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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 10, 2024 – Katie Evans, executive vice president and chief legal officer of CSAA Insurance Group, was named among the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times. The award recognizes Bay Area women who have made a difference as outstanding leaders in their organizations and communities, representing public and private companies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government entities.
“I am so pleased and so proud to see Katie’s name among this year’s roster of influential and successful business executives,” said Mike Zukerman, president and CEO of CSAA Insurance Group. “She is the epitome of a smart, compassionate leader who intuitively understands how to address the needs of our customers and the communities we serve.”
As Chief Legal Officer, Evans provides legal, regulatory and compliance oversight and guidance for the company and serves as legal advisor to the board of directors, the CEO and other senior executives. Evans’ experience, insight, and vision have established a track record of leadership, and proven invaluable in navigating the complexities of the insurance industry. She previously served as the company’s vice president of regulatory and government affairs, playing a key role in the company’s efforts to innovate and operationalize new business ideas.
Evans is a currently on the board of the National Conference of Insurance Guaranty Funds (NCIGF), a non-profit, member-funded association that provides national assistance and support to the property and casualty guaranty funds located in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. She has also served on CSAA’s pro bono committee supporting free legal programs offered to local communities through Contra Costa Senior Legal Services (CCSLS), the long-established non-profit organization serving seniors in Contra Costa County.
“It is truly an honor to be celebrated among such an exceptionally talented group of business leaders,” said Evans. “I am grateful for this recognition and consider it a reflection of the collaborative successes delivered on behalf of AAA Members by all of us at CSAA.”
Prior to joining CSAA Insurance Group, Evans was an insurance regulatory partner with Dentons, one of the largest law firms in the world, and co-authored “Dentons’ Guide to Insurance Market Regulation.” In 2013, she was recognized as a "Rising Star" by Law360, one of five insurance attorneys nationwide to be recognized. Evans graduated with honors from University of California, Santa Cruz and received her law degree, cum laude, from University of California, Hastings (UC Law) where she was managing editor of the Hastings Law Review.
The event honoring the 2024 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business was held at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.
About CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group offers automobile, home and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914, the company has been rated "A" or better by AM Best for more than 90 years and, with over $6 billion in revenue, is one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States. The company has been repeatedly named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light. More information is available at http://csaa-insurance.aaa.com and on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Tik Tok, Threads and YouTube).
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