Responsibilities
Edward Cooney’s clients fall within the spectrum of Public Entities, consisting of local government, state government, quasi-governmental entities, schools and special districts. In addition to his primary client service responsibilities, Edward is leader of the firm’s Public Entity Practice and Cyber Practice. Both practices are insurance and risk management think-tanks focused on trending issues in the spaces, including Large and Complex Property, Casualty Towers, Public Officials Liability, Employment Practices and Privacy & Security (Cyber).
Background
Prior to joining Conner Strong & Buckelew’s Public Entity team in 2016, Edward was dedicated to account management within the Life Science & Technology Practice for six years. In such role, Edward focused on complex Property and Products Liability issues for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other life science organizations, as well as Products and Professional Liability issues for technology organizations.
Before working for Conner Strong & Buckelew, Edward interned with the firm and other insurance brokerages. Rounding out his work experience, Edward was the team leader in the Executive-in-Residence Program at St. John’s University as a graduate student. The program placed students in a business consulting role for actual business and non-profit organizations with the purpose of developing strategic objectives and plans for the organizations.
Education
St. John’s University, Peter J. Tobin College of Business – M.B.A. in Risk Management & Insurance
Monmouth University, Leon Hess School of Business – Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management
Professional Designations
Cyber COPE Insurance Certification (CCIC)
Licensed Insurance Producer, Multiple States and Surplus
Awards & Recognition
2023 Risk & Insurance Power Broker Winner
2022 Risk & Insurance Power Broker Rising Star
