Become a partner

 You’ve built something worth carrying forward. Let’s talk about what comes next. 

 

At Gibson, partnership means broader resources, greater opportunity and a future that respects the legacy you have built.

 

A different kind of partner

 

You have built something meaningful: trusted client relationships, a strong reputation in your market and a team shaped by your values.

If you are thinking about succession, perpetuation or the future of your agency, the right partner should understand what matters most and help you move forward with confidence.

Gibson partners with independent insurance agencies looking for a thoughtful next step for their clients, their people and the business they have built. As part of Unison Risk Advisors, Gibson brings broader capabilities, deeper resources and the strength of an independent, employee-owned platform.

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Why partner with gibson

Create new opportunities

A strong partnership should open the doors for future leaders, producers, specialists and client service teams.

Honor your culture

 The right partnership should strengthen your future while honoring your values, client relationships, team strengths and local presence. 

Accelerate Growth

 With broader resources, deeper expertise and added support, your agency can move faster and serve clients more fully. 

Stay focused on clients

Partnership should free your team to spend more time advising clients and building relationships. 

Plan for what comes next

Navigate what comes next with a partner committed to your long-term goals and the future you've worked hard to build. 

 

About Gibson

Founded in 1933, Gibson has built a long legacy of strong relationships, local leadership and an employee ownership-minded culture. That foundation continues to guide how we grow and who we choose to grow with.

Gibson + Unison: Sharper Edge. Bigger Impact.

As part of Unison Risk Advisors, Gibson brings firms into a broader employee-owned platform with greater scale, deeper expertise and expanded resources. For firms joining Gibson, that means building on the legacy they have created while opening the door to greater opportunity for their employees, clients and communities.

Learn more about Unison Risk Advisors.

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Top 5

 Largest Independently Owned Brokerage Firms in the U.S. 

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Is Gibson a good fit for your agency?

Gibson is a strong partner for independent agencies with strong client relationships, respected local reputations and leaders who are thinking seriously about succession, perpetuation or long-term growth.

The best fit is an agency that wants to become part of Gibson while creating greater opportunity for its people, clients and community.  

🎙️Hear Gibson CEO Tim Leman and Unison Chairman & CEO Bob Klonk discuss the vision behind building a forever independent firm—and why culture, partnership and long-term opportunity matter. 

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Let's talk about what the right next chapter could look like.

If you are exploring the future of your firm and want a partner that values your people, your legacy and your local relationships, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

 

Testimonials

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Joining Gibson allows us to strengthen our commitment [to clients] with broader resources, deeper bench strength and expanded capabilities — all while preserving the close relationships and personalized service our clients expect.
Paul Z.
Capstone Emergency Services
Taylor Covey
By leveraging the strength, reach and capabilities of Gibson, we accelerate innovation and deliver expanded and enhanced commercial risk and employee benefits solutions clients that help their businesses thrive.
Taylor C.
Brisk Advisors
Joe A
Joining Gibson allows us to continue serving clients the way we always have, while giving them access to broader resources, deeper expertise and a larger team behind them. Our commitment to clients will remain the same.
Joe A.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Gibson?
Because our approach is built around alignment, long-term fit and meaningful growth — not simply size.
What kinds of agencies are the best fit?
Independent insurance agencies with strong client relationships, respected local reputations and leaders who are thinking seriously about succession, perpetuation or long-term growth. The best fit is an agency that wants to become part of Gibson while creating greater opportunity for its people, clients and community.
Is the conversation confidential?
Yes. We understand the importance of discretion and approach every conversation with professionalism and confidentiality.