Joel Wood

Joel Wood became president and CEO of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers in July 2024 after more than a year as president. He served over 30 years as The Council's senior vice president of government affairs, providing regular commentary on Capitol Hill in the Leader's Edge political column. Wood and his wife Dana are the founders of the Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne, a 501c3 organization to speed a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the world’s most lethal childhood genetic disease. 
Groaning Under Gridlock
Industry Groaning Under Gridlock
The inability of Democrats and Republicans to reach consensus on pretty much any...
November 30, 2024
Wind vs. Water
P&C Wind vs. Water
The National Flood Insurance Program has lasted far longer than intended. Withou...
October 31, 2024
Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass
Podcasts Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass
Ken Crerar shares stories and takeaways after passing the baton of leadership at...
October 2, 2024
Best in Class
Industry Best in Class
Never losing sight of the customer drove Ken Crerar through three decades of suc...
October 2, 2024
The Many Truths About Drug Prices
Health+Benefits The Many Truths About Drug Prices
It is reasonable to both want lifesaving drugs to come to market quickly and wor...
October 1, 2024