Heffernan Welcomes Lacey Hodges as Account Executive in Orange Office

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, has hired Lacey Hodges to join its Orange, California office.  As Account Executive, Hodges will be responsible for Employee Benefits account management in Southern California.

Hodges joins Heffernan after fifteen years in account management for two major brokerages.  Her areas of expertise include renewals, marketing and client support.

"We are very happy to have someone with Lacey's Employee Benefits experience join the Heffernan family.  Lacey will be teaming with Todd LaRue to expand our Employee Benefits capabilities," said George DeWalt, Senior Vice President and Branch Manager for Heffernan HPPIB in Orange, CA.

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. 

SOURCE Heffernan Insurance Brokers