SentinelFamily Insurance
Serving Des Plaines & the Northwest Suburbs

Coverage that lets you breathe.

Cross the worry off your list. Independent guidance for Medicare, life, and health insurance — right here in downtown Des Plaines. Mówimy po polsku.

By calling the number above, you will be connected to a licensed insurance agent.

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How We Protect Your Family

Independent guidance from a licensed local broker — across Medicare, life insurance, final expense, and retirement income. Ten A-rated carriers, one independent agent.

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Navigating Medicare

Turning 65 brings options, but also noise. We filter out the static to find the supplement or advantage plan that fits your doctors, your prescriptions, and your budget.

  • Medicare Advantage (Part C)
  • Medicare Supplements (Medigap)
  • Prescription Coverage (Part D)
  • Hospital Insurance (Part A & B)
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Protecting Your Legacy

You don't need a confusing matrix of jargon. You need a straightforward policy that ensures your family keeps the house and their lifestyle if the unexpected happens.

  • Term Life Coverage
  • Whole & Universal Life
  • Mortgage Protection
  • Conversion options
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Final Expense Protection

A small policy with one focused job: making sure your family isn't stuck writing checks during the worst week of their lives. Coverage from $5,000 to $25,000, often without a medical exam.

  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Outstanding medical bills
  • Final debts and credit cards
  • No medical exam options
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Retirement Income Planning

Honest annuity guidance for Northwest Suburb retirees who want guaranteed income beyond Social Security — and a broker who'll tell you when annuities don't fit.

  • Fixed and indexed annuities
  • Immediate income annuities (SPIAs)
  • Tax-deferred growth strategies
  • Lifetime income riders

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Clear answers, right here in Des Plaines.

Skip the national call centers. Sit down with a local advisor who knows the Illinois carrier landscape — Advocate, NorthShore, AMITA networks and more — and actually listens.

10
A-rated carriers represented
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10 Carriers. One Independent Agent.

We're appointed with the carriers below. We compare across all of them so you don't have to.

Mutual of Omaha
AM Best A+
Life · Medicare Supplement · Final Expense
Allstate
AM Best A+
Life · Annuities
UnitedHealthcare
AM Best A
Health (ACA) · Medicare
Coventry / Aetna
AM Best A
Health · Medicare
Cigna
AM Best A
Health · Medicare
Americo
AM Best A
Mortgage Protection · Life
Foresters Financial
AM Best A
Life · Annuities
Manhattan Life
AM Best A-
Final Expense · Life
Humana
AM Best A-
Medicare Advantage
Security National Life
AM Best A-
Final Expense
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How much life insurance do you actually need?

Most families either have too little or too much — and most don't know it. Use our DIME-method calculator to get a real working number in under two minutes. Adjust the inputs, see your coverage need update in real time, and bring the result to your free consultation.

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Debt to pay off$25,000
Annual income$80,000
Years to replace10 years
Mortgage$300,000
Estimated coverage need
$1.1M

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Two convenient offices

Meet in person — wherever's closer.

Same independent broker, same 10 A-rated carriers, same Polish-language service. Pick the office that fits your day.

Des Plaines Office

932 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016

932 Lee Street in downtown Des Plaines, walking distance from the Metra station and Metropolitan Square. Serving Park Ridge, Niles, Mt. Prospect, Rosemont, Glenview, and the Northwest Suburbs.

By calling the number above, you will be connected to a licensed insurance agent.

Chicago / Norwood Park Office

5801 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

5801 N Northwest Hwy, just east of Edison Park and minutes from Norridge and Harwood Heights. Serving Norwood Park, Edison Park, Jefferson Park, Gladstone Park, and the Northwest Side. Polish-language service available.

By calling the number above, you will be connected to a licensed insurance agent.

Serving the Northwest Chicago Suburbs

From our office at 932 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016, we work with families across:

Des PlainesPark RidgeNilesMount ProspectRosemontNorridgeHarwood HeightsGlenviewMorton GroveSkokieEdison ParkNorwood ParkArlington Heights
Life Insurance

Security for every stage of life.

Whether you're starting a family, approaching retirement, or planning a legacy, the right life insurance policy gives loved ones peace of mind.

  • Replace lost income and maintain your family's lifestyle
  • Pay off mortgage, debts, and education costs
  • Cover final expenses without burdening loved ones
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Ready to protect what matters most?

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at our Des Plaines office. We'll help you find the right coverage for your family — in English or in Polish.

By calling the number above, you will be connected to a licensed insurance agent.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 10 organizations which offer 50+ products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users call 1-877-486-2048) 24 hours a day/7 days a week, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

This website is not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.