Heffernan Welcomes Kaleigh Kemmerly as Assistant Vice President of Los Angeles Office

LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, has hired Kaleigh Kemmerly to join its Los Angeles, California office.  As Assistant Vice President, Kemmerly will be responsible for producing new business in Southern California.

Kemmerly joins Heffernan after years of experience working in the design industry, where she worked as an art gallery sales associate, designed the interiors of several model home projects, and created interior packages for upcoming and renovated residences, hotels and spas.  Prior to her design career, she graduated from Arizona State University with Bachelor of Arts degree.  Kemmerly specializes in new business for property and causality. She will be focusing on entertainment and hospitality, non-profits, and the apparel industry.

"We are excited to welcome Kaleigh to our Southern California team," said John DeFazio, Branch Manager of the Los Angeles office.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers offers a full line of property, liability, group medical insurance, personal insurance and financial services. 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, wine, property owners, nonprofits, and technology.

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, Calif., Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and Orange, Calif.; Portland, Ore; New York, NY; and St. Louis, Mo.

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 and Best Buddies Hearst Castle Challenge bike ride.

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

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