our story

rich tradition. big dreams. ever evolving.

Fournier Group's heritage extends back 42 years. That's when Dick Fournier started selling insurance out of the family home in Washington. Our founder, Dirk Fournier, worked for his father as a teenager; in 1996, following several years with Safeco, Dirk joined the family business.

From 2001–2004, Dirk spearheaded the acquisition of four Oregon-based agencies, the cornerstones of Fournier Group today. He also initiated the rebranding of all Fournier agencies under the name Fournier Group. Dirk and his brother bought their father's company in 2006. When they decided to run separate businesses in 2010, Dirk acquired majority ownership of Fournier Group and its four southernmost offices.

In 2018, Fournier Group acquired Aircraft & Marine, a well-established aviation insurance agency based in Vancouver, WA. In 2019, Fournier Group added Casswood to the family. Casswood provides personal, business and entertainment insurance to diverse individuals, families, celebrities, events and businesses nationwide. Casswood has a 30+-year heritage and offices in New York and California.

A smart, bold, inspiring leader, Dirk guided Fournier Group along a path of growth, innovation and excellence with a team of professionals committed to exceeding clients’ expectations, making a difference in the community and boosting people’s views of insurance. Dirk passed away in 2021, but he remains our eternal beacon. His extraordinary passion, vision, dedication and generosity continue to propel us skyward—today and always. Read more about our remarkable founder + CEO.