GIA Insurance
Agency overview
About GIA Insurance
Founded in Galveston in 1892, GIA Insurance is an independent agency serving individuals and businesses across Galveston County and the Houston area from Galveston and Friendswood offices. More than 40 professionals work in separate personal and business departments, helping clients ranging from first-time homeowners to established, multi-location companies while offering options from multiple insurance carriers.
At a glance
Agency highlights
Established in 1892
The agency traces its Galveston history to Charles R. Brown’s original office.
Storm response plan
Its catastrophe plan draws on experience from five named Gulf Coast storms.
Specialized departments
Separate personal and business teams include licensed, accredited advisors.
Shopper fit
Why shoppers might consider GIA Insurance
GIA may fit coastal Texas property owners and organizations seeking an independent agency familiar with storm-exposed risks. Its industry pages also show practical alignment with contractors, marine operators, churches, hospitality businesses, and companies connected to energy and petrochemical work.
Agency support
How this agency can help
Compare carrier options
Explore coverage choices available through the agency’s relationships with multiple insurers.
Request a property quote
Submit property details, occupancy, desired limits, and supporting documents for review.
Structure business protection
Discuss liability, property, workforce, and specialized operational risks with business advisors.
Prepare for coastal claims
Work with an agency that maintains a catastrophe plan for major storm events.
Demonstrated specialties
Where this agency stands out
Coastal habitational risks
GIA demonstrates a specialty in habitational and condominium risks through agency-exclusive property and windstorm programs, wind-driven rain options, private flood, and related liability protections. Its condo intake distinguishes primary, secondary, long-term rental, and short-term rental occupancy.
Marine operations
GIA’s wet marine focus spans marine contractors, marinas, boat manufacturers and dealers, ship repairers, wharfingers, stevedores, terminal operators, and charterers. This range indicates attention to distinct shoreside and waterfront operating roles rather than a single general marine category.
Insurance offered
Coverages
Builder's risk
Commercial property insurance
Condo insurance
Contractor pollution liability
Cyber insurance
Employee benefits
Flood insurance
General liability
Homeowners insurance
Liquor liability insurance
Professional liability
Surety and bonds
Umbrella insurance
Wind and hail insurance
Workers’ compensation
Who this agency serves
Clients and risks served
Churches and religious organizations
Commercial real estate
Construction and trades
Energy, oil, gas and petrochemical
Food, beverage and restaurants
High-value homes
Landlords and real estate investors
Marine businesses
Secondary and vacation homes
Short-term rentals
Where coverage may be placed
Placement options
Private flood
People at this agency
Public professional information associated with the agency.