While the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers is proud of the work it did for agents leading up to the health care reform law, the association's chairman said work remains to be done to safeguard members' interests.

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With nearly 20 years of broad experience and deep knowledge of the insurance industry, Pinkes currently serves as executive vice president for consumer and commercial markets claims.