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Kaj Samsom was appointed Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) on April 14, 2025. Prior to his appointment, he served as chief auditor at National Life Insurance Group.

Commissioner Samsom brings extensive experience in state and local government, having held a range of roles throughout his career. He began his public service in 2006 with the Insurance Department’s Licensing and Examinations section. In 2011, he was named chief examiner, followed by his appointment as deputy commissioner of insurance in 2014. He left the Insurance Division of the DFR in 2017 when he was appointed tax commissioner by Gov. Phil Scott.

Commissioner Samsom has held leadership roles on several boards, including serving as chair of the Moretown School Board and chair of the Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants (VTCPA). He also served on the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy.

A certified public accountant, Commissioner Samsom earned both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in public administration from the University of Vermont.