Heffernan Insurance Brokers Promotes James Taylor to Assistant Vice President

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, announced today that James Taylor has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in Heffernan's Benefits Advisory Services department.

Taylor joined Heffernan in 2014 as an account executive after developing his keen understanding of the insurance industry at Liberty Mutual Insurance and ADP. Backed by his experience and knowledge in employee benefits, Affordable Care Act compliance, human resources, and technology solutions, he quickly established himself as a strong addition to the company. His consultative approach and excellent customer service has helped retain and grow Heffernan's benefits business in Southern California markets. 

"We are very excited to utilize James's unique skill sets, including his strong knowledge of the Affordable Care Act, for our clients' benefits," said Ben Stern, Managing Senior Vice President of Heffernan's Los Angeles and Orange County locations.

Taylor looks forward to continuing to be a driving force in Heffernan's growth in Southern California. He and his team are committed to understanding their clients' unique needs and providing innovative solutions as they relate to their employee benefits, human resources, and human capital management needs.

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; and St. Louis, MO.

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, donating more than 13 percent of profits to charity in 2015.

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