Benson, who grew up doing everything from foaling mares to training horses of racing age on his family's Ocala farm, attended the Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville. He joined the stallion nominations team at Taylor Made Farm in 2017, while also managing his family's boarding operation in Lexington.

“I'm looking forward to joining the team at Old Colony in a way that I can continue to be around horses, while not having to focus in on a single facet of the industry at all times. It's great to be joining a team with such broad ranging experience,” Benson said.

“I've known Liam since he was at U of L and am thrilled to have him on the team,” said John David Christman, director of Old Colony's Farm & Equine division. “His background on the family farm, the racetrack and at Taylor Made, position him for a successful career in the bloodstock insurance business. He understands and embraces the Old Colony standards of unparalleled customer service and 24/7 accessibility.”

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Old Colony Insurance, a leading farm and equine Insurance Agency for over 50 years, welcomes John David Christman to its organization.

With over 15 years' experience, Christman continues momentum as one of the top insurance producers in the equine industry. Christman was born and raised in Lexington, KY, and is a graduate of Transylvania University. He grew up working summers and sales for Taylor Made before beginning his career in the bloodstock insurance business with Equus/Standardbred Station, Inc. in 2008.

“It is very exciting to begin this chapter of my career with Old Colony Insurance,” said Christman. “I am eternally grateful to the Jones family and Equus for 15 fantastic years together. I aim to continue the legacies and standards of Old Colony's late founder Mr. Bill Carl and Nick Strong in my new role. My goal has always been, and will remain, to be the most responsive, attentive and accessible insurance agent in the business.”

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