Our Story
at Cosmopolitan Title Agency
Cosmopolitan isn’t just a name — it’s a legacy. The company was founded in honor of Charles Turek, a first-generation American, World War II veteran, and the proud owner of Cosmopolitan Insurance Agency in downtown Chicago. Known for his integrity, kindness, and entrepreneurial spirit, Charles set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire the way Cosmopolitan Title operates today.
At the heart of the company’s identity is the Shasta daisy, a flower Charles grew every summer in his backyard. To his granddaughter and company founder, the daisy came to represent strength, resilience, and a quiet determination to grow through every season. It now serves as the company’s emblem — a daily reminder of the values he lived by and the spirit that guides the business.
Our Foundation
Cosmopolitan Title is built on that foundation: a commitment to thoughtful service, genuine relationships, and doing things the right way — with clarity, care, and pride.
Our Mission
is committed to providing our clients personalized service and products that are accurate and affordable, while maintaining the highest of standards. You can rest assured that your settlement will be handled in timely and professional manner. No matter how simple or complex the request or transaction, you will always receive world class customer service and have a true partner in the industry.
What we value
Our valued staff
A Bit About Us
Cosmopolitan Title Agency, owned by Katherine Handzel, was formed based upon the belief that title services, no matter what is requested, should be both reliable as a statement of the sufficiency of the state of title to property, and affordable to our clients’ customers. The directors and employees of Cosmopolitan Title Agency, LLC are proud to present this statement to you, knowing that we can offer everything you as our client will need to get your transactions closed quickly and accurately. Our company offers a variety of services to you and your customers ranging from service only products to full escrow closings and anything in between. Cosmopolitan is unique in that we can accommodate and personalize services that will meet any customer’s needs.
Cosmopolitan Title Agency, LLC works with both underwriters and attorneys to make sure all titles are clear, documents reviewed and all questions are answered. Our staff of dedicated, friendly processors and title agents will be there for you when you need them, and you will always receive the professionalism and personalization you and your customers deserve. Cosmopolitan’s promise of service will not stop simply once we have closed the deal; you and your customers will always be welcome to call us anytime.
We work hand in hand with all involved parties involved from the time we receive the order, to the closing, to the recording, to the final opinion. We, at Cosmopolitan Title Agency, LLC know how important it is to complete each step of the transaction correctly the first time and we pride ourselves on quick, efficient, and reliable services. We ensure your satisfaction with the guarantee that if you do not receive your title commitment or opinion within forty-eight (48) hours from the morning after the request is received, you will be personally contacted by one of our agents with an explanation of the delay and a time frame for receipt of title.
