Gibson

Gibson

Gibson is a team of risk management and employee benefits professionals with a passion for helping leaders look beyond what others see and get to the proactive side of insurance. As an employee-owned company, Gibson is driven by close relationships with their clients, employees, and the communities they serve. The first Gibson office opened in 1933 in Northern Indiana, and as the company’s reach grew, so did their team. Today, Gibson serves clients across the country from offices in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Utah.

Recent posts by Gibson

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ACA Update: 2016 Reporting Extensions & Looking Ahead To 2017

By Gibson on Nov 30, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Maintaining compliance is important for every organization. But it can be difficult to keep up with the changing regulations. And especially with a new president taking office soon, there are currently a lot of questions about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what it will mean to you as an employer.

As 2016 draws to a close, we’d like to highlight a few important updates regarding the ACA as well as considerations regarding its future.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Care Reform
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Holiday Safety Checklist

By Gibson on Nov 28, 2016 6:30:00 AM

The holidays are officially here! 

As much as we'd all like to solely focus on the fun and spirit of the season, there are safety hazards that come along with the celebrations. Christmas trees, decorations, and candles are the culprits for serious fire damage during the holidays. And the hazards for pets and small children are numerous. 

How can you make this a safe holiday season for your family?

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management

#GibsonGratitude

By Gibson on Nov 22, 2016 6:30:00 AM

What are you thankful for? 

Throughout the month of November we asked our employees that very question. To see what they had to say, watch our #GibsonGratitude video!

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Delegate Or Perish

By Gibson on Nov 18, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

Topics: Executive
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How to Manage Your Business' Reputational Risk on Social Media

By Gibson on Nov 14, 2016 6:30:00 AM

In the span of just 60 seconds...

  • 120+ new LinkedIn accounts are created
  • 38,194 photos are posted to Instagram
  • 347,222 tweets are tweeted
  • 701,389 logins to Facebook

With the continual rise in technology and social media, reputational risk management remains a top concern for many businesses.

Topics: Risk Management Social Media
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Workplace Wellbeing: Mental Illness & Suicide

By Gibson on Nov 9, 2016 6:30:00 AM

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in the U.S. And 1 in 25 experiences a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits major life activities. You have a greater likelihood of encountering someone in a mental or emotional crisis than someone having a heart attack. This prevalence of mental illness means it is likely impacting many individuals in your workforce.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Risk Management
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Going In With Shades On

By Gibson on Nov 4, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Theresa Burns, Senior Account Manager at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Theresa’s wisdom and perspective.

As I approached the first session of Gibson’s Leadership Academy, a nine month leadership program, back in January, I was hopeful I’d get one or two useful lessons out of the experience. I thought it might be similar to some of the seminars you go to, where you hear a lot of information but only a little bit sticks. But boy was I wrong!

From group activities to one-on-one sessions with a leadership coach, I learned about myself and my colleagues. Here are a few of my greatest takeaways:

Topics: Executive
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Personal Risk Management: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

By Gibson on Nov 2, 2016 6:30:00 AM

As Daylight Savings Time comes to end and you rewind your clocks, take a moment to change out the batteries of your smoke detectors.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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7 Scary Risks

By Gibson on Oct 31, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Halloween is a time to watch scary movies, visit frightening haunted houses, and dress up as ghosts, witches, and zombies. As we prepared for this day of spooky things, we asked our team to share what they consider the scariest risks facing businesses today.

Every organization is different. What you consider the biggest risks will vary from industry, size, and region. While not all inclusive, here are 7 scary risks currently haunting many businesses:  

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Employee Benefits
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Team Synergy = Team Success

By Gibson on Oct 28, 2016 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Bonita Argent, Partner at InCite Performance Group. We hope you enjoy Bonita’s wisdom and perspective.

Topics: Executive