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. 
The Odd Couple
Industry The Odd Couple
The House Financial Services Committee leadership will change this year. While t...
November 11, 2012
Dirt Bags
Industry Dirt Bags
We suffer with anti-rebating laws because of a few abusers selling personal line...
October 11, 2012
A Fork in the Road
Health+Benefits A Fork in the Road
Which pothole-laden path to the white house and capitol hill is best for broker...
October 11, 2012
Gridlock & Gridluck
Health+Benefits Gridlock & Gridluck
Despite gridlock on Capitol Hill, there is some good news for brokers.
September 11, 2012
Chapter 1
Brokerage Ops Chapter 1
Sooner or later the political parties are going to have to work together to cons...
August 11, 2012