Mike Bandini, Lawley Insurance Advisor

BUFFALO, NY | Michael Bandini, Lawley Insurance Advisor, has earned his ERIS® (Energy Risk & Insurance Specialist) Designation. Lawley is very proud to have this designation placed on one of their senior advisors.

This program is a specialized curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of the energy industry. Examples of companies in the energy industry include those dedicated to providing power like solar, electric, oil, or natural gas. Those who complete the program are entitled to display the ERIS certification to attest to their knowledge of energy insurance, risk management and dedication to the industry.

Bandini says, “I am really excited to receive this designation and bring it to Lawley. Energy companies have very serious and unique risks that need attention. And that attention should be given by someone with the proper training and expertise. I look forward to building partnerships with companies and individuals in the energy field and will provide the best service and knowledge possible to their operations.”

Cindy Vizzi, Lawley’s Director of Sales Administration, says “We are always looking to refine the skills of our team. By earning this designation, Michael will be able to anticipate the needs of clients and prospects in the energy industry. It is a great benefit and addition to his, and our, insurance infrastructure.”

What does receiving an ERIS® entail?

  • Completing the five-part curriculum entitles a person to the ERIS certification.
  • Energy financial and risk professionals who obtain the certification will have the knowledge to make wiser insurance and risk management decisions for their employers and work more effectively with their agents/brokers.
  • Obtaining the ERIS certification will increase the competence, confidence, and credibility of insurance professionals who sell or underwrite insurance for contractors.
  • A CFO, CFM, controller, or risk manager who buys insurance from an ERIS designee will know he or she is dealing with someone who is knowledgeable about the specialized needs of energy companies. 
(Originally published description on Irmi’s website)

About IRMI & ERIS

The Energy Risk and Insurance Specialist (ERIS®)  continuing education program was developed by IRMI to provide an opportunity for insurance agents, brokers, customer service representatives, underwriters, adjusters, and in-house risk managers or insurance buyers to gain specialized expertise in energy insurance and risk management. Completing the ERIS certification will ensure that the agent, broker, underwriter, or insurance purchaser understands the most important insurance needs of the energy industry.

Who is Michael Bandini?

Michael Bandini joined Lawley in 2011 as an Advisor of Property & Casualty Insurance. Mike is a Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and actively pursuing his Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU). Mike’s focus has expanded to Life Sciences/Bio Technology, Professional Liability/Legal Malpractice, Public Entities/Municipalities and Cleantech Energy industries. Mike now has his ERIS® designation.

Read more about Michael in his full bio here.

ABOUT LAWLEY

Lawley is a privately-owned, independent regional insurance firm specializing in property, casualty and personal insurance, employee benefits and risk management consulting and ranked among the 100 Largest Insurance Brokers in the U.S., according to Business Insurance magazine.

For over 60 years, Lawley’s team of more than 400 associates have developed customized property, casualty, surety and benefits insurance programs for businesses and municipalities of all sizes along with personalized protection for individuals and their families. Lawley is consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Buffalo Business First.

Headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Lawley has branch offices across New York in Amherst, Batavia, Dunkirk, Jamestown, Mahopac, Plainview, Purchase and Rochester along with Darien, Connecticut and Florham Park, New Jersey. To find out more, visit lawleyinsurance.com.