Captive insurance professionals from throughout the United States and around the world will gather in Burlington, Vermont for the world's largest captive insurance conference, August 10 - 12, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center and the UVM Davis Center. The event is the 25th Annual Conference hosted by the Vermont Captive Insurance Association.
Though more than half of the US states now have captive insurance laws on their books, Vermont continues to be the premier domicile in the United States and the third largest in the world. Captive insurance is a specialized form of self insurance. Among the close to 600 active captive insurance companies in Vermont, the State's roster of captive insurance companies includes 42 of the Fortune 100 and 18 of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Vermont has established a wide range of captive programs; from hospital groups forming captives for their professional medical liabilities, to small and mid-cap companies seeking coverage as well. The industry is also responsible for more than 1400 jobs (direct and indirect) for Vermonters.
The conference, entitled "Passport to Captive Success" will feature leading experts in the captive insurance world whose discussions will span from the most basic to the most complex trends and innovations in the captive insurance arena. According to VCIA President Rich Smith, "The world of captive insurance continues to expand in these tough economic times as risk managers are seeking better ways to control their long-term risk management. Consequently, although the VCIA conference is in its 25th year, it has even more relevant and innovative ideas than it did when it began in 1985. The knowledge of the expert panelists assembled to offer solutions that are on target for 2010 and beyond is without parallel. This is a "don't miss" event for the serious captive insurance professional."
Known for its incomparable quality and substantive contributions to the professional development of those who attend, the VCIA Annual Conference will draw over 1100 attendees. The press who will be writing or broadcasting information about the VCIA Annual Conference are invited at no charge to attend conference seminars as well as a scheduled press conference from 2:15 - 2:45 pm on August 11th in the Willsboro Room at the Sheraton.
2010 Conference Highlights:
Over 100 exhibitors
17 top quality seminars and roundtables for every level of industry experience; CPE / CLE credits available
60 expert panelists
On August 11th at 10am, opening remarks will be made by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas
Special "Double Indemnity!" General Session game show at 11am August 11th
Luncheon featuring keynote speaker John Jacobs, Co-founder of The Life is Good Company
Source: VCIA. 7.30.2010