Theresa Severson is the vice president, insurance and risk at Kite Realty Group - a publicly traded REIT that owns and operates high-quality open-air shopping centers, including properties with a mixed-use component. In her role, Ms. Severson oversees the insurance risk management and insurance program for operational and corporate exposures, claims management, and Business Continuity Plan. In addition, she has led the formation and management of captive insurance companies. Ms. Severson joined Retail Properties of America, Inc. ("RPAI") in 2008 and played an integral part in the strategic transaction that merged RPAI into Kite Realty Group in October of 2021. Prior to joining RPAI, Mrs. Severson worked as an insurance broker handling real estate owners and developer's insurance programs. Ms. Severson served as the President of the Chicago RIMS chapter in 2020 and 2021, is a member of the Lloyd’s Risk Owners Council, RIMS Student Advisory Council and RIMS Member and Chapter Engagement Committee. Ms. Severson received her B.S. in Economics from Illinois State University and is a certified Management Liability Insurance Specialist.