President of Houston-based real estate services co. steps down, to receive millions

The president of Houston-based Stewart Information Services Corp. (NYSE: STC), the parent company of Stewart Title, is stepping down a few months after a major deal was called off. Matthew Morris announced his departure effective Jan. 15, according to a press release. However, he will remain on the company's board of directors and will provide advisory services over the next six months to the company and CEO Fred Eppinger, who was hired in September. He will receive $25,000 per month during that…