LEWISTON — Downeast Financial Group, 460 Main St., announces Darren Hartley was recently recognized for his outstanding first-quarter sales performance with Washington National Insurance Co. He placed first among all Maine producers for premiums submitted during that time.

Hartley is the benefits specialist at Downeast Financial Group and his focus is to design solutions that offset financial exposure employees face with existing health insurance coverage by using group supplemental benefits from Washington National. He also provides individual planning for life insurance, chronic illness and long-term care.

He can be reached at 207-777-5400.