Benson Davis Team

Team

Experienced. Friendly. Professional. And genuinely interested in helping you secure find the right insurance solution for your unique needs...
Those are the hallmarks of each and every Benson Davis team member. Learn more about them and their connection to the community below.

Annette Benson | annette@bensondavis.com

Annette was born and raised in New Berlin, NY. She was Salutatorian of her high school class and graduated with an AAS in Liberal Arts from Mohawk Valley Community College and a BS in Elementary Education from SUNY Oneonta. Annette is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent and works in personal lines insurance as well as managing the office. Annette also stays busy with her volunteer activities. She has been active with Cortland Repertory Theatre, the Homer Business Association, the Home Store and is currently active in The Preble Congregational Church.

Matt Banazek | matt@bensondavis.com

Matt grew up in the Syracuse area and graduated from LeMoyne College with a degree in accounting. Matt has been with Benson Davis Insurance since April 1, 1997 when he and Lee and Annette Benson purchased the Lester Davis Agency. Matt is a licensed agent for property & casualty insurance as well as a NYS certified public accountant. Matt works with commercial and personal lines of insurance. Matt has been involved in a number of community organizations and is currently active with Crown City Toastmasters, the Cortland Breakfast Rotary Club, the Homer Business Association and the Cortland Council of the Knights of Columbus. Matt enjoys outdoor exercise and is often seen running, biking, swimming and cross country skiing. He is a member of St. Anthony's Church in Cortland.

Marjorie Swindon |marjorie @bensondavis.com

Marjorie grew up in Cortland County and attended Mcgraw High School . She is a licensed insurance agent in the property & casualty categories. Her experience in the insurance industry began with a leading Cortland-based insurance company, where she served as a claim support supervisor in 2005 -- after which she joined the Benson Davis team in 2007. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family, which includes four children and nine grandchildren. She also attends Believer’s Chapel in Cortland.

Linda Brown | linda@bensondavis.com

Linda started with Benson Davis Insurance Agency in January 2013. She has worked in the insurance business for 25 years as a licensed property and casualty insurance broker. Linda is working on achieving a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. Linda was born in Lisle, NY and graduated from Whitney Point High School. Linda enjoys working out, and has been a member of the Cortland Fitness Club for over 20 years. She also attends the Berean Bible Church in Greene, NY. She is the proud mother of three and proud grandmother of 10. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her husband and family.

Lee Benson | lee@bensondavis.com

Has worked in insurance for over 35 years. Lee started with Preferred Mutual Insurance Company in New Berlin, NY where he was born and raised. Lee has worked as a personal lines underwriter for Preferred Mutual and Royal Insurance Company. He also worked as a farm underwriter and a regional marketing rep. with Agway Insurance Company. Lee is licensed in property and casualty insurance and works with commercial and farm insurance products. Lee has a BA in Science from SUNY Potsdam and an AAS in Business from SUNY Morrisville. Lee’s community involvement has included the Cortland Repertory Theatre and he is currently active in the 1890 House, the Homer Congregational Church Endowment Committee and is on the Pastoral Relations Committee for the Preble Congregational Church.