Bobbie Martin has been hired as a new licensed agent by Beacon Insurance Group of Lynden, an independent agency offering auto, home, farm, commercial and business insurance.

Martin, who has 12 years of business experience in Lynden, recently completed insurance training and passed a state examination.

Beacon Insurance Group is located in downtown Lynden at 208 Third St., Suite 2A.

The business can be reached at 360-354-3006; it is also online at www.TryBeacon.com.