Heffernan Hires Prout in Northern California

Heffernan Insurance Brokers named Jeff Prout assistant vice president North Bay office in California.

Prout will focus on new business development for all Commercial Lines for Heffernan.

Prout’s background includes consulting, sales and marketing in the insurance and banking industries along with property and business ownership and management.

Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Heffernan has California offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Menlo Park, Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as in Portland, Ore; St. Louis, Mo. and New York, NY.