Wood.jpgJoel Wood should be a blogger. The senior vice president of government affairs for the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers is a colorful writer with a lot to say, providing valuable insights on a host of controversies inside and beyond the Beltway in his regular column to members. The latest example is his post about last week’s extraordinary pow wow with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to talk about federal regulation, which he opens with the keen political maxim that “the foot you step on today is connected to the ass that you have to kiss tomorrow.”

Mr. Wood’s internal memo related how he was a bit nervous about being invited to the NAIC meeting with three other industry groups–PCI, NAMIC and the IIABA–all far more friendly historically towards state regulation.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2025 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.