Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Insurance Solutions
Established in 1959, Gilsbar is a family-owned and operated insurance services organization committed to its founding values. Our client-focused approach prioritizes integrity, innovation, and long-term partnerships. With over six decades of experience, we specialize in tailored business insurance and employee benefits consulting, serving clients nationally while maintaining local ownership. Our team of industry experts delivers creative risk solutions, emphasizing proactive service and thought leadership.We pride ourselves on a 100% locally owned structure, averaging 26 years of client tenure and 22 years of employee tenure, ensuring stability and deep institutional knowledge. Our core values drive every decision, focusing on client interests, value creation, and excellence in service delivery.
Services
Business Insurance
Employee Benefits Consulting
Professional Liability Insurance
Workers' Compensation
Commercial Property Insurance
Cyber Liability Insurance
Commercial General Liability
Employment Practices Liability
Commercial Auto Insurance
Commercial Umbrella Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of insurance industry experience
- Our client-focused approach prioritizes your business interests
- We provide innovative, customized risk management solutions
- 100% locally owned with national service capabilities
- Team of seasoned insurance professionals with 20+ years average tenure
What people say
Knowledgeable and responsive
Always satisfied
Best customer service
Referred attorneys
Creative solutions
Services
Business Insurance
Our business insurance solutions protect companies from operational risks through comprehensive coverage options. We offer tailored policies including liability protection, property insurance, and specialized risk management products. With expertise in commercial general liability, directors & officers coverage, and industry-specific policies, we help businesses safeguard assets and ensure continuity. Our team works closely with clients to assess exposures and implement cost-effective insurance strategies.
Employee Benefits Consulting
We design competitive employee benefits packages that balance affordability with comprehensive coverage. Our consulting services include health insurance planning, retirement programs, and voluntary benefits optimization. Using technology-driven enrollment tools and predictive analytics, we help employers create attractive benefit offerings that enhance talent retention while managing costs effectively through customized plan designs.
Professional Liability Insurance
This critical coverage protects service-based businesses against claims of professional negligence or mistakes. We specialize in tailored policies for law firms, accounting practices, and title agencies, offering protection against financial losses from alleged errors in professional services. Our solutions include defense cost coverage and customizable limits to match specific industry risks and regulatory requirements.
Workers' Compensation
Our workers' compensation insurance provides financial protection for businesses against work-related injury or illness claims. We offer comprehensive coverage that includes medical expense reimbursement, wage replacement benefits, and legal defense support. Our programs help employers comply with state requirements while implementing safety initiatives to reduce workplace incidents and control premium costs.
Commercial Property Insurance
This essential coverage safeguards business property and equipment against damage or loss from covered perils. We provide policies that protect physical assets including buildings, inventory, and machinery against fire, theft, and natural disasters. Our specialists help determine appropriate coverage limits and risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity following property-related incidents.
People
Ryan Haun
President & CEO
Ryan Haun leads Gilsbar's strategic direction with over a decade of leadership experience. Prior ownership of an insurance restoration company informs his practical approach to risk management. He focuses on innovation in property & casualty and group benefits divisions while maintaining the company's founding values through servant leadership principles.
Becky Pathoumthong
Vice President, CFO
Becky Pathoumthong oversees financial operations with 25+ years of accounting expertise. Her background includes roles at Arthur Andersen and Stryker Corporation. She manages finance and HR functions to align with corporate goals, leveraging her Tulane University education and CPA certification to ensure fiscal responsibility and strategic growth initiatives.
Brian Esser
Senior Director of Compliance
Brian Esser brings extensive legal experience in regulatory compliance for multi-brand organizations. With dual degrees in accountancy and law, he navigates complex legal challenges while maintaining business-focused solutions. His career spans diverse industries, ensuring Gilsbar's operations maintain the highest compliance standards and ethical practices.
Rachel Welch
Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Rachel Welch leads sales and marketing strategies with 12+ years in insurance. Her English and Communication background enhances client engagement approaches. She specializes in connecting businesses with appropriate insurance solutions while managing corporate marketing initiatives that reflect Gilsbar's commitment to clear, effective communication and client education.
Megan Motichek
Director of Operations
Megan Motichek oversees operations with 15+ years in the insurance industry. Her focus on operational excellence drives process improvements and client service standards. With a background in renewal sales management, she cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring efficient service delivery that meets evolving client needs while maintaining Gilsbar's quality benchmarks.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide professional liability, workers' compensation, commercial property, cyber liability, general liability, auto insurance, and umbrella policies tailored to business needs.
How can employee benefits consulting help my business?
Our consultants design cost-effective benefits packages that attract talent while using predictive modeling to optimize plan performance and employee satisfaction through customized solutions.
Do you offer specialized insurance for law firms?
Yes, we specialize in lawyers professional liability coverage with options for title agency endorsements and extended reporting periods tailored to legal practices.
What payment options are available?
We accept online payments, check payments, and offer financing options to accommodate different business financial planning needs.
How does your risk management approach differ?
Our proactive approach combines 60+ years of experience with innovative solutions, focusing on prevention strategies and customized coverage that evolves with emerging business risks.
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