We have some important news to share with you regarding changes at Forestry Mutual Insurance Company (FMIC) and FMIC Agency Inc. D/B/A United Risk Advisors. To better serve our customers, FMIC will now market and service its policies exclusively through independent insurance agents. As part of this transition, effective Aug. 20, 2025, Joiner Insurance Agency will assume responsibility for the policies and customer service previously managed by our in-house agency FMIC Agency Inc. D/B/A United Risk Advisors.
The Joiner Insurance Agency is a well-respected and trusted partner with a long-standing reputation in the Southeast. Since 1954, they have served the forest industry, developing a deep understanding of the logging and wood products sectors and the markets FMIC supports. This expertise ensures they can represent our policyholders with the same knowledge, commitment, and care that have defined FMIC’s reputation.
FMIC is selling its in-house agency book of business to Joiner Insurance Agency as part of a strategic decision to transition to a fully independent agent model, thereby unlocking growth, improving service, and eliminating internal channel conflict. Selling the book of business allows FMIC to expand its reach by adding more local, trusted agents while continuing to serve the logging and wood products industry with the same commitment it has upheld for more than 50 years.
The good news is your current agents and service team, Alan Schaefer and Morgan Buckley, have joined the Joiner Agency and will continue to service your accounts as your main points of contact. You can reach them at the same phone numbers you use today, or by email at alans@joinerins.com and morganb@joinerins.com. You can also expect a call from either Alan or Morgan in the coming days; they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued confidence in FMIC’s ability to provide best-in-class service as we move forward together.
Sincerely,
Bill Dine
President & CEO