What Happened?
Kansas City, MO-based Forrest-T.-Jones-&-Company Appointed Cindy Buckridge as Director of Human Resources
About the Company
Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ) is an insurance agency and administrator that was established in 1953 to provide insurance products and other financial services to members of associations and other affinity groups. From a small office with three employees, FTJ has grown into a national marketing presence that today employs more than 250 insurance professionals. FTJ currently provides insurance programs to more than 80 national associations and employer groups with more than 1.5 million members. We work with more than 30 of the nation’s leading insurance companies to provide members / employees with access to high quality insurance plans—many with special features and benefits not readily available elsewhere—at favorable group rates. The company also provides third-party administration (TPA) services for many leading insurance underwriting companies, and it is one of the leading health insurance brokers in the state of Missouri, representing more than 100 employer groups and 15,000 lives. Our commonly owned affiliate, Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company (FSL), with assets exceeding $800 million, provides specialty insurance products for brokers, agents and other insurance companies nationwide. As the flagship of an enterprise that includes two life insurance companies, a reinsurance company, and an FINRA broker/dealer, FTJ offers an exceptional level of strength and flexibility for our association and affinity group clients. Throughout the years, FTJ has worked hand-in-hand with its clients in adding value to member and customer programs through quality insurance products. FTJ has been family owned and managed since its inception, and we pride ourselves on maintaining close, personal relationships with our clients. We strive to meet their needs in a dynamic environment by applying the latest technology, marketing expertise, and our relationships in the insurance industry to attain the best possible insurance plans for their members and support those plans with old-fashioned, high-touch personal service.
About the Person
Cindy Buckridge is a results oriented Senior Manager with extensive experience in all facets of Human Resources/Team Development. Committed to efficient team building and strong colleague/management/client relations. Experienced in building superior customer service through the creation of an environment of achievement. Attaining operational results through coaching, motivating and a strong dedication to both the company and teammates.
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