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Allen Backs Expansion at MaineGeneral’s Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care

Allen Insurance and Financial has pledged $25,000 to the capital campaign to expand the Harold Alfond Cener for Cancer Care, a project made necessary by increasing patient need. “Access to high-quality cancer treatment close to home is essential, and this project will make a meaningful difference for patients and their families in our community,” said Jill Lang, marketing director at Allen Insurance and Financial. “We are sincerely proud to support this project.”

This pledge reflects Allen’s deep-rooted commitment to community well-being and support for health-related initiatives. An employee-owned company, Allen aligns its corporate giving philosophy to support organizations that enhance the health and economic vitality of their region.

Pictured here are, at left, Martha Wentworth a member of Allen’s Waterville business insurance team and Jill Lang, right, from marketing director at Allen. With them is Nicole McSweeney, Chief Marketing and Philanthropy Officer at MaineGeneral Health. The photo was taken in part of the construction zone at MaineGeneral’s Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.

Pictured here are, at left, Martha Wentworth a member of Allen’s Waterville business insurance team and Jill Lang, right, from marketing director at Allen. With them is Nicole McSweeney, Chief Marketing and Philanthropy Officer at MaineGeneral Health. The photo was taken in part of the construction zone at MaineGeneral’s Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care.
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Welcoming Nick Pucello

Nick Pucello

Nick Pucello of Rockport has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a commercial lines producer, specializing in marine insurance.

Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in small vessel operations and a master’s degree in international logistics management, both from Maine Maritime Academy. Additionally, Nick holds a 1,600-ton USCG masters license and a property & casualty insurance license in the state of Maine.

Nick’s extensive experience in the marine industry includes work as a marine supply chain and logistics manager and as a yacht and tugboat captain.

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Welcoming Jessica Bryant

Jessica Bryant

Jessica Bryant of Camden has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a commercial lines account manager.

She previously worked for U.S. Cellular in sales and customer service.

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Welcoming Brittany Morse to the Allen Team

Brittany Morse of Belmont has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a scanning associate in the company’s Camden office. Her previous work experience includes customer service representative for a financial firm.

Morse earned her property & casualty insurance license February 2025.

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Welcoming Kirsten Pomeroy to Our Team

Kirsten Pomeroy

Kirsten Pomeroy of Pittsfield has joined the team at Allen Insurance and Financial as a receptionist in the company’s Waterville office.

Kirsten is a graduate of the University of Maine in Farmington; her previous work experience includes work as an insurance agent and a high school counselor. She renewed her Maine Property & Casualty license in November 2024.

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Welcoming Debbie Tyler

Debbie Tyler, SHRM-CP

Debbie Tyler, SHRM-CP

We are excited to announce that Debbie Tyler has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as the Human Resources Manager. She joins Susan Howland on the Allen HR/Operations team.

Susan Howland, SVP of HR and Operations said, “As a best place to work in Maine award winner for 13 years running, we are thrilled to welcome Debbie to the Allen team. She is the ideal person to help us continue our growth, while ensuring our employee owners enjoy best in class benefits, flexibility, and a positive workplace culture.”

A native of Rockland, Debbie is a graduate of the University of Maine in Augusta with a bachelor’s degree in social science.  She held previous leadership positions in both childcare and human resources. Debbie holds her SHRM-CP certification from the society of Human Resources Management.

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Welcoming Jess Sanborn

Jess Sanborn

Jess Sanborn

Jess Sanborn of Vinalhaven, a licensed life and health producer in the state of Maine, has joined Allen as an account manager in our benefits division, serving the needs of our group health insurance clients.

A native of Dresden, Maine and a graduate of the University of Maine in Orono, Jess holds a degree in mechanical engineering.  Jess spent a decade working in loss control at Acadia Insurance and in human resources at a local medical center. Both experiences position her well for her role at Allen.

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Mindy Maheu and Jennifer Coffin Earn Safeco Insurance® Award of Excellence for Superior Underwriting Skill

Mindy Maheu

Mindy Maheu

Mindy Maheu and Jennifer Coffin, personal insurance account executives with Allen Insurance and Financial, have been honored with the Safeco Insurance Award of Excellence, an honor recognizing superior

Jen Coffin

Jen Coffin

underwriting skill.

This recognition is achieved only by a select group of agents across the country who sell Safeco Insurance. This is Maheu’s fifth year and Coffin’s fourth year earning this recognition.

“Delivering excellence in underwriting involves combining outstanding customer service with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of insurance coverage to achieve excellent results for Allen’s clients,” said Scott Carlson, manager of the personal insurance division at Allen Insurance and Financial. “Mindy, Jen, and the entire Allen personal insurance team make that happen by ensuring customers receive the most suitable coverage for their needs. This recognition is well-earned, and we at Allen are especially proud of the numerous consecutive awards they’ve achieved.”

Maheu holds the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designations. She joined our company in 2002 and is based in Waterville.  Coffin has been with Allen Insurance and Financial since 2004 and is based in Camden. She holds both the Accredited Customer Service representative (ACSR) and Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designations.

The Safeco Award of Excellence recognizes outstanding agents who have developed a solid underwriting relationship with Safeco and whose agencies have qualified for the Safeco Insurance Premier Partner Award, the company’s top recognition program. Fewer than 10 percent of agencies who sell Safeco have agents who receive this award.

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Leann Cailler Earns Safeco Insurance® Award of Distinction

Leann Cailler

Leann Cailler, ACSR, CPIA

Leann Cailler, a personal insurance account executive with Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction and has been named a producer of the year for 2024.

This recognition is achieved only by a select group of agents across the country who sell Safeco Insurance. This is Cailler’s third year receiving the Safeco Award of Distinction.

The Safeco Award of Distinction honors outstanding agents who have developed a solid partnership with Safeco. Only 150 agents nationwide earn this award.

“Leann’s dedication to her clients and her commitment to delivering high-quality service have truly distinguished her,” said Scott Carlson, manager of the personal insurance division at Allen Insurance and Financial. “Being honored with the Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction and named a Producer of the Year for 2024 is a reflection of her hard work and the strong relationship she has built with Safeco. We are all very proud of Leann for achieving this well-deserved recognition.”

Cailler, of Waldoboro, has been with Allen Insurance and Financial since 2007. She holds both the Accredited Customer Service representative (ACSR) and Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designations.

Allen Insurance and Financial is a multi-year President’s Award and Premier Partner agency, recognition given only to the best independent insurance agencies that sell Safeco. Safeco is a Liberty Mutual Insurance company.

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