PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Council offers a full suite of professional development programs built exclusively for insurance brokerage firms. From early-career designations and onboarding modules to leadership development and executive education, our offerings are designed to support growth at every level of your organization.
Programs include It’s All About Risk, the PRC® and PEBC™ designations, Broker Smackdown, The Council at Lloyd’s, and additional resources for internship programs and inclusion & belonging initiatives.

Our programs are designed for professionals across all levels of a brokerage firm:

• Early-career: foundational designations like PRC® and PEBC™ to help new hires ramp up quickly
• Mid-level: experiential simulations like Broker Smackdown that sharpen strategic thinking
• Senior leaders and executives: advanced programs such as The Council at Lloyd’s that broaden global perspective and industry insight

Every program is built by brokers, for brokers — meaning the content, scenarios, and takeaways reflect the real challenges and opportunities facing today’s firms. The Council’s programs are not generic leadership or insurance courses; they are tailored specifically to the brokerage business, leveraging insights from top-performing firms, industry partners, and The Institutes.

Investing in professional development helps firms attract and retain top talent, improve performance, and strengthen culture. The Council’s programs are designed to:

• Accelerate onboarding and time-to-productivity
• Prepare high-potential employees for leadership
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, and long-term retention
• Equip executives with tools for strategy and succession planning

It depends on your career stage and development goals:

• New to the industry? Start with It’s All About Risk or the PRC®/PEBC™ designations.
• Mid-level or emerging leader? Explore Broker Smackdown for team-based strategy and leadership development.
• Executive or senior leader? Join The Council at Lloyd’s to gain international exposure and industry insights.

If you’re unsure, The Council’s team can help match you or your firm to the right fit.

Yes. The Council partners with member firms to develop custom learning solutions, including group enrollments, firm-specific workshops, and tailored professional development pathways. These can align with your recruitment, onboarding, or leadership pipeline goals to maximize ROI on training investments.

Most professional development programs are open exclusively to Council member firms. The only exceptions are the early-career designation programs — the Professional Risk Consultant (PRC®) and Professional Employee Benefits Consultant (PEBC™) — which are available to both members and non-members.
For details on eligibility, pricing, or how membership enhances program access, contact The Council’s Leadership & Management Resources (LMR) team.

You can explore each program in detail using the links on this page. To enroll, register through the individual program pages or reach out directly to The Council’s Leadership & Management Resources (LMR) team for personalized guidance and group registration options.