Lawley, an independent family-owned insurance broker, and employee benefits firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Tehan to partner. Tehan will lead Lawley’s employee benefits team located in Rochester, NY.

In his most recent position as Employee Benefits Consultant, Tehan played a vital role in Lawley’s growth by fostering business relationships and helping companies manage one of their largest expenses – medical insurance. He served as a trusted leader to validate an employer’s position in the marketplace as it relates to employee benefits.

Tehan has been with Lawley for over 15 years, bringing his vast ability in developing client relationships and providing mentoring solutions. As a partner, he will concentrate on business development, key leadership initiatives, and mentor new consultants. Tehan will provide oversight of Lawley’s client service team with a specific emphasis on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, cost-control strategies, carrier negotiations, funding strategies, and financial analyses.

Prior to Lawley, Tehan worked as a Senior Account Executive at Unum, responsible for the acquisition of new business for group products including disability coverage, long-term care insurance, life insurance, supplemental health, and critical illness benefits.

Tehan holds a NYS Life, Accident, and Health license and earned a bachelor’s degree from St. John Fisher College. He is involved with Saint Rita’s Catholic Church and is a former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“As an Employee Benefits Consultant, I’ve been able to assist many clients with benefits and healthcare consulting. I’m looking forward to stepping into a partner role where I’ll be able to make a larger impact within Lawley’s footprint,” Tehan said.

“Kevin has been a role model and we’re looking forward to the impact he’ll make as a partner. Promoting him to partner assists Lawley in achieving the goal of offering the best employee benefits solutions to our clients,” says Chuck Allesi, partner of Lawley.

“We’re extremely proud of Kevin’s accomplishments over the past 15 years. As a partner, his vision and leadership as will continue to drive the success of our agency,” says Mike Lawley, Principal of Lawley.