Derek Laczniak CIC, CRM

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 account manager, 2012
  • Advanced to account executive, 2014
  • Expanded into director of cyber liability role, 2015
  • Named partner, 2019
  • Moved into director of manufacturing and distribution practice role, 2021