James Sanborn
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James Sanborn, CIC, CRM

James Sanborn
Business Insurance
Producer
Waterville
Cell: 207-446-2791
Phone: 207-230-5720
Fax: 207-230-5770
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James began his insurance career in 1993 while attending Thomas College in Waterville. He manages Allen’s Craft Beverage program working with craft breweries, brewpubs, distilleries, wineries, bars and other related businesses.

James frequently presents at conferences throughout New England and presented at the Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville in 2018. He and his family live in Hebron.

Sam Grinnell
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Sam Grinnell

Sam Grinnell
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Camden
Phone: 207-230-5824
Fax: 207-230-5874
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Sam joined our company in January 2023.

A graduate of Colby-Sawyer College Sam has worked as a self-employed carpenter, home inspector and aquatics director at the Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport. New to the insurance industry, he is looking forward to building a new career as an employee-owner at Allen.

He says: "I like that I can use my experience to provide a critical service to our customers. Having worked for myself, I understand what goes into it and navigating risk is a big part of that. I enjoy working with a group of talented and thoughtful and caring team members, it makes every day more fun and encourages me to be the best I can."

Sam lives in Lincolnville, where outside of work he like to stay busy. He sings and plays guitar in a 10-piece party/dance rock band. He is an avid saltwater fly fisherman and loves getting outside with his family whenever he can to hike, swim or camp.

Taylor Ankers
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Taylor Ankers

Taylor Ankers
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Camden
Phone: 207-230-5812
Phone: 207-230-5862
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Taylor joined our company in March 2021 as a receptionist and quickly became our newest licensed Maine property and casualty insurance producer. She has since moved into the business insurance division, where she is an account manager.

Taylor is a native of Cushing, a graduate of Oceanside High School in Rockland and attended the University of Southern Maine. She is happy to be an employee-owner and is looking forward to building her insurance career.

She says: “What I enjoy most about my work is the positive connections and relationships that I get to build with people in our community. I enjoy working with people and problem solving, and here I feel I have the opportunity to combine them, which to me is really gratifying.”

Outside of work, Taylor enjoys spending time with friends and family in the Maine outdoors.

Patrick Chamberlin, CIC
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Patrick Chamberlin, CIC

Patrick Chamberlin, CIC
Business Insurance
Producer
Camden
Direct: 207-230-5704
Fax: 207-230-5754
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A native of Thomaston, now living in Rockland, Patrick Chamberlin is a graduate of Georges Valley High School and Husson University. Before he was a business insurance professional, he spent 12 years working as a commercial fisherman. He joined our company in May 2019.

As a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial of Camden, Patrick is focused on helping clients with comprehensive risk management strategies. He enjoys his work because he can be outdoors often and has the opportunity to work with people who are at the center of the state's economy – Maine business owners.

Patrick became a Licensed Insurance Consultant in August 2023. He also maintains the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, which he first earned in 2021.

Patrick's commitment to his community started in high school with his experience as a Eagle Scout in his hometown. Today he is a Rockland Rotarian and a member of the board of directors of the Pope Memorial Humane Society in Thomaston.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys hiking, backcountry skiing and any time in or around the water, as well as spending time with his wife and their two dogs, Cosmo and Chuck.

Valerie Robinson
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Valerie Robinson, ACSR, CPIA

Valerie Robinson
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Camden
Direct: 207-230-5741
Fax: 207-230-5791
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Valerie Robinson has been with Allen Insurance and Financial since 2007. She enjoys the constant challenge of working in our business insurance division. She has earned both the Accredited Customer Service Representative and Certified Professional Insurance Agent designations.

Theresa Mitchell
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Theresa Mitchell, ACSR

Theresa Mitchell
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Southwest Harbor
Direct: 207-230-5738
Fax: 207-230-5788
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Theresa joined our company in 2016. She enjoys being part of a team which works hard every day to provide top-notch service and support to our business insurance customers. She earned her Accredited Customer Service Representative in Commercial Lines designation in July 2023.

A native of Bass Harbor and a graduate of Mount Desert Island High School and Bay Path College. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family in the Maine outdoors.

Stephanie French
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Stephanie French, CMIP, ACSR

Stephanie French
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Camden
Direct: 207-230-5830
Fax: 207-230-5877
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An account manager in our marine insurance division, Stephanie joined the Allen team in 2010.
Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in public administration as well as a certificate in human resources. She holds both the Certified Marine Insurance Professional and the Accredited Customer Service Representative designations.

Stephanie lives in Camden with her husband. She is an active member of a number of local organizations including the Camden Area Business Group and the Camden Rotary Club; she serves on the board of directors of both organizations. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys spending time at the family camp and exploring northern Maine by snowmobile in the winter.

Stephanie lives in Camden with her husband. She is a member of the Camden Select Board and an active member of a number of local organizations including the Camden Area Business Group and the Camden Rotary Club; she serves on the board of directors of both organizations. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys spending time at the family camp and exploring northern Maine by snowmobile in the winter.

Samantha Runius
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Samantha Runius

Samantha Runius
Business Insurance
Processing Coordinator
Camden
Direct: 207-230-5743
Fax: 207-230-5793
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Sam joined our company in 2008. Sam enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially activities that allow her to spend time outdoors (and her dogs like that, too). She lives in Rockland.

Sally Miles, Allen Insurance and Financial
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Sally Miles

Sally Miles, Allen Insurance and Financial
Operations
Operations Director
Belfast
Direct: 207-230-5817
Fax: 207-230-5866
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Sally Miles joined Allen Insurance and Financial in June 2014.

A native of Belfast and a graduate of the University of Maine in Orono (BS-Business Administration), Sally is a licensed property & casualty and life & health insurance producer in Maine. Sally started her career with Allen as a commercial lines producer and in December 2022 was named Operations Director for our company.

Like many of our staff, Sally is a member of her local Rotary Club (Belfast, since 2015). Outside of work, Sally enjoys reading, physical activity, and spending time with family. She and her family live in Belmont.

Mallory Arsenault
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Mallory Arsenault, ACSR, CPIA

Mallory Arsenault
Business Insurance
Account Manager
Camden
Direct: 207-230-5827
Fax: 207-230-5878
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Always up for a challenge, Mallory enjoys the variety her daily work brings. That's a good thing, because she works with our business insurance customers as well as insurance companies, lenders and others, all in the interest of keeping everyone informed and data current.

A graduate of Rockland District High School, Mallory joined our company in 2011 as a scanning technician and has been promoted three times. In May 2018, she became an account manager in our business insurance division. She maintains both the Accredited  Customer Service Representative (ACSR) and the Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designations.

Mallory is a resident of Owls Head, and when she is not working you will find her spending time with her family as well as reading, baking and enjoying the Maine outdoors.