Heffernan Insurance Brokers Hires Local Chamber Ambassador Simonne de Villiers as Benefits Specialist

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest independent brokerage firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that Simonne de Villiers has joined the firm's Chesterfield, MO, office as a benefits specialist.  Heffernan is a full-service insurance brokerage in the St. Louis and Metro East Illinois areas, offering property & casualty, life, and health insurance.

"With her insurance background and earlier healthcare experience in the software industry, Simonne brings great enthusiasm and strong business acumen to this position," said Tom Hebson, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive of Heffernan's Chesterfield office.

Prior to joining Heffernan, de Villiers was an insurance broker for Aflac, offering voluntary, ancillary and major medical policies. She has also worked with a large software company, managing the relationship with their healthcare partners. An active business and community volunteer, de Villiers is an ambassador for the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob Chamber of Commerce and sergeant-at-arms/board member for the Silver Creek Rotary Club.  

"I was drawn to the firm for its strong reputation in the business community and its commitment to local philanthropy.  It's a great fit for my personal goal of being involved in and giving back to the community," said de Villiers.

Heffernan's Chesterfield office is active in the non-profit segment in both St. Louis and St. Charles counties.  The firm supports the YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, the Great Circle agency, St. Patrick's Center and the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, in addition to several other organizations.

About Heffernan Insurance Brokers 

Heffernan Insurance Brokers, formed in 1988, is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Heffernan provides comprehensive insurance and financial services products to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Heffernan has additional offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, and Orange, California; Portland, Oregon; Chesterfield, Missouri, and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers was named the Top Mid-Sized Broker in the United States to Work for in 2009 by Business Insurance Magazine. The firm has been among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists since 2003 by donating more than $2.5 million to local charities.  Each of the firm's 420 employees is granted four paid days off per year to volunteer their time at a local nonprofit.  The Heffernan Group provides a Workplace Wellness program for all employees and many participate in active volunteering events such as the Avon Breast Cancer Walk.

For more information, please visit heffgroup.com or call 800.234.6787. License # 0564249.

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