Heffernan New York Branch Hires Elizabeth McMurray, Account Executive

NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, recently hired Elizabeth McMurray to join its Manhattan office as Account Executive.

McMurray has over twenty years of executive experience with a large, international insurance brokerage.  Her past responsibilities included developing, designing and implementing risk management, risk transfer and risk control programs for a diverse range of businesses, including entertainment, manufacturing, private equity, real estate, retail, restaurants, and sports venues. 

Joseph A. Mauro, Sr. Vice President and Regional Manager, said, "Liz is a very well-known, high level account executive who has worked on Fortune 1000 accounts.  We are excited to have her on board to help build Heffernan's presence in the New York marketplace."

McMurray is a graduate of New York University, earning a bachelor's degree in Economics and International Studies. 

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 insurance and financial services products to a range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and Orange, Calif.; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO and New York, NY.

Heffernan offers a full line of property, liability, group medical insurance, personal insurance and 401(k) retirement plan services and individual wealth management and financial planning. The company provides insurance products and services to individuals, as well as to a diverse group of companies within a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, property owners, nonprofits, and technology.

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. 

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

SOURCE Heffernan Insurance Brokers