Meet Our Agency Founder

Meet Mrs. Tyler Pond Fussell, a prominent figure in the insurance industry since 2001. After a successful career with Humana, she forged her own path by founding Fussell Group Insurance Advisors (FGIA) in 2012. She aimed to create a Medicare-focused agency that provides a nurturing environment for independent agents to thrive and grow in their careers.

Tyler’s expertise led her to collaborate with Blue Advantage, where she played a pivotal role in developing training programs for their agents. Her influence and guidance continued as she worked closely with Blue Advantage leadership, contributing to the success of the Medicare Advantage plan.

For the past decade, Tyler has been a consultant for various insurance carriers in Louisiana, offering strategic advice on annual plan benefit changes. The Fussell Group’s outstanding performance has led to top sales rankings with all Medicare Advantage plans and consistent recognition as the top brokerage agency for Blue Advantage sales.

At the heart of her insurance agency in Covington, Louisiana, Tyler operates with an open-door policy, ensuring that every agent and client feels the support of the FGIA family. Her commitment to her local community and emphasis on compassion sets her apart in the industry.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Tyler also values family deeply. She has been happily married to Brian Fussell for 28 years, and together they have three children: Kyle, Caroline (and husband, Hunter), and Ava.

Brian is an integral part of the agency, serving as its CFO, and Caroline is the Director of Marketing. Caroline and Hunter have blessed Tyler and Brian with their first grandchild, Reece Hudson. He is their newest joy!

A family-owned and operated insurance business

In 2017, Tyler hired her daughter Caroline, who was in high school, to be her receptionist after class. This marked the beginning of Caroline’s journey in the family business. She continued to work while pursuing her degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Sports at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her dedication was evident as she earned her Insurance License during the summer of 2021, before completing her senior semester of college. In December of 2021, Caroline graduated college and chose to continue her journey with the family business. Her role has since evolved from a receptionist to a key contributor in our marketing and client relations departments, a testament to her dedication and growth within the company.

Caroline explained, “there is nothing like working so close to home, with the woman that is home… my mom.” She said, “I see so much growth and potential in this agency. I have watched my mom’s success since I was a little girl, I have been involved in the agency for seven years, I just cannot imagine leaving now.” In April of 2023, Caroline got married and in April of 2024, welcomed their first son, Reece Hudson Badon. Caroline says that all of the pieces of the puzzle are falling into place. “This is home to me,” she said. “I want to build my family in this community, assisting my mom with the growth of this agency, and loving what I do, with the people that I love every single day!” This mother-daughter duo sit side-by-side and love supporting one another every single day!