Wellesley Hills, MA – March 17th, 2025 – Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc. proudly marks its 125th anniversary this year, a milestone that reflects a legacy of dedication to its clients, communities, and colleagues.
A Legacy of Family Leadership
Founded in Boston as The Deland Insurance Agency by Charles E. Deland in 1900, the firm has evolved over 125 years, with leadership passing through four generations.
- 1935: George Gibson, Deland’s nephew, took over and led the agency until 1986.
- 1986-2015: George’s son, Charlie Gibson, served as President and CEO for over 30 years.
- 2015-Present: The fourth generation took the helm, with Chip Gibson as CEO and Ted Gibson as President.
“It has been an incredible journey to learn from and work with my father, and then mentor and see my sons grow in the business. I learned early in my career that if you genuinely do what is best for the good of our clients, success will follow. I am proud to see that tradition carry into the fourth generation of family leadership.” Charlie Gibson, Former President and CEO.
Keeping to Their Roots
At Deland, Gibson, giving back is woven into the fabric of our culture. The Deland, Gibson Giving Committee (DGGC) embodies our commitment to community involvement and unwavering dedication to our clients.
As the agency’s philanthropic committee, the DGGC strives to “give back to the communities where we live and work.” This mission is at the heart of everything we do, and it was created organically in 2000, when the team came together to support a fellow colleague. This continues to be an initiative driven by the team at D,G and is a very special part of the Agency.
Today, Deland, Gibson serves clients from five locations—Wellesley, Duxbury, Dennis Port, Franklin, and Worcester—with a dedicated team of over 90 employees.
Celebrating 125 Years
In honor of this historic anniversary, Deland, Gibson will share memories, client testimonials, employee spotlights, and more across its social media platforms using #DG125. Follow along on Instagram,LinkedIn, andFacebook as the agency reflects on its past and looks ahead to the future.
Stay tuned for exciting new initiatives we’ll be unveiling throughout our 125th-anniversary celebration!
