📜 Designation Highlights
- PEBC – Professional Employee Benefits Consultant™: A collaborative designation developed with The Institutes to equip early-career professionals with foundational expertise in employee benefits consulting, plan design, and client engagement.
- It’s All About Risk: An onboarding and orientation program introducing new professionals to the language, logic, and landscape of risk in the commercial insurance and brokerage space.
🧭 Overview
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) is a leading association representing top commercial insurance and employee benefits brokerages and agencies across the United States and internationally. CIAB advocates for broker interests, fosters innovation, and supports professional development through education, research, and strategic partnerships.
CIAB’s professional development offerings reflect its commitment to talent cultivation and industry leadership. Through collaborations with organizations like The Institutes, CIAB helps shape the next generation of insurance professionals with programs that blend technical knowledge, client context, and business strategy.
🤝 Community & Support
CIAB supports a dynamic community of brokers, consultants, and industry leaders through conferences, leadership forums, and learning initiatives. Members benefit from access to policy advocacy, market intelligence, and curated training programs that address emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and workforce development needs.
📜 Designation Highlights (Recap)
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 – Professional Employee Benefits Consultant™; It’s All About Risk
