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 2026 legislative priorities.
Materials to help inform and empower your team.
Access these ready-to-use resources to help communicate the impact of legal system abuse and support reform efforts.
The Council’s Political Action Committee is vital for Capitol Hill relationships & educating lawmakers.
THE LATEST FROM LEADER'S EDGE
Stories From White House Alumni Matt Kirk and Audra Jackson. A conversation with the current head of North American retail placement at Acrisure.
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.
Land and power issues, massive monetary investments. It’s all hands on deck to insure a data center.
The ICHRA market will grow in coming years, but legislative fixes are needed, employee benefits executives say.
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The latest in cyber security and risk insights from The Council.
LATEST REPORT
2025 ended with the softest market conditions since 2017 for all account sizes and the majority of lines of business, according to The Council’s Q4 2025 P/C Market Survey. Across all account sizes, premiums increased by an average of just 0.2%, down from 1.6% in Q3 2025.
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
Advance your career with the PEBC™ designation. Gain expertise in employee benefits consulting through The Council’s early-career program.
Explore internship tools, training resources, and development opportunities designed to support Council member firm interns and enhance their career growth.
Support future insurance leaders with scholarships for standout interns nominated by Council member firms to grow talent pipelines.
Forward-thinking research and insights on key trends shaping the commercial insurance brokerage industry to support strategic decisions.
Support the future of insurance by investing in talent, research, and resources that strengthen the brokerage industry and build the next generation.
Meet the board guiding strategy, governance, and impact of The Council Foundation’s mission to grow talent and strengthen the industry.
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Council Foundation awards $420K in scholarships to top-performing interns at member firms, supporting future insurance talent.
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