Stephanie French,  a member of the business  insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the Certified Marine Insurance Professional designation from the International Institute for Marine Insurance Studies.

The CMIP designation emphasizes critical skills in insurance underwriting, coverages marketing and client services for the marine and longshore industry.

Requirements include:

• Insuring Waterfront Businesses
• Insuring Marine Employees
• Recreational Marine Insurance
• Insuring Vessel Owners & Operators

"All of us here at Allen are incredibly proud of Stephanie's professionalism and commitment to our marine industry customers," said Dan Bookham, vice president of business development at Allen Insurance and Financial. “Stephanie’s certification and the continued education required to maintain it will serve our clients and our company well in this always-changing industry.”

French is an account manager in Allen’s  business insurance division. She has been with the company since 2010. She also holds the Accredited Customer Service Representative designation.

Allen Insurance and Financial is an employee-owned financial services, insurance and employee benefits company with offices in Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Southwest Harbor and Waterville. Online: AllenIF.com.