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Louisiana Title Insurance

Security Title’s Louisiana team is not just another title insurance underwriter – we’re your trusted partner, fully dedicated to supporting your success. Unlike competitors who maintain direct operations that compete with title agents, we focus entirely on empowering you. As a boutique underwriter, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized, hands-on service that prioritizes your needs and cuts through the noise of larger organizations.

Founded in 1952 by the Rogers family, we’ve spent over 70 years building a reputation for stability, trust, and loyalty. With deep roots in Louisiana, we combine our national resources with a local touch to offer expert underwriting guidance, office automation tools, and top-notch educational seminars. We’re here to give you the tools to excel and stand out in a competitive market.

When you choose Security Title’s Louisiana team, you’re not just a client – you’re part of our family. Contact us today to find out how we can help you conduct smooth and secure transactions with the personalized support and trustworthiness you deserve.

Meet the Louisiana Team

Michelle Petersen

Michelle Petersen

State Manager

mpetersen@esecuritytitle.com
215-284-0550

Michelle is the Louisiana State Manager. With over 25 years of industry experience, Michelle Petersen is a seasoned professional in the industry of title services. Holding a paralegal studies degree from McNeese State University and serving as a Notary Public, she brings a wealth of expertise and credentials to her work. As a dedicated committee member for the American Land Title Association, Michelle has made valuable contributions to the field. Her extensive experience also includes serving on mortgage lender boards, further cementing her reputation as a respected authority in the real estate and title industry.

Yazmin Chavez

Yazmin Chavez

Agency Manager

ychavez@esecuritytitle.com 
225-284-0550

Yazmin’s passion for the title industry is as vibrant as the Cajun culture she grew up with in Louisiana. After earning her degree in Sport Administration and Business Management from Louisiana State University, she brought her bilingual expertise and fresh perspective to The Security Family, where she’s quickly made her mark. Eager to continue expanding her knowledge, Yazmin is dedicated to driving innovation and growth in the ever-evolving world of title services.

David Cooley

David Cooley

Underwriting Counsel

dcooley@esecuritytitle.com 
225-933-3821

David has been with Security Title since 1998. Prior to that, he was in the private practice of law for many years, having been admitted to the Louisiana State bar in 1970 after graduating from Tulane Law School. Mr. Cooley first opened his practice in Slidell, LA, and focused his practice on real estate law. He was in a law firm which represented a savings and loan association and several banks. Later, he became involved in mineral law, performing title exams for drill site and division order title opinions for the oil and gas industry. Later, after a sojourn in Colorado, he returned to his home town of Baton Rouge to practice law and operate a title company at the same time. He has taught a number of CLE and CE courses relating to title insurance and real estate law over the years.

Office Address:

16478 Anna Belle Drive Prairieville, LA 70769

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Security Title Corporate Contacts

Brian Rogers, Esq.
Senior Vice President
brogers@esecuritytitle.com
410-727-4456

John Kosogof, Esq.
Vice President, Underwriting & Claims Counsel, Assistant Secretary jkosogof@esecuritytitle.com
410-727-4456

An-Shih Lee
Chief Technology Officer
alee@esecuritytitle.com
410-727-4456

Leslie Beggs
Contracts, Licensing, Letters of
Good Standing

lbeggs@esecuritytitle.com
410-727-4456

Bridget Spence
CPLS, Invoicing
bspence@esecuritytitle.com
410-727-4456

Security Title Guarantee Financial Strength

Security Title is consistently awarded an A (Exceptional) rating from Demotech, Inc., which is the nation’s leading title insurer rating organization. This rating means Security Title has “unsurpassed financial stability,” related to the payment of loss and loss adjustment expenses providing independent confirmation of our insurance policy’s strong financial backing. Security Title has also been rated “strongly recommended” for commercial transactions. These ratings are updated quarterly. See our most current ratings at www.demotech.com or view our latest Annual Financial Report.