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. 
Crashing Waves
P&C Crashing Waves
The wave of Republicans elected in November won’t necessarily save TRIA.
December 1, 2014
The Great Divide
Industry The Great Divide
November’s elections don’t promise to bridge Washington’s fissures, but th...
September 28, 2014
100% of Nothing or 90% of Something
Industry 100% of Nothing or 90% of Something
There is growing tension between anti-government conservatives and pro-business ...
July 17, 2014
Collision Course
Industry Collision Course
Fall’s elections could lead to a grand bargain. But will we like it?
April 25, 2014
Irrational Exuberance? Not!
Health+Benefits Irrational Exuberance? Not!
No grand bargain in the offing for healthcare reform. Even if Republicans take t...
March 1, 2014