Katey Walker is a distinguished strategic corporate leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in the actuarial and insurance sectors. Renowned for her ability to drive growth, manage change, and enhance operational efficiency, Katey has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill in navigating industry shifts and leading organizations through transformative periods.
As the Founder and Principal of Katey Walker Consulting, she provides on-demand, independent consulting services that support both growth and transformation within the actuarial and insurance industries. Her expertise spans market analysis, strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and technology integration. Katey’s consulting practice is dedicated to empowering clients to thrive amidst change by leveraging her deep industry knowledge and strategic insights.
In her most recent role as Chief Revenue Officer for Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group in Minneapolis, Katey orchestrated the go-to-market strategy for a newly formed global advisory group. She played a pivotal role in guiding clients to build flexible and resilient enterprise structures that drive strong financial performance. Katey promoted a strategic vision for client management, integrating strategy consulting with technology accelerators to ensure efficient capital deployment.
Prior to her role at Aon, Katey served as the Americas Property & Casualty Sales & Practice Leader at Willis Towers Watson. During her tenure, she championed a dynamic sales culture and achieved a notable 12% annual revenue growth over the last three years. She managed a $2.5M book of business, led the development of practice plans, and coordinated a $10M+ annual intellectual property development budget. Katey was instrumental in defining and executing the go-to-market strategy and promoting innovation within the Americas.
She has also made significant contributions as a member of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Board of Directors. In this capacity, she played a key role in setting strategic goals and policies for the organization, overseeing their implementation to align with CAS’s mission and industry needs. Her key activities included evaluating mergers and acquisitions, developing strategic plans, analyzing organizational agility, assessing professional standards policies, and devising strategies to enhance candidate experiences. She also contributed to pandemic and business interruption maneuvers, ensuring CAS’s operational resilience and adaptability.
Katey’s career includes a significant tenure at Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., where she served as a Consulting Actuary specializing in predictive analytics. She successfully managed multiple concurrent client engagements, developed pricing algorithms, and created actionable business insights. Her leadership in business development and marketing strategy resulted in a remarkable 200% revenue growth over three years.
Earlier in her career, Katey held the position of AVP/Senior Managing Actuary at Liberty Mutual Group – Agency Corporation. In this role, she managed the quarterly review for $12 billion of Commercial, Personal, and Specialty Lines loss reserves across 11 operating units. She assessed financial adequacy, produced executive action plans, and streamlined reporting processes, achieving significant reductions in report inventory and processing times. Katey also managed the integration of business data from multiple acquisitions, restructured profit centers, and created a centralized data warehouse for analysis and reporting.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. In addition, she is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), a Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA), and a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). She has also been honored with the Business Insurance Women to Watch Award in 2022.
Katey Walker’s career is a testament to her strategic acumen, leadership prowess, and unwavering commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the actuarial and insurance sectors. Her ability to blend strategic vision with practical execution continues to make a significant impact on the organizations she serves.
Character:
Katey Walker is known for her unwavering integrity and dedication to fostering positive change within the actuarial and insurance sectors. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to ethical practices and a strong drive for achieving excellence.
Knowledge:
With over 20 years of experience, Katey possesses deep expertise in actuarial consulting, insurance, and predictive analytics. Her broad knowledge base includes market analysis, strategic planning, and technology integration, which she leverages to navigate industry shifts and drive growth.
Strategic:
Katey excels in formulating and executing strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance. Her roles have consistently involved leading complex go-to-market strategies, evaluating mergers, and developing plans to address industry challenges.
Communication:
Katey’s communication skills are demonstrated through her ability to articulate complex strategies and foster collaboration across diverse teams. She effectively translates data and strategic insights into actionable plans, ensuring alignment and driving successful outcomes.
