Title Resources Group (TRG), one of the nation's leading title insurance underwriters, is pleased to welcome Cheryl Cowherd as vice president, deputy chief underwriting counsel. In this role, she will provide underwriting support and guidance to TRG title agents throughout the Central Plains region, including Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
“Cheryl is one of the most respected underwriting professionals in the title industry, bringing decades of experience, deep legal expertise and a passion for agent education,” said Mickey Godat, chief underwriting counsel for TRG. “Her extensive underwriting background, strong industry relationships and commitment to helping agents succeed make her an exceptional addition to the team. We are thrilled to welcome her to TRG.”
Cowherd joins TRG with nearly 40 years of experience in the title insurance and real estate industry. She has served in a variety of leadership, underwriting, escrow and agency roles, providing counsel and guidance on complex residential and commercial transactions, risk management, regulatory compliance and underwriting operations. Most recently, she served as senior underwriting counsel for the Central States region at a national title insurance underwriter, where she provided executive-level underwriting authority, supported national agency operations and implemented best practices, risk management and professional development initiatives.
“Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping title agents navigate risk, solve complex underwriting issues, and better serve their customers,” said Cowherd. “TRG’s reputation for combining strong underwriting expertise with an agent-first approach made this an exciting opportunity.”
A frequent industry speaker and educator, Cowherd has presented numerous continuing education seminars and webinars for state land title associations and the American Land Title Association. She currently serves with the American Land Title Association (ALTA) as chair of the Title Counsel Work Group and chair of the Education Committee. She is a past president of the Missouri Land Title Association and remains actively involved with the Kansas Land Title Association, Nebraska Land Title Association and Missouri Bar Association.
Cowherd earned her Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of Law. A licensed Missouri attorney, she holds several professional designations, including ALTA National Title Professional, Missouri Title Professional and Kansas Title Professional. In 2016, she was honored as the Missouri Title Person of the Year.
About Title Resources Group (TRG)
Title Resources Group is one of the nation’s largest title insurance underwriters. Since inception, we have delivered knowledgeable and responsive underwriting solutions to a growing network of title insurance agents, including affiliate partners – Anywhere Real Estate, Inc., a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP), HomeServices of America (a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate), Lennar (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), and Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NYSE: OPEN) – and a large network of strong independent agents. As a Great Place to Work®-certified company, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. Through their expertise and our ongoing investment in technology, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences and providing trusted solutions customers can count on in every real estate transaction. For more information, visit www.trguw.com.