What We Do

At Fortify Group, relationships are the heart of what we do. We understand the needs of our customers and as your neighbors, we are invested in our communities. Whether it is real estate, insurance -- or even a high school basketball game or chamber of commerce meeting -- our agents are deeply involved. You can count on them to provide reliable insurance and real estate expertise when you need it most.

Fortify Group is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service at all times. Our knowledge and forward-thinking mentality allow us to continually help our customers achieve their goals.

Meet the Team

Bart Brinkman

Jennifer Asche

Jim and Kate Manes

Jim Donovan

Joe Kamler

Karla Jacobson

Kevin McGahan

Rebecca Svec

Roxie Schlegel

I'm looking for...

A New Home

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A New Business Location

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Insurance for Me

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Insurance for my Company

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Featured Listing

30949 Z Road, Shickley

Price:

$240,000

Built:

Style:

Farm/Ranch

Unique parcel of land. At 48 acres, it's small enough to be affordable and large enough it could be used for alfalfa, grazing or some crops.

Directions: from Highway 41, drive south on Road Z; from Highway 74, drive north on Road Z to view.

Call for more information at 402.759.3300.

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Featured Product

Umbrella Policy Explained

What exactly is an umbrella policy? Why would I need one?

Fortify Group agents are asked these questions often.

Think of it this way: Your ‘regular’ home or auto insurance policies offer the coverage one expects to need in standard insurance situations, such as a car accident or hail damage to your home.

Umbrella policies offer extra liability coverage for the times when it’s pouring rain, so to speak.

It’s an extra layer of monetary protection -- $1 million to $5 million -- in the event of major claims and lawsuits. Almost everyone should consider this coverage. It not only protects...

Customer Spotlight

Robotics transform family-owned dairy by Shickley

Beavers Dairy

When Brett Beavers graduated from Shickley High School in 1999, he knew he wanted to come back to the family farm, but he also knew he needed to be able to add value to the operation.

At the time, his parents owned a 70-head dairy by Carleton and raised corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. Rather than pursuing a more traditional agriculture degree, he enrolled in a 2-year diesel technology program. “It was a good decision. I learned the mechanics of farm equipment and it taught me a lot about electronics.”

He couldn’t have known just how much he would...

A ring of shiny silver keys hang on a key hook on a maple board. The keys include one key in the shape of a house.

We are so thankful we had Karla as our Realtor! Thanks for holding on with us, through the roller coaster of homes and decisions, to find the right fit.

Zech and Hillary Rose

Brett Beavers, owner of Beavers Dairy, is seated in his office. A image of a Holstein cow is pictured on the cabinet behind him.

Comprehensive insurance is so important. When you do something of this scale, managing risk is key. If you are laying everything on the line you have to consider every scenario.

Brett Beavers of Beavers Dairy

Jen Griifith is pictured by the brick front pillars of the Shickley Community Center, where she works as the village clerk. She has long, dark hair and is wearing a pink blouse.

Everyone has their forte in life. Insurance is not mine. I wanted to find someone I could trust...It was easy to trust Joe and Roxie and I was comfortable asking them questions.

Jen Griffith