Enumclaw, WA – May 13, 2026 – Mutual of Enumclaw (MOE), a leading mutual regional insurer specializing in personal, business, farm and ranch coverage in the Pacific Northwest, recently hired industry veteran Joe Peterson as its new Vice President of Claims and Chief Claims Officer.

Peterson joins the MOE team with more than 20 years of claims leadership experience, most recently serving as Vice President – P&C Claims at Zenith Insurance Company. In that role, he was responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Agribusiness Claims organization, with a focus on performance, innovation, and organizational alignment.

“We’re known for delivering exceptional claims service, and Joe is the right leader to guide MOE into its next chapter,” said Mutual of Enumclaw President and CEO Bob Otis. “He brings the vision and operational expertise to strengthen our claims organization, deliver strong business results, and continue the outstanding service our agents, members, and employees expect from MOE.”

Previously, Joe held senior leadership roles at Zenith, including Assistant Vice President and Director of Casualty Claims, with oversight of complex casualty and litigation portfolios. Over the course of his career, Joe has a reputation for building strong culture with a focus on the development of the claims team.  He also held multiple claims leadership positions at Allied/Nationwide Insurance, where he built and led high-performing teams and reinforced technical excellence.

“Our financial strength and 128-year commitment to the Pacific Northwest give agents and members a partnership they can’t find anywhere else or get from other insurers,” Otis added. “Attracting top talent reflects the strength of our culture, our stability, and our long-term commitment to the communities we serve.”