Merger between Woodforest Financial Services and High Point Financial Benefits complete

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- The merger between Woodforest Financial Services and High Point Financial Benefits was complete by end of day Tuesday, June 24. Appearing in the social media, Highpoint’s life and health insurance benefits company will be working in tandem with the Woodforest financial services organization to provide a full buffet of offerings for their customer base.

The transition started May 1st, when Mike Fortner of High Point, became Vice President of Woodforest Employee Benefits, per a Facebook post.

“My job will be the same, just on a bigger scale,” Fortner posted on his Facebook page May 2.

Apparently so, Woodforest Financial Services has over 500 locations in both stand-alone brick-and-mortar locations and retail outlets.

Skeeter Hubert, the founder and owner of High Point, will transition July 1, but apparently the deal was sealed late Tuesday. Hubert will assume the position of Senior Vice President of Woodforest Financial Insurance.

Hubert’s Facebook post stated, “I have sold High Point Financial Benefits and accepted a new position at Woodforest Financial Services.”

A subsequent post by spouse, Bonnie Hubert, mentioned the position. A call was made to the High Point Financial Benefits office after hours,and a message left, pending a return call.