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

What do you get when a clown, a frivolous lawsuit, and a 90-pound dog collide? πŸ€‘πŸΎπŸ€” 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? πŸ€‘πŸΎπŸ€” It's no joke! Tim & Jon share some of the crazy real-life examples they've ever experienced! 😱 And thanks to them, you don't have to learn the hard way. βœ… Stay informed and stay protected! πŸ“²πŸ‘‡ Listen now!

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #25: Who Let the Dogs Out?, with Jon Buller
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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! πŸ‘€Read all about it in this month's newsletter: πŸŽ‰ Pro Tips & Big Wins πŸŽ™οΈ Spring Weather &...
05/29/2026

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

πŸ“°πŸ‘‰ 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? 🏠︎🧐 Before you sign away, you need to hear this episode! πŸ§πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Tim is sha...
05/29/2026

First-time homebuyer or just need a refresher? 🏠︎🧐 Before you sign away, you need to hear this episode! πŸ§πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Tim is sharing a helpful checklist βœ… for anyone who wants to avoid stressful surprises and massive bills. 🫣 Don’t learn the hard way – let Fortress Insurance help prepare and protect you! πŸ›‘οΈ

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #69: 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! πŸŽ‰πŸ†πŸŽ‰

If you’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! πŸŽ–οΈ

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

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

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. πŸ€œπŸ€›

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

πŸ™ŒπŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ WE'RE AT 100 EPISODES! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸ™Œ Thank you for your support and commitment. It really means a lot! In this episode Tim is ...
05/26/2026

πŸ™ŒπŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ WE'RE AT 100 EPISODES! πŸŽ‰πŸ₯³πŸ™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"πŸ›Ά to a "cruise ship" 🚒 and taking things to a whole new level! πŸ“ˆ Listen and learn what this means for the future and how we’re expanding to serve you better! βœ…οΈ

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #100: 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...

Heading out for the long weekend? πŸš—πŸ’¨ With more cars on the road and highway construction ramping up, a stray rock to the...
05/22/2026

Heading out for the long weekend? πŸš—πŸ’¨ With more cars on the road and highway construction ramping up, a stray rock to the windshield can happen in a second! πŸ’₯😱 So before you hit the gas, let Tim help you be prepared so that your dream weekend doesn't turn into a nightmare! 🎧😌

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #4: "Top 5 Questions, #3: Rock Chips & Glass?"
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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, #1 is "Rock Chips & Glass?" ... Do you ask this question? Listen to find out the answer!

In this second episode, of our two part seriesπŸŽ™οΈ, Tim continues clarifying why the "easiest" way to buy insurance might ...
05/18/2026

In this second episode, of our two part seriesπŸŽ™οΈ, Tim continues clarifying why the "easiest" way to buy insurance might be the riskiest 🫣, what myths out there really aren't true ❌, and why the right partnership makes all the difference! βœ…οΈ

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #99: Four Reasons NOT to Buy Online – Part 2
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/four_reasons_not_to_buy_online_part_2/

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

In the second episode, of this 2 part series, Tim continues to explore the value of having someone that's on your side to protect your interests and your property!

πŸŽ“ With graduation season upon us πŸŽ‰ it's a perfect time to refresh your understanding on when to add/remove your kid from...
05/15/2026

πŸŽ“ With graduation season upon us πŸŽ‰ it's a perfect time to refresh your understanding on when to add/remove your kid from your insurance! πŸ“ Tim is making this easy to understand in less than 10min! πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘Œ Listen now and stay informed!

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #5: When to Add My Kid & When to Remove My Kid?
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/top-5-questions-4-when-to-add-my-kid-when-to-remove-my-kid/

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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, #4 is "When to Add My Kid & When to Remove My Kid?" ... Do you ask this question? Listen to find out the answer!

In this first episode, of a two part series, Tim is explaining the hidden risks of online insurance and the "gotchas" th...
05/11/2026

In this first episode, of a two part series, Tim is explaining the hidden risks of online insurance and the "gotchas" that could leave you unprotected! πŸ’₯😱πŸ’₯ Before you go rogue on your policy, listen and learn to how you can protect yourself with an expert! πŸŽ―βœ…

Fortress Insurance Podcast - Episode #98: Four Reasons NOT to Buy Online (Part 1)
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com/e/four_reasons_not_to_buy_online_part_1/

Listen to ALL episodes on your favorite streaming service & subscribe here:
https://fortressinsurance.podbean.com

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

In this two part series, Tim is helping you understand the risks of purchasing your insurance coverage online and explaining the values of having the personal touch of an expert on your side!

Address

426 S 17th Street
Ames, IA
50010

Opening Hours

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

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