About Amy Alward - South Portland Allstate Insurance Agent
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Not sure if you have the insurance you need? You're not alone...I can help. As a Personal Financial Representative in Portland, I know many local families. My knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service. I look forward to helping families like yours protect the things that are important your family, home, car and more. I can also help you prepare a strategy to achieve your financial goals.
Education
University of New Hampshire
Awards
Best In Company - All Lines-1 years
Honor Ring-21 years
Allstate Leader's Forum-12 years
Circle of Champions-12 years
Inner Circle Elite-6 years
Quality Agent-3 years
Community Involvement
SailMaine Advisory Board
Supporter of Cancer Community Center
Fund Raiser in the Preble St. Resource Center and Sexual Assault Response Services of Maine
Supporter of The Maine Cancer Fund
Friends of the Eastern Prom
Supporter of Portland Public Library
20+ Years of Service
Meet the Team
Megan Dougherty from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Megan Dougherty
VP of Operations
Megan began her insurance career in 2003 with the Amy Alward Agency. After being the top sales producer for several years, she was promoted to Office Manager in 2006 and became Vice President in 2013. When asked what Megan likes best about working for the Agency, she responded “That’s easy! I love to help people. From day one, Amy taught me to look at each policy like it was my own. I love reviewing policies, finding ways to add discounts and helping customers with their coverages.” When Megan isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 young children.
Jean Blais from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Jean Blais
Office Coordinator
Jean has a total of 24 years in the insurance industry. After beginning her career with another insurance company, she decided to make the Amy Alward Agency her home in 1994. Affectionately known by most of the office staff as “Mama Blais,” Jean is very knowledgeable on Allstate / agency related and is the go-to person when you have a question. When she’s not in the office, Jean enjoys spending time with her loved ones. When asked about her favorite part of working for the agency, she said “I love talking with both old and new customers.”
Sara Bartlett from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Sara Bartlett
Sales Manager
Sara graduated from Husson University in 2010 with a degree in Hospitality Management. After working in the hospitality business for a few years, she found the Amy Alward Agency to be a great fit in 2012. After excelling in sales and providing exceptional customer service, Sara became the Service Manager then, later transitioned to the Sales Manager. When she’s not working, Sara loves spending time with her husband and their little boy. “Daily interactions with the team and customers! I love coming in to work knowing that I'll learn something new by the end of that,” is what Sara loves most about her job.
Sean Rendall from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Sean Rendall
Customer Experience Manager
Sean began his insurance career with the agency in 2014 after coming from a background in the food service industry. He worked for several high-end local restaurants and that level of service has easily transitioned over to his career with the agency. Sean is known for going above and beyond and really taking care of customers. In his free time Sean loves sailing, hiking, lacrosse, cooking and traveling. His favorite part about working for the agency – “Best part of my job is to make people happy and help solve issues when they experience a loss.”
Jeff Lee from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Jeff Lee
Senior Sales Producer
After owning his own Insurance agency in California for 3 years, Jeff came to the Amy Alward Agency in 2013. Jeff is our resident flood specialist and a valued mentor for new staff. He’s also been the top sales producer since he began his career in 2013. In his free time he owns / operates an art collective, loves cooking and spending time with his daughter.
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Anastasia Bond
Licensed Service & Sales Associate
Anastasia is a recent graduate of the University of Southern Maine. When asked what she likes about working with the Amy Alward Agency, she replied, “I am very impressed by the professionalism and energy of Amy Alward and it is a privilege to work with these wonderful people - my colleges. I am convinced that this job is an excellent match for my abilities and strengths.” Anastasia’s free time is spent surrounded by family and friends, watching movies and enjoying time together.
Sety Yim from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Sety Yim
Licensed Service & Sales Associate
Sety started working at the Amy Alward Agency in July of 2017. He graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Marketing degree in December of 2016. A risk management course at USM introduced Sety to the insurance field and led him to pursue his career with the Amy Alward Agency . When he is not at work, he likes to spend his free time with friends and family. He is a huge soccer fan and also loves doing photography.
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David Morse
Senior Sales Producer
David began his insurance career in 2012 as a customer service representative for an agency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2017, he moved back to Maine with his wife and 2 young boys. When he's not helping customers, David enjoys reading "anything and everything," studying new subjects, and spending time outside with his wife and their twin boys. When asked why he enjoys about working for the Amy Alward Agency, David responded, "My favorite part thus far is the true local connection of working with this agency. It's becoming more rare that an insurance agency can retain its local presence in a past paced, globalizing economy but, the Alward team has managed to retain that presence."
Matt Welch from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Matt Welch
Life & Retirement Specialist
Matt has been in the insurance industry as a life and retirement specialist since 2013. He has a real passion for helping people reach their financial goals. Matt is also a very talented artist and attended the Maine College of Art. For Matt, “The best part of my job is helping people properly protect what is important to them and help them reach their financial goals.” When he’s not helping customers, Matt loves to spend time with his family and work on his paintings.
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Damion Bolden
Life & Retirement Specialist
Damion has been in the Insurance Industry since 2001. He comes to the Amy Alward Agency with a wealth of knowledge and passion for helping others protect what's most important to them. Damion has played and coached football on youth, college and semiprofessional levels. When Damion is not helping people with life insurance, he enjoys watching his daughter’s sporting events with family and producing music.
Thomas Fortier from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Thomas Fortier
Life & Retirement Specialist
Tom has been in the customer service industry for over 40 years. His passion for helping people and finding solutions to fit their needs, made his a great fit for the agency. When he's not working, Tom enjoys sporting events. In the warmer months, you'll find him on the ball field, umpiring baseball & softball games. When asked why he chose to come to the Amy Alward Agency, he replied "I consider it a privilege to work for Amy Alward Agency. The customer service provided by staff is first and foremost, and the knowledge and understanding of the people in this community help staff provide customers with an outstanding level of service. Call me today to discuss life insurance tailored to your family's unique needs."
Andrew Sullivan from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Andrew Sullivan
Customer Service Representative
Andrew began his career in the insurance industry in 2018. Previously, he worked in the behavior health field and his nurturing personality and great attention to detail, made him a perfect fit for the agency. In his free time, Andrew enjoys hiking in the White Mountains, fly fishing, golfing and playing hockey. When asked what he likes best about working for the agency, Andrew responded, "The best part of working at the Amy Alward Agency is the never ending sources of support from my co-workers as well as the wealth of knowledge they offer to anyone who is in need of help."
Jedidiah Young from the Amy Alward Allstate Insurance Staff
Jedidiah Young
Customer Service Representative
Jedidiah began his insurance career with the agency in 2017. He comes to us from a background in cellphone sales and retail management. When he’s not at work he’s spending time with his wife or studying. He is currently perusing his MBA online with SNHU. Jedidiah is an avid fan of professional wrestling. When asked what he likes best about working at the Amy Alward Agency, he replied, “Every day is something different, it’s a challenge. I love being able to help people and feel fulfilled each day with a new challenge.”
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Awards and Recognitions in the Portland Press Herald!
I was recognized for Allstate's 2016 Best In Company for agencies our size! This award recognizes my success in leading local business and serving the needs for the customers in the community. Click learn more to read the article!
It was such an honor to receive this award! It has been an incredible experience working for Allstate thus far. I love representing such a remarkable brand, and I truly love helping my customers with their insurance needs.
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