CAMDEN — Patrick Chamberlin, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, one of the insurance industry’s most highly respected designations, according to Allen Insurance and Financial, in a news release.

“CICs are recognized for expertise and commitment to the industry and it is no surprise this is a designation Patrick has chosen to pursue,” said Michael Pierce, president of Allen Insurance and Financial.

Earning the designation is just a first step on a path of rigorous, annual continuing education, Pierce noted.

Based at Allen’s office in Camden, Chamberlin works with business insurance clients across a wide spectrum of industries. He also holds the Management Liability Insurance Specialist and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designations.

The Certified Insurance Counselor program is maintained by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

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.