LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ --

    Who:   Foresters(TM), a leading fraternal benefit society with members
           throughout southern California, is prepared to assist its members
           affected by the devastation of the wildfires there.

    What:  Foresters members directly affected by the wildfires in these
           areas are asked to contact Foresters if they need assistance.

           Call Foresters toll-free at (800) 828-1540 between the hours of
           5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.

About Foresters

Founded in 1874, Foresters(TM) helps individuals and families achieve financial security with its innovative portfolio of life insurance products and annuities. Foresters shares its financial strength with its members, who are customers, through complimentary life, health and education benefits that help its more than 735,000 eligible members and their families in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Foresters provides opportunities that inspire its members to make a difference in their communities. For more information, please visit www.foresters.com.

Foresters(TM) is a trademark of The Independent Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefit society, Toronto, Canada M3C 1T9.

    For media inquiries, please contact:

    Stephanie Petroff                   Irene Shimoda
    Foresters                           Foresters
    (416) 429-3000 ext. 4766            (416) 429-3000 ext. 4651
    800 461 8431 ext 4766               877 664-6602
    (toll free in North America)        (toll free in North America)
    spetroff@foresters.com              ishimoda@foresters.com

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