Vanguard Claims Acquires Gibson & Associates Professional Claims Management
Vanguard Claims Administration, LLC has completed the acquisition of Gibson & Associates Professional Claims Management, Inc., a Missouri-based third-party administrator with 25 years of experience in domestic and Lloyd's markets. The transaction, which closed on October 30, 2026, integrates Gibson's multi-line liability expertise into Vanguard's national platform. As part of the deal, all Gibson employees will join Vanguard, including principal Benjamin A. "BJ" Joplin, who will serve as Senior Vice President of the TPA Division. The acquisition expands Vanguard's capabilities in general, professional, and auto liability, as well as construction defect and property claims. While financial terms were not disclosed, the merger aims to combine Gibson's specialized service with Vanguard's broader national resources.
Topics: business acquisition insurance claims management third-party administration