Foresters Financial Reviews 988

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Looking at 376 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the staff for being clear, articulate, and patient, making complex financial discussions easy to understand. Many appreciate the professional and knowledgeable approach of the advisors, who provide excellent guidance and ensure clients feel informed and confident in their decisions. The overall service is often described as efficient, pleasant, and competent, with people valuing the personalized support and clear explanations provided. However, some people were dissatisfied with customer service, reporting issues like agents hanging up, receiving inconsistent information, and experiencing long wait times. There were also mentions of poor communication regarding transfers and a difficult website, leading to stress and frustration for some users.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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User experience

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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lee Connor was really clear and articulate on what was going to happen with the further plans with Foresters Financial. He was very kind and patient with me as we discussed the whole process of my mat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Forrester's for our children's child trust funds. Our eldest recently turned 18 and our consultant has been amazing in helping him decide what to do, explaining all the different ISAs and the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lucy Gardiner was wonderful . She was patient and explained all of the financial options available to me and my son now he has turned 18. She was very informative and he was able to make decisions... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Foresters representative Tim does a super job in ensuring I'm clearly informed and happy with all my investments. He gives his time freely and responds to any queeries quickly and in a most pleasan... See more


Company details

  1. Money & Insurance

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We are an international financial services provider that begun in 1874 to provide access to life insurance for working families. Nearly 150 years later we have more than three million customers and members across the UK, Canada and the USA. One thing has remained constant and that is our commitment to help improve family well-being, and each year we invest millions into causes that can do so. Here at Foresters Financial we provide financial solutions and insurance options that make a difference. Helping is who we are. When you become a member at Foresters Financial not only do you have access to expert financial support but also a long list of valuable member benefits. These benefits include the opportunity to give back through volunteering efforts and community grants. Sign up today at foresters.com


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

988 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mark gave me the information and advice…

Mark gave me the information and advice I was after very clearly and ensured that I understood all that he was saying throughout.
My options were set out in a very non-pressured environment which gave me the confidence to make a well informed choice, which was still my own.

January 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lee was very clear and professional…

Lee was very clear and professional with his advice to my daughter who turned 18 today. He covered all options available to her and was particularly helpful when explaining stock market volatility which was a relevant point of discussion. Overall very impressed....

January 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lee Connor

Lee Connor was very helpful and friendly. And acted like a human being when we chatted and was very informative whilst still having a personality.

January 19, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Graham from Foresters

Chris Graham has been helping us with our finances since our son turned 18 in 2024 and his Child trust fund matured. He is extremely reliable, professional and knowledgeable with regards to ISA's and ex CTF's. I would certainly recommend him.

January 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I love Foresters, they make everything so easy, my advisor Tim Fryer is the best! He is amazing at helping with the products they offer and helping us to find what will suit us best. Thank you Foresters!

January 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer Service Asleep Behind the Wheel

Well, one thing that is certain about Foresters Financial is that they absolutely do not pick up their phones. I'm still on hold as I speak and it's been up to an hour on hold. When told to do the call back option, nobody called back. I'm giving them a one star because I can't even talk to a human being.

January 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lucy is brilliant!

Lucy was extremely professional and helpful, and incredibly insightful with providing me with the relevant information to make the best choices.

Thanks Lucy!

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service & deliberate misinformation

We had a Forester’s policy for my husband who passed away Nov 17. Let me start off by saying this company has the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced. They are absolutely terrible at keeping notes in your file from one call to the next, and the misinformation reads to me as blatant lies to the customer.

After delay on delay, we were finally told the payout check was on its way. When that check was mistakenly redirected back to a different city, we requested a cancellation of the payment and an immediate reissue of another check. We were told that this would be rushed, and I would have the replacement check in my hands within two days. I was also promised that I would receive an email with a tracking number to follow up with the progress of the incoming replacement check. The 2 days passed and there was no cheque, and I never received a tracking number as promised. When I called again, I was told a completely different story. I was told that the check was absolutely canceled, but it would take up to two weeks for another check to be issued. I was extremely upset by this and felt like I had been lied to.
Then, the following week the initial check suddenly showed up at my agent’s office. I told him to destroy it as it was canceled, and we were still waiting on the replacement check to be issued. Not feeling comfortable doing this my agent contacted Forester’s who assured them the check had never been cancelled and to go ahead and deposit it as no other check had been re-issued. This completely contradicted what I had been told.

Based on the new information, I deposited the check only to receive notification from my bank 3 days later that it was bounced back. I am dumbfounded at the amount of lies, said to both myself and my agent regarding this payment.

This has been the most stressful ordeal I have ever gone through. It’s hard enough losing my husband of 44 years but to be put through this by this insurance company is beyond torture. My husband’s ashes are still sitting at the funeral home as I don’t have money to pay for his cremation until I receive the insurance money.

January 8, 2026
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