About Our Agency

Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc. was founded in 1900 under the name of Deland Insurance. The current name of Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc. was adopted in 1989.
We currently have 41 employees with an average of 15.6 years at Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc.. Our total number of insurances years of experience is 1,157 year with an average of 27 years in the insurance industry.

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Our Mission

Our staff is dedicated to continued professional and courteous service, providing competitive products for your personal and business insurance.

What our clients say about us

"I have been doing business with (you) for over 30 years. (Your) politeness, professionalisms, and knowledge is why I have continued to do business with Deland, Gibson."

"Your company has made our relocating from Florida so much easier. Your staff is helpful & courteous."

"Very personal relationships. I feel reassured & comfortable with them."

"My (claim) experience was excellent."

Management Biographies

Charles W. Gibson - A 1969 graduate of Clemson University, Charlie served in the U.S. Navy until 1972 when he joined Deland, Gibson. He became President in 1982 when George W. Gibson became Chairman of the Board. In addition to his duties as President and a Producer, Charlie is the firm's Treasurer and also handles the agency's investments.

Karen A. Cora joined the agency in 1988 and became Executive Vice President in 1995. Karen began her insurance career in St. Louis in 1969 with an agency for 11 years. Then she joined Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in St. Louis and was later promoted and transferred to their Boston office. She held various positions in underwriting and marketing and working with various Boston area insurance agencies including Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc. When Fireman's Fund closed their Massachusetts offices, Karen joined Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc.

Debra E. Boudreau joined the agency in 1978 and became manager of the Personal Lines Department in 1986 and later was named Senior Vice President. Debra began her insurance career in 1973 at a Boston insurance agency.

Michael J. Sabbagh, Jr. joined Deland, Gibson in 2000 as Vice President and Commercial Lines Manager. He has been in the insurance industry for 27 years. He has worked for insurance companies, as an Insurance Advisor and for large insurance agencies. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a BS degree in Business Administration.