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Find a Location

Independent Order of Foresters has 51 locations, listed below.

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    • Foresters Financial

      789 Don Mills Rd North York, ON M3C 1T9

    • Foresters Financial

      3 - 1660 Tech Ave Mississauga, ON L4W 5S8

    • Independent Order of Foresters

      10655 Southport Road SW, Suite 225 Calgary, AB T2W 4Y1

    • Foresters Financial

      2950 Parsons Rd NW Edmonton, AB T6N 1B1

    • Foresters Financial

      37-11 35th Avenue - 3rd Fl. Long Island City, NY 11106

    Business ProfileforIndependent Order of Foresters

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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.06/5stars

    All customer reviews are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer review processing location.

    Average of 18 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    26 complaints closed in last 3 years

    6 complaints closed in last 12 months

    All complaints are handled by the BBB where the company is Headquartered or a central customer complaint processing location.

    This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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    Overview

    The Independent Order of Foresters is a fraternal benefit insurance society originally established in 1874. IOF is a nonprofit organization which offers various services to its members, including life and casualty insurance, college scholarships and student loans, family and youth recreational activities, and various other support and assistance services for its members.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    3805 Edwards Rd Ste 370, Cincinnati, OH 45209-1940
    Headquarters
    789 Don Mills Rd, North York, ON M3C 1T9
    BBB File Opened:
    3/1/1967
    Years in Business:
    150
    Business Started:
    1/1/1874
    Alternate Business Name
    • Foresters
    Business Management
    • Mr. Mark J. Ertel, Regional Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Mark J. Ertel, Regional Manager

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Mark J. Ertel, Regional Manager
    Additional Contact Information

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