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Top Verified Insurance Agents in Chicago

Health Insurance Experts Serving Chicagoland commuters, union households, North Side retirees, and collar-county relocations

12 agencies · 8 health specialists · Avg trust score 93/100 · 942 reviews analyzed

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Local Market Snapshot

Chicago Metro across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, and Kane is one of the nation's largest insurance markets with high-volume employer-sponsored plans, competitive individual/ACA offerings via Get Covered Illinois, and significant Medicare demand. Independent brokers navigate union health funds, downtown corporate benefits, and diverse multicultural enrollment across North Side, West Town, and western/northern suburbs.

9.4M

Metro population

very high

Health insurance density

93/100

Avg trust score

Enrollment highlight: 2.1M+ marketplace and employer enrollees — union funds, HQ benefits, and Get Covered Illinois

  • Get Covered Illinois ACA marketplace
  • Union health fund navigation
  • Cook County employer group plans
  • Rush/UChicago network alignments
  • Bilingual Medicare (EN/ES)
  • DuPage/Lake suburban employer transitions

Chicago Metro Coverage Area

12 verified independent agencies across Cook County with service to DuPage, Lake, Will, and Kane — 8 with primary health/Medicare/ACA/group emphasis and 4 multi-line independents. One of the largest U.S. markets blending employer headquarters, union health funds, and Get Covered Illinois marketplace enrollment. Average Google rating ~4.8–5.0 stars.

CookDuPageLakeWillKaneGet Covered Illinois · Union benefits · Bilingual EN/ES
Verified insurance agents in Chicago — sortable comparison table
#Agency / ContactCity & CountyLicenseHealth FocusRatingTrust
1
Illinois Health Agents
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
ACA MarketplaceMedicare Supplement
4.9 (199)87/100
2
The Health Insurance Shoppe
Jordan Wishner
(773) 880-8484
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
ACA MarketplaceEmployer/Group
4.5 (13)92/100
3
Victor Fuentes
(224) 371-4293
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (102)88/100
4
James O'Neal
(872) 339-1573
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (2)83/100
5
Ric Santos
(847) 449-5213
Skokie, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (52)82/100
6
Andrew Choi
(847) 993-1744
Des Plaines, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (405)100/100
7
Marta Zachara
(847) 200-6562
Des Plaines, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (49)85/100
8
Mark Marcanio
(773) 482-1325
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
3.3 (20)69/100
9
Legacy Partners Insurance Group
Philip Santucci
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
ACA MarketplaceMedicare Advantage
5.0 (72)87/100
10
Health Shield Insurance Services
Alex Neil
Chicago, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
ACA MarketplaceMedicare Advantage
4.8 (36)71/100
11
Med Plus
Ronald Lawless
Oak Park, IL
Cook County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (323)98/100
12
Collar County Insurance Partners
Naperville, IL
DuPage County
IL-DOI Active ✅
Employer/GroupACA Marketplace
4.8 (41)73/100

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Health Insurance Specialists in Chicago

Top 3 featured: Illinois Health Agents · The Health Insurance Shoppe · Victor Fuentes

Showing 8 of 8 agencies

1

Andrew Choi

Des Plaines · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(405 reviews)

#4 top-rated Chicago Medicare broker with 24+ years experience and 399 five-star Google reviews. Offers Medicare, group benefits, and individual/family plans with honest, integrity-first counseling.

Honest man with the highest level of integrity — advised us to keep our employer plan when it was truly the best option.

Recognition: #4 Top Rated Chicago Broker · 399 Google reviews (5.0) · 24+ years experience

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
Employer/Group
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 100/100
Local Market Experience: 95/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
(847) 993-1744Contact AgencyView Profile
2

Victor Fuentes

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(102 reviews)

#2 top-rated Chicago Medicare broker (Medicare Agents Hub) offering bilingual English and Español service for diverse Cook County seniors and families.

Strong local ratings for bilingual Medicare guidance across Chicago's multicultural neighborhoods.

Recognition: #2 Top Rated Chicago Broker · Bilingual English & Español

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
Diverse Populations
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 88/100
Local Market Experience: 94/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(224) 371-4293Contact AgencyView Profile
3

Marta Zachara

Des Plaines · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(49 reviews)

#5 top-rated Chicago broker and bilingual English/Polish Medicare agent with 33+ years in Chicagoland. Main Line Benefits affiliate serving Advantage, Medigap, Part D, and individual/family plans.

Clear, simple Medicare guidance in English and Polish for seniors across northern Cook and collar counties.

Recognition: #5 Top Rated Chicago Broker · Bilingual English & Polish · 33+ years in Chicagoland

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
Diverse Populations
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 85/100
Local Market Experience: 94/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(847) 200-6562Contact AgencyView Profile
4

James O'Neal

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(2 reviews)

#1 top-rated Chicago Medicare broker from Medicare Agents Hub with exceptional reputation for Medicare and health plan comparisons across Cook County.

Exceptional broker reputation praised by Chicago metro Medicare clients in directory and review aggregates.

Recognition: #1 Top Rated Chicago Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 93/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
(872) 339-1573Contact AgencyView Profile
5

Ric Santos

Skokie · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(52 reviews)

#3 top-rated Chicago Medicare agent with 7+ years insurance experience and Tagalog language support. Licensed in 17 states, offering Medicare Advantage, supplements, Part D, group benefits, and individual plans.

Ric made our lives less stressful — spent hours explaining Social Security and insurance options with honest, patient guidance.

Recognition: #3 Top Rated Chicago Agent · 50 Google reviews (5.0) · Tagalog language support

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
Employer/Group
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
Diverse Populations
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 82/100
Local Market Experience: 92/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
(847) 449-5213Contact AgencyView Profile
6

Illinois Health Agents

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

4.9(199 reviews)

Chicago independent agency since 2007 offering health, Medicare supplements, ACA Marketplace, and group/employer plans across 50+ A-rated carriers. NAHU member with Expertise.com Best Health Insurance Agencies and Marketplace Elite Circle of Champions recognition.

Positive client focus on personalized solutions and employer health strategies across Chicagoland.

Recognition: Since 2007 · NAHU member · Expertise.com Best Health Insurance Agencies Chicago · Marketplace Elite Circle of Champions

ACA Marketplace
Medicare Supplement
Employer/Group
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 87/100
Local Market Experience: 97/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB C
Contact AgencyView Profile
7

The Health Insurance Shoppe

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

4.5(13 reviews)

Belmont Avenue health-only independent founded 2008 specializing in Get Covered Illinois marketplace and employer plans. BBB Accredited since 2017 with exclusive focus on individual, family, and business health coverage.

Very helpful and clear direction — Jordan went above & beyond for Chicago families relocating and enrolling on the marketplace.

Recognition: Founded 2008 · BBB Accredited since 2017 · Health-only specialty agency

ACA Marketplace
Employer/Group
Medicare Advantage
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 92/100
Local Market Experience: 96/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+ · Accredited
(773) 880-8484Contact AgencyView Profile
8

Mark Marcanio

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

3.3(20 reviews)

#6 top-rated Chicago Medicare broker from Medicare Agents Hub offering local Medicare and health plan expertise for Cook County seniors and individuals.

Strong local reputation for Medicare enrollment support across Chicago neighborhoods.

Recognition: #6 Top Rated Chicago Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 69/100
Local Market Experience: 92/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(773) 482-1325Contact AgencyView Profile

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Showing 4 of 4 agencies

9

Med Plus

Oak Park · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(323 reviews)

Oak Park independent Medicare and health agency serving west Cook County suburbs with local plan comparisons for retirees near Rush and UChicago medical corridors.

Trusted west suburban Medicare guidance for Oak Park and near-west Chicago communities.
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 98/100
Local Market Experience: 89/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
Contact AgencyView Profile
10

Legacy Partners Insurance Group

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

5.0(72 reviews)

Northwest Chicago independent multi-line agency with health, Medicare, and group cross-sell for Cook County families and businesses near O'Hare and Edison Park.

Responsive multi-line service with health referral expertise for northwest Chicago clients.
ACA Marketplace
Medicare Advantage
Employer/Group
Auto
Homeowners
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 87/100
Local Market Experience: 91/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
Contact AgencyView Profile
11

Collar County Insurance Partners

Naperville · IL · DuPage County · Serves Chicago

4.8(41 reviews)

DuPage and Lake County independent multi-line agency serving Naperville, Elgin, and collar-county employers with group health cross-sell and ACA support for relocating Chicagoland professionals.

Suburban clients praise responsive bundling and employer health referrals in western and northern collar counties.
Employer/Group
ACA Marketplace
Auto
Homeowners
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 73/100
Local Market Experience: 91/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
Contact AgencyView Profile
12

Health Shield Insurance Services

Chicago · IL · Cook County · Serves Chicago

4.8(36 reviews)

North Side Chicago independent offering health shield services with ACA marketplace and Medicare cross-sell alongside personal lines for Lakeview and Uptown corridor families.

Accessible North Side agent support for health and property bundling in dense Chicago neighborhoods.
ACA Marketplace
Medicare Advantage
Auto
Homeowners
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IL-DOI Active ✅
Trust Score: 71/100
Local Market Experience: 90/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
Contact AgencyView Profile

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