O’Connor Insurance is proud to announce that Karen O’Connor Corrigan, President and Owner, has been named 2020 Insurance Person of the Year by the Missouri Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). This award is presented to an individual who has significantly contributed to the American Agency System of independent insurance agents within the state of Missouri. Karen, a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Community Insurance and Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS), has more than 35 years of insurance industry experience. She is currently the national chairperson of the Technical Affairs Committee for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) and serves on the MAIA’s Coverage Advisory Committee. Karen is also Past President of the local Community Associations Institute (CAI), a non-profit organization of leaders and service professionals who are involved in community associations, and she’s an active member of several current CAI committees.
Karen stated, “This award means so much to me. I am grateful to my team who make it possible for me to contribute the time and resources necessary to teach others. I also want to recognize my friendly competitors who graciously share their knowledge and technical skills. They have enabled me to pay it forward and help the insurance community, and I appreciate their support.”
Matt Barton, Executive Vice-President of the MAIA made the prestigious award with many O’Connor staff members and immediate family members present.