Fortress Insurance Services

Fortress Insurance Services Connecting friends who need: Auto - Home - Business - Life Insurance We specialize in auto, home, renters, life, and health insurance.

Fortress Insurance Services, in Ames, IA, is a leading insurance agency serving Gilbert, Des Moines, Ankeny, Nevada, Cedar Rapids, and surrounding areas since 2012. For more information, contact Fortress Insurance Services in Ames. Products:
Auto Insurance
Home Insurance
Renters Insurance
Life Insurance
SR-22 Insurance
Commercial Insurance
General Liability Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insuranc

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Bond Insurance
Hazard Insurance
Business Auto Insurance
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance

Associations:
Better Business Bureau
Ames Chamber of Commerce

Ready for a showdown? ๐Ÿ‘€ Tim and Jon took their combined decades of industry experience and settled it the only way they ...
06/15/2026

Ready for a showdown? ๐Ÿ‘€ Tim and Jon took their combined decades of industry experience and settled it the only way they know how: a fantasy-style snake draft of real-world claims. ๐Ÿ† It's fast, funny, informative, and full of surprises! ๐Ÿ˜„

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #18: Most Common Claims "Fantasy Draft", with Jon Buller
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/most_common_claims_draft_with_jon_buller/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

It's Insurance Claim "draft day" with Tim & Jon. Listen to see what their first round picks are, what unexpected picks they have and learn a little (maybe a lot) along the way!

Got plans this summer? ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿš—  Take a refresher course from Tim on what to be aware of when renting a car! It's quick and ...
06/12/2026

Got plans this summer? ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ๏ธ๐Ÿš— Take a refresher course from Tim on what to be aware of when renting a car! It's quick and could save you a lot of trouble! โœ…๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Tag someone you know that could use a quick reminder too!๐Ÿ‘‡

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #3: Am I Covered to Rent a Car?
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/top-5-questions-2-am-i-covered-to-rent-a-car/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

In this series of Top 5 questions that get asked, #2 is "Am I covered to rent a car?" ... Do you ask this question? Listen to find out the answer!

It is officially peak wedding season ๐Ÿฅฐ, which means a lot of beautiful new rings ๐Ÿ’are out there being shown off. ๐Ÿคฉ But d...
06/08/2026

It is officially peak wedding season ๐Ÿฅฐ, which means a lot of beautiful new rings ๐Ÿ’are out there being shown off. ๐Ÿคฉ But don't assume your ring is fully covered under home insurance ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. If you want to know how to properly protect your precious extras, check out this podcast ๐ŸŽง and tag a newlywed or newly engaged couple below who needs a 10-minute heads-up! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #23: What is a P.A.F.?
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/what_is_a_personal_articles_floater/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

What's a P.A.F.? A Personal Articles Floater of course! ... Well ... what's THAT?! Listen in to learn what they are and why they're important!

Summer is here! โ˜€๏ธ Before you hit the road, when was the last time someone shopped around for your insurance? ๐Ÿ•ต As an in...
06/05/2026

Summer is here! โ˜€๏ธ Before you hit the road, when was the last time someone shopped around for your insurance? ๐Ÿ•ต As an independent agency, we donโ€™t work for one single insurance carrier โ€” we work for you! ๐Ÿค We have the flexibility to shop multiple top companies ๐Ÿ† to find the best fit for your budget, without cutting corners on your protection. โœ… Learn more listening to Tim talk about this in episode #40!

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #40: Is Switching Bad?
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/is_switching_bad/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

Ever wonder if it makes you look bad if you're shopping around insurance companies? The answer is simple, but there are a few key things to consider. Listen in to learn Tim's tips on when a good-time vs a bad-time to switch is.

What do you get when a clown, a frivolous lawsuit, and a 90-pound dog collide? ๐Ÿคก๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค” It's no joke! Tim & Jon share some of...
06/01/2026

What do you get when a clown, a frivolous lawsuit, and a 90-pound dog collide? ๐Ÿคก๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค” It's no joke! Tim & Jon share some of the crazy real-life examples they've ever experienced! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ And thanks to them, you don't have to learn the hard way. โœ… Stay informed and stay protected! ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐Ÿ‘‡ Listen now!

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #25: Who Let the Dogs Out?, with Jon Buller
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/who_let_the_dogs_out/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

Dogs and liability ... what does the state, judicial and insurance agency say about who is liable with a dog incident? Listen in to hear examples from our experience and learn something maybe you didn't know before!

BIG WINS at Fortress Insurance! ๐Ÿ‘€Read all about it in this month's newsletter: ๐ŸŽ‰ Pro Tips & Big Wins ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Spring Weather &...
05/29/2026

BIG WINS at Fortress Insurance! ๐Ÿ‘€Read all about it in this month's newsletter: ๐ŸŽ‰ Pro Tips & Big Wins ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Spring Weather & Event Chaos ๐Ÿ“š May Giveaway - LAST CHANCE! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ฐ๐Ÿ‘‰ Click here to read the Fortress Insurance May Newsletter: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3g6tkhxcpdxpfe.html?t=1779815282639

First-time homebuyer or just need a refresher? ๐Ÿ ๏ธŽ๐Ÿง Before you sign away, you need to hear this episode! ๐Ÿง๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Tim is sha...
05/29/2026

First-time homebuyer or just need a refresher? ๐Ÿ ๏ธŽ๐Ÿง Before you sign away, you need to hear this episode! ๐Ÿง๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Tim is sharing a helpful checklist โœ… for anyone who wants to avoid stressful surprises and massive bills. ๐Ÿซฃ Donโ€™t learn the hard way โ€“ let Fortress Insurance help prepare and protect you! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #69: Home Insurance for Rookies
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/home_insurance_for_rookies/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

New to homeownership? Tim helps you understand the essentials of home insurance: the impact of your roof's age, understanding replacement cost, and navigating escrow accounts.

At Fortress Insurance Services , our strength relies entirely on the incredible people behind our name. Today, we are pr...
05/29/2026

At Fortress Insurance Services , our strength relies entirely on the incredible people behind our name. Today, we are proud to honor Thailyn Washington for 5 years of dedicated service! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ‰

If youโ€™ve had the pleasure of working with Thailyn, you know firsthand the excellence, care, and commitment she brings every single day.

Thank you, Thailyn, for 5 years of making Fortress a better place for both our team and our clients. Congratulations on this fantastic milestone! ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ

Help us celebrate our newest licensed insurance agent, Bryan Zahn! ๐ŸŽ‰Bryan has put in the hard work and is officially rea...
05/27/2026

Help us celebrate our newest licensed insurance agent, Bryan Zahn! ๐ŸŽ‰

Bryan has put in the hard work and is officially ready to help protect what matters most to you! We couldn't be prouder to have him on the Fortress Insurance Services team. ๐Ÿคœ๐Ÿค›

Drop a comment below ๐Ÿ‘‡ to join us in congratulating Bryan on hitting this huge milestone!

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰ WE'RE AT 100 EPISODES! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ Thank you for your support and commitment. It really means a lot! In this episode Tim is ...
05/26/2026

๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰ WE'RE AT 100 EPISODES! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ™Œ Thank you for your support and commitment. It really means a lot!

In this episode Tim is explaining how Fortress Insurance Services is growing from a "pontoon boat"๐Ÿ›ถ to a "cruise ship" ๐Ÿšข and taking things to a whole new level! ๐Ÿ“ˆ Listen and learn what this means for the future and how weโ€™re expanding to serve you better! โœ…๏ธ

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #100: TWFG and The Future of Fortress
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/twfg_and_the_future_of_fortress/

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Produced by: Gabriel Searles, Takeo Creative (Design, Print, Digital, Web, Logo/Branding, Audio/Video, Consulting)

BIG news! Fortress Insurance is joining a national leader (TWFG). Explore the "why" behind the move, what the future holds and most importantly how our commitment to you remains unchanged! We're closing a chapter on this podcast, but we're not done writing our story. Keep following us on social medi...

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426 S 17th Street
Ames, IA
50010

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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