Steptoe tracks federal/state laws, focusing on licensing, fees, commissions, rebating, & healthcare reform, for member benefit.
All the latest updates and alerts from our Government Affairs team.
An overview of The Council’s 2025 legislative priorities.
We track employer insurance, transparency, flood, cannabis, broker compliance, cybersecurity, healthcare, rebating, reinsurance, taxes & more.
Trust in client-broker relations is vital. Clear communication enhances understanding & strengthens bonds.
The Council’s Political Action Committee is vital for Capitol Hill relationships & educating lawmakers.
THE LATEST FROM LEADER'S EDGE
An increasingly sharp partisan divide in the United States, coupled with major changes from the Trump administration, have heightened political risk among business leaders and insurers.
Quarterly Commercial P/C Market Index: Offers insights on market trends via broker data since 1999.
A new Employee Benefits Survey conducted in partnership with McKinsey will dive into how brokers and consultants approach client service and cost managment strategies.
The Council’s annual survey covering topics including growth and profitability, operational efficiency, budgeting and staffing.
Closing brokerage M&A deals is complicated and laborious. For sellers, time is not your ally.
Long-Term business planning in flux
Listen to The Council Podcasts: Expert insights on demand.
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The latest in cyber security and risk insights from The Council.
LATEST REPORT
Strong signs of moderation were evident in Q3 2025. Premiums across all account sizes rose by 1.6% this quarter, a 57% decrease from the 3.7% increase recorded last quarter, according to The Council’s Q3 P/C Market Survey.
Hear from the members of Congress who are making decisions that impact your business.
A platform for the benefits community to solve challenges for their shared customers.
Top-tier market meetup for broker execs & carriers.
Designed to support cross-functional collaboration within your firms.
How insurers are automating reviews, enhancing pricing, and detecting fraud
How firms are using AI for onboarding, compliance, knowledge management
Hear from the experts on the evolving marketplace.
OUR NEXT EVENT
The Council hosts EBLF to facilitate personal connections and long-lasting relationships between the leading brokers, carriers and strategic benefits partners in the employer-sponsored health insurance market.
An essential onboarding tool for new hires at your firm.
Two programs — designed by brokers, for brokers — to quickly and effectively bring new-to-the-industry talent up to speed on your business.
A 2.5-day competitive simulation designed for emerging leaders.
A three-day, invitation-only program designed for senior leaders and professionals to learn firsthand how business is transacted at Lloyd’s.
The Council Foundation bridges talent gap with quality internships.
Addressing insurance talent gap: internships matter.
Access DE&I resources library: Driving inclusion and equity.
DE&I Benchmarking Survey: Exclusive insights for member firms, aiding crucial business decisions.
Virtual sessions fostering awareness, inclusion, and unlearning societal norms.
Elevating women in insurance careers is an area of focus for The Council.
ELEVATE YOUR TALENT
A 2.5-day competitive simulation, designed to give high-potential, emerging leaders a broader view of insurance brokerage operations.
Nov 1, 2025 
