Links to Other Sites

- A.M. Best Company  - Insurance Institute  - for Highway Safety  - Edmunds.com  - Kelley Blue Book  - Insurance School  - of Chicago  - Allied Insurance  - Assurant Health  - (Short Term Med.)  - Atlantic Mutual  - Chubb Insurance  - CNA Insurance  - Encompass Ins.  - General Casualty  - Hanover  - Indiana insurance  - Mercury Insurance  - Met Life Auto  - & Home  - Travelers Insurance

About Our Agency

Licensed, Educated Staff
Our Customer Service Agents are licensed, having passed the State exam & fulfilled at least 15 hours of annual continuing education. Most have professional industry designations, including Certified Insurance Service Rep. (CISR), Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), or Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), giving them more training and education than the average agent.

Professional, Comparative Proposals
We'll show you what you have and what we recommend.

Computer Comparative Rating From Over 100 Company Plans
Our automated rating helps us determine the best price for a plan tailored to your needs.

Large Company Selection, High Quality Products & Confidential service
Most have "Excellent" or "Superior" ratings by A. M. Best's. We specialize in superior products from companies with excellent claims service, at reasonable rates. Most insurance companies can't offer you some of these coverages. We value your privacy as much as you do; All discussions, transactions and information are held in the strictest of confidence.

Local, Reachable, Honest, Service Oriented Agency
With over 45 years experience, our staff will be there when you need them. We work at providing a trusting, honest, confidential experience for the client! We're easy to find and reach on Chicago Avenue near Harlem...across the street from Petersen's Ice Cream. (Click on the Area Map below)

 

Personal Insurance

We offer the following Personal Lines Products and Services:

HOMEOWNERS\CONDO\RENTERS

• Insurance for Older/Historical Homes
• All Risk* Coverage on Contents
• Cash Settlement of Claims without penalty
• Guaranteed Replacement Cost on Dwelling & Other Structures
• Rebuilding At Another Location Without Penalty
• Unlimited Ordinance or Law Coverage
• Unlimited Water Backup Coverage
• Identity Theft Coverage
• Agreed Value on Scheduled Items (Jewelry, Furs, Silverware, etc.)

AUTOMOBILE

• Combined Single Limits of Liability for better protection.
• Agreed Value, Replacement Cost, or Lease/Loan Gap coverage on your new car.

PERSONAL PACKAGES

• Combine your home insurance & auto insurance policies to save money, eliminate coverage gaps, reduce the paperwork, and receive better claims service.

UMBRELLA\EXCESS LIABILITY

• Increased coverage above your primary policies, up to $50,000,000.
• Uninsured Motorists available to $10,000,000.
  
  Click Here for Sample Umbrella Rates and Information
  
  

LIFE INSURANCE

• 5/10/15/20/30 Year Level Term
• Whole Life
• Universal Life
• Variable Products
  
  Click here for Sample Term Life rates
  
  

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Major Medical
• Short Term
• Medicare Supplement
• Medical Savings Account (MSA)

LONG TERM CARE

DISABILITY INSURANCE

ANNUITIES

 

Coverage for the Affluent / High Net Worth Client

Forest Agency has the companies, the knowledge and the experience to serve the insurance needs of the affluent. The products we provide, from the companies we offer, give the best security available to the high net worth individual or family. All discussions, transactions and information are held in the strictest of confidence.

• High Value Homes and Condominiums (multiple state locations)
• Special property coverage
• Automobiles (Including Antique and Collector Vehicles)
• Personal and Individual-Excess Liability (up to $100,000,000)
• Fine Art and other Collectibles
• Yacht/ Marine
• Private Aviation
• Flood, Excess Flood & Mold
• Earthquake and Windstorm
• Directors and Officers Liability (and other types of Errors & Omissions Liability)
• Personal Security (including Kidnap and Ransom)
• Employment Practices Liability & Workers Compensation for staff
• Business Owners Property & General Liability
• Appraisal services
• Life, Disability, Health and Long Term Care needs

The companies that are known for their service and products to the affluent market are: ACE Private Risk Services(Atlantic Mutual), Chubb, AIG and Fireman's Fund. Forest Agency is licensed in 48 states.

adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin affluent-, affluens, present participle of affluere to flow to, flow abundantly, from ad- + fluere to flow - Date:15th century 1 : flowing in abundance <affluent streams> <affluent creativity> 2 : having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions affluent society>

 

Business Insurance

We offer the following Commercial Lines Products and Services:

 

Aviation Insurance     1-800-536-2011

We offer the following Aviation Coverages:

 

Our Companies

As an Independent Agent, we can customize an insurance plan that is right for your needs by offering a variety of companies we write for. Here is a list of our companies and their 24 hour claims phone number:

 

Agent/Agency Background

Commercial Lines and Aviation Manager

Dan Browne earned his degree in Risk Management & Insurance from the University of Georgia. Before joining Forest Agency, he worked for Great American Insurance and Millers National Insurance companies. Browne holds the Accredited Adviser in Insurance Designation (AAI) which involves intensive coursework and passing three national exams. He also holds the Certified Insurance Counselor designation (CIC) which also involves coursework, passing five national examinations and the obligation to attend courses annually. Browne is currently working towards the Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU), having already passed three of ten courses, and the Chartered Life Underwriter designation (CLU) having passed five of eight courses. His past and ongoing education and training ensures the level of dedication and commitment that you seek in an insurance agent. Dan Browne was raised and currently resides in Oak Park with his wife and two sons. His interests are golf, skeet, running, swimming and vacationing in Door County.

Personal Lines Manager, Vice President

Cathy Hall started in the insurance industry in 1977, joining Forest Agency in 1988. She is now the Manager of the Personal Lines department. She has earned the Accredited Adviser in Insurance Designation (AAI), which involves intensive coursework and passing three national exams. She also earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) designation, and several others, and is currently working on her Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter designation (CPCU.) She is a member of the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW.) Cathy is a member of the Citizen Corps, having completed the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Her interests include gardening, hiking, needlework, and reading. She is also a board member of Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory (FOPCON.)

The Agency

Forest Agency has grown from a one-person operation in 1957 to fourteen people today. We offer several major insurance companies such as: Allied, Andover, ACE Private Risk Services/Atlantic Mutual, Badger Mutual, BlueCross/BlueShield, Chubb, CNA, First Nonprofit, Fortis, General Casualty, Golden Rule, GuideOne, Hanover, Illinois Casualty, Mercury, Met Life, Ohio Casualty, Progressive, Provident/Unum and Travelers. More than 3,000 clients have entrusted us with their insurance needs because of our expertise and customer-oriented service. Forest Agency products include: Auto, Home, Business, Health, Long Term Care, Life, Disability, and Aviation.

 

Contact Us

Forest Agency Inc.
Dan Browne, CPIA, CIC, AAI

1111 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

Phone: Fax:

(708) 383-9000 (708) 383-9210

Email: Insurance@ForestAgency.com

Hours: M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or by appointment. Please call or visit.