TIME
2/3 of agents have at least 10 years of industry experience.1 They are professionally licensed and trained to know the ins and outs of health insurance.
30% of brokers in the small-group market spend "most" or "a lot" of their time fighting to resolve claims or disputes on their clients' behalf.2
72% of brokers spend "most or "a lot" of their time explaining coverage to clients.3
MONEY
Premiums are 30% LOWER in counties with the greatest concentration of breaks.4
SATISFACTION = BETTER DEALS! 84% of people shopping for exchange plans found brokers helpful - the highest rating for any group providing assistance.5
Brokers perform vital HR functions for small businesses. Small firms are 20% more likely to offer health benefits in counties with higher concentrations of brokers.6
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5hrms.urban.org/briefs/obtaining-information-on-marketplace.html
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