Maria Eckles
Helping CEOs and CFOs Solve the Insurance Problems that Keep them Up at Night | Construction, Non-Profits and Real Estate | Commercial Lines Broker | Assistant Vice President | Heffins.com
- Role
- Assistant Vice President at Heffernan Insurance Brokers
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maria Eckles
You have a lot to protect, from your home and automobiles, to the people you love and…
Experience
Assistant Vice President
Jun 2025 — Present · Walnut Creek, CA, US
As a Commercial Lines Broker, I help business owners and executives navigate the challenges of operating a business in a tech-savvy, litigious, and rapidly changing world.At Heffernan, we offer a no-cost risk assessment that helps reduce errors and overcharges. The goal is to get your company to within 10% of your lowest legal premium. We begin with interviews of the ownership and management teams, and then do a thorough assessment of coverage and policy wording. We review your hiring templates, policies and procedures, safety and wellness programs. Then, we analyze your claims to pinpoint problems and identify possible solutions. During the review process, we begin implementing services to decrease claims. Our focus is on client needs, safety, developing a positive culture, and lowering premium costs.Heffernan offers: The most comprehensive coverage options with the best pricing Access to specialized programs and alternative risk financing solutions Loss control Claims management assistance Risk Reviews Access to technology to assist in the insurance arena And moreSince its founding in 1988, Heffernan has remained employee owned and has grown revenue to over $200 million through primarily organic growth, along with strategic acquisitions. Heffernan is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerage firms, as well as named on the insurance industry’s ‘Best Places to Work’ lists. Heffernan is also known for its commitment to philanthropy. Since 2003, Heffernan has been named a ‘Top Corporate Philanthropist’ and has donated over $22 million to various charities in the communities where we live and work.Want to learn more?Feel free to Visit Email m•••••@heffins.comI invite you to review some of our multimedia below and learn how we can help you.Specialties: Professional Liability Insurance | Commercial Lines | Client Services | Insurance Carriers | Broker
Education
Los Angeles City College
Paralegal Certificate, Law
2011 — 2013
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2013 — 2015
Southern Federal University (former Rostov State University)
Bachelor's Degree
2004 — 2008
De Anza College
Paralegal Program, Law
2009 — 2010
Skills
- Litigation
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Mediation
- Courts
- Workers Compensation
- Case Management
- Client Support
- Sims
- Outlook
- Nonprofits
- Legal Research
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