Background
Benton,, Jesse Wilson was born on February 20, 1921 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Jesse Wilson and Elizabeth (Osborne) Benton.
Benton,, Jesse Wilson was born on February 20, 1921 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Jesse Wilson and Elizabeth (Osborne) Benton.
Student, Averett College, Danville, Virginia, 1941. AB, Washington and Lee University, 1943. Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1948.
With Chubb & Son, Incorporated, New York York City, 1948-1961. Assistant vice president Federal Insurance Company, 1961-1968, vice president, 1968-1969, senior vice president, since 1969. Vice president Vigilant Insurance Company, 1963.
Director, senior vice president Chubb & Son, Inc., 1971-1984. President Chubb Foundation. Executive director, secretary New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association, since 1984.
Secretary New Jersey Medical Malpractice Reins. Association, since 1984.
President Chatham (New Jersey) Emergency Squad, 1979-1980. Lay speaker, member administrative board Chatham United Methodist Church, since 1970. Committeeman Chatham Twp, director public safety, member Planning Board Chatham Township.
Board directors Center Addictive Illnesses, 1980-1988, chairman 1985-1986. With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Canoe Brook Country Club (Summit, New Jersey).
Married Mary Trumble, March 29, 1957. Children: Pamela, Patricia, Jesse.