Neal Cunningham Senior Claims Management Consultant

716.849.4323 | ncunningham@lawleyinsurance.com | Buffalo, NY

Neal has held various positions in the claims industry which makes him uniquely qualified to handle some of our most challenging accounts. Neal prides himself on developing intimate relationships with all of the workers’ compensation carriers, making him an integral part of the overall team in aggressively managing claims from the initial injury to closure.

Specialties


Self-Insured Accounts

Legacy Programs

Auditing Third-Party Administration

About:

Neal has held various positions in the claims industry which makes him uniquely qualified to handle some of our most challenging accounts. Neal prides himself on developing intimate relationships with all of the workers’ compensation carriers, making him an integral part of the overall team in aggressively managing claims from the initial injury to closure.

Experience:

Neal has been in the field of workers’ compensation for over 20 years. His background includes extensive experience in managing a claims operation where he developed and implemented best practices for reserving and aggressive handling of workers’ compensation claims for self-insured employers. He also developed a keen understanding of effective investigations, identifying and prosecuting fraud and settlement techniques for bringing old, costly claims, to a favorable resolution. Just as important, Neal was introduced to the intricacies of how reserving and claims management can impact a client’s WC premium costs.

Education:

B.S.  from the University of Massachusetts

J.D. from the Syracuse University College of Law

Community and Pro Bono:

Neal coaches various boys and girls youth lacrosse teams.

“Your ability to implement effective risk management has never been more important.”