Vermont Captive Conversations Ep 1: 2025 and mid-2026 data | Christine Brown & Peter Wernhoff
Welcome to the first episode of Vermont Captive Conversations, a new video series where we sit down with members of Vermont’s captive insurance regulatory team to talk through the data, trends, and insights shaping the industry today.
In this episode, Christine Brown, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance, joins Peter Wernhoff, Captive Insurance Analyst, to look back at Vermont’s 2025 year-end data and ahead to what mid-year 2026 numbers are showing so far. They cover premium growth, the range of captive sizes licensed in Vermont, and some of the trends behind this year’s new captive formations.
Captive Compliance Corner Ep. 1: VT's new captive exam report format | Dan Petterson
Captive Compliance Corner covers the regulatory updates, notifications, and guidance that affect Vermont captives, straight from the Vermont Captive Insurance Division.
In this first episode, Dan Petterson, Vermont’s Director of Captive Examinations, walks through the retooled format for Vermont captive examination reports. He explains what’s changing, why the department made the move, and the benefits of the new format.
Careers in captive insurance
Nestled within the Green Mountains of Vermont lies an industry that few even realize is there—one that is constantly adapting, that helps large and small businesses as well as nonprofits succeed, and that requires curiosity, creativity, and collaboration from the people who work within it. Oh, and one that offers a healthy median annual wage of $91,000.
Why we chose Vermont for our captive | Deyna Feng | Cummins Inc.
Deyna Feng shares why her organization chose Vermont and what has made the experience a lasting partnership. She discusses the expertise, accessibility, and support her organization has found throughout its time working with Vermont’s captive regulators.
40 years of Vermont Captive Insurance
Created in 2021 to mark Vermont Captive Insurance’s 40th anniversary, this short film looks back at four decades of relationships, accomplishments, and shared goals—and what it means to be part of the Vermont Captive family.
