Sara Loretta Benn

Sara Benn is a dynamic commercial insurance professional based in New York City, serving clients across the tri-state area, Connecticut, and nationwide within the self-storage sector. With a strong foundation in communication and client relations, she has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, customer-first service in a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry. Holding dual master’s degrees in Communications and Adult Education from the University of Rhode Island, Sara originally pursued a path in academia with aspirations of earning a PhD. Her academic journey included publishing a research paper focused on social media identity development among adolescents, a topic she explored before it became widely discussed. This work remains one of her proudest professional achievements, reflecting both her intellectual curiosity and commitment to personal growth. Sara’s career path took an entrepreneurial turn when she launched and operated her own spin studio, while simultaneously entering the insurance field, an opportunity inspired by her family. Today, she thrives in commercial insurance, where she applies her communication expertise to build meaningful relationships, manage complex client needs, and navigate high-volume demands with precision and care. Known for her strong values of honesty, loyalty, and follow-through, Sara approaches both her professional and personal life with a deep sense of purpose. She is highly self-motivated, describing herself as a “hustler” who embraces challenges as opportunities and is constantly driven to grow, learn, and achieve. Outside of her career, Sara is an avid runner who has completed 13 international marathons, combining her passion for travel with endurance and discipline. She has also used these races as a platform for giving back, raising funds for causes including cancer research, global Lyme disease awareness, and children’s charities. A firm believer in the power of mindset, Sara often credits her success to internal motivation and self-belief, values she actively shares with others. She encourages young women entering her field to first identify what they truly value, using that clarity as a foundation for building a meaningful and successful career. Through her work, her resilience, and her commitment to helping others, Sara Benn continues to influence those around her while carving out a path defined by growth, purpose, and impact.