The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB)
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) represents the world’s leading commercial insurance and employee benefits brokerages. Founded in 1913, CIAB advances broker interests through advocacy, research, and professional development. Its talent‑development programs—including the PEBC designation and It’s All About Risk onboarding program—equip early‑career professionals with foundational skills in benefits consulting, risk literacy, and client engagement.
📜 Core Programs
- Professional Employee Benefits Consultant™ (PEBC) — A collaborative designation developed with The Institutes, providing early‑career professionals with essential knowledge in employee benefits consulting, plan design, and client advisory skills.
- It’s All About Risk — CIAB’s signature onboarding program introducing new professionals to the language, logic, and landscape of risk in the commercial insurance and brokerage environment.
🧭 Overview
CIAB is a central voice for the commercial brokerage industry, representing top firms across the United States and internationally. The organization drives industry leadership through policy advocacy, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships. Its professional development initiatives reflect a commitment to cultivating talent and strengthening the future of the brokerage profession.
Through collaborations with organizations such as The Institutes, CIAB delivers programs that blend technical insurance knowledge with real‑world client context, business strategy, and emerging risk insights.
🤝 Community & Support
CIAB supports a dynamic community of brokers, consultants, and industry executives through leadership forums, conferences, and curated learning experiences. Members gain access to policy updates, research reports, and training resources that address evolving risks, regulatory changes, and workforce development needs.
📌 Quick Facts
- Website: ciab.com
- Founded: 1913
- Headquarters: Washington, DC, United States
- Phone: 202‑783‑4400
- Credential Focus: Employee benefits, risk onboarding, broker development, early‑career training
- Flagship Designations: PEBC; It’s All About Risk
🏛 Sector Assignment
- Primary Sector: Commercial Insurance Brokerage
- Secondary Sector: Employee Benefits & Workforce Development
🗂 Category Assignment
- Broker Development
- Employee Benefits Education
- Risk Literacy & Onboarding
- Insurance Industry Leadership
- Professional Training & Early‑Career Programs
🔗 Related Providers
- The Institutes
- The American College of Financial Services
- AHIP – America’s Health Insurance Plans
- NABIP – National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals
🎓 Related Programs
- PEBC – Professional Employee Benefits Consultant™
- It’s All About Risk
- Broker Leadership & Development Programs
- Employee Benefits Training Initiatives
