Protecting PNW families · Independent since 1992

Life Insurance.

Life insurance isn't about you — it's about the people who depend on you. It replaces lost income, pays off debts, funds your children's future, and gives your family time to grieve without financial stress. The most meaningful protection you can put in place.

Term LifeWhole LifeUniversal LifeIndexed ULFinal ExpenseKey Person

Independent advice · Needs-based, not quota-based · Dozens of top-rated carriers

A healthy 35-year-old can often protect their family with $500,000 of 20-year term for about
$25–35/mo
Premiums are based on age and health — by 45 the same coverage may run $60–80/mo, and by 55, $150+. Waiting only makes it costlier, or harder to get.
  • Independent — we shop dozens of carriers, not one company's quota
  • Needs-based — the right amount, without over-insuring

Not sure how much you need? Estimate it below →

❤️ 34+ years protecting PNW families 🧭 Independent — dozens of carriers 📊 Needs-based analysis

If something happened to you tomorrow, would the people who depend on you be able to keep their home, fund an education, cover the bills, and keep living the life you've built together? Life insurance provides financial security when your family needs it most — replacing lost income, paying off debts, and buying time to grieve and rebuild without a financial crisis on top of a devastating loss.

"The best time to buy life insurance was yesterday; the second best time is today. Premiums are based on your age and health — protect your family while you're healthy and insurable."
~41%of U.S. adults lack life insurance
~$500Kaverage household coverage gap
~50%overestimate what a policy costs
34+years protecting families
Coverage Needs Estimator

How much coverage do you need?

A quick needs analysis beats a generic "10× income" rule. Adjust the sliders for your situation and see a ballpark coverage amount — a starting point for a proper review.

Your situation

Illustrative only — a full needs analysis considers your complete picture.

Annual income to replace$85,000
Years of income to replace10 yrs
Mortgage & housing balance$350,000
Other debts (loans, cards)$30,000
Education fund (all children)$120,000
Existing savings & coverage$75,000
Estimated coverage need
$1,290,000
Roughly 15× your annual income for your situation.

    Good news: at these amounts, term life often costs far less than people expect — and locking it in while you're young and healthy keeps it affordable for the whole term. Get a quote for this amount →

    Finding the right fit

    Types of life insurance.

    Four core policy types cover different needs and budgets. Click through each to compare.

    📅
    Term LifeMost affordable · 10–30 yrs
    ♾️
    Whole LifeLifetime · guaranteed
    📈
    Universal LifePermanent · flexible
    💼
    Indexed ULGrowth · downside floor
    Beyond basic protection

    What life insurance can do.

    Filter by focus or search to see the many purposes a well-structured policy can serve.

    Coverage that evolves

    Life insurance at every stage.

    What's right at 25 may not fit at 45 or 65. We help you adapt coverage as your responsibilities and goals shift.

    👶

    Young Adults (20s–30s)

    Modest but growing income; maximum protection at minimum cost while building a foundation.

    Recommended

    Term life for maximum coverage per dollar — lock in low rates young; 20–30 year terms cover child-rearing years.

    🏠

    Growing Families (30s–40s)

    Peak earnings and peak responsibility — mortgage, children's education, aging parents.

    Recommended

    Substantial term for income replacement; consider adding permanent coverage; increase as income grows.

    🎓

    Established (45–55)

    Children leaving home, mortgage shrinking, some term policies expiring, retirement approaching.

    Recommended

    Convert term to permanent before it expires; evaluate estate needs; consider legacy & retirement-income strategies.

    🌅

    Pre-Retirees (55–65)

    Less income-dependent, more focused on legacy, estate planning, and a surviving spouse.

    Recommended

    Permanent coverage for estate & legacy; final-expense policies; survivorship policies for married couples.

    👴

    Retirees (65+)

    Focus on final expenses, leaving a legacy, and protecting a surviving spouse.

    Recommended

    Final-expense coverage for end-of-life costs; guaranteed-issue if health is compromised; review existing policies.

    💼

    Business Owners

    Key-person coverage, buy-sell funding, loan collateral, and employee benefits — business and personal intertwine.

    Recommended

    Separate personal and business coverage; fund buy-sell agreements; protect key people; consider executive benefits.

    Protection in practice

    Real-life protection scenarios.

    Illustrative examples of how life insurance protects families and businesses in their moment of greatest need.

    Young Family

    Father of three dies at 38

    A sudden heart attack leaves a spouse and three kids under 12. A $750,000 term policy pays off the mortgage and funds college.

    ✓ The outcomeThe family keeps their home, the kids attend college, and mom rebuilds without financial panic.
    Business Partner

    Co-owner dies suddenly

    A buy-sell agreement funded by $1.5M in life insurance lets the surviving partner buy the deceased's share.

    ✓ The outcomeThe survivor owns 100% of the business; the family receives fair value for their share.
    Stay-at-Home Parent

    Mom passes away

    A stay-at-home mother of two dies from cancer. Her $400,000 policy funds years of childcare.

    ✓ The outcomeDad keeps his career and income; professional childcare provides stability for the kids.
    Estate Planning

    Farm owner leaves an equal legacy

    A farmer leaves the farm to one child but treats all three equally via a $2M policy for the other two.

    ✓ The outcomeThe farm stays in the family; all children receive fair inheritance; no conflict.
    Key Employee

    Sales VP dies unexpectedly

    A $1M key-person policy funds recruiting, training, and transition after the top producer passes.

    ✓ The outcomeThe company survives the transition; revenue recovers within 18 months; jobs are kept.
    Debt Protection

    Young professional with student loans

    A 28-year-old with $120K in co-signed student loans dies in an accident; a $150K term policy clears the debt.

    ✓ The outcomeParents don't inherit crushing debt; their retirement stays secure.
    Why families trust First Underwriters

    Independent advice, personal service.

    🧭

    Independent advice

    We represent dozens of top-rated carriers, not one company — so our recommendations are built around your needs and health profile, not a sales quota, and we shop for the best coverage at the best price.

    📊

    Needs-based analysis

    We calculate how much coverage you actually need from your real situation — income, debts, family, and goals — instead of a generic rule of thumb, so you're neither underinsured nor overpaying.

    🤝

    Personal service & claims support

    You work with a local advisor who knows your family — not a call center or algorithm — and when your family needs to file a claim, we're there to guide them through it during a difficult time.

    34+years protecting families
    Dozensof top-rated carriers
    100%independent & needs-based
    Get a Quote

    Ready to protect your family's future?

    Tell us a little about you and we'll put together a personalized quote from top-rated carriers. Free, no obligation, no pressure.

    Your details are sent securely and are never sold. We typically respond within one business day.

    Request received — thank you.

    We'll review your information and reach out with a personalized life insurance quote from top-rated carriers.

    Descriptions and any figures shown — including the coverage estimator, premium examples, and statistics — are general summaries and illustrative references for education only, not financial, tax, or legal advice, and not a statement of coverage, an offer, or a binder. Actual premiums, coverage, and eligibility depend on your age, health, and carrier underwriting, and any guarantees are subject to the issuing insurer's claims-paying ability. Product availability varies. First Underwriters Insurance Brokers · Kirkland, WA · (425) 242-5357.