TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Foresters Financial™
donated $20,000 to the American Red
Cross to help families who have been affected by flooding in
Louisiana.
"At Foresters, we are deeply saddened by the devastation caused
by the floods in Louisiana," said
Tony Garcia, President and CEO,
Foresters Financial. "We sincerely hope that our support of the
American Red Cross relief efforts will help families through this
difficult time and eventually support them in rebuilding their
lives and their community."
As part of Foresters commitment to doing more to help those
affected, the following measures have also been implemented to
support Foresters members and clients through these challenging
times:
- Emergency Assistance: Foresters has enacted the
Emergency Assistance benefit to all eligible members experiencing
significant personal hardship as a result of the floods. Members
who are directly affected by the floods can contact Foresters to
receive grants to help with immediate needs
- Premiums: Members in affected areas who are facing
serious financial challenges can contact Foresters to investigate
alternative payment arrangements and explore various forms of
relief that may best suit their needs.
- Loans and Withdrawals:All requests for loans or
withdrawals will be given priority handling. Members will be
directed to their Foresters insurance representative to quickly
obtain the necessary forms if their access to postal delivery is
hampered or they are not in a position to print the forms
themselves.
- Death Claims: Foresters has temporarily
amended our processing to handle death claims in the affected
areas, as members may have difficulty obtaining documentation due
to the disaster. For reported claims having benefit amounts up to
$25,000 and certificates that were
issued more than two years prior to death, Foresters will accept a
copy of the obituary and contact information for the funeral home
to confirm loss details, rather than requiring a certified death
certificate.
Affected members can contact Foresters toll-free at 800-828-1540
between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
EDT, Monday to Friday, or e-mail Foresters at
service@foresters.com.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian charitable organization
dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face
of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the
generosity of donors.
To make a donation in support of American Red Cross relief
efforts, visit redcross.org. Donations could provide relief for
those affected in the form of emergency food, clothing, shelter,
personal services and other necessities that assist with recovery
and resiliency.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial™
is an international financial services provider with more than
three million clients and members in the
United States, Canada and
the United Kingdom, and total
funds under management of $34
billion¹. With a history of more than 140 years, we provide life
insurance, savings, retirement and investment solutions that help
families achieve their financial goals, protect their families and
improve their communities. For more information, visit
foresters.com.
Foresters Financial and Foresters are trade names and
trademarks of The Independent Order of Foresters (a fraternal
benefit society, 789 Don Mills Road, Toronto, Canada M3C 1T9) and its
subsidiaries.
Products offered vary by country. Not all products are
available for distribution in all jurisdictions. In the United States, products are offered by The
Independent Order of Foresters and its subsidiaries, including
Foresters Financial Services, Inc. a registered broker-dealer.
Securities, life insurance and annuity products are offered through
Foresters Financial Services, Inc. or independent producers.
Insurance products are issued by Foresters Life Insurance and
Annuity Company, New York, or The
Independent Order of Foresters. Investment advisory products and
services are offered through Foresters Advisory Services, LLC, a
registered investment adviser.
¹in Canadian dollars as of December
31, 2015
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional
support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the
nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides
international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and
their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that
depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to
perform its mission. For more information, please
visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us
on Twitter at @RedCross.
SOURCE Foresters