Carol Gramolini
Vice President and Commercial Lines Manager, Carol Gramolini has been with our Scarsdale location for over forty years, a fact that makes the New Rochelle resident proud. “I have watched the agency develop over the years and am very pleased with its achievements and success.” It’s fitting, then, that part of why she enjoys her […]
Lissette Roman
Lissette Roman, Personal Lines Manager, started her 20 plus year career in the insurance industry at a young age and hasn’t looked back. She loves building relationships with her clients which is one of the reasons she has found herself at home at our Scarsdale location. Serving clients by helping them find insurance solutions is […]
Elizann Arizmendi
Elizann Arizmendi is the Personal Lines Marketing Manager for our Scarsdale office. When Elizann joined Advocate brokerage in 2014, she brought over 16 years of insurance experience with her. Elizann began her career in the insurance industry at a young age working for her family at a small storefront agency. When asked about her work […]
John Andros
John started his 25+ year career in the insurance industry at Willis in 1997. John received his BA in Communications from Fordham University. He enjoys collaborating with his colleagues and building relationships with his valued clients.
Alan J. Benet – CLU
Alan began his insurance career after graduating as an insurance major at CCNY, Baruch School of Business. He realized he had “book experience”, but saw the need for practical experience, and subsequently became an insurance adjuster, handling property and yacht claims. This experience would later help him in assisting insureds when a major claim occurs. […]
Karen Benet
Karen began her career at A.J. Benet Inc in 2007. She is a licensed agent for life insurance, property and casualty insurance. Her focus is sales and account management. From 2008-2012 she served on the board of directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Westchester County. Karen graduated from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) […]
Paul B. Catanzaro
Paul has been a licensed insurance agent since 2017 and joined the A.J. Benet team in 2018 handling personal and commercial insurance. In 2007 Paul earned his Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Purchase majoring in Communications. Paul has years of experience in customer service including 5 years as a customer consultant for FedEx. Outside of work […]
Don Orlando
Donnie graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1994. In his spare time, Donnie enjoys mountain biking, hiking, & skiing. He has over 25 years of experience in customer service and is a licensed insurance broker. Donnie joined the staff of A. J. Benet, Inc. in 1999. His specialty is […]
Jeff Pitcher
Jeff grew up in the insurance business, as his father, Kenneth, spent his career as an agent for the Equitable Life Insurance Company. Jeff’s father suggested he consider work in the property and casualty insurance business and introduced him to Alan Benet. Since 1990, Alan and Jeff have been working together supported by a hardworking, […]
Carolyn Saunders
Carolyn joined A.J. Benet in April 2007 in an administrative position. In May 2011, she transitioned to Account Representative and has continued to grow and focus on education, efficiency and quality service. Prior to A.J. Benet, Carolyn was a sales administrator for Fuji Photo Film for over 10 years. Carolyn lives in New Rochelle, NY […]
Deborah Schutzbank
Deborah joined A.J. Benet in 2010. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. After graduating she worked in the banking industry for ten years and was an Operations Officer when she left to raise her family. During that time she worked part time in office administration and volunteered for various committees. […]
Margie Solow
Margie joined the staff at A.J. Benet Inc. in 2004 as a commercial lines account executive. She works directly with clients and company underwriters in handling all aspects of an account. She has 34 years experience as a commercial lines underwriter, in addition to 14 years experience as a personal lines underwriter. She continuously attends […]