For over three decades, we've protected Pacific Northwest businesses and business owners as a truly independent broker — working for you, not the carriers. Genuine advocacy, deep specialization, and honest advice that puts your interests first.
Independent & client-focused · 50+ A+ rated carrier relationships
First Underwriters Insurance Brokers was founded in 1992 with a simple but powerful mission: give Pacific Northwest businesses independent insurance expertise, genuine advocacy, and access to the best coverage at competitive rates.
Unlike captive agents who represent a single insurance company, we work for you — our clients — not the carriers. That independence lets us shop your coverage with 50+ A+ rated carriers, negotiate aggressively on your behalf, and design protection that meets your needs rather than pushing products we're required to sell.
Over 34 years, we've built deep relationships with leading carriers, developed specialized expertise in high-risk industries like construction and transportation, and earned the trust of hundreds of Pacific Northwest business owners who rely on us to protect their operations and financial futures.
We've weathered multiple market cycles — hard markets with double-digit rate increases, soft markets with aggressive competition, and everything in between. Through it all, our commitment has stayed constant: superior insurance solutions, proactive risk management, and honest advice that puts client interests first.
Today, First Underwriters places $180+ million in annual premium across commercial insurance, personal lines for high-net-worth clients, and financial services for business owners approaching retirement.
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These guide every interaction we have with clients, carriers, and our community.
We work for you, not insurance companies. Our independence lets us challenge carriers, negotiate hard, and put your interests first — even when it's uncomfortable for insurers.
34 years of focused experience in construction, transportation, manufacturing, and other high-risk industries. We understand your exposures and design coverage that works when you need it.
Insurance is one part of protection. We spot emerging risks early, implement loss-control strategies, and help you build a safety culture that reduces claims and costs.
No smoke and mirrors — clear explanations of coverage, honest risk assessments, and straightforward recommendations. We tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to.
Markets change, risks evolve, regulations shift. We stay ahead of industry trends and keep sharpening our knowledge to serve you better year after year.
We measure success in decades, not policy terms — becoming your trusted advisor for the life of your business, through growth, challenges, transitions, and a successful exit.
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First Underwriters Insurance Brokers is an independent brokerage serving the Pacific Northwest since 1992. Figures shown are company statistics as of publication and may change. This page is for general information only and is not an offer of coverage.
