Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Teddy Bear Company hosted a special off-site “Field Trip” event on Monday, August 8th as part of this year’s Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s 35th Annual Conference, which runs from Tuesday August 9-Thursday August 11 at the Sheraton Burlington. The conference is the captive insurance industry's premier worldwide event.
“We couldn’t be happier to be a part of this important conference, especially as we are also celebrating our 35th anniversary this year,” said Bill Shouldice, Chief Executive Officer of the Vermont Teddy Bear Company. “Captive insurance is an extremely important part of Vermont’s economy, and we are happy to share our experience and expertise to help further innovation and education in the captive insurance industry.”
The field trip consisted of a detailed tour with the theme of “A Day in the Life of Vermont Teddy Bear.” Participants experienced the progression of product movement from the point of ordering through shipment. Accompanying the tour were Vermont Teddy Bear’s Director of Manufactory, the Distribution Center Manager, Controller and others. The purpose of the tour was to give insight into risk management as it pertains to product liability, manufacturing, delivery (specifically for businesses with heavy holiday seasons), credit card fraud, and other key areas where risk management is critical.
“Risk is a part of every business,” said Shouldice. “We love to give back to our community, and we want to assist the VCIA strengthen Vermont businesses in any way we can.”
For more information on the Vermont Captive Insurance Annual Conference, visit their web page at http://www.vcia.com/Events/AnnualConference/OverviewofConference/tabid/186/Default.aspx.
VCIA's first Annual Conference was held in 1985, in the early years of Vermont's captive industry. Less than a dozen people attended! Since that time, the conference has grown steadily and flourished into a vibrant, energetic event attracting the industry's very best and brightest year after year.
The VCIA Annual Conference now proudly hosts nearly 1100 people from all over the world for two and a half days of the finest captive education available. Attendees have access to any level of learning -- from the basic to the advanced. Professional education credits are offered (CPE / CLE / ICCIE) to those who attend the sessions. Nearly 100 companies exhibit at VCIA.
VCIA is equally well-known for its high quality education as it is for its many opportunities for people to connect with other captive professionals. Whether you are new to the industry or have many years of experience, there is something for you to learn and someone for you to meet at VCIA!
Where: Burlington, Vermont (Sheraton & UVM Davis Center)
When: August 9 - 11, 2016
To register for the conference, please register in person at the Sheraton Hotel in S. Burlington, VT beginning Aug 8th from 3 - 6pm and again starting at 7:30am August 9th.
Good to know:
- 25 educational sessions are offered during the event, of varying lengths, formats and levels. To read about each session and choose the best fit for you, visit our seminars & events page.
- Many of our panelists are captive owners, allowing you to learn from their first-hand expertise. They represent some of the top organizations in the world including Tyco, Global Rescue, Verizon and Agri-Services, to name a few.
- Sessions are offered with focus areas for those new to captive insurance, those involved in accounting / finance, operations, and risk management. See this matrix to decide what is best for you. There are also forums offered uniquely for captive owners.
- If you are new to the industry the conference is the perfect way to meet and learn from others, and boost your captive education. It's great for career development, and VCIA will have "Ambassadors" available to assist you with questions throughout the event.
Keynote Speakers for 2016:
Two keynote speakers will address our audience during the event. Always a highlight of the conference!
Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Since 1981, Vermont Teddy Bear Company has been producing premium, handmade teddy bears in their Vermont, USA facility. All Bears are guaranteed for life and are stuffed using 100% recycled materials. For more information about Vermont Teddy Bear, please visit www.vermontteddybear.com or call (800)829-2327 (BEAR).
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
The Vermont Captive Insurance Association is the largest trade association for captive insurance in the world. Established in 1985, the Association has grown to provide lobbying support on both the state and federal levels for its nearly 500 member companies. In addition, it hosts and supports professional education opportunities for the industry at large. Visit www.vcia.com for more information.
Source: Vermont Teddy Bear Company 8.9.2016