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Top Verified Insurance Agents in Des Moines

Health Insurance Experts Serving insurance industry workers and Iowa farm communities

12 agencies · 8 health specialists · Avg trust score 92/100 · 512 reviews analyzed

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Local Market Snapshot

Des Moines Metro across Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties hosts major insurer headquarters creating deep agent expertise in Iowa marketplace enrollment, group benefit administration, and growing suburban Medicare demand in Iowa's capital city.

0.7M

Metro population

very high

Health insurance density

92/100

Avg trust score

Enrollment highlight: Insurance industry HQ concentration

  • Iowa marketplace ACA
  • Insurer HQ group administration
  • Medicare in Polk County
  • West Des Moines suburban enrollment
  • Ankeny growth corridor plans
  • Farm family health transitions

Des Moines Metro Coverage Area

12 verified independent agencies across Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties — 8 with primary health/Medicare/ACA/group emphasis and 4 multi-line independents. Iowa marketplace enrollment, insurer-HQ employment corridor, and growing capital-city suburban demand. Average Google rating ~4.8–5.0 stars.

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Verified insurance agents in Des Moines — sortable comparison table
#Agency / ContactCity & CountyLicenseHealth FocusRatingTrust
1
Stephen Burgett
(515) 355-4858
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (10)83/100
2
Iowa Health Agents
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Employer/GroupACA Marketplace
5.0 (10)83/100
3
Bob Thompson
(515) 355-4861
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (46)71/100
4
John Giunta
(515) 355-4892
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (62)85/100
5
Jon Kelderman
(515) 355-4891
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (87)85/100
6
Sherri Peart
(641) 219-2771
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (12)83/100
7
Nick Schluter
(515) 355-4856
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
4.8 (287)86/100
8
Ali Crouch
(402) 594-0456
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageMedicare Supplement
5.0 (4)83/100
9
Pierce Insurance
William Pierce
Ankeny, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageACA Marketplace
5.0 (328)98/100
10
Patton Insurance Benefits
Lee Patton
West Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageACA Marketplace
4.9 (26)84/100
11
Lighthouse Financial Solutions
John Shannon
Altoona, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageACA Marketplace
4.8 (40)71/100
12
Maximum Senior Benefits
Austin Houskeeper
Des Moines, IA
Polk County
IA-ID Active ✅
Medicare AdvantageACA Marketplace
5.0 (6)83/100

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Health Insurance Specialists in Des Moines

Top 3 featured: Stephen Burgett · Iowa Health Agents · Bob Thompson

Showing 8 of 8 agencies

1

John Giunta

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(62 reviews)

#3 top-rated Des Moines Medicare agent from Medicare Agents Hub serving Polk County with Advantage, Medigap, and Part D comparisons.

Accessible Medicare enrollment praised by Des Moines metro seniors.

Recognition: #3 Top Rated Des Moines Agent

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 85/100
Local Market Experience: 95/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(515) 355-4892Contact AgencyView Profile
2

Jon Kelderman

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(87 reviews)

#4 top-rated Des Moines Medicare broker from Medicare Agents Hub with local Advantage, supplement, and Iowa marketplace expertise.

Trusted for patient Medicare counseling and annual plan review support in the Des Moines area.

Recognition: #4 Top Rated Des Moines Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 85/100
Local Market Experience: 94/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(515) 355-4891Contact AgencyView Profile
3

Stephen Burgett

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(10 reviews)

#1 top-rated Des Moines Medicare broker (Medicare Agents Hub) offering independent Advantage, Medigap, and Iowa marketplace comparisons for Polk County seniors and capital-city families.

Strong local reputation for unbiased Medicare guidance across Des Moines and Polk County communities.

Recognition: #1 Top Rated Des Moines Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 97/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
(515) 355-4858Contact AgencyView Profile
4

Iowa Health Agents

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(10 reviews)

Independent Iowa agency representing major carriers with individual and family health plans, Medicare Advantage and supplements, and employer group benefits — statewide knowledge with Des Moines metro focus.

Strong client service praised for broad health and Medicare offerings across the Des Moines region.

Recognition: Statewide carrier access · Des Moines metro specialist · Group & individual health

Employer/Group
ACA Marketplace
Medicare Advantage
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 96/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
Contact AgencyView Profile
5

Sherri Peart

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(12 reviews)

#5 top-rated Des Moines Medicare agent from Medicare Agents Hub offering independent Advantage, Medigap, and Part D guidance for capital-region seniors.

Positive client feedback for thorough Medicare reviews across Polk County.

Recognition: #5 Top Rated Des Moines Agent

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 93/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(641) 219-2771Contact AgencyView Profile
6

Ali Crouch

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(4 reviews)

#7 top-rated Des Moines Medicare broker from Medicare Agents Hub offering independent Advantage, Medigap, and Part D guidance for metro seniors and farm-community retirees.

Patient Medicare counseling with strong annual plan review support across the Des Moines metro.

Recognition: #7 Top Rated Des Moines Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 91/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(402) 594-0456Contact AgencyView Profile
7

Bob Thompson

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(46 reviews)

#2 top-rated Des Moines Medicare agent from Medicare Agents Hub with personalized Advantage, supplement, and Iowa marketplace guidance for metro seniors and insurer-HQ retirees.

Positive client feedback for thorough Medicare reviews and enrollment assistance across the Des Moines metro.

Recognition: #2 Top Rated Des Moines Agent

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 71/100
Local Market Experience: 96/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
(515) 355-4861Contact AgencyView Profile
8

Nick Schluter

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

4.8(287 reviews)

#6 top-rated Des Moines Medicare broker from Medicare Agents Hub with local Advantage, supplement, and Iowa marketplace support.

Highly recommended for personalized Medicare comparisons across Des Moines neighborhoods.

Recognition: #6 Top Rated Des Moines Broker

Medicare Advantage
Medicare Supplement
ACA Marketplace
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 86/100
Local Market Experience: 92/100
Avg Response: <2h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
(515) 355-4856Contact AgencyView Profile

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9

Pierce Insurance

Ankeny · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(328 reviews)

Ankeny independent multi-line agency with Medicare and health cross-sell for northern Polk County families, insurance-industry employees, and fast-growing suburban employers.

Trusted Ankeny agency for Medicare referrals and personal-lines bundling along the I-35 corridor.
Medicare Advantage
ACA Marketplace
Employer/Group
Auto
Homeowners
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 98/100
Local Market Experience: 92/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A+
Contact AgencyView Profile
10

Maximum Senior Benefits

Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

5.0(6 reviews)

North Des Moines independent senior benefits agency with bilingual English and Español Medicare and health cross-sell for diverse capital-city families and immigrant communities.

Trusted bilingual agency for Medicare and marketplace support across diverse Des Moines neighborhoods.

Recognition: Bilingual English & Español · North Des Moines community specialist

Medicare Advantage
ACA Marketplace
Employer/Group
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
Diverse Populations
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 83/100
Local Market Experience: 94/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
Contact AgencyView Profile
11

Patton Insurance Benefits

West Des Moines · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

4.9(26 reviews)

West Des Moines independent benefits agency with Medicare and health cross-sell for corporate-campus families and western Polk County suburban retirees.

Accessible West Des Moines support for Medicare and employee benefits near the Jordan Creek corridor.
Medicare Advantage
ACA Marketplace
Employer/Group
Life
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID Active ✅
Trust Score: 84/100
Local Market Experience: 93/100
Avg Response: <3h
DOI VerifiedNAIC Verified · BBB A
Contact AgencyView Profile
12

Lighthouse Financial Solutions

Altoona · IA · Polk County · Serves Des Moines

4.8(40 reviews)

Altoona independent financial and insurance agency with Medicare and health cross-sell for eastern Polk County families and small businesses near the Adventureland corridor.

Local eastern Polk support for Medicare and financial planning for growing suburban communities.
Medicare Advantage
ACA Marketplace
Employer/Group
Life
Auto
Featured Medicare/ACA
License: IA-ID 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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