Joel Kopperud

Kopperud is The Council’s senior vice president of government affairs, where he focuses on legislative and regulatory activity impacting employer-provided benefits, property casualty insurance regulation, and federal natural catastrophe policies.
Politics and Risk with Rep. Linda Sánchez
Podcasts Politics and Risk with Rep. Linda Sánchez
A conversation about soon-to-expire ACA healthcare subsidies and more with the C...
December 19, 2025
Shutdown and Showdown
Podcasts Shutdown and Showdown
A conversation with Rep. Adam Gray on the ninth day of the government shutdown.
October 10, 2025
Congress Avoids Gov't Shutdown, for Now
Podcasts Congress Avoids Gov't Shutdown, for Now
A Christmas miracle on Capitol Hill keeps the federal government funded through ...
December 19, 2024
What to Know for the 2024 Election
Industry What to Know for the 2024 Election
The Council is launching a voter education program to help its members prepare f...
August 28, 2024
Political Prognostications
Industry Political Prognostications
Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report gives a weather forecast on the politi...
August 28, 2024