Karen Queen
About Karen Queen
Karen Queen serves as the Chief Actuary at CNA National Warranty Corporation, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in pricing actuary roles and has held various actuarial positions at companies such as CNA, Safeco, Encompass Insurance, and Allstate.
Current Role at CNA National Warranty Corporation
Karen Queen serves as the Chief Actuary at CNA National Warranty Corporation, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing actuarial functions and ensuring the accuracy of pricing strategies. Her work is centered in Scottsdale, AZ, where she has contributed to the company's growth and development in the warranty sector.
Previous Experience at CNA
Karen Queen has a significant history with CNA, where she worked in various actuarial roles. From 2011 to 2016, she held the position of AVP & Actuary for Professional Liability Pricing. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2011, she served as AVP and Actuary for E&S Pricing. Her tenure at CNA spanned a total of nine years, during which she developed expertise in pricing strategies.
Educational Background
Karen Queen earned her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Purdue University. This educational foundation has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her actuarial career. Her studies at Purdue University have been instrumental in her understanding of complex mathematical concepts applied in the insurance industry.
Actuarial Career Overview
Karen Queen has extensive experience in the actuarial field, having worked for several prominent insurance companies. Before her roles at CNA, she was an AVP & Actuary at Safeco from 1998 to 2001 and worked at Encompass Insurance as an Actuary from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she spent nine years at Allstate as an Actuary from 1989 to 1998. Her career reflects a strong focus on pricing and strategy development across various Property & Casualty lines.
Specialization and Expertise
Karen Queen specializes in partnering pricing actuary roles, with a focus on both small business and large individual accounts. She has developed a strong track record in creating strategies and solutions tailored to diverse insurance needs. Her collaborative approach has led to the creation of innovative tools and solutions within actuarial teams.