Our Team

Meet the folks who make it all happen. 

Benita Capps - Central Agency Insurance Portage & Valparaiso
Benita Capps, Agency Owner

Benita Capps started her career in insurance in 1987 while still going to Purdue University full time. With a commitment to serving the insurance needs of residents throughout Northwest Indiana, she went on to open Central Agency Insurance from scratch in 1990.  After decades of serving clients from her office in Portage, she moved her office to Valparaiso to be closer to where she resides. She can now help clients in the additional states of IL and FL, as well as IN.


While Benita is fully licensed to help with all areas of insurance her specialty is helping with business and commercial insurance lines. Her vast knowledge in commercial insurance allows her to advise businesses on the various types of coverages they need that they may not even be aware of. She has a full staff of licensed agents that can also help with all lines of insurance.


Benita still resides in Porter County, giving her an inside look into the needs of her clients. She has personally trained all of her staff and passed on both her knowledge and dedication to customer service to all of the agents. When not working Benita enjoys music, traveling, playing with her dog Zeke, and spending time with her boyfriend.




Meghan Hagerty
Meghan has been in the insurance industry and with Central Agency since March of 2003. 

 She is a fully licensed agent and is knowledgeable in all lines of business. She has great customer service skills, and is always there to ensure that all of your insurance needs are met. Meghan was born and raised in Porter County, IN and is an IUN alum. 

When not at work, she enjoys home improvement projects and spending time with her family. If you are interested in receiving competitive quotes or would just like to evaluate your current coverage, Meghan would be happy to help.



Scott Lockhart
Scott has been with Central Agency since February 2018 and has been in the insurance industry for 5 years. Whether you are in the market for home, auto, life, or commercial insurance, Scott is a fully licensed agent that will analyze the needs of you and your family and craft a policy that fits those needs. 

Scott is a graduate of Purdue Northwest and is an avid sports fan. In his spare time he enjoys playing golf and watching his children participate in their sporting activities.  




Eric Beschinski
Eric has been in the insurance industry since early 2014, focusing primarily on commercial insurance. He is licensed in all lines of personal and commercial insurance. 

Living in Valparaiso and growing up in Chesterton, Eric has been a Region resident his entire life. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Bethel College in 2003 while running his own business and raising a family. His 12 years in the financial services industry, his entrepreneurship, and his tech-savvy enable him to understand his clients' needs and provide exceptional service. 

While intently focused, and detail-oriented, Eric is able to slow down to enjoy his pool and his motorcycle in his free time.




Abdul Moussa
Abdul has been a fully licensed insurance agent since November 2017 specializing in business, auto and home insurance. 

Earning a business degree from Valparaiso University in 2002, he has made Valparaiso his home. Having grown up in the middle east, he is very fluent in the Arabic language. 

When not working, Abdul loves to prepare and eat good food, as he used to own a restaurant, and spend time with his wife and family. 


Abdul Moussa Central Agency Insurance

Vanessa Kerns Banovic Central Agency Insurance Agent
Vanessa Kerns Banovic
Vanessa has been in the insurance industry since 2018 and can meet all your insurance needs. She is fully licensed in all lines of insurance... auto, home, life and commercial. Her years of experience as a business owner and commercial insurance client herself gives her personal knowledge and understanding of commercial insurance.

Vanessa was raised in Crown Point, Indiana and graduated from Purdue Calumet with B.S. in Business Management. She is professional, friendly and genuinely cares about your concerns and will take the time to understand your present and future needs. Vanessa is into physical fitness, but also loves food and trying new restaurants. She enjoys spending time with her close knit family and friends and is a proud mom of two awesome humans and her yorkiepoo Bear.

If you have questions about your insurance needs or are interested in receiving a quote, Vanessa would be happy to help!



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