Welcome to the Buffalo CPCU Chapter 2026 Lecture Series.  This series is sponsored by Genesee Patrons Insurance- Home Page | Genesee Patrons, USI Insurance Insurance Brokerage and Consulting | USI Insurance Services, Lawley Insurance Insurance, Employee Benefits & Risk Management | Lawley, and Merchants Insurance Group Merchants Insurance Group - Earning Your Business Every Day.  

To Celebrate Ethics month, the Buffalo CPCU Chapter will bring back a familiar face with a brand-new presentation titled "Art of Ethical Negotiations?" by Michael Koscielny Jr. 

Michael is the Founder of Born2Lead, LLC, its goal is education, consulting and developing and mentoring emerging leaders in every industry for roles of greater responsibility. Sharing leadership skills that have a proven track record for success in group and personal settings helps young professionals bridge the gap as they prepare themselves not only technically but as future leaders. Born2Lead, LLC offers workshops on leadership skills development, setting professional/career goals, active listening skills for success, and for mentors, becoming allies, advocates, and champions, among many other sessions tailored to the needs of those young leaders.

Mike has more than 44 years’ experience, creating innovative processes in underwriting and pricing, in the insurance industry. Has worked in various carriers and roles including underwriting, marketing, sales, product management and executive leadership.

Earned a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Economics and History from Northern Illinois University and master’s in business administration (MBA) in Risk Management & Insurance from The University of Olivet. Earned the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Awarded the Insurance Training Professional (ITP) designation by the Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators.

Please register below.  This presentation is open to all Buffalo CPCU members and Buffalo Sponsors.  Please note, employees of sponsors must register with a company email to receive the presentation link.   A link to the presentation will be sent 24 hours in advance of the presentation.  Please load the zoom app on your computer or mobile device in advance of the presentation.  

CPCU Anti-Trust Statement

During all Webinars, Meetings, and Events 

We intend to comply in all respects with the federal, state and international antitrust laws. These laws forbid agreements among competitors in the marketplace which restrict a company's freedom to make independent decisions in matters affecting competition.

Participants will not discuss, nor field questions about, any matters relating to individual company rates, underwriting, coverages or marketing. We will not discuss:

•       Present or future prices of products or services

•       Present or future sales terms and conditions

•       Treatment of any customer

•       Current or future business strategies or marketing plans, or

•       Refusing to deal with any customer, competitor, or supplier