SentinelFamily Insurance
About Us

An Independent Broker That Works for You — Not the Insurance Company

Sentinel Family Insurance is a family-owned, independent insurance brokerage in downtown Des Plaines, IL. We help individuals, families, and small business owners across the Northwest Chicago suburbs find the right coverage from 10 A-rated carriers. Mówimy po polsku.

Why we started Sentinel

We've watched too many families overpay for the wrong plan — or worse, find out the coverage they had wouldn't actually protect them when they needed it most.

As a captive agent, you can only offer one company's products. As an independent broker, we shop dozens of carriers to find what genuinely fits your life, your doctors, your budget, and your goals.

How we're different

  • Independent, not captive

    We represent 10 A-rated carriers — not just one company's products.

  • Brokerage compensation

    Carriers pay us — you pay nothing for our help.

  • Annual policy reviews

    We re-shop your coverage every year so you don't overpay as rates change.

  • Local, in person

    Walk into our Des Plaines office and meet your advisor — no offshore call centers.

The 10 A-Rated Carriers We Represent

We're appointed with these specific carriers and only place clients where it genuinely fits. AM Best ratings shown.

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

By the Numbers

10
A-rated carriers
50+
Plan options
13
Suburbs served
100%
Free consultations

Licensing & Compliance

Sentinel Family Insurance is licensed by the Illinois Department of Insurance and additional states where appointed. License numbers and state-specific disclosures are available on request. We comply with all CMS marketing guidelines for Medicare-related products, including the 2026 TPMO requirements. Our office is located at 932 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016.

Request licensing details →

Let's find coverage that actually fits.

No pressure, no jargon. Just a free conversation with an advisor who'll show you exactly what your options are.

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