Fortegra began in the late 1970’s, as Life of the South, a credit insurer in rural Georgia. Under the leadership of founder Butch Houston, then Ned Hamil, and now current President and CEO Richard Kahlbaugh, Life of the South grew to become the second-largest credit insurer
in the United States.
In 2008 Life of the South transitioned to the name Fortegra, a combination of the words Fortitude and Integrity, and continued its rapid growth expanding into specialty insurance, motor club, vehicle service contracts, warranty solutions and premium financing. Fortegra not only broadened their product offering, they expanded geographically with the introduction of Fortegra Europe Insurance Company Limited (FEIC Ltd.).
Fortegra’s technology advantage and industry expertise have led to rapid growth in the global specialty insurance market. As part of an ongoing commitment to an agent-driven distribution model Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, an excess and surplus lines carrier, was recently added to the portfolio.
Much has changed since our humble beginnings in rural Georgia, we are now headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and have more than 15 locations globally. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to excellence. Fortegra boasts an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) Category VIII and trades on NASDAQ as part of Tiptree family of companies (TIPT).
Life of the South founded, offering credit life & disability protection.
Strategic acquisitions coupled with organic growth. Expanded product and service offerings to include credit property debt cancellation.
Changed name to Fortegra Financial. Through acquisitions, expanded into Motor Club and Premium Finance businesses.
Fortegra IPO with rigorous public audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Through acquisitions, begin offering service contracts and protection plans for consumer products such as mobile devices, furniture, electronics, appliances and more.
Expanded globally with Fortegra Europe Insurance Company Limited (FEIC Ltd.)
Exceeded $1.6 billion in premiums & premium equivalents. Launched E&S company Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company.
Fortegra began in the late 1970’s, as Life of the South, a credit insurer in rural Georgia. Under the leadership of founder Butch Houston, then Ned Hamil, and now current President and CEO Richard Kahlbaugh, Life of the South grew to become the second-largest credit insurer in the United States.
In 2008 Life of the South transitioned to the name Fortegra, a combination of the words Fortitude and Integrity, and continued its rapid growth expanding into specialty insurance, motor club, vehicle service contracts, warranty solutions and premium financing. Fortegra not only broadened their product offering, they expanded geographically with the introduction of Fortegra Europe Insurance Company Limited (FEIC Ltd.).
Fortegra’s technology advantage and industry expertise have led to rapid growth in the global specialty insurance market. As part of an ongoing commitment to an agent-driven distribution model Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company, an excess and surplus lines carrier, was recently added to the portfolio.
Much has changed since our humble beginnings in rural Georgia, we are now headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and have more than 12 locations globally. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to excellence. Fortegra boasts an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) Category VIII and trades on NASDAQ as part of Tiptree family of companies (TIPT).
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