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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Preventing Workplace Violence: Safe & Respectful Termination Procedures

By Gibson on Mar 30, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Employee terminations, if not handled safely and with respect, pose significant risk for incidents of workplace violence. Let’s consider a scenario many human resources professionals can relate to.

Topics: Risk Management
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Scaffold Safety In Construction

By Gibson on Mar 23, 2015 6:30:00 AM

According to OSHA, approximately 2.3 million construction workers frequently work on scaffolds. Scaffold-related accidents cause about 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year. They also result in $90 million in lost workdays. Taking steps to ensure compliance with the scaffolding standards could help employers protect workers and prevent significant costs.

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Construction Workers' Compensation
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Human Capital Summit: Innovative Experiences For Health Consumers

By Gibson on Mar 18, 2015 6:30:00 AM

On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Meredith Baratz, Vice President of Strategic Insight and Innovation at UnitedHealthcare, presented on designing innovative experiences and solutions for health consumers. Below are the highlights.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Care Reform Health Risk Management
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Human Capital Summit – Marketplace Perspectives

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

On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Jill Ostrem and Chad Towner shared marketplace perspectives. Below are the highlights.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Care Reform Health Risk Management
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Human Capital Summit: Benefits Legal Update

By Gibson on Mar 16, 2015 6:30:00 AM

On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Mike Nader, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels, presented a compliance update. Below are the highlights.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Care Reform Health Risk Management
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Tony Robbins Makes Me Smile

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

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

Last January I was browsing in Barnes & Nobles and noticed Tony Robbins on the cover of Success magazine. He was promoting an article on pushing past your comfort zone to achieve the extraordinary. He looked older and more serious than I remembered. I picked up the magazine, looked at Tony, and smiled a big smile with soft eyes. God knows I love that man.

Topics: Executive
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Would You Like To Hear From The Owner?

By Gibson on Mar 9, 2015 6:30:00 AM

As an employee owned company, our clients have the unique opportunity to speak with owners each day. We asked a few of our employee-owners to share what Gibson’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (GESOP), means to them. As you would expect, it means different things to different people. But several themes consistently appeared in their responses.

Topics: ESOP
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Take Time To Inventory Your Home

By Gibson on Mar 2, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Tornados, fires, and storms happen. Burglaries happen. You take precautions to protect your home from these situations, but have you thought about what you would do if you lost your possessions?

Yes, your insurance policy is there to help cover your losses. But how do you know how much coverage you need? How will you go about replacing what you lose?

Creating a detailed inventory of your belongings is an important step in protecting your home. Don’t overlook it. 

Topics: Claims Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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The Essence Of Teamwork

By Gibson on Feb 27, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Phil D’Amico, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Majority Builders. We hope you enjoy Phil’s wisdom and perspective.

I’m sure you’re aware of the quote, “It’s amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” While former United States President, the great Harry S. Truman, and former Hall of Fame Basketball coach, John Wooden are credited with using this quote the most, the philosophy seems so simple for leaders of today.

Topics: Executive
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Is Succession Planning On Your Radar?

By Gibson on Feb 25, 2015 6:30:00 AM

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

As the Baby Boomer generation continues to enter the retirement phase of their lives, the need for effective succession planning is becoming more and more critical. This is particularly an issue in the service industries, where the value of your asset is based upon intangibles. These would be comprised of many things, including:

Topics: Risk Management