Hello Fortified Members,
Welcome to the first edition of the Fortified Member Newsletter.
Our goal is to keep you informed about what’s happening across the Fortified network, provide updates on key initiatives, share opportunities available to members, and highlight the people and partnerships helping move our organization forward.
As we head into the second half of 2026, there is a lot happening at Fortified, and we’re excited to share some updates with you.
It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through 2026. It seems the older I get, the faster time goes by.
It has been a very busy year for the Fortified team. In May, we welcomed our new marketing partner, Little Dog Social Media, and I hope you’ve already noticed an increase in our social media presence. If you haven’t visited the website recently, take a look. Work is underway to improve and refresh the site, and we think you’ll like the direction we’re heading.
We’re also investing significant time and effort into enhancing the Fortified Portal. A grand relaunch is coming soon, and we’re excited to share the improvements with you. Our goal is to create a central hub where members can easily access resources, updates, partner information, and tools designed to help agencies grow and succeed.
Owners, profit-sharing checks have now been completed and mailed. Final true-up checks will be going out soon. Did you notice the weekly communications we began sending in May?
Tiffany continues to schedule one-on-one meetings with members across the network. These conversations help us better understand your operations and identify ways Fortified can bring additional value to your agency. If you haven’t met with Tiffany yet, you’ll be hearing from her soon.
Kendal, Carrie, and Stephanie continue to provide outstanding support through the Central Placement Unit. Their focus remains on delivering first-class service and excellent turnaround times for our members.
This year, we launched three new committees: the New Producer Committee, Technology Committee, and Profit Sharing Committee. The New Producer and Technology Committees are already making a positive impact, and the Profit Sharing Committee will begin meeting later this summer.
The Executive Board held a productive meeting in May and established a clear vision for the future. Today, Fortified has members in 13 states, with plans to expand into several additional states before the end of the year. We look forward to sharing more details following our Board Meeting in September.
I hope everyone has a wonderful summer!
Joe Craven
CEO, Fortified Agencies
Summer Webinar Series
Join Chris Hoggle and a panel of Fortified industry veterans on July 14th at 11 AM CST for a candid discussion on lessons learned the hard way. Through real-world stories, embarrassing mistakes, and valuable takeaways, you’ll gain practical insights to help your agency avoid common pitfalls and navigate the challenges of a soft market with confidence.
Fortified Portal Enhancements
One of our major initiatives for 2026 is enhancing the Fortified Portal to create a more valuable resource for our members.
Our team is actively working behind the scenes to improve the portal experience, expand available resources, streamline navigation, and make it easier for members to access the information and tools they need.
As we continue to roll out updates, we encourage all members to log in regularly and explore the resources available. Over the coming months, you’ll see additional content, educational materials, partner information, announcements, and member resources added to the platform. If you have not yet accessed the portal or need assistance updating your information, please contact Jackie at Jackie@teamwilletts.com.
We’re excited about the direction the portal is heading and look forward to sharing more details as we move closer to our official relaunch.
Meet Our Marketing Partner: Little Dog Social Media
Fortified is proud to partner with Little Dog Social Media, a marketing agency that has specialized in the insurance industry for more than 12 years.
Little Dog is working alongside the Fortified team to strengthen our online presence, enhance the website, improve search visibility, support recruitment efforts, and help tell the stories of our members, carrier partners, and vendors.
You’ll see additional communication, educational content, newsletters, social media activity, member spotlights, and marketing initiatives throughout the remainder of the year as we continue building the Fortified brand.
Learn more about Little Dog Social Media
Upcoming Events
July 14 | 11:00 AM CST
New Producer Committee Summer Series – Session 1
July 15 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Hanover Commercial Lines Webinar
July 16 | 10:30 AM CT
BlueC / Blue Butler Webinar – Welcome Our New Vendor Partner!
Thank you for being part of Fortified Agencies.
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