CAMDEN and WATERVILLE — 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 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, in a news release. "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 the 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.

Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned insurance, employee benefits and financial services company with offices in Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor and Waterville. Call 800-439-4311. AllenIF.com and on Facebook.