TRANSPARENCY THAT REDEFINES PARTNERSHIP

See the full picture.
Make better insurance decisions for your company.

Fortis Insurance Associates makes costs, fees, commissions, and strategic reasoning clear. We use decades of experience to uncover solutions others may overlook, then stay beside you as your business and insurance needs evolve.

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TAILORED

Solutions other firms may overlook


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OPEN-BOOK

Costs, fees, and commissions made clear

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ACCOUNTABLE

The same team beside you at every step.


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LONG-TERM

Partnership over transactions


Big-firm experience showed us there is a better way.

With 75+ years of combined insurance experience, including 40+ inside large firms, our team understands both the value of deep market expertise and where a more personal, accountable model can serve clients better.

What our experience revealed

Firsthand experience inside large insurance firms showed us where clients could be better served:

  • Large-firm incentives can place transactions ahead of long-term relationships and true transparency.

  • Layered service structures can separate clients from advisors who understand their business.

  • Routine administration and support can create costs that are not always clear upfront.

  • Coverage may be placed without the ongoing guidance needed as a business changes.

The model we built

Fortis Insurance Associates delivers deep expertise and market access through a model designed to put clients first:

  • Recommendations shaped by your goals, not transaction volume

  • One accountable team that knows your business and stays alongside you

  • Full visibility into fees, commissions, and strategic reasoning

  • Ongoing administration, claims guidance, and coverage reviews at no additional cost

  • Dedicated claims team to be by your side when you need us

  • Unique solutions that improve employee care and save money

WHAT WE DO

Two areas of expertise.
One partnership built around you.

Employee Benefits

Build a benefits strategy that supports your people and your bottom line. We uncover tailored options others may overlook, then provide ongoing support to manage costs responsibly without compromising employee care.

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Property and Casualty

Protect your business with coverage built around how it actually operates. We identify exposures, explain each recommendation, and stay involved as claims, markets, and business needs change.

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WHAT WE DO

Questions arise. Businesses change. Sometimes things do not go as expected. When that happens, the same team that designed your solutions stays involved, takes ownership, and helps move the issue toward resolution.

Accountability does not end when coverage begins.


Same Team, Every Step

Work directly with advisors who already understand your business, industry, goals, and coverage. No phone tree. No starting over with someone new.


Support Without Add-On Fees

Our help with claims, administrative work, M&A activity, audits, liability reviews, and coverage questions comes at no additional cost.


Protection That Evolves

We continually evaluate changes in your business, the insurance market, and emerging risks so your benefits and coverage remain aligned with what you need today and next.

Looking for an insurance partner who stays accountable?

Let’s take a closer look at your costs, coverage, and goals and identify where a more transparent, experienced approach could create greater value.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Working with Fortis Insurance Associates has been an exceptional experience. They’re always available, incredibly responsive, and genuinely care about our business and our people. Their dedication to advocating for our employees’ health and helping our organization navigate complex benefits decisions has been invaluable.

“They feel like part of our team.”

Kristin Syoen
People Operational Regional Head, North and Latin America


“By far, the most talented and knowledgeable I’ve worked with.”

“Having worked with countless broker consultants over the years, I’ve found Ryan Rigby to be, by far, the most talented and knowledgeable I’ve worked with. His advice, expertise, and counsel reflect years of successful experience. From my personal experience, I would not use anyone else.”

Brian E. Dietz, LFACHE