Brian Murphy Partner

About:

As partner and owner, Brian manages the strategic planning and operations of Lawley Employee Benefits. He provides consultative services to large employers and specializes in comprehensive benefits assessment, cost-control strategies, compliance and legislative services, self-funding of all benefit plans, and the intricacies of benefits administration solutions. He excels in the development of long-term strategies, resulting in administrative efficiencies and highly effective benefit alternatives. Brian’s expertise and insight led to the implementation of several technology solutions, including a Private Benefits Exchange, online enrollment system, benefits administration platform, and a virtual benefits communications portal.

Experience:

Brian’s career in the insurance and benefits industry began in 1996. Brian’s expertise in compliance and legislative issues helps employers understand and prepare for the potential impact on their health plans. He has led numerous seminars and webinars on highly relevant industry issues and trends, including health care reform, national benchmarking, changing dynamics in the workplace, employer strategies, health insurance exchanges, online enrollment technology, and benefits communication strategies. Brian’s deep involvement and knowledge resulted in the appointment to the Regional Advisory Committee, representing Western New York. This committee provided advice and made recommendations on the planning and
operation of the New York State Health Insurance Exchange.

Brian’s insurance and benefits industry skills has led to years of speaking engagements and appearances at tradeshows, radio, and television shows as well as numerous interviews with print publications. As an active member of national benefits associations, Brian understands the latest industry trends to bring a high level of consultative services and cost-control initiatives to large employers.

Accreditations:

New York State Life, Accident and Health License

Education:

B.S. in Marketing,  Canisius College

Honors:

Brian was given the Robert F. Moss Distinguished Service Award and was recognized by Business First 40 under 40 as a young leader.

Community and Pro Bono:

Brian is on the Board of Directors for ConnectLife and an active participant on the Canisius College Business Advisory Council. He is the Chair Emeritus for Big Brother Big Sisters of Erie, Niagara & The Southern Tier and for the Canisius College Board of Regents. Brian graduated from Leadership Buffalo’s Class of 2008. In addition, Brian is a former Leadership Buffalo board member.