Recruiting Tomorrow's Captive Workforce Starts Here.
Leading the way in raising awareness about the merits of captive insurance, the tremendous career opportunities it offers, while guiding and supporting students and young professionals into the Vermont captive industry.
A career facilitator and educational platform
The Vermont Captive Insurance Emerging Leaders (VCIEL) is a group of captive insurance professionals who represent various roles and companies in the industry, and come together to address the challenges for the next generation in the captive workforce.
The main goal is simple: educating younger generations on the captive insurance career prospects, and bringing them into the workforce.
Discover the robust Vermont captive insurance economy
Submit a note here to express your interest in learning about captive careers and finding employment opportunities. We will get back to you and set up an information gathering interview!
A concerted effort to strengthen the Vermont captive workforce
Established in 2023, VCIEL collaborates with Vermont colleges and captive service providers in order to reach students and young professionals, directing them to one of the state's best kept secrets: an industry, with 400+ high paying jobs, that continues to grow.
School Outreach
VCIEL provides in-class presentations (not only to college students, but also to high schoolers!) on the basics of captive insurance and the many different career paths that come with it.
Student or faculty member? Reach out to VCIEL and let us show you the wonderful career possibilities in the industry
Career Introductions
Interested in wealth management? Or auditing financial statements? VCIEL can match your career aspirations (or your student's) with local companies that are seeking bright talent.
Whether you're setting your sights on a job or an internship, reach out to VCIEL and they will help you with key captive introductions
Community Support
VCIEL realizes it's not just about opening the door but keeping younger talent "in the room." To that end VCIEL is a platform for new or young captive professionals to stay connected and develop their skills and captive acumen.
The entire captive industry wants to see young professionals succeed, and VCIEL is an initiative formed to build a community where you strengthen your leadership skills
VCIEL Student Sponsorship to the Annual VCIA Conference
The best way to experience the dynamics of the captive industry - and to discover the right captive career path for you - is by participating in VCIA's annual conference held every August.
VCIEL has created a unique sponsorship program for captive companies to sponsor students eager to learn about the industry and how they might fit in it. Even if you don't receive a sponsorship, inquire within for student and faculty rates.
For Sponsors
Pledge your support and champion the next generation of captive leaders. You may even find a future employee along the way.
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Enjoy a curated schedule, one-on-one time with VCIEL members, and the ability to practice real world networking.
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"VCIEL gave me the opportunity to be sponsored for the VCIA Conference. Engaging with professionals from various backgrounds created an atmosphere where my curiosity was rewarded with thoughtful answers. The panel discussions were a highlight, deepening my understanding of the strategic power captives hold. I am excited to move forward as I learn more about the transition in thought and practice regarding self-managed risk. "
Resources
Check our VCIEL's resource library and follow up with VCIEL on how the group can support your (or your student's) captive career path.
Captive Career Directory
Definitions on the different roles in the captive industry, plus a directory of Vermont captive service providers.
Captive Internship Roster
Updated on a regular basis. Reach out to VCIEL if you would like a specific introduction.
Captives 101
A great way to introduce the captive insurance industry and how Vermont is a world leader in it.
Want to use this presentation in your class? Reach out to VCIEL!
How to Network
This presentation covers the intangibles of the important aspects of speaking and relating to business colleagues and potential employers. Available to present in class or extracurricular club.
