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Insurance Research Council

The Insurance Research Council (IRC) is a premier resource for timely research and valuable insights on public policy issues affecting the property-casualty insurance industry.

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Membership

The mission of the Insurance Research Council is to produce objective, credible, and relevant research on public policy issues affecting risk and insurance. IRC members enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

  • Participation on IRC project committees
  • Development and guidance of the IRC research agenda
  • Access to IRC staff, data, and reports
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Frequently Asked Questions

Founded in 1977, the Insurance Research Council (IRC) is an independent, nonprofit research organization supported by leading property and casualty insurance companies and associations. It provides timely and reliable information based on extensive data collection and analyses, examining important public policy matters that affect insurers, customers, and the general public. IRC is devoted solely to research and the communication of its research findings. It does not, however, advocate public policy; nor does it directly influence specific legislative initiatives or engage in lobbying communications.

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IRC primarily conducts four types of research to suit the needs of the insurance industry and the general public and to accommodate the nature of the issues under investigation.

The Insurance Reserach Council's membership is comprised of various insurance carriers and associations. A full list of our 2025 member companies and organizations can be found here. 

For more information about joining the IRC, contact Pat Schmid at schmid@theinstitutes.org