Design Highlights
- Brendan and Lisa Lawler, married insurance brokers, were indicted for a fraud scheme that allegedly involved over $750,000 in stolen client premiums.
- The scheme, operating through BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC, lasted from March 2023 to March 2024, affecting over 50 individuals and multiple insurance providers.
- Lawlers created fake insurance certificates and provided false tracking numbers to mislead clients, leaving them unprotected and unaware of the fraud.
- The indictment raises serious concerns about trust in the insurance industry and the adequacy of regulatory measures to protect consumers from fraudulent practices.
- If convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the Lawlers face up to 20 years in prison, highlighting the severe legal consequences of such fraud.
In a jaw-dropping twist, married insurance brokers Brendan and Lisa Lawler found themselves facing a federal grand jury indictment for what can only be described as a spectacular fraud scheme. The couple, hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, are now embroiled in a legal mess that has left at least 50 individuals and insurance providers high and dry. The charges? Conspiracy to commit wire fraud. You’d think being in the insurance business would mean playing by the rules. But not this duo.
The indictment, handed down on January 30, 2026, isn’t their first rodeo. They were already charged by criminal complaint back in August 2025. The Lawlers ran their operation through BL Insurance Brokerage, LLC, from March 2023 to March 2024, allegedly pocketing client premiums instead of paying the insurers. Talk about a breach of trust. They reportedly raked in over $750,000 in losses from insurance providers, premium finance companies, and hard money lenders. That’s a hefty sum, and it raises eyebrows.
To make matters worse, it appears Brendan and Lisa were not exactly great at balancing their books. The couple supposedly used incoming funds from new clients to cover the outstanding balances of others. That’s not just shady; it’s downright reckless! The business account was overdrawn more than 200 times during their operation. They’ve been struggling financially since at least March 2018. Their financial troubles were exacerbated by the fact that they stole more than $462,000 from insurance providers. In fact, this financial mismanagement led to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance opening an investigation in 2023.
Their tactics to keep the ruse going were almost comical—if it weren’t so tragic for their victims. They created fake certificates of insurance and sent out false tracking numbers and receipts, all while making excuses to clients who caught wind of the lack of coverage. Imagine discovering you’ve been duped by your trusted insurance brokers. It’s a nightmare. Given that liability coverage is legally required in most states, the victims found themselves not only defrauded but potentially unprotected on the road.
With their business closed as of March 2024 and their insurance licenses yanked, the Lawlers are left facing the music. Conspiracy to commit wire fraud could land them up to 20 years behind bars. That’s a long time to think about how they managed to screw over so many people.
With the U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley at the helm and Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Cleary prosecuting, the Lawlers might want to brace themselves for a rough ride ahead. It’s a wild tale of greed, deception, and the unraveling of trust in the insurance world.
