California-based Maffei Insurance & Financial Services acquired by Heffernan Network

Heffernan Network Insurance Brokers, a subsidiary of Heffernan Insurance Brokers that offers market access and support services to local insurance agencies, has taken over Maffei Insurance & Financial Services, based in Stockton, California.

As of April 1, 2023, Don Maffei, the founder and CEO, along with 12 team members have joined Heffernan Network.

Since its inception in 2005, Maffei Insurance & Financial Services has been a family-owned and operated entity. It has additional offices in Carmel, Fresno, and Visalia and specializes in personal lines insurance, with a growing portfolio in commercial lines. The collaboration with Heffernan Network will equip Maffei Insurance & Financial Services with added resources for its personal lines clientele and substantial support to expand in diverse commercial sectors.

Don Maffei – Maffei Insurance & Financial Services CEO said: “The opportunity to partner and participate in the Heffernan Network is a very exciting and an important one for our clients and team. We’ll now have access to the additional resources and expertise that will provide our current clients with another valuable source of protection.

“Commercial expansion has been on my wish list for many years and I’m looking forward to working with the Heffernan Network team to accomplish that goal.”

Despite the acquisition, Maffei Insurance & Financial Services will continue to operate independently as a subsidiary agency of Heffernan Network. It will utilize the market access, resources, and support of Heffernan Network to further its growth.

John Prichard Jr. — Heffernan Network Insurance Brokers president said: “We are very excited about our partnership with Maffei.

“Don and his team have a great culture and are poised to take the agency to the next level. We look forward to expanding in the Valley and helping them develop more commercial lines expertise which will complement their exceptional personal lines foundation.”