Employee Benefits · Serving PNW employers since 1992

Employee Benefits that win the talent war.

Your benefits package is a strategy, not a checkbox — the lever that lowers turnover, lifts productivity, and cuts taxes for you and your team. We help you get more from every benefits dollar while meeting the real needs of a diverse workforce.

Independent broker · Multiple carriers shopped · Compliance & enrollment support

Employers with strong benefits see up to
50% lower
turnover — and at roughly $4,700 to replace each employee, retention is where a benefits program pays for itself.
  • Core, voluntary, retirement & tax-advantaged — one coordinated plan
  • ACA, ERISA, COBRA & FMLA compliance handled, not guessed

Every workforce is different. Build yours below →

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Benefits Program Builder

Build the benefits stack your workforce needs.

Tell us your size and what matters most. We'll recommend the benefits to build your program around — and the compliance obligations that apply at your size.

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      Get a tailored benefits review

      Illustrative only — plan design, eligibility, contribution limits, and compliance obligations vary by employer, plan, and state. Your First Underwriters advisor confirms exactly what fits your workforce and budget.

      The ROI of good benefits

      What turnover is quietly costing you.

      Replacing people is expensive — and strong benefits are one of the biggest levers on retention. Move the sliders to size up the opportunity.

      Your workforce

      Estimates are fine.

      Employees120
      Annual turnover rate18%
      Cost to replace one employee$4,700
      Estimated annual turnover cost
      $103,400
      ≈ 22 departures a year to hire and retrain.
      Save ~$51,700 / yr

      Employers with strong benefits see up to 50% lower turnover — that's the retention upside a well-designed program can unlock.

      The core building blocks

      What a competitive package is made of.

      A strong program layers several benefits together. Click each to see what it does — and what to look for.

      🏥Group Health
      🦷Dental & Vision
      ❤️Life & AD&D
      🛡️Disability
      📈Retirement
      🏦Tax-Advantaged (HSA/FSA)
      Voluntary & supplemental

      Richer package, no direct employer cost.

      Employee-paid benefits at group rates that fill gaps and add real value. Filter by what they protect.

      Common benefits challenges

      The problems we solve every day.

      Managing benefits is complex. Click each challenge to see the strategy that beats it.

      The First Underwriters advantage

      Why PNW employers trust us with their benefits.

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      Market analysis

      We shop your benefits across multiple carriers for the best mix of coverage, cost, and service — not the easiest quote.

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      Strategic planning

      Multi-year benefits strategy aligned to your goals, budget, and workforce — not a one-year scramble at renewal.

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      Compliance support

      ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA & FMLA navigated for you — keeping you out of costly penalties and audits.

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      Employee communication

      Enrollment support and year-round education so employees actually understand — and value — what you provide.

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      Year-round service

      We're here beyond renewal — resolving claims issues, answering questions, and backing up your HR team.

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      34+ years of expertise

      Helping Pacific Northwest employers build competitive programs since 1992 — experience and relationships that deliver.

      34+Years serving employers
      Multi-carrier marketplace
      100%Independent advocacy

      Ready to elevate your benefits program?

      Our complimentary review examines your whole program — surfacing ways to improve coverage, reduce cost, and better support your people.

      Complimentary · No obligation · info@firstunderwriters.com

      First Underwriters Insurance Brokers is an independent brokerage serving the Pacific Northwest since 1992. This page — including the interactive Benefits Program Builder and turnover calculator — is for general education only and is not insurance, tax, or legal advice, nor an offer of coverage. Statistics are illustrative industry figures; contribution limits, plan features, and compliance obligations vary by year, plan, employer, and state and are confirmed by a licensed advisor. Coverage is subject to plan and policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.