Bishop Picked to Manage Heffernan’s Sonoma Office

Heffernan Insurance Brokers, a full service insurance brokerage firm based in Sonoma, Calif., announced the promotion of Elizabeth Bishop from vice president Sales to branch manager of the Sonoma office. In this role, Bishop will lead an aggressive business development initiative in the North Bay, focusing on construction, manufacturing, non-profits, wine and professional liability.

Bishop brings over 13 years of industry experience to the team. She started her insurance career at Chubb & Son and has held various positions there including Commercial Lines manager, and Personal Lines Marketing/Underwriting manager. Bishop’s breadth of experience and industry contacts spans the western United States, where she has held marketing, underwriting and management positions in San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas and Walnut Creek.

“We are excited to have Elizabeth in a leadership position in the Sonoma office. Her experience within the construction, winery and technology industries will be an asset to our company as we continue to grow in these markets,” said Mike Heffernan, CEO of the Heffernan Group, the parent company of Heffernan Insurance Brokers. “Elizabeth’s dynamic personality and track record for success will strengthen Heffernan’s ability to provide our clients with the best possible service in the North Bay.”

Heffernan Insurance Brokers, a member of the Heffernan Group, offers a full line of property, liability, and group medical insurance.The company provides insurance services to a diverse group of emerging and established companies within a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, wine, property owners, real estate and non-profits.