fortner insurance services

Missouri’s Insurance Agency for Faith, Family, and Business

We’re a local, family-run Springfield team helping Missouri churches, businesses, and families get the coverage they actually need, without the hassle.

What we help with

Insurance for Life in Missouri

From church ministries to lake homes and everything in between, we help our neighbors protect what matters, with coverage that fits your world.

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Business insurance

Coverage that keeps your business moving

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Camps

Seasonal and year-round protection for camps

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Christian & private schools

Plans for classrooms, campuses, and staff

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Churches & ministries

Coverage built for faith-based communities

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Employee benefits

Custom group plans for your team’s health and future

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Life insurance

Plans that look out for the people who count on you

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Medicare

Local Missouri help for Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D.

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Nonprofit & social services

Supporting the work that supports others

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Personal insurance

Home, auto, and more—made for Missouri families

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Serving Clients Across the State

We’re proud to call Springfield home, but we work with clients across the state, from churches in St. Louis and nonprofits in Kansas City to business owners in Joplin and families in Branson. Whether you live in Nixa, Ozark, Republic, or anywhere south of the Missouri River, you’ll get the same personal attention we’re known for, online or in person.

What makes us different

Real People. Local Answers. Honest Coverage.

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Family owned

Over two hundred years of combined experience with one mission: to take care of people.

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Ministry specialists

A trusted Brotherhood Mutual partner for church insurance

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Flexible service

In-person, on the phone, or through our self-service portal

Carriers We Trust

We work with respected companies like Brotherhood Mutual, Liberty Mutual, and Acuity to help you compare options and find the best fit, without doing all the legwork yourself.

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Our Clients Say it Best

“The team at Fortner has always been willing to answer all of our questions, even if it involves research, and suggest what would be the best options for us to get the most value and protection for our money. They have offered excellent customer service and we are very pleased with our insurance company..”

– Bill and Merrill Drummond

Tools and Tips Worth Checking Out

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Church risk management checklist

Download checklists to improve safety, operations, and risk management for your facilities, programs, and volunteers.

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Need to file a claim?

Visit our claims page for carrier contact info and next steps.

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Manage your policy anytime.

Use our InsureLink portal for 24/7 account access and service requests.

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