This marks the eighth agency acquisition for the 125-year-old agency
Wellesley ‘Hills’ Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates, Inc. has announced its acquisition of GV&Y Insurance Agency of Westwood. The acquisition, which was completed on April 16th, 2025, marks the second agency Deland Gibson has acquired in 2025 and the eight overall acquisition for the fourth-generation family-owned independent agency.
“This acquisition is a natural fit for Deland, Gibson,” said Chip Gibson, CEO of Deland, Gibson. “GV&Y has spent over four decades building trusted relationships throughout the Metro West area and beyond. Their values, professionalism, and commitment to service mirror our own, and we are excited about the opportunities for shared growth and continued excellence in client care.”
Since its inception in 1988, GV&Y has developed into a widely respected independent agency offering an array of insurance services with a highly personalized, client-focused approach.
This alliance will bring increased opportunities and resources to GV&Y’s clients and team, while strengthening Deland, Gibson’s presence in Westwood and surrounding communities.
The GV&Y team will remain at their office at 555 High Street in Westwood and operate under the Deland, Gibson name.
About Deland, Gibson Insurance
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Established in 1900, Deland, Gibson is a Massachusetts insurance agency that has thrived working as a trusted advisor for its client base. It has long been the goal and desire to maintain Deland, Gibson as a family-run business. Owners Chip Gibson and Ted Gibson are fourth-generation leaders of the agency. Deland, Gibson has offices in Wellesley, Franklin, Dennis Port, Duxbury, and Worcester, Massachusetts.
Agency Checklists has covered the following acquisitions by Deland, Gibson since 2016:
- Schofield Insurance Services Merges With Deland, Gibson Insurance Associates (2016)
- Deland, Gibson Insurance Acquires The Dickey Insurance Agency (2021)
- Deland, Gibson Acquires Franklin’s Keefe Insurance (2021)
- Deland, Gibson Partners With Allston’s Gorman Insurance Agency (2022)
- Deland, Gibson Insurance Agency Acquires Austin Chandler Insurance (2024)
- Deland, Gibson Insurance Acquires Atchue Insurance (2024)
- Deland, Gibson Welcomes Worcester’s Burr Insurance To The Fold (2025)
