Tiagwad – President, CEO, Conner Strong & Buckelew

Michael Tiagwad

Michael Tiagwad has over 30 years of experience in the insurance brokerage sector. He is responsible for the management and oversight and is actively involved in the strategic direction of the firm in addition to the firm’s merger and acquisition activities. Mike has a wealth of experience in all facets of commercial insurance including alternative risk solutions and wrap-up insurance programs. He was one of the original professionals responsible for the strategy behind the creation of Globex International and Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS).

Formerly, Mike was with The Graham Company, a Philadelphia based insurance brokerage where he oversaw the company’s sales efforts, and became president of the agency. Under his leadership, the firm grew to become one of the 50 largest agencies in the United States. Before that, he was with Xerox Corporation in various sales and marketing positions.

Tiagwad earned a BS in business administration from Central Connecticut State University. He is a member of the board of governors for the academy of risk management and insurance for Saint Joseph’s University; an advisory board member for NFTE (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship).

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