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Texas · Independent · Consumer-first

Texas life insurance, without the sales pitch.

Compare term, whole, and IUL from 17 A-rated carriers with an independent broker who works for you — not a captive carrier.

Licensed in Texas · NPN 20873424 · TX #3076729

Richard Parslow, independent Texas life insurance broker
Richard Parslow
Licensed TX Life Broker · NPN 20873424
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20-yr term · preferred · non-tobacco baseline
$130
/ month
38
$750k
Term length
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Estimate only. Final rate depends on full underwriting (health, build, Rx, driving, family history).

17 A-rated carriers compared — including

  • Banner Life
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Transamerica
  • Foresters Financial
  • F&G
  • National Life Group
  • John Hancock
  • Corebridge Financial
  • Americo
  • American-Amicable

How it works

Three steps. No pressure. No cost to you.

  1. 1

    Tell us the basics

    Share your age, health snapshot, and coverage goal. Two minutes — no SSN, no hard credit pull.

  2. 2

    We shop 17 carriers

    We compare term, whole, IUL, and final expense across A-rated carriers to find your best fit.

  3. 3

    You choose (or walk away)

    Get a plain-English breakdown. Apply when you're ready — or don't. Either way, the consult is free.

We Stand With

Country, State, and Those Who Served

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POW / MIA

Proud to serve Texas families, veterans, and active-duty service members. Ask about VGLI conversions, SGLI gap coverage, and military-friendly carriers.

17 carriers

Symetra, Pacific Life, Protective, Banner, Lincoln, Mutual of Omaha, Foresters, and more.

Transparent commission

We're paid by the carrier when a policy issues. Same premium you'd pay direct. We'll show you the structure on request.

No captive script

No single-product pitch. We map coverage to your obligations — mortgage, kids, income — and ladder when it saves money.

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Frequently asked questions

What does an independent life insurance broker cost?

Nothing out of pocket. Brokers are paid by the carrier when a policy is placed. Premiums are filed with the state — your rate is the same whether you buy direct, online, or through us.

How many carriers do you compare?

Seventeen A-rated carriers for term, whole, IUL, and final expense — including Symetra, Pacific Life, Protective, Banner, Mutual of Omaha, and Lincoln.