As CEO of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Mike Heffernan is involved in all aspects of company operations, including sales, client management, and the continued growth of the company. An entrepreneur at heart, Mike enjoys building businesses, developing new ideas, and looking for ways to use technology to improve both efficiency and the client experience.
Mike graduated from Santa Clara University and started working in insurance at age 22 as an intern for Lloyds and then as an underwriter for Aetna. After several years, he became a producer with a national insurance brokerage, consistently ranking in the top 10 for sales. At age 28, Mike purchased a struggling insurance brokerage with financial problems and 10 employees. That company, now Heffernan Insurance Brokers, has since grown to more than 850 employees with offices nationwide.
In 2011, Mike was named a “Most Admired CEO” by the San Francisco Business Times. He serves as a board member for the Heffernan Group, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, Heffernan Foundation, Heffernan Investment Co., Heffernan Network Insurance Brokers, Mavrix, Wrap Up Insurance Solutions, Immaculate Conception Academy Cristo Rey, Patra, and Balavant.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, and pursuing his passion for winemaking through his own labels, Heffernan and Vannucci. He especially enjoys Lake Tahoe, where you’ll often find him paddleboarding or water skiing.