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Insurance Journal's Agents of the Year 2025

Gio Favazza

CLCS, President of Missouri Restaurant Association - GSTLRA

Risk Management Advisor with expertise in:

  • Restaurants
  • Breweries
  • Bars & Clubs
  • Wineries

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Services I Can Help You With

Restaurant Coverage

General Liability Coverage

Liquor Liability

Coverage against intoxicated patrons

Workers Compensation

Protection for employees

EPLI

Employment Practices Liability Coverage

Cannabis Coverage

In all legalized States

“Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking.”

- J.C. Watts

Gio's Bio

Gio Favazza has spent a lifetime blending his experience in the hospitality industry with a passion for protecting the businesses that make communities thrive. Gio grew up in the restaurant industry, having worked in both the Back of House and Front of House at his family’s restaurant, Favazza’s on The Hill - a St. Louis institution for over 40 years. Combined with his education at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Gio has learned the importance of long-term planning when navigating the unpredictability of hospitality operations.

As a Risk Advisor at POWERS Insurance and Risk Management, Gio continues his family legacy of service. In this role, Gio specializes in helping food and beverage operators manage risk, control costs, and position themselves for long-term viability. His approach goes beyond simply writing insurance policies and focuses on building long-term relationships with operators to address their risks and safeguard their businesses, employees, and livelihoods. 

As the President of the Greater St. Louis Restaurant Association, Gio is dedicated to growing the chapter and advocating for an expanding membership. In his free time, Gio enjoys spending time with his wife, Tierney, and their dog, Enzo.

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"Gio has been a pleasure to work with! He makes a point to always be professional and knowledgeable. He and his team are quick to be proactive and responsive to each and every question and situation that we need to be handled." 

- Theresa H.

"Gio and his entire team were great to work with in helping us set up home and auto insurance. Super responsive and helped outline pros/cons for options in a way that was easy to understand. Highly recommended to simplify a typically stressful process of signing up for insurance"

- Jason C.

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Partner with Gio

To protect the business you've worked hard to build, insurance alone is not enough. It's crucial to identify the most critical threats and make strategic decisions that will allow you to grow your business without disruption.

When you partner with POWERS® Insurance, you get dedicated risk experts on your team. Together, we’ll develop a complete risk management plan based on your unique risks and goals.

Then, we’ll help you put your plan into action and measure your success using our POWERS Process. Begin your insurance quote with Gio Favazza at POWERS® Insurance & Risk Management and explore coverage options tailored to your needs. 

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