Proper Title, LLC, one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing title insurance agencies, announced today that Maria Milutinovic has joined the firm as commercial underwriting counsel, further strengthening its commercial services division as demand grows for more local and multi-state transactions. The number of commercial real estate deals Proper Title closed rose 38% year over year as of March 1.
“Maria brings a deep understanding of both residential and commercial underwriting, along with the practical experience needed to navigate complex transactions,” said Kathy Kwak, COO of Proper Title. “As we continue to expand our national commercial platform, her expertise will help us deliver the high level of service and certainty our customers rely on.”
A 10-year veteran of the title insurance industry, Milutinovic most recently served as an attorney title officer at Chicago Title Insurance Co. In her new role, she will support Proper Title’s growing commercial pipeline, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient underwriting process.
A dual-degree attorney, Milutinovic brings experience across health care, compliance and mortgage law, with a strong foundation in underwriting analysis, legal research and client advisory. In previous roles, she has worked in fast-paced environments managing complex transactions, navigating evolving regulatory considerations and developing practical solutions for customers.
“The opportunity to join the agency during this time of accelerated growth in its local and national commercial presence is one of many reasons I came to Proper Title,” said Milutinovic. “In addition, the team’s collaborative approach and commitment to delivering a high level of service across complex transactions made this a great fit, and I look forward to supporting customers as they navigate an increasingly nuanced deal environment.”
Milutinovic earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Purdue University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University Bloomington, with minors in Spanish and criminal justice.
About Proper Title:
Headquartered in Chicago, Proper Title, LLC, is a full-service title insurance agency serving the residential and commercial real estate industries. Part of the expanded Compass ecosystem, Proper Title operates 15 closing locations with 110 employees across Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. In 2024, the firm launched its National Commercial Services Division to support complex, multi-state transactions with dedicated underwriting and construction escrow expertise. Founded in 2013, Proper Title has been recognized as Fidelity National Financial’s #1 issuing agent in Illinois, a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace (2022–2025) and REjournals’ Title Company of the Year. Since 2015, Proper Title has made a donation after every closing to its charitable arm Proper Giving, which to date has raised more than $500,000 for local organizations. For more information, visit propertitle.com.
Maria Milutinovic has joined Proper Title as commercial underwriting counsel.