AmyRae Nessa Insurance Advisor

About:

As an Insurance Advisor, AmyRae specializes in construction,
hospitality, and business development.

Experience:

With 10+ years of experience, AmyRae partners with clients to understand their operations, identify exposures, and build insurance strategies that protect their people and assets. She advises businesses on coverage options, risk quality, claims, audits, and policy changes, helping them navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

Prior to Lawley, she served as Membership & Sales Director for the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, working directly with contractors, developers, and industry leaders. Through that experience, she gained firsthand insight into the challenges businesses face, including workforce and safety concerns, project timelines, and regulatory requirements. This perspective enables her to anticipate client needs, ask the right questions, and deliver solutions that are both practical and proactive. Her ability to build strong relationships and connect organizations with resources supports Lawley’s focus on personalized, high-quality service.

Industry Affiliations:

She is a member of the Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, the National Association of Women in Construction, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP), and the Buffalo Niagara Innovation Creativity & Entrepreneurship Council (B-NICE).

Education:

AmyRae holds a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State University.

Community and Pro Bono:

AmyRae is actively involved in her community, supporting Veteran’s One Stop, the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce, and the Amherst Chamber of Commerce LIFT Council.