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– The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers About Back About History Meet The Council The Council Officers and Board of Directors Our Partners Our People Our World Headquarters News + Media Back News + Media The Council Brief The Council News Careers Back Careers Internship at The Council Membership Center Back Membership Center CouncilWorks Join Us BACK Government & Regulations Back Government & Regulations Government Affairs Tracking Federal & State Activity Steptoe tracks federal/state laws, focusing on licensing, fees, commissions, rebating, & healthcare reform, for member benefit. Alerts All the latest updates and alerts from our Government Affairs team. Leader’s Edge Magazine Government Affairs Update — The April 2024 Issue What’s the Big Deal About the Filibuster? The Senate filibuster has a controversial 200-year history, with a cameo by Aaron Burr. Resources Our Issues We track employer insurance, transparency, flood, cannabis, broker compliance, cybersecurity, healthcare, rebating, reinsurance, taxes & more. Healthcare Reform Information Center The Council’s top priority is to preserve Employer-Sponsored Insurance (ESI), vital for 181+ million Americans. Fees & Disclosure Tools Trust in client-broker relations is vital. Clear communication enhances understanding & strengthens bonds. CouncilPAC CouncilPAC The Council’s Political Action Committee is vital for Capitol Hill relationships & educating lawmakers. ALERTS YELLOW ALERT FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Read More Market Intelligence Back Market Intelligence Surveys P/C Market Surveys Quarterly Commercial P/C Market Index: Offers insights on market trends via broker data since 1999. Cyber Market Watch Surveys Discover latest cyber insurance trends and insights. InsurTech Insights Tech transforms consumer behavior, driving innovation in insurance. The Latest from Leader’s Edge Property & Casualty Hard Market Turns 6 It may not happen immediately, but signs point to softening of P&C rates. A Down Year for Deals The insurance brokerage industry took an M&A breather in 2023, but signs look strong for dealmaking in 2024. Insights Podcasts Listen to The Council Podcasts: Expert insights on demand. Magazine Subscribe to our Leader’s Edge Magazine to gain insights and stay informed! LATEST REPORT Q4 P/C Market Survey Premium increases slowed across the board in Q4 2023 according to The Council’s recently released quarterly survey. Read More Meetings & Events Back Meetings & Events Leadership Forums Legislative Summit Hear from the members of Congress who are making decisions that impact your business. Employee Benefits Leadership Forum Top exec forum: brokers, carriers, benefits partners. Insurance Leadership Forum Top-tier market meetup for broker execs & carriers. Operations & Working Groups Forum The Council’s newest leadership forum designed to support cross-functional collaboration within your firms. Webinars Webinars Hear from the experts on the evolving marketplace. Working Groups The Council Working Groups CFO Working Group CIO Working Group Claims & Risk Management Working Group HR Working Group International Working Group Legal Counsel Working Group Marketing & Communications Working Group Talent Development Working Group UPCOMING EVENT EBLF 2024 The market’s premier executive-level forum connecting broker, carrier and strategic benefits partners Read More Talent & Development Back Talent & Development The Council Academy It’s All About Risk An online course for new employees fostering professional growth. Insurance Professional School A 7-month curriculum designed for new employees in the Property/Casualty and Employee Benefits brokerages. Broker Smackdown National Broker Smackdown I & II and International Broker Challenge. Leadership Essentials Workshop Unlock leadership potential: Adapt management for results. Interactive workshop in D.C. Internships Internship Program The Council Foundation bridges talent gap with quality internships. Scholarship Program Addressing insurance talent gap: internships matter. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DE&I Resource Center Access DE&I resources library: Driving inclusion and equity. Benchmarking Surveys DE&I Benchmarking Survey: Exclusive insights for member firms, aiding crucial business decisions. Learning Circles Virtual sessions fostering awareness, inclusion, and unlearning societal norms. Women In Insurance Elevating women in insurance careers is an area of focus for The Council. DE&I Spotlight Doing the Work for DEI Real engagement on diversity, equity, and inclusion requires understanding ourselves and a readiness to engage honestly with others. Read More About Back About History Meet The Council The Council Officers and Board of Directors Our Partners Our People Our World Headquarters News + Media Back News + Media The Council Brief The Council News Careers Back Careers Internship at The Council Membership Center Back Membership Center CouncilWorks Join Us Log In Search for: Log In Search for: FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers is the premier association for the leading commercial insurance and employee benefits intermediaries around the world. Our membership annually places 85 percent of U.S. property/casualty insurance premiums and comprises the fastest growing, most innovative firms in the industry, with more than 20 percent headquartered internationally. Introducing Broker Smackdown II The Council Academy introduces a new 2.5 day program that raises the bar on industry, business and leadership acumen. Register to attend the 2024 Insurance Leadership Forum (ILF) For more than 110 years, The Council has convened leading commercial P&C brokerages, carriers and their strategic partners for a true marketplace forum. Q4 2023 P/C Market Survey Results Now Available Premium increases decelerated in Q4 2023, per The Council’s latest quarterly survey. The average rise across all account sizes dropped to 7.0% from 8.1% in the prior quarter. Learn More Register Learn More EVENTS Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 Feb 1 - Sep 1 · Virtual Learn More Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 Jan 1 - Oct 1 · Virtual Learn More Loading view. May 2024 Calendar of Events M Mon T Tue W Wed T Thu F Fri S Sat S Sun 2 events, 29 2 events, 29 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 January 1 - October 1 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 February 1 - September 1 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 30 2 events, 30 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 1 2 events, 1 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 2 2 events, 2 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 3 2 events, 3 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 4 2 events, 4 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School – Property/Casualty starts Feb 1, 2024 2 events, 5 2 events, 5 2024-01-01 Insurance Professional School – Employee Benefits starts Jan 1, 2024 2024-02-01 Insurance Professional School –...