In this section, you will find an archive of our global and US news releases for the last 12 months. Click on the link to view one of the news releases.
Foresters Financial strengthens management of First Investors Global Fund
(Toronto, ON, June 4, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, is pleased to announce the hiring of an international equity team to manage the First Investors Global Fund (Class A: FIISX, Advisor: FIITX and Institutional: FIIUX) for our North American Asset Management unit.
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Foresters Financial releases 2017 annual report
(Toronto, ON, May 17, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services company, is pleased to release its annual report to members. The magazine and digital version are called Moved to Action and include information on our grant programs, membership activities and 2017 financial results...
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Hawaii
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by volcanic eruption and earthquakes in Hawaii...
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Foresters Financial gives back to the Waimea, Hawaii community, presents Sindy Wylie with Community Involvement Award
(Toronto, ON, May 9, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services organization, gave back to the Waimea, HI, community during its annual convention on April 25, 2018...
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Foresters Financial appoints David Longfritz as new Global Chief Marketing Officer
(Toronto, ON, May 1, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Longfritz as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 7, 2018.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in North Carolina
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by the tornado in North Carolina.
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Foresters Financial wins prestigious IABC 2018 Gold Quill Award of Excellence for employee engagement
(Toronto, ON, April 18, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, has won an International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) 2018 Gold Quill Award of Excellence in the communication management/employee engagement category...
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Foresters Financial launches the First Investors Premium Income Fund
NEW YORK, NY -- Foresters Financial, an international financial services providers, announced today the launch of the First Investors Premium Income Fund (Class A: FPIKX, Advisor: FPILX and Institutional: FPIMX). The Fund is unique in the open-end mutual fund industry as it sells in-the-money call options against a portfolio of high-quality, high-conviction large-cap equities, essentially trading the potential upside of capital appreciation of a stock for current income while seeking some downside protection. Its investment objective is to generate income for its shareholders.
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Foresters Financial and Financial Horizons Group donate employment kits to Operation Stand Down in Tennessee
(Toronto, ON, March 22, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, teamed up with Financial Horizons Group to package and donate 150 employment kits for U.S. armed forces veterans’ group Operation Stand Down in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Foresters Financial and FFP Insurance Services donate hygiene kits to The Shade Tree shelter
(Toronto, ON, February 26, 2018) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, teamed up with FFP Insurance Services to package and donate 200 hygiene kits for women to The Shade Tree shelter in Las Vegas, Nevada...
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Foresters Financial Reminds Americans to “Insure Their Love” This February
(New York, NY, February 1, 2018) – According to LIMRA, an international insurance trade association, 65% of adults agree they need life insurance and 30% of U.S. households have no life insurance at all.* That’s why this February, Foresters Financial Services, Inc. would like to remind everyone to not only show their love, but to “insure their love.”
It’s nice to receive the typical Valentine’s Day gifts such as flowers, candy or dinner out. But what about something with a more lasting impact, such as the financial security you can obtain from life insurance? It is the ultimate gift of love.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in California
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by mudslides in California.
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Foresters Financial appoints Blake Moore as the new President of North American Asset Management
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, is pleased to announce Blake Moore as the new President of North American Asset Management, effective January 16, 2018.
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Foresters Financial Appoints James Boyle as Its New President and Chief Executive Officer
(Toronto, ON, December 18, 2017) – Robert Lamoureux, Chair of Foresters Financial Board of Directors, announced today the appointment of James Boyle as Foresters new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 8, 2018.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Gazelle Meadows Park - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Chandler, AZ, 2017 – The Chandler community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Gazelle Meadows Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters Financial™, the City of Chandler and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve nearly 3,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial names Joel Mercado as its 2017 Community Involvement Award winner
(Toronto, ON, October 24, 2017) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider is pleased to announce Joel Mercado, President and CEO of JVM Financial & Insurance, as our 2017 Community Involvement Award winner.
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Foresters Financial congratulates KaBOOM! on its 3,000th playground build
(Toronto, ON, October 18, 2017) – Foresters Financial™, a Fraternal Benefit Society and a purpose driven, international financial services provider, is pleased to congratulate KaBOOM! on completing its 3,000th playground build at the THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus in Washington, DC.
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Foresters Financial Celebrates National Retirement Security Week
Foresters Financial is recognizing National Retirement Security Week (NRSW), which is being held October 15-21, 2017 and promoted by the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, Inc. (NAGDCA).The event is part of a national effort to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirementand asks employers to promote the benefits of saving for retirement and encourages their employees to take full advantage of employer-sponsored plans.
"Foresters Financial strongly believes in the importance of retirement planning and we are proud to participate in this national awareness campaign,” said Paul Prete, Vice President for Retirement Programs at Foresters Financial Services, Inc. “This event is a great opportunity for all of us to reflect on our personal financial situation and consider whether our financial resources will support our needs in retirement.”
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in California
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by wildfires in California.
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Foresters Financial enhances its Advantage Plus whole life insurance with the inclusion of its unique Charity Benefit provision
(Toronto, ON, September 26, 2017) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, has enhanced its competitive Advantage Plus whole life insurance product to improve a robust set of features that provide even more of a complete insurance solution for customers.
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Foresters Financial maintains A.M. Best “A” (Excellent) ratings
(Toronto, ON, September 22, 2017) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, has maintained its A.M. Best financial strength1 ratings across the organization.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Georgia, South Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members1 affected by Hurricane Irma in Georgia, South Carolina and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Foresters Financial donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid Hurricane Irma relief efforts
(Toronto, ON, September 12, 2017) - Foresters Financial™ donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross™ to help families who have been affected by Hurricane Irma in the United States and other affected regions.
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Foresters Financial donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas
(Toronto, ON, August 29, 2017) - Foresters Financial™ donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross™ to help families who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Florida and Puerto Rico
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members1 affected by Hurricane Irma in Florida and Puerto Rico.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Louisiana
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members1 affected by Hurricane Harvey in Louisiana.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Texas
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members1 affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
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Foresters Financial offices closed due to snowstorm
The following Foresters Financial branch offices will be closed on March 14 due to snowstorms:
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Important notice for Foresters Financial members affected by Illinois flooding
Foresters Financial announces departure of CEO Anthony Garcia; appointment of Michael Stramaglia and Sonia Baxendale as co-Interim Presidents and CEOs
(Toronto, ON, July 27, 2017) – Foresters Financial ™ announced today that it has appointed Mr. Michael Stramaglia and Ms. Sonia Baxendale as Co-Interim Presidents and CEOs, replacing Anthony Garcia, effective immediately.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Illinois
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in Illinois.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Cascade View Community Park - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Tukwila, WA, July 8, 2017 – The Tukwila community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Cascade View Community Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of Tukwila and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 1,200 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Komensky Elementary School - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Berwyn, June 10, 2017 – The Berwyn community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Komensky Elementary School. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Komensky Elementary School and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 1,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Hawkins Field - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Cincinnati, May 20, 2017 – The Cincinnati community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Hawkins Field. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, East Westwood Community Council and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 700 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Balch Springs Parks & Recreation Center - For more than ten years, families have come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
May 13, 2017 – The Balch Springs community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Balch Springs Parks & Recreation Center. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of Balch Springs and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 2,700 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Millwood Elementary School - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Oklahoma City, May 13, 2017 – The Oklahoma City community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Millwood Elementary School. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Millwood Public Schools and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 900 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Missouri
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in Missouri.
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Foresters Financial Announces Sponsorship of the 6th Annual Voice Awards
Foresters Financial is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 6th Annual Voice Awards, which will be presented at the JW Marriott Downtown in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 20, 2017.
The Voice Awards is the single biggest fundraising event benefiting the GMCLA, the Alive Music Project (AMP) and the It Gets Better Tour. The Awards honors leaders who use their voice for social change and equality, to advance our world, refute silence, lend a voice to the oppressed, exhibit leadership and give hope to those living under the weight of silence. This year’s honorees include Gwen Baba (Community Leader Award), Logo TV (Visionary Award) and Stephen Schwartz (Vanguard Award).
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Foresters Financial brings its purpose to life
(Toronto, ON, April 27, 2017) – Following the Foresters Financial™ rebrand announcement in 2016, the financial services organization has launched the video series, “Community Matters”, which uses brand storytelling to bring its value propositiona and core story to life.
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Foresters Financial changes the term life insurance game with the launch of Your Term - Unique Charitable Benefit Provision combines affordable protection with charitable giving
(Toronto, ON, April 24, 2017) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, is setting itself apart in the term life insurance space with the launch of Your Term1 – a competitive term life product that combines affordable protection with charitable giving through its unique Charity Benefit provision.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Lake Avenue Park - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Apopka, FL, April 8, 2017 – The Apopka community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Lake Avenue Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of Apopka and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 1,200 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley - Kingston Branch. For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Fountain Valley, April 1, 2017 – The Fountain Valley community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley - Kingston Branch. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new playspace, which will serve more than 1,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers create more ways for kids to play at Gresham Park - For more than ten years, families come together with Foresters Financial to focus on giving kids the play they need
Atlanta, March 18, 2017 – The Atlanta-DeKalb community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Gresham Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Gresham Park Youth Sports Association, DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 1,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Louisiana
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by tornadoes in Louisiana.
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Foresters Financial Competitive Scholarship program now accepting applications from community-minded students
(Toronto, ON, February 2, 2017) – Foresters Financial™ proudly supports students who share the organization’s commitment to doing more by awarding 250 community-minded scholars across North America with renewable scholarships worth up to $8,000 each. The program is currently open and accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Mississippi and Georgia
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by tornadoes in Mississippi and Georgia.
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Foresters Financial stands proud in support of the LBGT community through The Trevor Project and other initiatives
Foresters Financial Services, Inc. announced today its support of the Trevor Project (the only nationally accredited suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth under age 25), among other sponsorships. These latest sponsorships reaffirm Foresters Financial’s ongoing commitment to do more to support the LGBTQ community.
The Trevor Project is active and present in middle schools, high schools and universities across the country, helping to save young lives through its free and confidential lifeline (866-488-7386) which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Project also provides instant messaging services, in-school workshops, educational materials, online resources and advocacy.
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Foresters Financial increases the face amount limits for non-medical US life insurance products
(Toronto, ON, December 6 2016) – Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider, has increased the non-medical face amount limit of its U.S. life insurance products from $250,000 to $400,0001. The limit increase is part of an aggressive new strategy to significantly grow Foresters product portfolio in the U.S. over the next decade.
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Foresters Financial offers Emergency Assistance to members in Tennessee
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by wildfires in Tennessee.
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Foresters Financial expands equity investment offerings with First Investors Long Short Fund
With the launch of its third equity fund this year, Foresters Financial™ continues to expand its range of investment products in response to changing investor needs. The newFirst Investors Long Short Fund offers investors the opportunity to potentially benefit not only from rising stock prices, but also from inevitable market downturns.
At a time when investors continue to seek higher equity returns but are also wary of potential risks, such as heightened valuations, potential macro shocks, and tighter correlations among asset classes, strategies that offer some downside protection are increasingly in demand.
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Foresters Financial offers five giving tips for National Philanthropy Day
New York, NY, November 15, 2016 –The philanthropic spirit is exhibited by Foresters Financial Services, Inc. each year through its work with local communities, but it believes so much more could be accomplished if more people would pitch in to help. So this year, Foresters Financial is challenging others to give back during National Philanthropy Day on November 15 and offers five tips to help them get started.
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Create a strategy with Foresters Financial for Financial Planning Month
New York, NY, October 21, 2016 – October is a busy month for sports. It also happens to be Financial Planning Month, so Foresters Financial would like to encourage Americans to put their game faces on and create (or modify) a financial strategy for their financial future.
Unfortunately, many people fail to effectively plan for their goals and life’s financial challenges. As a result, Financial Planning Month was created to help remind them of just how important it is to be prepared.
“Long-term goals, just like game-day wins, can’t be successfully accomplished without a solid game plan,” said Paul Prete, Vice President for Retirement Programs, Foresters Financial Services, Inc. “Just compare a life goal, such as retirement, to the Super Bowl. You can’t just show up on the big day and expect it to go smoothly. You have to plan your moves in advance to help score a positive outcome.”
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Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company recognized by The Ward Group for being among top 50 life insurance companies
New York, NY, September 26, 2016 – Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company has been selected to the 2016 Ward’s 50® group of top performing companies. This is the seventh consecutive year that Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company has been included among the top 50 life insurance companies by The Ward Group.
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Foresters Financial announces sales force expansion including new branch office openings in Orlando and Oklahoma City
New York, NY, September 7, 2016 – Foresters Financial has announced the opening of two new branch offices in Orlando, Florida and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as part of a larger corporate initiative to expand its branch network.
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New study reveals too many people take unnecessary risk by not protecting their families with life insurance
New York, NY, September 1, 2016 — One in three households would have immediate trouble paying living expenses if the primary wage earner died, according to the 2016 Barometer Study by Life Happens®, the nonprofit foundation, and LIMRA, an international trade association for the financial services industry.
Danica Patrick, professional race car driver and Life Happens® national spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) is well aware of the risk from personal family experience, which is why she has had life insurance since the start of her career and not just because she drives race cars for a living.
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Foresters Financial donates $20,000 to the American Red Cross to aid flooding relief efforts in Louisiana
(Toronto, ON, August 30, 2016) - Foresters Financial™ donated $20,000 to the American Red Cross to help families who have been affected by flooding in Louisiana.
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Foresters Financial offers Emergency Assistance to members in Indiana
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by tornadoes in Indiana.
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Foresters Financial offers Emergency Assistance to members in San Bernardino County
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to doing more for families and communities, is offering assistance to its members affected by the blue cut fire in San Bernardino County.
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Foresters Financial offers Emergency Assistance to members in Louisiana
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in Louisiana.
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Foresters Financial Launches First Investors Hedged US Equity Opportunities Fund
New York, NY, August 1, 2016 – Foresters Financial™ has launched a new equity mutual fund—the First Investors Hedged U.S. Equity Opportunities Fund — which offers investors total return and equity market exposure with potentially reduced portfolio volatility.
This Fund seeks to provide investors with a portfolio that will generate attractive long-term total returns, but with some downside equity market protection.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at The Salvation Army Gresham Corps
Portland, July 23, 2016 – The Portland community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at The Salvation Army Gresham Corps. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters Financial™, The Salvation Army Gresham Corps and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 1,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Brexit Update
On June 23rd, citizens of Great Britain voted to leave the European Union by a
margin of 51.9% to 48.1%. Immediately after the votes were counted, large moves
in financial markets were experienced around the world.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in West Virginia
Who: Foresters Financial™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in West Virginia.
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Foresters Financial names Adam Kiss as its 2016 Community Involvement Award winner
(Toronto, ON, June 28, 2016) –International financial services provider, Foresters Financial™ has announced that Adam Kiss, Executive Vice President, Executive Marketing Insurers (EMI), has been awarded its 2016 Foresters Community Involvement award.
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Foresters Financial Celebrates National Insurance Awareness Day
New York, NY, June 27, 2016 — Foresters Financial is proud to participate in National Insurance Awareness Day—an annual campaign held every June 28 to remind Americans about the importance of life insurance.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Suddieth Park
Akron, June 18, 2016 – The Akron community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Suddieth Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, United Way of Summit County, the City of Akron and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 1,900 children and their families in the local community for years to come. To add to the excitement and thrill of build day, National Football League players and Akron natives Doran Grant, cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Shaquille Riddick, outside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals and Devin Smith, wide receiver for the New York Jets joined in the day’s events to support the work of United Way and help give back to their home community.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Badgett Stadium
Atlanta, May 21, 2016 – The Atlanta community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Badgett Stadium. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, Favor House Inc., and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 1,600 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Town Center Community Park West
Santee, May, 21 2016 – The Santee community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at the Town Center Community Park West. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of Santee, and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 20,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Copeland Park
TAMPA, May 21, 2016 – The Tampa community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Copeland Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of Tampa, and non-profit KaBOOM! created the new play space, which will serve more than 2,000 children and their families in the local community for years to come.
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Foresters Financial Honors Brian Wong as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Brian Wong was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council— the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Carrie Mullins as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Carrie Mullins was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Christopher Scott as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Christopher Scott was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Daria Schumacher as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Daria Schumacher was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Gary Blount, Jr. as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Gary Blount, Jr. was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors James Slater as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — James Slater was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Jessica Wuerz as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member President
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Jessica Wuerz was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors John Stogner as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — John Stogner was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Kevin Fennell as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Kevin Fennell was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Michael Panarello as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Michael Panarello was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Nicholas Doyle as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Nicholas Doyle was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Patrick Sciarra as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Patrick Sciarra was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Patrick Siria as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Patrick Siria was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Reis Rosenbledt as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Reis Rosenbledt was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Ryan Heacock as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016 — Ryan Heacock was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters Financial Honors Sara-Rohne Tanner as 2016 Chairman’s Council Member
New York, NY, May 16, 2016— Sara-Rohne Tanner was inducted as a member of the 2016 Foresters Financial™ Chairman’s Council—the highest honor awarded annually to its top Representatives—during the firm’s annual Convention and Awards Gala held on May 6 in Marbella, Spain.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Texas
Who: Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in Texas.
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Foresters Financial, KaBOOM! and volunteers bring families together with new playground at Montwood Park
La Habra, April 16, 2016 – The La Habra community was revitalized today thanks to a new playground built at Montwood Park. In less than eight hours, more than 200 volunteers from Foresters FinancialTM, the City of La Habra, and non-profit KaBOOM!
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Southern US states
Who: Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by flooding in southern US states.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Eastern and Coastal US
Who: Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by storms and flooding in eastern and coastal US states.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Southern and Midwestern US
Who: Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by tornados and flooding in North Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Southern Tennessee, Northern and Southeast Georgia, Northern Mississippi, Central Alabama, Eastern New Mexico, Southern and Central Illinois and Eastern Louisiana.
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Foresters offers Emergency Assistance to members in Southern and Midwestern US
Who: Foresters™, an international financial services provider committed to the well-being of families, is offering assistance to its members affected by tornados and flooding in North Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Southern Tennessee, Northern Georgia, Northern Mississippi, Central Alabama, Eastern New Mexico and Southern Illinois.
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Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial™ is an international financial services provider with over three million clients and members1 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The Foresters Financial family of companies provides investment, life insurance, savings and retirement solutions that help families reach their financial goals, and improve their communities.
At Foresters Financial, we believe our products are just a starting point. We believe in working with communities to make our purpose a reality. That’s why we invest time and money in ways we can work together to make a difference, including neighborhood programs, charities and scholarships.
As a fraternal benefit society, The Independent Order of Foresters has a global network of more than two-million members. Members enjoy unique benefits including competitive academic scholarships, financial counseling and discounted legal services 1.
Foresters Financial family of companies
The Foresters family of companies operates in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Foresters Financial Corporate Office
Foresters Financial
789 Don Mills Road
Toronto, ON, M3C 1T9
Foresters Financial Holding Company
Foresters Financial
40 Wall Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY, 10005
Foresters Financial UK
Foresters Financial UK
2 Cromwell Avenue
Bromley, UK, BR2 9BF
Executive leadership
James R. (Jim) Boyle, President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Adie, Global Chief Risk Officer
Euan Allison, Chief Executive Officer, United Kingdom
Pat Colavita, Vice President and Chief Internal Auditor
Mehul Kapadia, Chief Information Officer, Vice-President of IT and Business Transformation
David Longfritz, Global Chief Marketing Officer
Blake Moore, President, North American Asset Management
Suanne Nielsen, Global Chief Administration Officer and Corporate Secretary
Knut Olson, President, North American Life Insurance and Annuity
Paul Reaburn, Chief Financial Officer
Clark Wagner, President, Foresters Investment Management Company. Inc. and Chief Investment Officer, Foresters Financial
René Zanin, Global Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Financial strength
Foresters Financial is an international financial services provider with more than three million clients and members in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. We provide life insurance, savings, retirement and investment solutions that help families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities. Foresters Financial has assets of $17.7 billion
2, $15.7 billion in liabilities, total funds under management of $45.1 billion and a surplus of $2.0 billion
3. The Independent Order of Foresters, Foresters Life Insurance Company, and Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company has also each received an “A” rating from A.M. Best
4. We continue to invest in growth and expansion, while also maximizing our positive impact on families and communities.
Products
The Foresters Financial family of companies offers:
- In North America – A variety of retirement, investment and savings products and a range of life insurance products including individual term, whole life and universal life as well as annuities.5
- In the United Kingdom - A variety of retirement, saving, investment and protection products.6
Competitive scholarships
Up to 250 competitive scholarships are awarded each year to eligible Foresters members or their dependent children and grandchildren in the US and Canada and 150 in the UK.1 For more information, visit our Membership page.
Community support
Foresters Financial helps protect families and communities across North America and the U.K. through national charitable partnerships with KaBOOM!, Ronald McDonald House Charities®, (RMHC ®), Cash for Kids, and hundreds of local charities and community organizations chosen by our members.