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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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Leader, Know Thyself

By Gibson on Dec 12, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Shery Roussarie, President and CEO of Allied Physicians of Michiana, LLC. We hope you enjoy Shery’s wisdom and perspective.

Know thyself”

Plato used this as an admonition that we should remember who we are and know our place. Aristophanes used these two simple words as a warning about a lack of self-awareness.

Topics: Executive
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Stay Warm And Safe With Winter Fire Prevention Tips

By Gibson on Dec 10, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

As winter weather approaches, you may start to turn to alternative heat sources in your home such as fireplaces and space heaters. They will keep your warm and toasty, and they may even help keep your heating bill down, but these devices also put your home at risk.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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Methods of Machine Safeguarding

By Gibson on Dec 8, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

Crushed hands and arms, severed fingers, amputations, burns, blindness. Machinery-related injuries are numerous, and their impact on a worker’s life can be catastrophic. Most often these injuries are preventable with the use of safeguards. OSHA shares a good rule to remember: “Any machine part, function, or process which may cause injury must be safeguarded.” What are the methods for properly safeguarding machinery?

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Claims
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9 Twitter Tips Everyone Needs To Know

By Gibson on Dec 3, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

Tweet, retweet, hashtag. This could sound like a foreign language to you. But most likely you have at least heard these terms in some context since there are over 271 million active monthly Twitter users.

Twitter is not for everyone. It is a fast-paced social network and has its own world of terminology, but it can offer immense resources for you and your brand. Take some time to determine if Twitter is right for you

If you’ve decided to give Twitter a try, the following are tips for you to consider.

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Personal Insurance & Risk Management Social Media
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Create A Safer Workplace: Strategies For Conflict Resolution

By Gibson on Dec 1, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

The threat of workplace violence is real. We see incidents in the news every week and those are only the severe and high-profile stories. Many more incidents can go unreported each year. If you recognize indicators of potential violence in your workplace, how should you handle them? How can you help de-escalate a situation?

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Schools

What Are You Thankful For?

By Gibson on Nov 26, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked our employees: what are you thankful for? 

Check out the image below to see what they said. 

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A Special Day With Special People

By Gibson on Nov 25, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

In my last blog, I mentioned how we make a big deal of the month of October as National ESOP Month. We celebrated our GESOP, Gibson’s ESOP, all month long. It culminated with our major event: GESOPtoberFest!

Topics: ESOP
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Preparing Your Workplace For Potential Violence

By Gibson on Nov 24, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

Workplace violence can happen anywhere…and at any time. No one is immune. It comes in many forms from threats or acts of physical violence and verbal abuse, to homicide or active shooter incidents. Training your employees to develop a mindset of situational awareness can help better prepare your organization.

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Schools
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Is Twitter Right For You?

By Gibson on Nov 17, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

500 million Tweets are sent each day. That’s a lot of conversation. Should you be a part of it?

Twitter can be a useful social network for companies and individuals. It provides opportunities for brand building, brand awareness, customer service, driving website traffic, content sharing, and more. But how do you know if it is the right social media platform for you and/or your company?

Topics: Commercial Insurance Risk Management Personal Insurance & Risk Management Social Media
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The Best Time To Fix The Roof

By Gibson on Nov 14, 2014, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jeff Rea, president and CEO of the St. Joseph County (South Bend, IN) Chamber of Commerce. We hope you enjoy Jeff’s wisdom and perspective.

On January 11, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered his second State of the Union Address to Congress. Kennedy had taken office just one year prior, and now had the opportunity to address Congress and the country. The address is something that has become an annual review of what’s happening in the country and a look forward to what lies ahead.  

Topics: Executive