A New Era of Insurance, Built Around You
- Jan 16
- 2 min read
By: Quinlan Riser, MBA, CLU®, ChFC® , Vice President, FCT Insurance
Rethinking the Role of Insurance
As a licensed insurance agent and now Vice President of FCT Insurance Solutions, I’ve spent the past decade observing how insurance is presented across different markets and organizations. What’s always stood out to me is the need for a more client-focused, comprehensive approach — a philosophy that puts strategy and intention at the center. That’s why I’m genuinely excited about what we have built at FCT Insurance.
Built Around the Client
Because of our connection to First Community Trust (FCT), we’re able to approach insurance through a more holistic lens. FCT has always been known for high-touch service, long-term relationships, and a fiduciary commitment to putting clients first. That same philosophy guides FCT Insurance.
When insurance is integrated with the guidance clients already receive around investments, retirement planning, and trust services, it becomes far more than a standalone product. It becomes a coordinated part of a broader financial strategy — an approach that provides clarity, reduces complexity, and ensures every piece of a client’s plan works in sync. Better yet, our recommendations reflect the same fiduciary-minded approach that defines FCT — grounded in care, alignment, and a commitment to what’s best for each client.
Insurance as Part of the Bigger Picture
The close collaboration between our advisors and insurance agents enables this integration. A number of our wealth advisors are licensed insurance agents and through their combined wealth management and insurance experience, they provide support to the broader team to enhance the guidance available to every client. This partnership ensures a consistent, well-aligned experience. And no matter which advisor you work with, your insurance solutions will fit seamlessly within your broader financial plan.
It’s the kind of coordinated experience you might expect at a large national financial firm — but delivered locally in a personal and relationship-driven model. You won’t be handed off or pushed into a system. You’ll work with someone who knows your story and can connect the dots between your goals, your plan, and protecting what matters most to you.
We’re excited to have FCT Insurance officially off the ground, and even more excited for what’s ahead. This is a new era of insurance—one that’s thoughtful, connected, and built around you.
And it’s one I’m proud to lead.
