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You are here: Home / Insurance Professionals: Acknowledgments, Achievements, & Awards / Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Welcomes New Board Member

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Welcomes New Board Member

March 26, 2025 by AC Editor

Michael Solimano

MONTPELIER, Vermont (March 24, 2025)—Vermont Mutual Insurance Group®, long recognized as a Top 50 Property and Casualty insurer in the U.S., has recently elected Michael Solimano to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Upon welcoming Mr. Solimano to the Board, Vermont Mutual’s Board Chair, Dan Bridge, noted “We are very pleased to welcome Mike Solimano to the Board. Throughout his very accomplished career Mike has exceled as a leader and he is sure to be a valuable member of the Board as he partners with the leadership team to help move Vermont Mutual forward and contribute to the Company’s continued success”

Michael Solimano is the President and CEO of Killington/Pico Ski Resort, where he oversees all operational and strategic aspects of the largest ski resort in the Eastern United States. His career began at Deloitte, where he advanced to Audit Manager before pursuing his passion for the ski industry. He later served as Vice President of Finance and Operations for Skis Dynastar North America, a subsidiary of the Rossignol Group, before joining Killington/Pico Resort in 2001 as Vice President of Finance.

In addition to his leadership role at Killington/Pico, Mr. Solimano holds multiple board positions, including Audit & Finance Chair for Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), board member and past Chair for SKI Vermont, and board member for the Vermont Business Roundtable, Vermont Futures Project, and Killington Mountain School. Previously, he served as Chair of the Rutland Regional Medical Center Board. He is also actively involved with the National Ski Area Association, contributing to the broader ski industry.

When not working at the resort, he enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, biking, hiking, and tennis. He lives in Rutland with his wife, Cara, and their three children, Connor, Hannah, and Lauren.

Upon his election to the Board, Mr. Solimano remarked “Vermont Mutual has not only been a leading P&C carrier throughout the Northeast but also a valued and supportive member of our communities. I am proud to join the Company’s Board of Directors and I look forward to playing an active role in their continued success.”

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