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Building the next generation of captive insurance professionals

A talent shortage continues to be one of the insurance industry’s most pressing challenges. As thousands of older professionals prepare to retire, there are not enough younger people in line to fill the gaps. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated that between 2021 and the end of 2026, the industry will lose about 400,000…

Productive outposts: The VCIA spreads its wings with new regional chapters

As recently as 2025, the State of Vermont was cited as the Best State for Quality of Life and the Safest State in the Country. The Green Mountain State is also the global leader in the captive insurance industry. Now it’s extending its reach beyond its New England borders with the establishment of regional chapters.…

Vermont’s deep leadership bench: Why depth of expertise gives captive owners confidence

If the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation’s captive insurance division could be compared to a professional sports franchise, you might think of the Los Angeles Dodgers, located nearly 2,400 miles away. Both organizations field what insiders consider to be the deepest benches of talent relative to competitors in their respective areas of expertise. They feature…

Vermont captives help put patient safety first

When it comes to managing risks, hospitals and health care systems are no strangers to responsibility. From general liability, commercial property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and the like, these institutions have a lot on their plate. And then some. That’s because these entities aren’t just protecting operations; decisions around risk management protocols can directly impact…

Vermont captive insurance industry celebrates dual award win

MONTPELIER, Vt. – Vermont has been named Cell Captive Domicile of the Year and Captive Domicile of the Year at the 2026 U.S. Captive Review Awards in Chicago, Illinois. This is Vermont’s first Cell Captive Domicile of the Year Award, while the Captive Domicile of the Year Award marks the state’s third consecutive year receiving…

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