Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is a retired shareholder at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC, a law firm based in Burlington, Vermont.12 He has over 35 years of experience as a lawyer, with 30 years specializing in captive insurance.3 Johnson played a crucial role in merging Primmer & Piper with Eggleston and Cramer, and subsequently served as Managing Director, helping to shape the firm's culture and strategic direction.1

Throughout his career, Johnson held several notable positions:

1. General Counsel and Secretary for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (2002-2005)
2. Interim General Counsel for National Life Insurance Company
3. Commissioner of Banking, Insurance and Securities, State of Vermont (1990-1992)
4. Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, State of Vermont (1988-1989)
5. General Counsel, Department of Banking, Insurance and Securities, State of Vermont (1986)
6. Assistant Attorney General, State of Vermont (1983-1985)1

Johnson is recognized as a leading authority on captive insurance in Vermont.5 He received the 2016 President's Award for his contributions to the field.4 In 2017, he was named Lawyer of the Year in Insurance Law by Best Lawyers.3

Jeff Johnson announced his retirement from Primmer, effective October 1, 2024, after joining the firm in the 1990s.1