Ken Martin
Owner/Broker
Phone: 425-821-1000
Ken@1stRateIns.com
About Ken
Ken became owner of First Rate Insurance Plus, Inc. in 2000 when he purchased the Agency he had been working at since 1993. He was born and raised in Federal Way, WA. He graduated from Western Washington University. He and his wife Diane reside in Kirkland and have 2 wonderful children. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, coaching soccer, working in his shop and enjoying a good cigar.
Diane Martin
Owner/Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Diane@1stRateIns.com
About Diane
Diane is a graduate of Western Washington University and the University of Washington. She was born and raised in West Seattle. Her and her husband Ken reside in Kirkland and have 2 wonderful children. In her spare time, Diane is involved with the PTSA, coaches Basketball, loves reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Stefanie Hegge
Office Manager
Phone: 425-821-1000
Stefanie@1stRateIns.com
About Stefanie
Stefanie recently relocated from Yakima, WA where she was born and raised. Stefanie graduated from East Valley High School in 2011, and became a licensed insurance agent in 2015. Stefanie made the move from Yakima to be closer to the abundance of art and music Seattle has to offer. Stefanie does love making trips to her hometown on the weekends to spend time with her young niece and nephew, who she spoils at any chance she gets. She also loves spending time with her two role models, her older sisters. Outside of work and spending time with her family, Stefanie can be found at the closest music festival or show. Summer activities are definitely her preference, anything out in the sun by the water draws her near. Floating, boating or sightseeing are some of her favorites. And just for the record, she was raised as a Seahawks fan. *GO HAWKS*!
Kris Arnason AINS®
Insurance Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Kris@1stRateIns.com
About Kris
Kris hails from Kirkland graduating from Juanita and the UW (Go Huskies!). She has spent her career in the insurance industry both on the company side, and as an agent. Kris loves meeting new people and in her spare time enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, gardening, golf, and the Seahawks!
Marcella Fitzhugh
Insurance Agent
Marcella@1stRateIns.com
About Marcella
I have 17 years’ experience in the insurance industry. I worked for Safeco for 6+ years in the claims department. I was promoted into billing and policy services and then got advanced into teaching agents nationwide in the Automation department. After that I became a community agent for a few years before going back to the corporate world with PEMCO Insurance. At Pemco I was in the Agency side of things for 9 years. Now I am here at 1st Rate Insurance Plus where I plan to be seated for a long time, I am very excited to be part of the team. 2018 will be an exciting year for our Agency!
Terri Malinski
Insurance Agent
Quote Line: 425-821-1000
Terri@1stRateIns.com
About Terri
Terri is a licensed agent in Washington. Though originally from Arizona, she’s lived in five countries and has been in the Seattle area for the past few years. When she’s not working, she’s out playing with her two huskies and enjoying the change of seasons that Seattle has to offer, writing her next novel, or deciding which country she’ll visit next.
Amy Timmerman
Insurance Agent
Quote Line: 425-433-8481
Direct Fax: 877-771-6142
Amy@1stRateIns.com
About Amy
Amy was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington. She has been a licensed insurance agent since 2000. Amy, husband Chris and son Carter reside in Maple Valley. She enjoys participating with her son in Cub Scouts, traveling the United States, reading, painting and baking.
Shannon Dagley
Insurance Agent
Quote Line: 253-838-0299
Direct Fax: 866-267-7095
Shannon@1stRateIns.com
About Shannon
Shannon has been in the insurance industry since 1990 as a property and casualty agent. She joined the First Rate Insurance Team in August 2014. Shannon resides in Federal Way with her husband and 2 pugs. Shannon enjoys running and entering 5K and 10K races and currently training for her first ½ marathon. Her and husband Zhaun are big Seattle Seahawk’s fans and tailgate at each home game. Shannon’s true passion is spending time with her two grown children and her family.
Carrie Lange
Insurance Agent
Quote Line: 360-524-3425
Carrie@1stRateIns.com
About Carrie
Carrie was born and raised in Indiana and is a graduate of Indiana University. Most of her professional career was spent in public health. She got her insurance license and began working for First Rate Insurance in 2011. She is also the full-time care giver to her mother who has advanced Alzheimer’s. She lives near Black Diamond with her husband, mother, two teenage children, five dogs, ten rats, one cat, and one tortoise.
Tammy Arsenault
Insurance Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Tammy@1stRateIns.com
About Tammy
Tammy is a military brat and lived all over the United States and in Italy, where she graduated from High School at Naples American High School. She has called the PNW home since 1990. Tammy is reentering the Insurance Industry after 18 years of jewelry management. When not working Tammy enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, running and is always counting down the days to summer to enjoy the warmth of the sunshine on the water. Tammy is also a huge local sports fan – Go M’s!, Go Hawks! and can be found at many local games.
Eric Stjern
Insurance Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Eric@1stRateIns.com
About Eric
Eric was born and raised in Washington and graduated from Snohomish High School. He has 6 years of experience in the insurance industry. Eric currently lives in Everett and has a son and two daughters. Eric enjoys spending time with friends and family and really enjoys the summers in Washington, especially on or near the sound.
Karina Farrell
Insurance Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Karina@1stRateIns.com
About Karina
Karina grew up in a military family and was born in Germany, then she spent her early childhood moving around. Her parents settled down in Easton, WA when she was 9 years old and she has lived in WA ever since. She graduated from Washington State University (2010) and Central Washington University (2012) with 2 bachelor’s degrees. Prior to joining the First Rate Insurance team, she was a claims adjuster for 7 years. In her spare time, Karina loves to travel back to her hometown and spend time with family and friends. She is the proud Auntie of 3 wonderful children who keep her on her “toes” and young at heart.
Blythe Stine
Insurance Agent
Phone: 425-821-1000
Blythe@1stRateIns.com
About Blythe
Blythe was born and raised in Washington and has enjoyed spending most of her life exploring the state! She was first introduced into the insurance industry a few years ago with State Farm and is excited to now be working with First Rate Insurance. When Blythe isn’t at work, you can usually find her going on adventures around the Pacific Northwest with her friends and family, starting an art project or reading a book at home with her two cats, Tom and Todd.
