IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION celebrating Karen Walker on the occasion of her retirement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21935, June 2, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Venessa Huskey, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Karen Walker is an accomplished insurance professional with 34 years of underwriting experience, including over a decade in leadership and mentoring roles at CNA Insurance; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker was encouraged by her mother Dr. Barbra Johnson to go into a commercial insurance underwriting position; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker began her career in CNA's Commercial Underwriter Trainee Program, and was assigned a position in the Commercial Affiliated Market (CAM division) where she handled large account premiums up to $300k; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker built a career marked by adaptability, resilience and leadership through an era of industry consolidation and change; and,
WHEREAS, over the years, Ms. Walker has held key roles at companies such as American States (later acquired by Safeco), The Hartford, Kemper Insurance, and eventually Travelers Insurance, where she handled increasingly complex large accounts; and,
WHEREAS, on Ms. Walker's return to CNA, she found the most fulfilling chapter of her career as an underwriting consultant, she mentored and trained fellow underwriters, maintained a $12 million book of business and served as second in command in her department; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker is known for her integrity, collaborative spirit and depth of knowledge, she has cultivated strong, lasting relationships with agents, brokers, and colleagues throughout her professional career; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker's career reflects not only deep technical expertise, but also passion for developing others contributing to team success; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Walker takes pride in her journey, marked by adaptability, leadership and commitment to professionlism; and,
WHEREAS, beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Walk...
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