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 Special Edition: Stories From White House Alumni Matt Kirk and Audra Jackson
Podcasts Politics and Risk Special Edition: Stories From White House Alumni Matt Kirk and Audra Jackson
A conversation with the current head of North American retail placement at Acris...
January 19, 2026
Politics and Risk with Rep. Kevin Hern
Podcasts Politics and Risk with Rep. Kevin Hern
A conversation around the future of ICHRAs and tort reform.
January 12, 2026
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