Spencer Elects Lori Seidenberg to the Board of Directors

NEW YORK (April 15, 2015) – Spencer leadership confirmed the addition of Lori Seidenberg, ARM, director and the global head of real assets insurance risk management for BlackRock, Inc. to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately. A valued member of the risk management community, Lori brings 30 years of diversified experience in risk management and insurance to the Foundation. Her professional volunteerism within the industry includes serving on the RIMS Board of Directors from 2011-2015, as well as on RIMS New York Chapter Board of Directors from 2008 – 2010 and from 2018 – 2019. She also actively participates on the Chubb Real Estate and Hospitality Advisory Board and has presented at numerous industry events.

“Throughout her career, Lori has proven herself as a leader in risk management who unselfishly gives back to the profession through her volunteer work,” said Chairperson Marya Propis. “Spencer leadership is excited to welcome Lori Seidenberg to its Board of Directors and to continue to deliver exceptional resources for tomorrow’s risk management and insurance leaders now with her on our team.”

Prior to BlackRock, Lori was the senior risk manager at Fannie Mae Housing and Community Development and responsible for risk and insurance oversight of their entire multifamily portfolio, including rewriting the insurance guide after Hurricane Katrina. In 2018, she was recognized with the RIMS Ambassador Award and, in 2015, was honored by Business Insurance as one of their Women to Watch. Lori earned the Bachelor of Science in Business from California State University at Northridge.