Heffernan New York Branch Hires Jason C. Cavallo, Director of Commercial Lines & Marketing

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, recently hired Jason C. Cavallo, CRIS, to join its New York office as Director of Commercial Lines and Marketing, focusing on new business development and management of commercial lines business for the New York area. 

Cavallo brings ten years of industry experience, with the last seven years devoted exclusively to the construction industry.  Jason has demonstrated his dedication and commitment to his career by earning the Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation, as well as actively pursing the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.  Along with developing long standing relationships with the carrier networks, Jason has honed his expertise in difficult-to-place Property & Casualty programs.  With ties to the restaurant industry, real estate and construction, Jason is charged with bringing in new client relationships for Heffernan, as well as fostering existing ones.  His responsibilities will include servicing accounts and marketing new business and renewals, along with his supervisory capacities as Commercial Team Leader in Marketing.

Victor Fonseca, Senior Vice President and Branch Manager, remarked, "Jason brings a level of talent and expertise to our team that is a perfect fit for us as we continue to focus on our brand and growing our East Coast footprint."

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, Menlo Park, Los Angeles and Orange County, CA.; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO and New York, NY.

Employee-owned, 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, including giving 22% of profits to charity in 2011.

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

SOURCE Heffernan Insurance Brokers