VCIA launches search for next president

The Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) has established a transition committee that will oversee the search for the next VCIA president to replace Kevin Mead, who will step down at some point this year. 

In a statement the VCIA said it is seeking an experienced and passionate individual with strong leadership and managerial skills to plan and execute the mission of this national, member-driven association, as well as build relationships with related organisations.

VCIA was formed by a group of captive owners and managers in 1985 and incorporated as a 501(c) (6) tax-exempt trade association to promote the general welfare of the captive insurance industry in Vermont. As of May 2025 VCIA has over 400 member organisations.

The VCIA serves as a liaison between its members and representatives of the Vermont Departments of Financial Regulation, and Economic Development; the Vermont General Assembly; Vermont’s Congressional delegation; and Federal agencies. Additionally, the VCIA maintains strong communications and strategic relationships with other domiciles and related trade associations on issues of importance to the captive industry. 

The President reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for leading the association in all its efforts to fulfil VCIA’s mission to its members. Reporting directly to the president is a staff focused on finance, education and events, membership and marketing, communications, and administrative services. 

The VCIA stated: “The President of VCIA serves as the public face and voice of the association and is one of the preeminent leaders in the captive insurance industry nationwide. Working in concert with the Board of Directors, the President plays a key role in helping to define strategic opportunities for the association and the captive industry.  The VCIA has committees and task forces, which provide important resources and services to the membership. These volunteer committees and task forces are responsible to and report to the Board of Directors through VCIA staff. The president’s salary is commensurate with experience.”

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an introductory email and resume to ceo.resumes@vcia.com.

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