A Legacy of Local Service: Fourman Insurance's Story
A Legacy of Local Service: Fourman Insurance's Story
In a world where insurance often means impersonal websites and long hold times, Fourman Insurance Agency offers a legacy built on relationships, trust, and a deep commitment to our Springfield community.
Our story began in the early 1940s, when Kimber Pyles started a small Farm Bureau agency from his home. At that time, insurance was personal. Neighbors helping Neighbors. Kimber embodied that spirit. When his son Roger joined the business in 1944, the agency became a family tradition, built on integrity and service.
In 1955, Farm Bureau Insurance became Nationwide, a name that has since become one of the most recognized and respected in the industry. The Fourman Agency remained aligned with that growth, becoming a trusted local presence for Nationwide clients in the Springfield area for decades.
Roger's son-in-law, Scott Fourman, joined the agency in 1973 and carried the legacy forward, sharing office space on High Street and later Plum Street, where we still serve clients today. In 2014, Scott’s son Jeff came on board, becoming the fourth generation to continue this family-run business. When Scott retired in 2017, Jeff took the reins, ensuring the agency remained rooted in the same values it was founded on.
In 2019, Nationwide began offering direct appointments to independent agents. This shift marked a move away from their traditional exclusive agency model, giving long-time partners like us the opportunity to continue supporting Nationwide while also offering clients access to other trusted insurance carriers.
As an independent agency, Fourman is not tied to one company. We can compare quotes and coverages from multiple top-rated carriers, including Nationwide, to find the best fit for your needs, goals, and budget. Whether it’s auto, home, renters, commercial, or life insurance, you’ll get recommendations based on what’s right for you.
If you’d like to see whether Nationwide or another trusted carrier is a good fit for your insurance needs, let’s talk. We’re here, just down the street, and we always will be.