Heffernan Welcomes Ryan Hone as Assistant Vice President of Orange Office

ORANGE, Calif., June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, has hired Ryan Hone to join its Orange, California office.  As Assistant Vice President, Hone will be responsible for producing new business in Southern California.

Hone joins Heffernan after a two and a half year stint at Brown & Brown, where he won several sales awards.  Prior to Brown & Brown, he worked for Alliant.  Hone specializes in risk management for the construction, property owners and manufacturing industries.

"I think Ryan is a natural producer and I am very excited he has chosen to bring his talent to Heffernan in Orange County," said Ed Nokes, Senior Vice President for Heffernan's Orange branch.

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. The Orange office specializes in nonprofits and religious 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, Calif., Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and Orange, Calif.; Portland, Ore; New York, NY ; and Chesterfield, 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