The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) appoints Christine Brown as deputy commissioner of its captive insurance division. Brown, who has served as acting deputy since Sandy Bigglestone’s retirement at the beginning of the year, takes on the role on a permanent basis. In her new capacity, Brown is responsible for the administration and regulation of captive insurance companies and risk retention groups within the domicile. Commissioner of the Vermont DFR, Kaj Samsom, says: “I am truly thrilled to announce that Christine Brown has accepted the position of Deputy Commissioner of the Vermont Captive Division. Vermont is a global leader in captive regulation, and Vermont's tradition of experienced professional leadership continues.” Samsom adds: “These positions have an element of ‘carrying the torch’ and leaving the organisation in a better place than you found it. All prior leaders in the Captive Division have achieved that and it is clear in my conversations and experience with Christine that she will as well.” A veteran of the division since 2003, Brown previously served as the director of captive insurance since 2022. During her tenure, she has been involved in all aspects of the analysis and examination processes, and previously served as assistant director for more than 18 years. Prior to joining the regulator, Brown spent seven years in public accounting. This included four years with Johnson Lambert LLP in Burlington and three years as an auditor with Ernst & Young LLP in Boston. She holds an MS in accounting and an MBA from Northeastern University, alongside a BA in political science from Regis College. Brown is also a certified financial examiner.
