Forrest T. Jones & Company (FTJ) is an insurance agency and administrator that was established in 1953 to provide insurance products and other financial services to members of associations and other affinity groups. FTJ currently provides insurance programs to more than 80 national associations and employer groups with more than 1.5 million members. We work with more than 30 of the nation’s leading insurance companies to provide members / employees with access to high quality insurance plans—many with special features and benefits not readily available elsewhere—at favorable group rates. As the flagship of an enterprise that includes two life insurance companies, a reinsurance company, and a FINRA broker/dealer, FTJ offers an exceptional level of strength and flexibility for our association and affinity group clients. Throughout the years, FTJ has worked hand-in-hand with its clients in adding value to member and customer programs through quality insurance products. FTJ has been family owned and managed since its inception, and we pride ourselves on maintaining close, personal relationships with our clients. We strive to meet their needs in a dynamic environment by applying the latest technology, marketing expertise, and our relationships in the insurance industry to attain the best possible insurance plans for their members and support those plans with old-fashioned, high-touch personal service. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

SJH Agency, situated in St. Louis, MO, emerges as a distinguished insurance broker, specializing in tailoring comprehensive benefits solutions for local and regional employers. With a focus on medical and ancillary benefits, this office location showcases robust expertise in addressing the unique needs of businesses in the St. Louis area. Among their notable clients, Peterson Enterprises, a key player in the industrial machinery manufacturing industry, relies on SJH Agency for benefits solutions benefiting 130+ participants. Similarly, Rottler Pest Control Company, operating in the services to buildings and dwellings industry, entrusts the broker with a program supporting 280+ participants. These partnerships underscore SJH Agency's commitment to providing effective solutions across diverse industries. As part of a reputable local brokerage firm, SJH Agency brings a wealth of experience to the table. The broker's proficiency extends to midsize employers, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the challenges and needs specific to this market segment. Their demonstrated success in industries such as industrial machinery manufacturing and services to buildings and dwellings reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing the varied demands of their clientele. Employers in St. Louis can confidently turn to SJH Agency for tailored benefits packages and industry-leading expertise.

Our partners Aaron Everly and Dustin Bly built careers in the health insurance industry and have since set out to create comprehensive consulting strategies for companies in Missouri and beyond. With over 20 years of combined experience in health insurance, we have firsthand knowledge of how carriers operate and understand the variety of options you have as an employer.  In addition to having a finger on the pulse of the health benefits industry, we pride ourselves on implementing technology to streamline your benefit management solutions. Benefit integration through online enrollment tools is key to combining and managing your benefit products through various carriers. Staying future-focused, prompt and diligent are just a few of the ways we simplify your experience as a client. At the end of the day, your success is our success.

We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

Sunstar Insurance Group is a financial holding company that seeks to acquire majority equity ownership positions in independent insurance agencies that are located in our geographical footprint and which would be compatible with our entrepreneurial sales culture and partnership management philosophy. The Sunstar corporate vision is to be recognized as the premier regional insurance agency in our market area by providing exceptional service, professional expertise, trusted advice and competitively priced insurance products to our clients. We will strive to be acknowledged as the best in industry class by our core constituencies who are the company’s employees, clients, underwriters and shareholders.

Our employee owners build collaborative relationships to protect people, assets, & income. We support our clients'​ success through innovative, proactive solutions in human resources and wellness, insurance for businesses and individuals, and estate and succession planning. Our employees are committed to our communities and our growth as a 100% employee owned organization.