Gifford-Heiden Insurance, Inc.

About us

Since 1969, Gifford-Heiden Insurance has been cultivating relationships in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Our mission over these forty years has been consistent: to provide our customers with safe, sound and secure insurance at competitive prices. Russ Gifford started the agency as a one man shop hitting the pavement and knocking on doors. Hard work, integrity, strong relationships, and a great reputation as advocate for the customer have grown our business ever since. We grew up here...and after 40yrs we still love what we do. Our staff consists of 15 dedicated, hardworking individuals. We live in the communities we work in and respect the trust our clients place in us. 11 out of our 15 are licensed agents providing world class expertise with local roots and focus. Whether your needs are personal or commercial, they should be matched with an insurance program specially tailored to you. You need value, and you need protection, and you shouldn't be forced to choose between them. High Quality Insurance Prompt Claim Paying Carriers Knowledgeable and Friendly Service Competitive Price Quality Coverage

Personal and Commercial Lines insurance professionals

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An independent insurance agent will make sure that your business is covered in the event of a catastrophe or sudden loss.

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An independent insurance agent will walk you through top umbrella policy options to make sure you have the proper coverage to tackle above and beyond claims.

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Restaurant insurance is a combo platter of coverage that protects your customers, employees, property and inventory.

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Why choose Gifford-Heiden Insurance, Inc.

States we serve

Florida

Our insurance coverages

Personal insurance coverage

ATV
Automobile
Boat
Builders Risk / Construction
Collectible Auto
Condo
Farm
Flood
Health
Home
Landlord
Mobile Home
Motorcycle
Other
Personal Watercraft
RV / Motorhome
Renters
Short-Term / Sharing
Snowmobile
Special Event
Travel Trailer
Umbrella
Vacant Land
Valuable Items

Business insurance coverage

Bonds
Builders Risk
Business Owners Package (BOP)
Business Vehicle
Contractors Equipment
Cyber Liability
Directors & Officers
Employment Practices Liability
Errors & Omissions
General Liability
Inland Marine
Professional Liability
Property
Umbrella / Excess
Workers' Compensation

Life & Annuties coverage

Annuities
Disability Income
Life
Long Term Care

Industries we serve

Accommodation and Food Services
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Construction
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Manufacturing - Food / Beverage / Textiles / Apparel / Leather
Manufacturing - Metal / Machinery / Computer / Electrical / Transportation / Furniture
Manufacturing - Wood / Paper / Paper / Mining / Plastics
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Retail - Sporting Goods / Hobby / Music / General / Misc.
Retail - Vehicle / Home / Furniture / Building / Garden / Food / Health / Gas / Clothing
Transportation - Air / Rail / Water / Truck / Transit / Ground / Pipeline / Scenic
Transportation and Warehousing
Utilities
Wholesale Trade

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Other companies we work with:

AFLAC, Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Bankers Insurance Group - FL, Burns & Wilcox, CNA, Chubb, Edison Insurance, FedNat, First Protective Insurance Company, Florida Family Insurance, Frontline Insurance, Heritage Insurance Company, Hiscox Ins Co Inc., J.C. Taylor, James River Insurance Company, K&K Insurance Group, Lexington Insurance Co, Lloyd's, Markel Specialty, QBE Insurance Corporation, RT Specialty / LoVullo, RetailFirst Insurance Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, Star Casualty Insurance Company, Tower Hill Preferred, Transamerica, UPC Insurance, United States Liab, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance, Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Vindati, Western World Insurance