As a partner, Michael specializes in strategic benefits planning, cost-control initiatives,
self-funded arrangements, and captive insurance solutions.
Strategic Benefits Planning
Cost-Control Strategies
Self-Funding Arrangements
Captive Insurance Solutions
As a partner, Michael specializes in strategic benefits planning, cost-control initiatives,
self-funded arrangements, and captive insurance solutions.
With 10+ years of experience at Lawley, Michael possesses expertise in designing innovative employee benefits strategies that enable organizations to optimize their programs and effectively manage risk. He has led comprehensive client engagements for private employers
and non-profit organizations, delivering tailored solutions that align with organizational goals. Michael played a pivotal role in developing Lawley’s Proactive Health captive and launching Lawley Marketplace, a benefits technology platform, demonstrating deep knowledge in
alternative risk strategies and private benefit exchanges. He previously was an Employee Benefits Consultant at Lawley.
Michael holds a New York State Life, Accident & Health License, is a Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS), and has completed GBA1 and GBA2 toward the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation.
Michael earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and is a graduate of Leadership Buffalo – Class of 2014.
Committed to community leadership, Michael serves on the Board of Directors for The Foundation of Catholic Health and the Advisory Council at Hilbert College. His past involvement includes board service with Kenmore Mercy Foundation and the Junior Board of Nativity Miguel School of Buffalo.
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