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. Gibson is driven by close relationships with 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, New Mexico, and Utah.

Recent posts by Gibson

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#DisasterReady: Preparing Your Business For Severe Spring Weather

By Gibson on Mar 16, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

The change of seasons brings increased chance of severe weather. The temperatures can rapidly change from cold to hot, and sunny to storms. This unpredictability increases the risk of injury, death, and damage from severe weather. In order for your organization to be ready, you need to think ahead and get prepared for thunderstorms and flooding.

Topics: Risk Management #DisasterReady
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Pi Day + Personal Insurance: Taking A Look At The Irrational

By Gibson on Mar 14, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Happy Pi Day!

Do you remember pi? Perhaps your kids celebrate Pi Day at school? Or maybe growing up your math classroom had the first 100 or so digits displayed around the room?

Besides a chance to contemplate the wonder of numbers and eat some pie, we’d like to use Pi Day to look at other irrational numbers and facts.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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Diligence, Discipline, And Hard Work Aren't Enough

By Gibson on Mar 11, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Justin Maust, President and Founder of Leader Legacy. We hope you enjoy Justin’s wisdom and perspective.

I can’t believe I’m writing that as my headline. I’m a huge fan of hard work. Most days I’m up and working between 4:00am – 4:30am. I believe success loves discipline. The tortoise always wins the race against the hare. I’ve fallen in love with the daily grind. Key metrics, solid habits, routines, daily agendas, and focused daily work are my mode of operation. Olympic athletes wouldn’t be Olympic athletes without hard work, diligence, and discipline. So, why isn’t this enough?

Topics: Executive
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Match Your Profession With You

By Gibson on Mar 4, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger T.J. Kanczuzewski, President at Inovateus Solar, LLC. We hope you enjoy T.J.'s wisdom and perspective.

Topics: Executive
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School Risk Management: How To Safely Promote Community Fitness

By Gibson on Mar 2, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Schools, as community assets, open their doors to the public for sporting events, plays and concerts, meetings, voting, even gardening. They help entertain, enrich, and advance our communities.

Topics: Risk Management Schools
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Disaster Preparedness Planning Guide For Severe Weather

By Gibson on Feb 24, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

In recent years we’ve experienced our fair share of severe weather in this country. From floods, hurricanes, and wildfires to snowstorms and frigid temperatures.

These disasters can be devastating to individuals, businesses, and communities.

Topics: Risk Management #DisasterReady
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Why Ask A 2000 Year Old Man For Advice?

By Gibson on Feb 19, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Greg Downes, Chairman Emeritus at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Greg’s wisdom and perspective.

Topics: Executive
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Used Vehicles For Teen Drivers: What To Look For?

By Gibson on Feb 17, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Your teenager is ready to take the wheel. You sent them through driver’s ed and spent countless hours practicing…but it is still scary to think of them driving on their own.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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I Am Sorry, I Failed You

By Gibson on Feb 12, 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.

Creating open teamwork is the best way to encourage innovation. - Kay Koplovitz

I remember well the first time I recognized someone as being a great leader – not just an authority figure, but a true leader.

Topics: Executive
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Health Care Compliance Outlook

By Gibson on Feb 8, 2016, 6:30:00 AM

Gibson’s Director of Compliance, Shellie Goetz, shares her insight on health care compliance.

Health care compliance is made of many moving parts. New legislation, delays, and court rulings all have an impact on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how you, as employers, stay compliant. What changes in 2015 may impact you this year? What is on the horizon for 2016? Let’s take a look…

Topics: Employee Benefits