United States Branch Of The Independent Order Of Foresters

The Independent Order of Foresters, operating as Foresters Financial, is a fraternal benefit society based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company provides life insurance and other financial solutions in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company traces its origins back to a British Friendly Society, a mutual organization caring for the sick. The Independent Order of Foresters became independent of the Ancient Order of Foresters in 1874 and expanded into Canada in 1875. The company has undergone several mergers and acquisitions throughout its history, including the acquisition of Unity Life of Canada in 2008, which was rebranded as Foresters Life Insurance Company in 2012. In October 2020, Foresters Financial merged with life insurance distributor Canada Protection Plan. The company offers various life insurance plans, including term life insurance policies and whole life insurance.