Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) has named Kristen Peed as president for the 2025 term.
Peed is currently head of corporate risk at Sequoia, a human resources technology platform and advisory services company, where she is responsible for the placement of corporate insurance programmes, claims management, and the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
According to RIMS, Peed is a highly accomplished captive leader, receiving accolades for her success, including a nomination to join the International Center for Captive Insurance Education’s board of directors in 2024.
She has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, both on the broker and client sides. Prior to Sequoia, she worked as director of corporate risk at CBIZ and as a part of the risk management teams at Swagelok and STERIS Corporation.
Peed has been actively involved in RIMS throughout her career, initially as an officer and board member for the RIMS Northeast Ohio chapter.
She joined RIMS global board of directors in 2018 and has served on its executive committee as secretary, treasurer and, most recently, as vice president in 2024.
Commenting on the appointment, Peed says: “As RIMS 2025 president — and the fortunate risk leader to serve in this role during RIMS 75th anniversary year — my priority is to help ensure that RIMS continues to deliver thought-leading insight and powerful networking opportunities that allow this professional community to thrive for years to come.”
