716.849.4347 | mszymoniak@lawleyinsurance.com | Buffalo, NY
Michael Szymoniak has focused on employee benefits exchanges for the last three years, helping to successfully launch Lawley Marketplace with companies in Buffalo, NY and Rochester, NY.
Michael provides Buffalo, NY companies with comprehensive solutions and strategic initiatives to enhance their employee benefits program while meeting their unique needs. He works closely with small to mid-size (SMB) businesses to understand their business and build a comprehensive employee benefits program that results in the most cost-effective alternatives and administrative efficiency. He specializes in strategic benefits planning, cost-control strategies, compliance, health care reform, and benefit exchanges.
Michael possesses expertise in private exchanges as an alternative delivery method. In addition, he understands the intricacies of public exchanges which allow him to provide sound education and consultation, tools and solutions. Michael has been a guest speaker and has educated numerous audiences on this topic.
New York State Life, Accident and Health license
Group Benefit Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation
Michael is a 2014 Leadership Buffalo graduate and now serves as the Chair for the Class of 2014. He also volunteers as a mentor with the organization’s Youth Leadership program. He also volunteers his time to aid fundraising efforts for Evergreen Health Services.
“I love helping small businesses understand their employee benefits options, like private exchanges, to find the right solution for each different company”
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