From the Big Desk

This year marks a very special year for Forestry Mutual Insurance Company as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. We started this journey in 1971 as the North Carolina Forestry Association’s Self Insurer’s Fund and quickly became a major force in the workers compensation insurance market, specializing in the forest products industry across the Southeastern United States.

As we spend the next twelve months celebrating our fifty years of dedication to the safety and insurance coverage of our clients, we will be bringing you monthly profiles stories of our clients, partners, and staff who have made this incredible journey possible.

CELEBRATING THE PAST

There are lessons to be learned from the past and I think for Forestry Mutual Insurance Company it comes down to two things. First, dream big! We had big dreams when we started Forestry Mutual and we made those dreams come true by turning them into goals and policy strategies. What we have achieved with our innovative Loss Control strategy, that was implemented by our staff, has gone far beyond our wildest dreams when we started this journey.

Second, believe in our people and clients with passion. The ability to show resilience in difficult times continued learning and a dedication to the well-being of our clients…our family, demonstrates our power of passion and perseverance! Along our journey, we continued to do things no one else had done before and played a significant role in the industry – from being the first to pioneer stable and competitive rates to introducing safety programs in one of the most dangerous work environments. Expanding in 1999 with

The FMIC Agency and its expanded areas of insurance coverage was a bold transition as we listen to our clients’ needs. We strengthened our business, building a customer base that is unique in the insurance industry. Forestry Mutual Insurance Company has, in the process, become one of the largest independent forest products insurers with a comprehensive level of expertise that meets our customers’ critical needs and drives our continued business growth.

IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE

To our customers: Thank you for trusting us for so many years and making us the leader in our industry. We are honored to have your trust and will work tirelessly to continue to deserve it. To our employees: I am grateful for the opportunity to work with talented, dedicated, and passionate people every day. Your commitment to put our customers first and to live our corporate values have been integral to Forestry Mutual Insurance Company’s progress and success.

To our partners: To be in business for 50 years, we recognize the importance of establishing collaborative partnerships with government agencies, insurance agencies, and state associations that bring extraordinary value to both Forestry Mutual Insurance Company and our customers. We thank our partners and associations for their commitment, expertise, and skills in helping us serve our 1,100+ customers around the country.

SHAPING THE FUTURE

This year, we are entering a new phase as a collaborative insurance service provider, offering our full suite of insurance solutions, 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.

The journey hasn’t been easy. It takes courage, passion, boldness, and perseverance. As Forestry Mutual Insurance Company celebrates its 50th anniversary, let us toast our employees, customers, and partners who have helped us change the way people insure their businesses while safeguarding their employees. Let’s continue to shape the future together.

If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can better serve you, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.