Scott Sinder

Sinder is a regular contributor to Leader's Edge magazine, providing plain spoken legal analysis on issues relating to insurance brokers and the insurance industry. A partner of the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Steptoe, Sinder also serves as chief legal officer to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. He received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, his M.P.P. from the University of Michigan Institute of Public Policy Studies and his A.B. from the University of Michigan.
The Yin and Yang of the Current Benefits Moment
Health+Benefits The Yin and Yang of the Current Benefits Moment
The Council has made great progress on our healthcare transparency agenda. Is it...
July 14, 2026
Taking a Bite out of PBMs
Health+Benefits Taking a Bite out of PBMs
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 is an important but early step to re...
May 26, 2026
Brokers in the Crosshairs of Voluntary Benefits Lawsuits
Health+Benefits Brokers in the Crosshairs of Voluntary Benefits Lawsuits
A series of federal complaints allege that excessive broker compensation drove u...
April 28, 2026
Health+Benefits "Wellness" Doesn’t Come Tax-Free
Promoters keep pushing medical indemnity schemes despite IRS warnings.
March 31, 2026
Getting in the Weeds on Shifting Cannabis Policy
Industry Getting in the Weeds on Shifting Cannabis Policy
Changes at the federal level could open the door for insuring additional cannabi...
March 3, 2026