Wendy Byrd, an account manager on the benefits team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned a Group Benefits Disability Specialist designation from The Hartford School of Insurance.

"Professional development is important to all of our insurance divisions but especially so in the ever-changing field of employee benefits,” said Dan Wyman, benefits division manager.

“Disability benefits are an important part of a benefits package and can make a real difference in the lives of employees and their families.  This program allows Wendy to better serve our agency's group benefits clients,” Wyman said.

Byrd has been with Allen Insurance and Financial since 2017.

Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned insurance, employee benefits and financial services company with offices in Camden, Rockland, Belfast, Southwest Harbor and Waterville. For more information visit the company online at AllenIF.com.