Honoring Bill Henry – An Extraordinary Friend, Colleague and Industry Leader

This tribute email honored Bill Henry, a beloved figure in the commercial insurance brokerage community who passed away, remembering his contributions as a colleague, industry leader, and friend to many at The Council and member firms. The message captured the lasting impact Henry had on the people and organizations he worked with throughout his career. It served as a community moment of reflection and remembrance for those who knew him in the industry.

Honoring Bill Henry – An Extraordinary Friend, Colleague and Industry Leader

Join us in Welcoming the Newly Appointed Members of
The Council’s Board of Directors

• Sarah Friend, The Partners Group (Portland, Ore.)
• Matt Gardner, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Fort Washington, Pa.)
• Cooper Jones, Hub International Midsouth (Nashville, Tenn.)
• Marya Propis, Ryan Specialty (Chicago)
• Brad Rucker, Mahoney Group (Mesa, Ariz.)
• Tom Stewart, Holmes Murphy (Waukee, Iowa)
• Sarah Friend, The Partners Group (Portland, Ore.)
• Matt Gardner, Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Fort Washington, Pa.)
• Cooper Jones, Hub International Midsouth (Nashville, Tenn.)
• Marya Propis, Ryan Specialty (Chicago)
• Brad Rucker, Mahoney Group (Mesa, Ariz.)
• Tom Stewart, Holmes Murphy (Waukee, Iowa)

2025 Talent Development Programs for Your Teams

The Council offers interactive, industry-specific programs that have a qualitative impact on your staff’s performance and growth. Learn more about opportunities to invest in your team in 2025 through programs and courses designed exclusively for insurance brokerage firms.

• It’s All About Risk (for new hires)
  Educate your colleagues about the insurance industry with this essential onboarding course, focused on fundamental insurance concepts and interconnected roles within the industry.
• Broker Smackdown (for emerging leaders)
  Develop your top client-facing colleagues and give them a broader view of how the business works by running a computer-simulated brokerage. There are four opportunities to compete in 2025.
• Insurance Professional School for Property/Casualty (for early-career talent)
  Provide a foundational knowledge of commercial coverage application, and effective management of client risk.
• It’s All About Risk (for new hires)
  Educate your colleagues about the insurance industry with this essential onboarding course, focused on fundamental insurance concepts and interconnected roles within the industry.
• Broker Smackdown (for emerging leaders)
  Develop your top client-facing colleagues and give them a broader view of how the business works by running a computer-simulated brokerage. There are four opportunities to compete in 2025.
• Insurance Professional School for Property/Casualty (for early-career talent)
  Provide a foundational knowledge of commercial coverage application, and effective management of client risk.

Groaning Under Gridlock: Joel Wood’s Latest Leader’s Edge Column Examines The Industry Impact of Divisive Politics

Joel Kopperud, SVP, Government Affairs
Republicans Dominate Democrats for Control of U.S. State Laws
Axios

Beth McMahon, VP, People & Culture
5 Mistakes Managers Make When Giving Negative Feedback
Harvard Business Review

Blaire Bartlett, VP, Government & Political Affairs
The 2025 Economy: 5 Things to Watch
The Washington Post

Jennie Larson, Director, Digital Engagement
3 Ways to Optimize Your Marketing Automation Beyond Technology
MarTech