CELINA — Zachary Lyons, associate commercial lines services specialist at Celina Insurance Group, recently earned the Associate in Insurance (AINS) designation.

The AINS program is a specialized curriculum administered by The Institutes, an organization dedicated to providing accreditation and continuing education to insurance professionals. Lyons earned this recognition upon successful completion of four courses.

“This program gave me skills that I can use right away in my role,” Lyons said. “I’m looking forward to putting the knowledge I gained into practice.”

“Celina is committed to providing our team members with the tools they need to succeed, and that includes supporting them in their pursuit of professional development opportunities,” Diana Ahlers, senior commercial services supervisor, said. “We congratulate Zachary on his achievement.”

Celina Insurance Group is comprised of four mutual property and casualty insurance companies. The companies provide protection for autos, homes, businesses and farms through more than 500 independent agencies in five states. Founded in 1914 with headquarters in Celina, Ohio, the organization is committed to supporting its policyholders and communities.