CAMDEN— Wendy Byrd of Appleton has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as an account manager in the company's insured benefits division.

Byrd, a graduate of Lewiston High School and the University of Maine, is certified as a benefits account manager by the National Association of Health Insurance Underwriter (NAHU). She is based in Camden at Allen's Chestnut Street office.

The NAHU Benefits Account Manager Certification provides account manager professionals with an understanding of the complex and critical role an account manager plays in the health and benefits arena.

"I enjoy working with clients as well as resolving unexpected issues," said Byrd. 
"I enjoy the challenge of learning something new every day."

Outside of work Byrd enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with her son.

Serving clients in Midcoast Maine and around the world since 1866, 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. Call 800-439-4311. Online: AllenIF.com and on Facebook.