About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial is the operating name of The Independent Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefit society headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1874, and its US location is in Buffalo, New York. Matt Berman has been president and CEO since 2024.
Products
- Permanent (whole and universal) life insurance
- Term life insurance
Policies are sold through independent agents and brokers. Buying a policy generally makes the policyholder a member of the society, with access to member benefits that the society funds.
Where it operates
Foresters provides life insurance and other financial solutions in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. In the US, product availability varies by state.
What to know when buying
Fraternal benefit societies are regulated by state insurance departments much like other life insurers, but their policies are called certificates. Compare guarantees, cash-value growth and riders, and check the society's financial strength rating.
Contact
US members can reach Foresters through their agent or the contact pages on foresters.com.