GunterPhoto1By Amy Gutierrez

Wouldn’t it be great to have all of your insurance needs handled at one local office, by an experienced and friendly staff, who truly take the time to get to know you? You can! The friendly staff at Gunter & Gunter Insurance, located near I-75 and SR 54 in the Westbrook Professional Park (across from Saddlebrook Resort), take pride in offering superior customer service and are able to assist you with one-stop shopping, streamlining your policies and saving you time. And, with their affiliation with Allstate Insurance Company, clients know they are in “Good Hands.”

The husband-and-wife team of Gary and Joyce Gunter, long-time New Tamp residents, are proud to serve the needs of New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and surrounding areas. “New Tampa and Wesley Chapel are tremendous areas, full of families and incredible growth opportunities,” Gary says. “I was an Army brat but I graduated from high school here in Tampa, so it’s great to see the wonderful expansion of prosperity in this area.”

Following high school, Gary earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in Gainesville, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee.

After college, Gary worked in Tallahassee for the State of Florida Insurance Commissioner and Treasurer from 1978-85. During his tenure, he served in various regulatory capacities throughout the department, gaining a broad knowledge of all ICI (Income Continuation Insurance) lines of insurance.
In 1986, Gary went into private consulting in heath care and insurance, becoming President of the Florida Association of HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations). Since that time, he has continued entrepreneurial pursuits, starting and building several companies.

Joyce spent her career in banking, working up the corporate ladder from teller to Regional VP after attending the Lakeland College of Business.

Gunter & Gunter Insurance specializes in providing complete insurance protection for all your needs — home, auto, business and life — and the office is licensed to sell throughout the state of Florida. The Gunters’ team of specialists have more than 80 years of combined insurance experience, so instead of just providing coverage quotes, they listen carefully to the customer’s needs and take the time to make sure that things are done right. In addition to having expertise in automobile and homeowners policies, the staff is well-versed about motorcycle, boat and business insurance as well.

Gary and Joyce also hold “2-20” insurance licenses, that allow them to sell all lines of Property and Casualty insurance. They also have “2-15” insurance licenses that allow them to sell life and health insurance. In addition, they also have their Series 6 Securities licensure, which allows them to sell annuities, variable life insurance and mutual funds. A Series 6 license requires an extensive course of learning and a thorough background check, as well as full disclosure of all financial dealings in order to protect the public.

Gary and Joyce work diligently to provide something extraordinary at their agency. “We’re committed to helping you protect not only what you have today,” he says, “but to also prepare for tomorrow by making sure you have adequate insurance for the unexpected.”

Gunter & Gunter clients become committed and loyal customers as much because of the relationships Gary, Joyce and their staff build with their customers as it is because of the top-quality insurance and services they provide. The caring staff — which includes Heather Nunley-Delgado, Kristen Poland, Caesar Navarro, Ashley Hines and Madalyn Kissel — encourages customers to call the office whenever a claim is necessary, even prior to dialing the 1-800 number for claims. It’s this type of immediate response and counseling that their customers know and appreciate.

“We initially switched to Gunter & Gunter Insurance, as Joyce & Gary are great friends and fellow Rotarians,” says Craig, a resident of Lake Forest. “As we compared the terms of the policies, we found that we were able to save a lot of money over State Farm, who we had been with for over 20 years. Gunter & Gunter now covers our cars, motorcycle, home and business. They’re great people to know and do business with.”

Joyce says, “We understand how insurance is a part of your safety net and a cornerstone of your financial security. Together, we’ll work to evaluate your coverage and select flexible payment options that work for you. You can get a rough ballpark insurance quote from many companies online, but talking with an actual agent allows you to ask questions and get a quote for coverage that matters most to you.”

A Community Commitment

Giving back to the local community also is important to Gary and Joyce. They are committed to helping their friends and neighbors through the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel Chambers of Commerce and the New Tampa Rotary Club, which meets Friday mornings for breakfast at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. The Rotary Club of New Tampa Foundation, Inc., supports 34 local area charities and five international projects. In fact, it was at a Rotary humanitarian project fair (international service) in Costa Rica where Gary and Joyce met!

The Gunters continue to be active members of the Rotary Club of New Tampa. Gary has held the positions of Treasurer, Club Administrator and Club President. He also has served New Tampa’s Rotary District 6890 (the Wesley Chapel Rotary Clubs are part of District 6950) as Membership Chair, Conference Chair, Secretary and Assistant Governor and he is about to assume the role of District Governor for Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands and Hardy counties, which will place him in charge of 45 clubs.

Joyce’s involvement in Rotary began in 2005 in Haines City and continued in New Tampa in 2009. She has held the positions of Club Treasurer, Club President, District Secretary and is currently the District 6890 Governor Nominee. The Gunters also previously have been Board members and Gunter & Gunter Insurance is a current member of the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce.

“Rotary International is very important to me,” says Joyce. “Rotarians all over the world do so many good things, including promoting world peace, education, literacy, clean water and sanitation (see separate story on page 30) and the eradication of polio worldwide.” That’s what we call a win/win situation for everyone!”

The “Good Hands” staff at Gunter & Gunter Insurance is ready to assist you with your insurance needs. Just for requesting a free quote, the Gunters will happily donate cash to one of the five charities they generously support — Florida Hospital of Wesley Chapel, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Rotary International, the Grace Point Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Call 994-3900 or stop by Gunter & Gunter Insurance at 28955 S.R. 54, to discuss all of your insurance needs! The office is open Mon.-Thur., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Fri. Sat. appointments are available upon request. Visit GunterandGunterInsurance.com or Facebook.com/GunterandGunter Insurance.AllstateAgency.

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