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Written by Cathie Beck on August 18, 2020. Posted in Press

Denver, Colo. – (August 18, 2020) – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the promotion of Margaret Cook as Executive Vice President (EVP), General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

Margaret Cook has been practicing law for 29 years, with nearly 25 of those years in the title insurance industry. Before joining Alliant National, she worked in private practice. She also served as Chief Claims Counsel and as Regional Underwriting Counsel at other title insurance companies. She began her career at Alliant National in 2010, and she was promoted to Deputy General Counsel in 2015.   

Margaret is a Past-President of the Land Title Association of Colorado and Past-Chair of the Colorado Title Advisory Council. She also actively serves on the Title Standards Committee for the Colorado Bar Association and on several American Land Title Association and Colorado Land Title Association committees.

Her years of experience in the title insurance industry will be invaluable in her work as EVP, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Alliant National. In her new role, Margaret is responsible for contributing to the strategic growth of the company and all legal aspects of the organization. Her purview includes overseeing underwriting, claims, compliance, regulatory and corporate matters, as well as supporting and developing Alliant National’s legal team.

“Assuming this role is an incredible opportunity to continue building on Alliant National’s long-running tradition of excellence,” says Cook. “I am honored to work with a team of exceptional and highly-capable title insurance professionals, and to utilize my experience to ensure our agents’ ongoing success.”

“Margaret will be an integral part of our executive team as EVP, General Counsel.  I’m excited for her to expand her contributions across our operations, our team and our long-term strategy,” says Alliant National CEO David Sinclair. “I have been deeply impressed and humbled by her knowledge, natural leadership and tireless commitment to supporting our staff and agents.”

Alliant National distinguishes itself from competitors by combining strong underwriting capability with independent agents’ in-depth knowledge of local markets. The result is a nationwide network with deep roots in local communities and a wealth of expertise that is flexible, nuanced and continuously growing.

Visit alliantnational.com for additional information.

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ABOUT ALLIANT NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Independent Underwriter for The Independent Agent® – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive. The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 500+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 25 states and the District of Columbia, with annual revenues exceeding $126 million.

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Margaret Cook Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from the Land Title Association of Colorado

Written by Cathie Beck on October 10, 2019. Posted in Press

LONGMONT, Colo. (Oct. 10, 2019) – Margaret M. Cook, Deputy General Counsel and Sr. Vice President of Alliant National Title Insurance Co., recently received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Land Title Association of Colorado (LTAC).

The award is given to honor recipients who have provided significant contributions in the title insurance industry. Meghan Pfanstiel, Executive Director of Land Title Association of Colorado explained the criteria for the award:

“We look for that person who has made an outstanding achievement to our industry as a whole, one who has assisted with moving the industry toward a positive change, and participated in something that provided public recognition of the title industry. We look for that person who has provided needed education to others in the industry outside their own company and business relationships, or they have made other outstanding achievements that benefited the industry as a whole.”

Margaret has served in numerous capacities in the title insurance industry. She has served on the Legislative Committee, Education Committee, Membership Committee, and the Convention Committee for LTAC, and is a Past-President of the Association and former member of the Board of Directors. She has also taught several classes for the Association, including the Title Licensing class for more than six years. She is also Past-Chair of the Colorado Title Advisory Council.

She works with the American Land Title Association (ALTA) on a national level as a member of the Title Insurance Counsel Committee and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Liaison Committee. She has also been invited to speak on various title industry related topics at numerous conventions across the country.

“I am humbled by this recognition from LTAC and appreciate the opportunities I have had to work with talented people at the association and throughout the title insurance industry,” says Margaret. “It’s been a privilege participating in our noble work of safeguarding the real property records.

“Alliant National Title Insurance Company has been a great place to work for the past nine years. The Company encourages community involvement, and has allowed me to allocate some of my time and company resources to give back to the industry,” she added.

Visit alliantnational.com for additional information.

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About Alliant National Title Insurance Company

The Independent Underwriter for The Independent Agent® – Alliant National believes in empowering people to thrive.

The company protects the dreams of property owners with secure title insurance and partners with 500+ trusted independent title agents as a licensed underwriter in 24 states and the District of Columbia, with annual revenues exceeding $126 million.

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