Background
Benson, Lawrence Edward was born on July 31, 1916 in Minneapolis. Son of Linus Edward and Hilma Agnita (Olausson) Benson.
Benson, Lawrence Edward was born on July 31, 1916 in Minneapolis. Son of Linus Edward and Hilma Agnita (Olausson) Benson.
Student, Bethel College, 1936—1937. Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1939.
Underwriter Employers Wausau, Minneapolis, 1940—1948. Underwriting manager Federated Mutual Insurance Company, Owatonna, 1948—1950, Mutual Service Insurance Company, St. Paul, 1950—1956, director, underwriting, 1956—1961, director, casualty actuarial department, 1961—1972, vice president, personnel, 1972—1976, vice president, casualty, 1976—1981. With United States Army, 1942-1946.
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Director & chairman Minnesota Insurance Guaranty Fund, Minnesota FAIR Plan. Board Management Young Men’s Christian Association, Minneapolis, 1955—1972, chairman, 1964—1966. Board regents Bethel College and Seminary, St. Paul, 1959—1964, treasurer, 1960—1962, vice chairman, 1962—1964.
Member Minnesota Central Republican Committee, 1966—1969. Member board President's Associates, 1967—1983. Board directors Minnesota Society Prevention Blindness, 1973—1983, United Way, St. Paul, 1973—1980.
Trustee American Swedish Institute, 1988—1993. Member of American Swedish Institute, American Academy Actuaries (certified), Society Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (certified), Midland Hills Country Club.
Married Phyllis Elaine Newman, August 23, 1941. Children: Laurel, Natalie, Lois, Philip, Kjersti.