Derek Laczniak CIC, CRM

Director of Manufacturing & Distribution Practice

Partner

Get to Know Derek

Fresh popcorn poppin’

Lord of the Flies

Jaguar

Ran or walked in a 5K

Indian food

Cribbage

JNCO jeans

S’mores

Derek Laczniak is a partner and director of manufacturing & distribution practice at M3 Insurance. As a subject matter expert, strategist, and thought leader for this area, he is responsible for sharing information on trends and issues that specifically impact this industry.

Specializing in property and casualty insurance with a focus on the manufacturing and distribution industry, he assists clients in the design and implementation of their risk management programs, advising them throughout their policy period to ensure that their coverage continues to meet their needs.

Earned Bachelor of Science in risk management and economics from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Insurance business “lifer”, first working for his parents’ agency and then for Bottcher and Associates in La Crosse
Joined M3 in April 2010
- First served as a support specialist
- Promoted to client manager, 2012
- Advanced to client executive, 2014
- Expanded into director of cyber liability role, 2015
- Named partner, 2019
- Moved into director of manufacturing and distribution practice role, 2021

Designations

Wisconsin-licensed property & casualty agent
Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)
Certified Risk Manager (CRM)

Involvement

Wisconsin Innovation Awards, steering committee
Travelers Insurance Technology practice, national panel member

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