Kayla Shearer is a Benefits Risk Advisor who specializes in helping employers develop employee benefits strategies that support workforce retention while managing costs. She works with organizations throughout the tristate area to build strong relationships, identify benefit solutions, and deliver programs that help employers attract and retain talented employees. Her areas of expertise include voluntary benefits and employee benefits consulting.
Kayla joined Gilbert’s Risk Solutions in 2026 and focuses on establishing relationships with businesses across the region while helping clients navigate their employee benefits options. She is committed to understanding each organization’s unique challenges and developing solutions that provide long-term value for both employers and employees.
Prior to joining Gilbert’s, Kayla built her career as an independent insurance agent, gaining experience in client relationship management, consultative sales, and benefits planning. This experience provided a strong foundation for helping employers evaluate and implement employee benefit strategies that meet their business objectives.
Among Kayla’s notable professional accomplishments is earning the Ring of Diamonds award at her previous organization, an achievement recognizing her as a top-performing sales professional and placing her among the top 1% of agents within the company. She also considers her progression from an independent 1099 agent to a professional advisory role with Gilbert’s Risk Solutions to be a significant career milestone.
Kayla attended West Virginia University, where she studied Nursing. She currently holds Life & Health insurance licenses and is actively pursuing her Property & Casualty license to further expand her expertise and better serve clients.
Outside of work, Kayla enjoys playing softball and spending time with family and friends. She resides in Neshannock with her son, Zealand Joseph Shearer.
