Become an insurance broker to improve the health and wellbeing of your community while earning income for you and your family
Do you want to be more involved in your community while also creating a transformative career path? Then the Access Health CT Broker Academy Program is for you. This exciting opportunity is open to residents throughout Connecticut who are interested in becoming a licensed insurance broker.
You know your community best. As a licensed broker you can leverage the relationships you have and build new ones to help members of your community access health coverage and get the care they need to stay healthy. With each insurance policy you sell, you will earn a monthly commission paid by the insurance carrier that has the potential to provide income for many years.
Broker Academy students are welcomed into a supportive network, which provides a lot of opportunity to connect your community to better health and to increase your income at the same time. As part of the program, you will receive free training, a 5-month apprenticeship with an experienced broker, professional development and program support. Additionally, you’ll also participate in weekly Zoom training sessions for program readiness in May and be expected to join in-person classes starting June 5. From start to finish, the Program is built with your experience in mind, to make sure that you graduate equipped with the skills and tools necessary to be a successful broker in your community.
Access Health CT’s mission is all about reducing the state’s uninsured population and health disparities. We’ve done a great job over the last 10 years by providing access to health coverage to more than one million residents, but there is still more work to be done. The state’s uninsured population is about 5.9%. But some communities within Connecticut have a higher uninsured rate – almost 20% in some places. Access Health CT conducted robust research and issued a report that helped us understand our communities better and how we can make a difference.
What we found was that most communities with higher rates of the uninsured are more likely to be neighborhoods with predominantly Black and Brown residents, who are disproportionately affected by health disparities. We can do better. But we need help. And that’s where you come in as a member of the 2023 class of the Broker Academy. As a broker, you can help make positive change at a community level by helping to ensure that all Connecticut residents, no matter who they are or where they live, get access to health and life insurance, or other health coverage.
To apply for the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be 18 years or older
- Show proof of GED, High School/College Diploma
- Provide 1-3 letters of professional references
- Draft a personal statement: Why you would be a good fit for this program
- Provide a demonstrated history of community involvement or service, communication skills, and customer service skills (resume)
Qualified applicants will be interviewed by Access Health CT to determine acceptance into the Broker Academy. The application will open on February 27, 2023, and the application deadline is March 31, 2023.
This year more than others, there is an urgent need for brokers from different communities. Because of recent legislation, some who were eligible for Medicaid as part of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency may lose their eligibility in the coming months. As such, it is more important than ever to have trusted brokers in all communities in our state, particularly underserved communities of color that are disproportionately affected by health disparities. These new brokers will serve as a resource to residents, who may be their neighbors, family or friends, and help them navigate the healthcare system, get enrolled in quality health coverage and prevent coverage gaps.
AHCT is hosting free virtual Broker Academy information sessions. These sessions will take place March 7 and March 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To register for any of these sessions, click here. You can also check out the Broker Academy Program webpage for more information.
Community collaboration is essential to the success of the Broker Academy. If you are part of an organization and are interested in recruiting qualified candidates or a licensed broker who would like to serve as a mentor, please email AHCT.BrokerAcademy@ct.gov.
Still have questions?
Whether you have questions about your eligibility or would like more details about the program, our team is ready and available to help. Visit The Broker Academy Program webpage at AccessHealthCT.com/broker-academy