The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) has opened registration for its 39th annual conference, scheduled for 12-14 August at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington, Vermont. Captives and associates can go to engage.vcia.com to register and ensure their attendance. The conference is America’s biggest captive event, where attendees can expect to participate in networking, education sessions and business opportunities. The event expects to host more than 1,000 captive professionals from the US and around the world. VCIA CEO Kevin Mead says: “The industry at large is exploding with growth, and our conference always keeps pace and meets the needs of those who enter the captive space for the first time and those who continue to build out their captive knowledge and networks.” According to the organisers, this year marks significant changes in the conference schedule to enhance the attendee experience. There will be 18 educational sessions, covering the latest captive trends and emerging risks, including cyber and AI, nuclear verdicts, creative uses for captives, and how to successfully form and maintain a captive with evolving regulatory standards. A highlight of the conference will be the 20th Anniversary International Centre for Captive Insurance Education (ICCIE) celebration reception. VCIA Board Chair Tracy Hassett adds: “It’s not just the professional credit and the comprehensive scope of educational offerings. It’s the atmosphere and the energy. The VCIA is truly where the captive world meets. “We’re proud of how much work we put into this industry flagship event. You’re attending the biggest, you're attending the best, and you have access to everyone.” Sandy Bigglestone, deputy commissioner of captive insurance at the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, remarks: “Vermont is the ‘Gold Standard’ of captive expertise and that’s in no small part due to the robust educational and networking value the VCIA Conference provides.”
