Buffalo-based Lawley Insurance Co., with an office in Batavia, has hired a contruction industry expert to help contractors. This expands the company's newly formed division, called Lawley Construction Solutions, to 20 full-time insurance and surety professionals focusing on the industry's unique needs.
Brad Hall, who specializes in the construction bonding and insurance arena, joined Lawley as a partner to operate this new division. He has 22 years of experience working with companies involved with major construction projects. He is a member of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers and the Construction Exchange.
“Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and will help us leverage our expertise and build on our significant presence across our eight offices,” said Lawley Managing Partner Christopher D. Ross. “Our current construction clientele, as well as new customers in the field, will benefit from these focused consulting services.”
Hall, 48, graduated from Williamsville South High School and St. Bonaventure University in Olean. Prior to joining Lawley in late December, he was a partner at Vanner Insurance in Amherst.
The recent national economic downturn limited the abilities of businesses and construction companies to easily secure much-needed credit. Contractors performing private work are now seeing some improvement as credit eases, but there are many new opportunities for contractors in the public arena where bonding is required.
“On the up side of our down economy, the new stimulus environment will create fresh opportunities for contractors to participate in the potential surge of new economy infrastructure – rendering new projects and jobs,” Hall said. “Being able to guide companies through the surety field quickly and smoothly will help those companies secure projects and improve their bottom lines.”
