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From the BIG Desk
It is in our people that I believe is our future. How our staff and clients can show resilience under challenging times, continued learning, adapting, and personal dedication to the well-being of our close-knit family of policyholders. 2021 marked an exceptional year for Forestry Mutual Insurance Company as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. Over the past fifty years, we have come a long way, and I am looking forward to a bright and prosperous Forestry Mutual future.
QUIT HAVING LOSSES IN 2022
I know that I am repeating myself here. However, trucking accident prevention is still our number one priority. Our truck driver training is having a positive impact on accident prevention. Our Loss Control team continues its truck driver awareness training with in-person classroom training. Since 2018 we have trained 1902 drivers, and of those trained truck drivers, we had only eight driver error-related accidents, which is less than a 0.42% ratio. Our driver training speaks to the positive results that it is having in the industry. We need to continue educating our drivers to reduce their speed, not get distracted by your technology, get plenty of rest and take their time.
SUPPORTING OUR ASSOCIATIONS
The success of our wood products industry is in the hands and leadership of our regional associations. Without their dedication and engagement with the loggers, landowners, and mills, our industry would be in a perilous situation. This simple fact is why Forestry Mutual Insurance has donated, sponsored, and advertised millions of dollars over the years to these critical and appreciated associations. North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) and Tennessee Forestry Association (TFA) have had breakthroughs within the current Federal Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act signed into law in November. Their stories are in the Partnerships in Forestry features in this newsletter, highlighting the importance of our associations’ leadership in the industry.
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Last year, we entered a new phase as a collaborative insurance service provider, offering our full suite of insurance solutions. This year Forestry Mutual Insurance Company and The FMIC Agency aim to provide everything our unique customer needs in a one-stop-shop suite of services. We are creating new services, transforming our operations, improving customer experience, and continuing to deliver value to you, our customers.
As Forestry Mutual Insurance Company wraps up celebrating our 50th anniversary, I want to salute our employees, customers, and association partners who have helped us change the way people insure their businesses while safeguarding their employees.
If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can better serve you, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Keith Biggs, President, Forestry Mutual Insurance Company (919) 880-1006
Keith Biggs, President, Forestry Mutual Insurance Company
