WALNUT CREEK, Calif., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Heffernan Insurance Brokers, a prominent independent insurance brokerage firm in the United States, has acquired National Truck Services Group (NTSG). The transaction, which involves purchasing the assets of NTSG based in Phoenix, became effective on April 1, 2017. The leadership team at NTSG, including Sales Manager AJ Planeta and Commercial Lines Manager Kathy Herter, will manage Heffernan’s newly established office in Phoenix.
NTSG brings over 30 years of experience and a skilled team dedicated to insuring trucking companies across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Nevada. This integration is expected to significantly bolster Heffernan’s transportation sector. The partnership will offer NTSG access to a wide range of resources and markets from Heffernan’s portfolio, aiding in the expansion of their client base.
“We believe that the team’s extensive experience in the trucking sector, along with the access to diverse solutions to meet client demands, will drive growth in Arizona and beyond,” stated Mike Heffernan, President and CEO of Heffernan Insurance Brokers. “We are thrilled to have them join us and anticipate a fruitful future together.”
“Joining such a successful and respected organization is exhilarating for us,” expressed AJ Planeta, Sales Manager of the Phoenix office. “Our decades of experience in the trucking industry, paired with Heffernan Insurance Brokers’ vast market reach and risk solutions, will greatly benefit our existing and potential clients.”
About Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Founded in 1988, Heffernan Insurance Brokers ranks among the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States. The company provides a wide array of insurance and financial services to both businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Heffernan operates offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, Irvine, CA; Portland, OR; St. Louis, MO, and Phoenix, AZ.
Heffernan is employee-owned and was recognized by Business Insurance Magazine in 2009 as the Top Mid-Sized Broker in the United States to work for. The firm has consistently ranked among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists since 2003, contributing over 13 percent of its profits to charitable causes in 2015.
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