aequum LLC CEO Appointed to Self-Insurance Institute Board

Christine Cooper joins leadership of national self-insurance organization.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:32pm

A minimalist, photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of documents, a laptop, and a glass of water arranged on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing corporate strategy and risk management.aequum's CEO joins the leadership of a prominent self-insurance industry group, reflecting the company's growing influence in cost containment solutions.Cleveland Today

aequum LLC, a technology-driven cost containment company, announced that its CEO Christine Cooper has been appointed to the board of directors of the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA). Cooper will serve a three-year term on the board of the national association representing the self-insurance and captive insurance industry.

Why it matters

The Self-Insurance Institute of America is a prominent industry group that advocates for self-funded health plans and other alternative risk transfer mechanisms. Cooper's appointment to the SIIA board reflects aequum's growing influence in the self-insurance market as it continues to develop innovative cost management solutions for employers.

The details

In her new role, Cooper will help guide the SIIA's policy agenda and strategic initiatives. She brings over 15 years of experience in the self-insurance industry, having led aequum's efforts to provide data-driven cost containment services to self-insured employers.

  • Cooper was appointed to the SIIA board on March 30, 2026.

The players

aequum LLC

A technology-driven cost containment company that provides data-driven solutions to self-insured employers.

Christine Cooper

The CEO of aequum LLC who was appointed to the board of directors of the Self-Insurance Institute of America.

Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA)

A national association representing the self-insurance and captive insurance industry that advocates for self-funded health plans and alternative risk transfer mechanisms.

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What they’re saying

“I am honored to join the SIIA board and look forward to working with my fellow directors to advance the interests of the self-insurance industry.”

— Christine Cooper, CEO, aequum LLC

The takeaway

Cooper's appointment to the SIIA board underscores aequum's growing prominence in the self-insurance industry as it continues to develop innovative cost management solutions for employers seeking alternatives to traditional fully-insured health plans.