Commissioner Kaj Samsom
Kaj Samsom brings a track record of leadership in the private and public sectors to the Department of Financial Regulation. Prior to his April 14, 2025, appointment as DFR Commissioner, Mr. Samsom served as chief auditor for the National Life Insurance Group. His professional background includes extensive experience in state and local government, serving in various roles and capacities. Mr. Samsom joined the Licensing and Examinations section of the Insurance Department in 2006. In 2011 he was named Chief Examiner and in 2014 was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Insurance. He left the Insurance Division of DFR in 2017 when he was appointed Tax Commissioner by Governor Scott.
A certified public accountant, Mr. Samsom earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master's in Public Administration degrees from the University of Vermont. He has also served on various boards, including the Moretown school Board (Chair), the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy and the Vermont Society of CPAs (Chair).
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