The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) has named Gail Newman, vice president (VP) of risk management at Bright Horizons as new chair, along with new board members for the 2024–2025 term. Joe Carter, VP of business development and marketing at United Educators, is re-elected to a second term and takes on the role of board vice chair. Additionally, new board members include Julie Bordo, CEO and president of PCH Mutual Insurance; Aaron Ciullo, VP of Marsh Captive Solutions; and Brenda Stewart, VP of AIG Captive Solutions. The association also appoints Jason Palmer as board treasurer and Melinda Young as board secretary. VCIA CEO Kevin Mead offers his congratulations, stating: “I can speak for our staff and members and say VCIA is extremely excited to retain two outstanding captive professionals and bring on three more.” On her new appointment, Newman comments: “My fellow board members have put a tremendous amount of trust in me, and it is great inspiration to help lead VCIA to new heights.” Carter adds, “I have a deep appreciation for the essential role captives play in supporting their members. Helping lead VCIA is an opportunity to serve a wide spectrum of self-insurers across the country.” The next VCIA board meeting, scheduled for October, will focus on incorporating stakeholder feedback and building out the association’s strategic plan ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2025.
