Security Insurance announces internal changes and additions to its staff.

Jackie Aanes has joined Security Insurance as a receptionist and office assistant. Aanes is a graduate of Glenville-Emmons High School and attended Riverland Community and Technical College in Albert Lea. Jackie and her husband, Kris, have two children and live in the Albert Lea area.

Melissa Cassette, who was previously the receptionist for Security Insurance, has successfully completed her Minnesota insurance licensing for property and casualty. Cassette is now working as a licensed customer service representative for the agency. She is originally from Saco, Maine, where she graduated from Thornton Academy. A good friend encouraged Cassette to join her in Minnesota, which she did in 2007. She and her son live in Albert Lea.

Craig Altman has joined Security Insurance as a licensed agent specializing in commercial and personal insurance services. Altman is a 1990 graduate of Adrian High School and attended Rochester Community and Technical College until 1992. From 1992 to 2002, Altman worked in the retail and financial industry in the Rochester area. In 2002, Altman earned his Minnesota insurance license and spent seven years working for State Farm Insurance until joining Security Insurance Agency in late 2009.

Mike Petersen of Security Insurance said, “These additions and changes will help us continue our commitment to provide the best insurance protection with the best service possible. Our people are the most important reason we have been able to serve the Albert Lea and surrounding area since 1956.”

Security Insurance Agency is located at 204 S. Washington Ave. in Albert Lea and specializes in personal and business insurance services. The phone number is 373-6446 and the Web site is www.securityinsuranceagency.com.