Vermont Mutual Named Deane C Davis Award Finalist

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group® has been named a finalist for the prestigious Deane C. Davis Award for 2017. Each year Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce selects three finalists for the Deane C Davis Outstanding Vermont Business of the Year Award (DCD Award). The finalists for 2017 are: City Market of Burlington, VT, Kalow Technologies, LLC and Vermont Mutual Insurance Group.

The award, first created in 1990, is designed to honor a Vermont Business that has demonstrated an outstanding history of sustained growth, dedication to their employees, communities, and to the state of Vermont itself. Criteria for this award include:

• Growth in sales and employment.
• Commitment of company resources for participation in community projects.
• Encouragement of employees to be involved in community events.
• Recognition of the importance of the environment to the state as a natural and economic resource.
• Addressing employee concerns/needs to create a positive work environment for all employees.

Dan Bridge, Vermont Mutual’s President and CEO, stated “We are honored to be named a Deane C Davis finalist and are proud to be included alongside such notable and appreciated companies as City Market and Kalow Technologies.” Bridge continued “Deane Davis created a rich history and a legacy of growth, sustainability and stewardship much appreciated by our fellow Vermonters. It is these values that are reflected in the way Vermont Mutual has conducted business for 190 years.”

The award will be presented during opening ceremonies at the Vermont Chamber of Business Expo on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Vermont Mutual Designated A+ Superior by A.M. Best Company

Montpelier, VT (January 31, 2018) A.M. Best Company, the global rating agency for the insurance industry, recently affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) for Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, consisting of Vermont Mutual Insurance Company, Northern Security Insurance Company, Inc. and Granite Mutual Insurance Company.

President and CEO, Dan Bridge, stated “This independent, comprehensive evaluation of our company is confirmation that we continue to be a stable and high performing company. The A+ rating is further testimony to the extraordinary work and collaboration enjoyed between Vermont Mutual employees and our Independent Agent Partners.”

The rating reflects Vermont Mutual’s favorable underwriting and operating results. A.M. Best noted that Vermont Mutual’s Enterprise Risk Management capabilities are appropriate for their size, their Business Profile is favorable and Operating Performance is strong. Vermont Mutual’s Balance Sheet and Capitalization are very strong. Given these results, which have consistently outperformed the industry composite, Vermont Mutual’s outlook is categorized as stable.

“We could not be more pleased with the A+ “Superior” rating from A.M. Best, said Mark McDonnell, Executive Vice President & COO for the Group. McDonnell continued “Our strategy is one that’s built around partnership and consistency and the affirmation of our A+ rating is validation that the combined efforts of our staff, and our Independent Agent Partners, are producing exceptional results that stand-out in our industry. We can’t thank both of those groups enough for a job well done.”

Vermont Mutual Once Again Recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ for 2018

MONTPELIER, Vermont (February 22, 2018)—Vermont Mutual Insurance Group®, has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont for 2018. This is the third consecutive year Vermont Mutual has received this recognition.

Every year Vermont Business Magazine, in conjunction with the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Labor, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group, surveys Vermont companies to find the best places to work in the state.

“Since first entering the Best Places to Work survey in 2016, employees have continuously voted Vermont Mutual as a Best Place to Work and we’re very proud to receive that designation” stated Dan Bridge, Vermont Mutual’s President and CEO. Bridge continued “And we’re equally proud of our employees, all of whom help to create a working environment we believe is second to none.”

Companies from across the state enter a two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Vermont. The first part of the survey consists of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process is worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consists of an employee survey to measure employee satisfaction. This part of the process is worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation.

Susan Chicoine, Vice President of Human Resources, noted “We all work hard to make Vermont Mutual a healthy and rewarding place to work, but it’s our employees that really make the difference. Everyone works together to create a supportive and collaborative work experience, which is the foundation of our organizational culture here at Vermont Mutual.”

The rankings of all of the companies that participated will be revealed on March 21, 2018 at the Best Places to Work in Vermont Ceremony, to be held in Burlington, Vermont.

Vermont Mutual Teams with the University of Vermont Catamounts to Benefit Local Charities

MONTPELIER, Vermont (December 19, 2017)—Vermont Mutual Insurance Group®, long recognized as a top 50 Property and Casualty insurer in the U.S., has entered a new four-year agreement with University of Vermont Catamounts and its athletics multimedia rightsholder, Learfield’s Vermont Sports Properties.

Vermont Mutual and UVM are proud to introduce a community-based initiative that gives back to local organizations.Throughout the first two seasons of the multi-year agreement, Vermont Mutual will give $100 to the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington for each Catamount win – inclusive of every team, every sport, home and away victories. In years three and four, two additional organizations will be selected as the recipients of the donations based on wins by the Cats. Fans will soon recognize this initiative as “Cats Win, Community Wins” that will be supported through in-game promotion, social media, broadcast and print.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to elevate our level of involvement with the Catamounts over the next four years, while at the same time, provide significant resources to a terrific organization in the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.” said Dan Bridge, President and CEO of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. “We take immense pride in giving back to our community and the benefits received by the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington gives us all further motivation to support the UVM athletic teams.”

“Our organization is beyond honored, and thrilled, to be an integral part of the new ‘Cats Win, Community Wins’ initiative. We can’t thank Vermont Mutual enough for thinking of us and wrapping this into their broader partnership with the Vermont Catamounts!” said Tanya Benosky, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Burlington.

UVM’s Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman, remarked “The support and generosity shown by our corporate partners and local businesses at every level is greatly appreciated. We know the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington will be excited to be the beneficiary of this incredible donation by Vermont Mutual, and we look forward to involving the kids and volunteers in our various athletic events.”

The first donation for Catamount wins during the current 2017-18 collegiate athletic season will be retroactive to spring 2017, with a final amount slated for February 2018 and expected to be approximately $14,000 annually.