What We Do

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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.

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Earl Frieden, 87, stands near the new Veteran's Memorial in Shickley, NE. He is wearing a denim-blue shirt, ball cap and jeans. Frieden spent four years with the U.S. Navy (1953-1957). , Earl Frieden is pictured at age 19 during boot camp in San Diego. In this black-and-white photo, he wears a new sailor's uniform and holds a 30-caliber gun , Earl Frieden, who spent four years with the U.S. Navy just as the Korean War ended, is pictured in his white uniform on the ship deck. , Earl Frieden is pictured in uniform in this black-and-white Navy portrait , Earl Frieden, 87, stands next to his brother, Claton's, photo on the Veteran's Memorial in Shickley. , Earl Frieden's Service in the Navy included months on this ship. It's flight deck is pictured in this photo.
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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...

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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...

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It's nice to get guidance from people you know and can have a conversation with.
Jeff Row
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Personal service is huge to us. We like to stay connected to people. With Fortify we feel less like clients and more like extended family.
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Saved me almost $75 per month!! Definitely worth a quote!
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“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
Jen Griffith
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.
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