Allen Insurance and Financial recently received a Legislative Sentiment acknowledging the company’s 150th year in business. State Sen. David Miramant of Camden delivered the document to company President Michael Pierce.
Mike Pierce, president of Allen Insurance and Financial, left, with David Miramant, Knox County’s State Senator.
“A lot has changed in Camden in 150 years, but some things have stayed the same, including the desire of individuals, families and businesses to buy their insurance from and do their financial planning with someone they know and trust,” said Pierce. “Our roots are in Midcoast Maine as a local insurance agency but we have the depth and knowledge that allows us to work with a diverse range of customers in Maine and the U.S. — and around the world. Key to our success has been to always remember that people do business with people – and this plays to our strengths.”
The sentiment outlines Allen’s history, conversion to an employee-owned company and notes recent awards, including the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence and Best Places to Work in Maine.
The sentiment reads: “Be it known to all that we, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, join in recognizing Allen Insurance and Financial, of Camden, which is celebrating its 150 anniversary in business. The company was organized in 1866 by Wilder W. Perry; in 1902 George E. Allen purchased the business. By 1988 the company had formed the Allen Agency Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and by 1994 employees owned over 30 percent of the company. In 2012 the company received the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence and was named a Best Place to Work in Maine, an honor received in 2013, 2014 and 2015. We extend to everyone At Allen Insurance and Financial our congratulations on this anniversary and offer them our best wishes; And be it ordered that this official expression of sentiment be sent forthwith on behalf of the 127th Legislature and the people of the State of Maine.”
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