US based independent insurance brokerage Heffernan Insurance Brokers has appointed Jennifer Alimonda as assistant vice president to focus on new development and management of Personal Lines business at its New York office.

With over six years of management experience after having worked for a national brokerage, client retention and new business procurement, Alimonda fulfilled responsibilities that include staff management, sales assistance and client servicing.

Victor Fonseca, vice president and branch manager saidd, "Jennifer's experience in the industry is a great fit for us as we focus on new business development in the greater New York area."

Formed in 1988, Heffernan Insurance Brokers provides insurance and financial services products to a range of businesses and individuals.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Menlo Park, Los Angeles and Orange County, California; Portland, Oregon; St. Louis, Missouri and New York.