We are proud to announce that Sean Cornelius, President of Weed Ross, has been elected as the 2026 President of the Insurance Club of Buffalo (ICOB), the organization behind Buffalo I‑Day, the largest one‑day insurance convention in the United States.
Sean began his insurance career in 2004, working in claims roles at Crawford & Company, State Farm, and Travelers before transitioning to sales in 2010. He joined Weed Ross and rose to the position of agency president in 2016, overseeing a team of professionals across multiple offices and driving the agency’s expansion throughout Upstate New York.
Buffalo I‑Day has been held annually since 1953, drawing over 1,400 insurance and risk‑management professionals for networking, education, and industry insight. The event has become a cornerstone for regional industry collaboration and leadership development.
“I’m honored to serve as the 2026 President of the Insurance Club of Buffalo,” said Sean. “I’m excited to work with a great team to bring Buffalo I‑Day to life. To me, I‑Day is all about relationships, and in our industry, relationships are everything.”
Sean’s leadership reflects Weed Ross’s core philosophy—building strong, lasting relationships in the communities we serve. With his extensive background in claims, sales, and agency management, combined with his passion for connection and collaboration, Sean is poised to bring fresh energy and vision to ICOB in 2026.
Please join us in congratulating Sean on this exciting and well-deserved appointment.
