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Why Choose Gleason? We are the food industry experts.

Our understanding of the food industry

Gleason pioneered a specialty food division more than 25 years ago with the development of the first customized insurance program. Since then, we have earned the reputation as the leading insurance broker for the food industry by implementing the most cost effective insurance and risk management programs for our clients. We are one of the few independent insurance brokers not owned by a grocery warehouse serving the food industry.

Gleason is nationally recognized as one of  the only insurance brokers with expertise in the food industry.  We are endorsed by several leading food industry trade associations and wholesalers, including the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA).

We are also active members of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the National Grocers Association (NGA)  and the California Grocers Association (CGA).

Our state- of- the art technology

Gleason Technology has introduced our next generation system for hazard monitoring and prevention in supermarkets. GleasonESP® is groundbreaking electronic slip/fall prevention technology that allows managers and executives to create consistent store conditions across an entire chain. Since 1999, the GleasonESP® system has proven its effectiveness by dramatically reducing the frequency of slip/fall incidents in some cases by as much as 88%. Today, GleasonESP® is installed in more than 500 retail locations.

Our proven mastery of complex accounts

At Gleason, the food industry is a specialty. We work with more than 350 food clients- food manufactures and processors, wholesale distributors, restaurants, major supermarket chains, convenience stores, and corner grocers. The Gleason menu includes industry expertise, innovative products, risk-management programs and long- term solutions.

Our people

Gleason has created a specialty food group staffed with trained specialists who focus strictly on food accounts. You spend less time teaching us your business. We spend more time meeting your needs—effectively and cost efficiently.

Our size

We are big enough to provide world-class service, yet small enough to personalize our services to meet each client’s needs.

Our location

Gleason is headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with branch offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, PA as well as an office in Santa Monica, California.

Our services

Gleason doesn’t forget that the “basics” are critically important to our customers. We emphasize the prompt return of phone calls and e-mails, and the timely issuance of documents, like insurance certificates.

Our insurance industry relationships

Gleason maintains an ongoing relationship with insurance companies that specialize in food industry of all types and categories. We are able to negotiate the optimal combination of premium, coverage, and service for our customers.