At Foresters Financial we’re proud to help everyday families achieve long-term financial health and security. But we’re so much more than an international financial services provider. Through our heritage as a fraternal benefit society, we provide over one million members with access to valuable member benefits and an opportunity to give back through volunteering opportunities that directly affect local communities. 

Every year, we share our financial success to improve family well-being for our global network of member families and the communities where they live. In 2017 alone, Foresters invested more than $756 million in insurance claims and member benefits including $2.2 million in competitive scholarships for students in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We also provided over $4.4 million towards community initiatives such as Care Packages, Community Beautification, Create & Construct, Meal Help and Volunteer Support activities and Fun Family events where our members can spend quality time with their families at no cost.

From our start over 140 years ago, we have helped families build financial security, help each other and make a difference in their communities. Almost a century-and-a-half later, this commitment still sets us apart. We’re not another faceless financial institution. We stand for something more. 

From your family to your future, Foresters has you covered. As part of our fraternal purpose, we offer our members a wide range of unique and complimentary benefits¹. It’s just one of the many ways we share our financial success with our members. You can feel secure knowing we’re here to support you when you need it most. 

Membership Matters

Healthy living, online security and financial wellness are just a few of the topics featured in MembershipMatters.com, our online member newsletter. New articles are added every month so why not sit back, relax and enjoy articles written with your interests in mind. Visit MembershipMatters.com.

Legal Link

As a Foresters member, you can consult with a local legal professional for help with a variety of issues including wills, estate planning, home ownership and family law – all at a reduced cost.

Everyday Money

Our toll-free financial helpline connects you to an accredited counselor who can help answer your questions about your personal financial matters such as debt management and budgeting.

Emergency Assistance Program

An emergency can strike anytime. Our emergency grants provide short term, temporary financial aid to members affected by significant personal hardship, disaster or large scale emergency. 

Orphan Scholarships² 

This benefit provides the children of deceased members with a renewable higher learning scholarship of up to $6,000 per year for up to four years.

Orphan Benefit² 

This monthly payment of up to $900 per month per child may help you provide for your children in the event of the death of both you and your spouse.

Terminal Illness Loan²

If you become terminally ill, you may be eligible to receive an interest-free loan up to 75 per cent of the face value of your Foresters life insurance. 

At Foresters, we offer many ways for our members to develop their leadership skills. This could be as simple as applying for a grant to run a volunteer activity or, if you’re interested in even more involvement, you might consider nominating yourself for Branch Councillor.  

Working within our 50 international Branches the elected Branch Councillors provide strong local leadership, helping to guide and support our impact in members’ communities. By participating in your local Branch, you can:

• Develop valuable leadership skills for your personal life or career
• Connect with fellow members who share your passion for community volunteerism
• Be inspired by world-class speakers at our annual 3-day Leadership Development Conference, where Foresters takes all elected members to destinations such as Las Vegas or Orlando
• Take part in a rewarding volunteer experience with a low time commitment. 

Looking for something bigger? Our elected Regional Councillors focus on the long-term strategic direction of Foresters member network. You will help shape programs that enrich a member’s experience and participate in development opportunities like skill-building workshops and expert talks. Learn more about how our members are organized.

We believe that education and community are important. That’s why we give almost $2 million per year in renewable tuition competitive scholarships to members or their family member. The scholarship selections are based on factors that include good grades and community volunteer involvement.

We also invest over $4 million annually to support the Foresters Community Grants program, which allows members to access funds to organize and host their own local fun family and volunteer events. Learn more

As a Foresters member, you and your family can look forward to complimentary family events, including movie nights, amusement parks, sporting events, volunteering and other fun and inclusive all ages activities. Learn more

Over 140 years, Foresters Financial has built a foundation of experience, expertise and reliability that helps today’s families plan for their financial future while enjoying valuable member benefits. 

We’re proud to organize and support community projects in the local communities where our members live. If you’d like to get involved, we offer a number of volunteer opportunities – Foresters makes it easy to give a little something back. Learn more

Foresters Report, our annual report to members, is how we celebrate and share our accomplishments from the past year. It’s not only an overview of how we’re doing financially; it’s also a snapshot of the many ways we’ve improved family well-being with your help. See the latest issue of Foresters Report to Members