Hughson & Benson Associates

06/25/2026

We were flocked!!

The Oneonta High School Volleyball Program is running a fundraiser and the lovely Betsy Ingalls Shultis flocked us 🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩🦩

They move quickly so keep your eyes out for the next victims!

If you would like to flock someone, pm us and we can point you in the right direction

05/21/2026

Kicking off Day Three of Agency Appreciation Week with a visit to Hughson & Benson Associates!

With nine locations across Central New York, their team proudly serves Preferred Mutual policyholders with trusted service and a strong commitment to their communities.

Thank you for all you do!

02/23/2026

Please be advised our offices currently don’t have internet and you will be unable to call our offices, we apologize for the inconvenience at this time.

02/16/2026

Please be advised our offices will be closed today, Monday February 16, 2026 in observance of President’s Day.

01/26/2026

Please be advised our offices will be closed Monday, Jan 26th and our staff will be working remote.

01/22/2026

🎉 We were nominated for the Top 3 Insurance Agency 🎉

Voting is open until 02/08/26 and there are so many great businesses in all categories! We hope to be your choice for the Best of the Best again this year 🫶

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01/16/2026

Please be advised our offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/16/2026

Sheriff's Message: NYS Tougher DMV Points System – Full Enforcement Begins February 2026

Starting this February, New York’s DMV is tightening the rules:
Your license can now be suspended with just 10 points in 24 months (previously 11 points in 18 months).
And here’s the reality: it’s easier than ever to rack up those points.
Increased Points for Existing Violations
- Speeding up to 10 mph over the limit: 4 points (was 3)
- Using a cell phone while driving: 6 points (was 5)
- Failure to yield to a pedestrian: 5 points (was 3)
- Reckless driving: 8 points (was 5)
- Speeding in a construction zone: Even 1–2 mph over now carries more points
New Point-Carrying Violations
- Equipment violations (broken tail lights, faulty headlights): 1 point each
- Illegal U-turns: 2 points
- Obstructing traffic: 2 points
- Failure to move over for emergency vehicles: 3 points