Virtual Underwriter now features improved search capabilities designed to help users more quickly locate relevant manuals, bulletins, and reference materials. In addition, Stewart has introduced a Virtual Underwriter AI Agent, VU Explorer, capable of answering users’ straightforward questions on demand using Stewart’s trusted underwriting manuals, guidelines, and proprietary resources.