Top insurance broker names Leah Abram Director of Mergers and Benefits
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Lawley, an independent family-owned insurance broker and employee benefits firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Leah Abram to the position of Director of Mergers and Benefit Operations. This strategic move underscores Lawley’s commitment to growth, operational excellence, and continued leadership in employee benefits and M&A integration.
With more than a decade of dedicated service at Lawley, Abram most recently served as Employee Benefits Business Manager, where she demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical acumen across operations, technology solutions, retirement services, and benefits marketing. In addition, she played a key leadership role in guiding the Lawley Medicare Solutions division.
Abram has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives, implementing new technologies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing service delivery models. Abram's background in banking and financial planning has equipped her with a strong foundation for leading complex operations and delivering results.
As Director of Mergers and Benefit Operations, Abram will now take on a dual responsibility. She will provide critical coordination and support for Lawley’s mergers and acquisitions activities, while also continuing to provide oversight for Lawley Medicare Solutions, technology, and wealth management teams within the employee benefits division at Lawley. Abram will serve on Lawley’s Executive Committee, providing valuable direction and insight to senior leadership on M&A strategy and employee benefits matters.
Abram holds a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership & Change from Canisius University and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Brockport. She holds a Life, Accident, and Health license and her professional designations include Project Management Professional (PMP) and Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS).
In addition to her professional achievements, Leah is a graduate of Leadership Buffalo, a member of Toastmasters International, and a community volunteer with Junior Achievement.
“Leah’s blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-first leadership makes her the perfect fit for this vital role,” says Reggie Dejean, Director of Operations.
“We’re excited to see Leah continue to lead and further support the future of Lawley’s employee benefits and M&A initiatives throughout our footprint,” says Chris Ross, Principal of Lawley.
