Nikki Castellano has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as an assistant in the company's benefits division.

A native of Pleasant Valley, N.Y. and graduate of Newbury College in Boston, Castellano's work supports the Allen Insurance benefits division staff at their Chestnut Street location in Camden.

Castellano lives in Camden with her husband and their two sons. Outside of work, she is active in her community, currently serving as the marketing and fundraising coordinator for Megunticook Rowing, a Camden organization in which her sons are active. An interior designer in Boston, London and San Francisco for 12 years, Castellano is also a crafter/artist with a focus on use of recycled items.

Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned insurance, employee benefits, and financial services company with offices in Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor, Waterville and Portland.  For more information call 236-4311, or visit AllenIF.com.