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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#DisasterReady: Is Your Business Prepared For A Tornado?

By Gibson on Jul 13, 2015 6:30:00 AM

The dark clouds roll in. The warning siren sounds. Severe weather is coming…are you and your employees ready?

The storm may pass your site, causing little to no damage. But if you are caught in the heart of the tornado, the result could be catastrophic. You’ve seen the images. Entire towns wiped out in the path of a tornado. You can’t predict the outcome of a storm, but you can plan ahead to make sure your organization is disaster ready.

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Claims #DisasterReady
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Leading By Example

By Gibson on Jul 10, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger John Phair, President and CEO of Holladay Properties. We hope you enjoy John’s wisdom and perspective.

I thoroughly enjoyed Tim Lemans’ new book rEvolution and also learned a little bit about Dan Gibson, founder of Gibson and father of one of my partners.

When Tim asked me to write a guest blog on leadership I readily accepted, thinking I’ve been leading for nearly twenty years and managing for nearly twice that long, how hard could it be to write a blog about it? It was more difficult to write about it than do it.

Topics: Executive
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New Indiana Driving Laws Go Into Effect On July 1

By Gibson on Jul 1, 2015 6:30:00 AM

On July 1, 2015, the following new laws go into effect, impacting Indiana drivers. Whether you reside in Indiana or just drive through, it is important to understand the changing legislation relating to driving.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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A Quick Guide To Form 5500

By Gibson on Jun 29, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Compliance is a deep sea of information, requirements, and deadlines. It can be extremely difficult to navigate. And mistakes or delays can cost your company significantly.

For those administering welfare benefits plans, one of the compliance issues you come across is the Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service’s Form 5500. To help you understand the form and why it matters to your business, we asked Anne Vandeveer of ABV Advisors to provide some insight. Below you will find a brief guide from Anne on what you need to know about Form 5500.

Topics: Employee Benefits
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Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Exposures

By Gibson on Jun 24, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Think only health care workers and first responders are in danger of bloodborne pathogen exposure? Custodians, laundry workers, employees performing first aid, those who service medical equipment, law enforcement personnel, among others, can even be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials on the job.

Topics: Risk Management Health Risk Management
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Insure Your Outdoor Toys

By Gibson on Jun 22, 2015 6:30:00 AM

ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts, and snowmobiles make for pretty exciting outdoor fun. But without proper protection your off-roading adventures may lead to off the chart expenses.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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Father’s Day Reflection From The Bride’s Dad

By Gibson on Jun 19, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.

When you have one child and that child is a daughter, her wedding day is the ultimate day of days. It was for me one of life’s most important opportunities to be a stand up guy in a series of moments stretching back 22 years since she was born.

Topics: Executive
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Customer Service: Are You The Gold Standard?

By Gibson on Jun 17, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Turpin, Gibson’s Chief Financial Officer and Fort Wayne Market President. We hope you enjoy Ron’s perspective and wisdom.

My family and I recently traveled to Florida for a family vacation. One of our stops was to a nationally known entertainment venue. During our day there I noticed several things that made me question their focus on customer service. Dirty tables in dining venues, staff who did not greet guests as they arrived, lack of line maintenance management, and numerous other little small things. As I added all of these together it made me ask the question, “do they really want and value me as a client?”

Topics: Risk Management
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Why You Should Be Concerned With Certificate Of Insurance Tracking

By Gibson on Jun 15, 2015 6:30:00 AM

In the construction industry, it seems you are either asking someone to sign a contract or being asked to sign a contract daily. With so many contracts, and the complexity involved, it can often be difficult to accurately assess your risk exposures. Yet oversights and mistakes in this process can be extremely costly.

Topics: Risk Management Construction Contract Review
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Building Better Relationships

By Gibson on Jun 12, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Cheryl Ashbaugh, consultant and coach for SpotOn Coaching and Consulting. We hope you enjoy Cheryl’s wisdom and perspective.

Positive, safe, rewarding relationships. Isn’t that something we all crave? Something we all need? It’s the basis of our human existence - to connect with others. How can something so necessary to our very soul be so difficult?

Topics: Executive