Insurance Research Council Membership
IRC's Mission: Produce objective and timely research on public policy issues affecting the property-casualty insurance industry.
Marquee research topics include auto injury claims and uninsured motorists. The IRC does not lobby or subscribe to a
political agenda — pursuing information rooted in statistical soundness is our priority.
Membership Benefits
Why Join?
The IRC offers robust privileges to organizations supporting the IRC through membership, participation, and financial contribution.

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Boost Your Competitive Edge and Facilitate Groundbreaking Research
Minimize and avoid the effects of harmful laws and regulations with insights gained from IRC research, and build an acute understanding of the issues affecting the insurance marketplace. Accelerate the development of IRC’s Auto Injury Claims Analytic Database (AICAD), an initiative designed to provide more sophisticated insight into all aspects of injuries resulting from auto accidents.
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Get a Seat at the Table
Appoint a representative from your organization to serve on the IRC Advisory Board, subject to a minimum assessment. The Advisory Board sets the IRC research agenda and evaluates preliminary research findings prior to final publication. Advisory Board members may also appoint representatives to serve on project committees.
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Get Full and Immediate Access to IRC Reports
Be the first to receive copies of IRC research reports, and get complimentary copies for distribution within your organization. Members may download copies from the IRC website as well. Many studies include supplemental data and analysis available exclusively to members.
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Get Expert Guidance from IRC Staff
Request in-person or virtual presentations of IRC research from IRC staff, and contact staff for a detailed analysis of public policy
questions relevant to your organization. IRC’s Quarterly Members-Only Webinars provide the opportunity to interact with the researchers and are open to all staff of member organizations.
questions relevant to your organization. IRC’s Quarterly Members-Only Webinars provide the opportunity to interact with the researchers and are open to all staff of member organizations.
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Inform Consumers and Inspire Change
Bolster the public policy debate and provide lawmakers and regulators with a facts-based assessment of insurance-related issues. IRC research has helped improve claim handling efficiency, decrease the social and economic costs of insurance fraud, and eliminate unnecessary costs associated with the overutilization of medical services.