Gilbert Brothers Insurance traces its roots back to 1919, when Chas F. Murphy founded Murphy Insurance Agency with a commitment to trusted local service and long-term client relationships.
In the early 1980s, Emery F. Gilbert assumed leadership of the agency and helped transform the firm into one of the Upper Midwest’s first fully automated insurance agencies — an early reflection of the forward-thinking philosophy that continues to guide the organization today.
Over the decades, the agency expanded its capabilities beyond traditional insurance placement to include strategic risk consulting and advisory services for businesses, nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals.
Today, Gilbert Brothers Insurance remains independently owned and relationship-driven, serving clients across Minnesota and in nearly every state nationwide. While the industry continues to evolve, our core mission remains unchanged: to protect what matters most and serve our clients with integrity, expertise, and care.