Benson Independent Insurance Agency

Benson Independent Insurance Agency is an insurance agency offering personal lines such as home, auto, renters, motorcycle and individual life coverage, along with business owners, general liability, commercial auto and workers' compensation policies. The agency also writes insurance by industry for contractors, restaurants, trucking firms, non-profits and landlords. It works with several carriers, including Progressive, Liberty Mutual and Travelers.

The agency has been operating since 1991 and emphasizes direct communication over automated call centers. Staff take time to review a client's circumstances and explain coverage options, and they help with questions and claims after a policy is issued. The office is at 10175 SW Barbur Boulevard in Portland, with weekday hours and a shorter Friday schedule.