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Ernest Gilmer

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Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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(253) 274-5332(253) 274-5332
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Ernest GilmerInsurance Sales Representative, University Pl, WA

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Meet Ernest Gilmer
Personal Business Philosophy
My goal is to offer solutions that meet your needs today and for the life of your retirement. I believe in building a personal relationship with you as my client, so I can better understand your retirement goals and help you get there with confidence and peace of mind.
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OR, WA
professional background
Joined Bankers Life in 2014Began work in the Insurance Industry in 2014Education: Palm Beach Junior College
personal background
Family: Married, 5 Daughters, 11 Grand Children, 1 Great Grand ChildCommunity Involvement: City Planning Commissioner, Kiwanis Club President, Senior Center Advisory Board President.

Ernest Gilmer, Bankers Life Agent in University Pl, WA

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM
Contact Me
Office Phone:
(253) 564-8521(253) 564-8521
Direct Phone:
(253) 274-5332(253) 274-5332
ernest.gilmer@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
3560 Bridgeport Way W
Ste 3E
University Pl, WA 98466
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Products & Services Offered in University Pl, WA

  • Life Insurance

    Find out how life insurance can help protect the financial security of you and your family.
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  • Medicare Supplement Insurance

    Learn how Medicare supplement insurance can help cover out-of-pocket costs that Medicare may not cover.
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  • Long-term Care Insurance

    Find out how long-term care insurance can help provide financial security in the event of an unexpected long-term illness.
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  • Annuities

    Learn how an annuity can help protect and grow your retirement savings.
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Our calculators are here to help support your retirement and insurance planning needs so you can make confident and informed decisions.
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Reviews for Ernest Gilmer

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    Ernest ia a kind, caring man. He listened to our needs and helped us come up with a plan. I appreciate his caring personality, and he tolerated patiently our overly excitable dog. Thank you Ernie!
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Customer Reviews for University Pl, WA

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  • Ryan S
    June 19, 2025
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    Very well informed and very kind and hard-working willing to go the extra mile to get me the coverage I need and also informative of what options I can do
    Very well informed and very kind and hard-working willing to go the extra mile to get me the coverage I need and also informative of what options I can do
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  • Bruce P
    June 17, 2025
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    Greatly appreciate his help and guidance.
    Greatly appreciate his help and guidance.
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  • Kim F
    June 17, 2025
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    Ryan is really easy to work with explains things simply and offers great tips and advice. I am looking forward to continuing to work with him as I get closer to retirement.
    Ryan is really easy to work with explains things simply and offers great tips and advice. I am looking forward to continuing to work with him as I get closer to retirement.
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  • Dawn L
    May 31, 2025
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    Jihad, was very professional, kind, knowledgeable and NOT pushy (that’s the part my husband liked the best)!!
    Cannot thank him enough for spending the time on the phone and in person and being so patient with us!!
    Jihad, was very professional, kind, knowledgeable and NOT pushy (that’s the part my husband liked the best)!!
    Cannot thank him enough for spending the time on the phone and in person and being so patient with us!!
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  • Shelia Z
    May 23, 2025
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    Jaeron is an excellent representative. Very personable. I felt very comfortable with him from our first telephone conversation. I like that Bankers Life has an in person meeting as a policy. Jaeron is a good listener. He respected my needs and wishes.
    Jaeron is an excellent representative. Very personable. I felt very comfortable with him from our first telephone conversation. I like that Bankers Life has an in person meeting as a policy. Jaeron is a good listener. He respected my needs and wishes.
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  • Victor J
    May 16, 2025
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  • Glenn P
    May 14, 2025
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  • Keith P
    May 14, 2025
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    Greg expedited the renewal process after being cancelled due to a out of state relocation. His response was immediate and seamless. Greg went above and beyond to facilitate a value added service.
    Greg expedited the renewal process after being cancelled due to a out of state relocation. His response was immediate and seamless. Greg went above and beyond to facilitate a value added service.
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  • Geraldine C
    May 13, 2025
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    Awesome person to deal with
    Awesome person to deal with
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  • Marian D
    May 3, 2025
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    David is such a great insurance agent. He is knowledgeable, patient, sincere and knows how to make insurance understandable. He doesn’t talk down to me and takes the time to help me understand the plans so I can make the best choice.
    David is such a great insurance agent. He is knowledgeable, patient, sincere and knows how to make insurance understandable. He doesn’t talk down to me and takes the time to help me understand the plans so I can make the best choice.
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  • John D
    April 21, 2025
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    David was EXCELLENT! Like many of my friends who are turning 65, I had been dreading the Medicare sign-up process. David simplified everything for me. He explained the process in easy to understand terms and helped me with all of the paperwork. In less than 90 minutes it was all handled. I highly recommend David.
    David was EXCELLENT! Like many of my friends who are turning 65, I had been dreading the Medicare sign-up process. David simplified everything for me. He explained the process in easy to understand terms and helped me with all of the paperwork. In less than 90 minutes it was all handled. I highly recommend David.
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  • Bruce C
    April 20, 2025
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    Dave was really good to work with. Everything was explained well. He made it all easy.
    Dave was really good to work with. Everything was explained well. He made it all easy.
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  • Jay D
    April 20, 2025
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    David Holcombe was introduced to me by a childhood friend who benefitted from David's advice, counsel and execution of her Medicare elections.

    I requested David's advice and counsel on advantage versus supplements plans. After a very open and honest dialogue it was decided that I would purchase supplements and David professionally executed on my decision.

    What's more, David periodically checks in to gauge my satisfaction and provides timely updates.

    I whole-heartedly recommend David Holcombe.
    David Holcombe was introduced to me by a childhood friend who benefitted from David's advice, counsel and execution of her Medicare elections.

    I requested David's advice and counsel on advantage versus supplements plans. After a very open and honest dialogue it was decided that I would purchase supplements and David professionally executed on my decision.

    What's more, David periodically checks in to gauge my satisfaction and provides timely updates.

    I whole-heartedly recommend David Holcombe.
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  • anthony a
    April 18, 2025
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    I had just become Medicare eligible when i met Dave. He took the time to explain the options available to me. Since then i've called him several times asking questions about my policy. He has always returned my calls promptly and answered all my concerns.
    I had just become Medicare eligible when i met Dave. He took the time to explain the options available to me. Since then i've called him several times asking questions about my policy. He has always returned my calls promptly and answered all my concerns.
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  • Kim G
    April 12, 2025
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    Ryan has been very patient and responsive to all my questions. He came by to explain all the details of what our investment strategies would be so we have a firm grip on the risks. I highly recommend you contact him should you need this type of service.
    Ryan has been very patient and responsive to all my questions. He came by to explain all the details of what our investment strategies would be so we have a firm grip on the risks. I highly recommend you contact him should you need this type of service.
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  • Greg B.
    April 10, 2025
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  • Keila B.
    April 9, 2025
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    The greatest job I have ever had. Working alongside people that all have such big hearts for our clients and providing excellence is such a wonderful feeling and so special to be apart of!
    The greatest job I have ever had. Working alongside people that all have such big hearts for our clients and providing excellence is such a wonderful feeling and so special to be apart of!
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  • Danielle P.
    April 9, 2025
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    Great company to work for!
    Great company to work for!
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  • Daksha M
    April 6, 2025
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    Very friendly and helpful. Addressed all my concerns
    Very friendly and helpful. Addressed all my concerns
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  • Debra W
    March 29, 2025
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