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A trusted, family-owned health insurance brokerage proudly serving the Kansas City community since 2010.
The short version
Apollo Health Insurance is a locally rooted, nationally recognized brokerage headquartered in downtown Lee's Summit, part of the greater Kansas City metro area, serving individuals, families, and businesses since 2010. As a broker rather than a single carrier, we compare plans across multiple insurance companies on your behalf, at no added cost to you, so you get options rather than a single sales pitch.
Apollo Health Insurance, headquartered in Lee's Summit, MO, within the Kansas City metro area.
About us
At Apollo, we pride ourselves on being a nationally and locally recognized leader in the Individual, Group, Medicare, and Life insurance sectors since 2010. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact, not just for our clients but also for our team and the communities we serve.
We're set out to improve lives through exceptional health insurance solutions and personalized service. By fostering a family-like culture built on trust and care, we've achieved remarkable growth and success. At Apollo, it's not just about insurance, it's about building lasting relationships and creating a positive difference every day.
For many of our Kansas City clients, that relationship starts with a single conversation about a specific coverage question and grows into years of returning each time their situation changes, whether that's a new job, a growing family, a small business expanding its benefits, or the transition into Medicare.
What we do
We are a trusted health insurance broker based in Kansas City, dedicated to simplifying the often complex world of health insurance for individuals, families, and businesses. We understand that figuring out health coverage can feel overwhelming, which is why we provide clear, simple, and affordable solutions tailored to your needs.
Our comprehensive services include:
Apollo Health Insurance: a legacy of growth, innovation, and excellence
Founded in 2010 by Scott Eckley, Apollo Health Insurance set out to redefine the health insurance industry by prioritizing exceptional service and delivering innovative solutions. Scott's vision extended beyond building a trusted brokerage, he aimed to create a company agile enough to adapt to the ever-changing needs of its clients. In 2015, his son, Luke Eckley, joined the organization, bringing fresh insight and accelerating Apollo's growth trajectory. On August 9, 2022, his other son, Mark Gilmore, joined Apollo as Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening the company's leadership team. Originally based in Kansas City, Apollo has since grown into a nationally recognized leader in the health insurance sector.
A pivotal milestone came in 2019 when Apollo welcomed its first large class of agents, establishing a foundation for consistent annual recruitment to meet increasing client demand. This strategic approach to expansion has enabled Apollo to scale effectively while preserving the personalized service its clients value most.
That founding vision set the stage for a specific growth milestone a few years later, one that would shape how Apollo scales while staying true to its original culture.
Taken together, these milestones tell the story of a company that grew deliberately rather than all at once, a pace that has let Apollo preserve the personalized, local service it was originally founded on.
Our mission
At Apollo, our mission is to positively impact lives, starting with our employees. We believe that by creating a supportive and empowering environment for our team, this commitment naturally extends to how they serve clients and engage with our communities. By prioritizing our employees, we ensure a ripple effect of positive interactions and meaningful relationships.
We are dedicated to equipping our team with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate complex situations and provide exceptional support to our clients. Our goal is to guide and inspire, offering clarity and solutions during what can often be challenging and frustrating times.
Our values
Our core values are the foundation of who we are and the driving force behind how we operate. They are not just words on paper, they are principles that influence every decision, shape the culture we foster, and set the standard of excellence we strive to uphold in every interaction. These values embody our dedication to continuous growth, uncompromising integrity, and delivering exceptional service to those who place their trust in us.
We believe in the power of hard work and perseverance, knowing that true achievement requires consistent effort and unwavering commitment. We embrace sacrifice, recognizing that meaningful success often demands putting the needs of others and the organization above our own. Trustworthiness is central to our relationships, ensuring that clients, partners, and colleagues can depend on us without hesitation. We face challenges with courage, approaching obstacles as opportunities for innovation and progress. And above all, we pursue excellence, not as a destination, but as a constant pursuit to raise the bar in everything we do.
It is through these values that we continue to build a company defined by purpose, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to those we serve.
Why work with a local Kansas City broker instead of going direct?
Buying health insurance directly from a single carrier's website means seeing only that one company's plans and rates. Working with a local Kansas City broker like Apollo means a licensed advisor compares options across multiple carriers for your specific situation, whether that's an ACA Marketplace plan, a group plan for your small business, or Medicare coverage as you approach 65. Because brokers are compensated by the insurance carriers rather than by charging clients directly, this comparison shopping costs you nothing extra.
Being based locally also means our team understands the specific provider networks and hospital systems in the Kansas City metro area, which can make a real difference when you're trying to confirm whether your preferred doctors are in-network under a specific plan.
For Kansas City-area families, this often means being able to ask specific, informed questions, like whether a particular plan includes the major hospital systems across the metro, or how a given carrier's network specifically compares between the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro, rather than relying on a general nationwide search tool that may not reflect the realities of our specific local market and provider landscape.
Community service and events
Our commitment doesn't stop at our employees and clients. We actively seek opportunities to give back to our communities, addressing local needs and making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. Through these efforts, we aim to foster stronger, more resilient communities. As a health insurance brokerage based in Kansas City, we are proud to be deeply engaged with both the Lee's Summit and Blue Springs Chambers of Commerce.
With our office located in the heart of downtown Lee's Summit, we actively participate in local events such as Downtown Days and Oktoberfest. We are also committed to giving back to organizations that serve our community, including Hope House, Pro Deo Youth Center, and Hillcrest Transitional Housing.
When we live out this mission, the impact is profound. Small businesses stay operational, families avoid financial crises, and individuals receive life-saving support, all while our team achieves their personal and professional goals. We are proud to be a force for positive change in everything we do.
For a locally based brokerage, this kind of community involvement isn't a marketing line, it's a reflection of the fact that our team lives in the same neighborhoods as our clients, shops at the same local businesses, and genuinely benefits whenever the broader Kansas City area thrives. That shared stake tends to show up in the level of care our advisors bring to each client relationship, year after year, long after the initial enrollment conversation is finished.
A quick checklist for choosing a Kansas City health insurance broker
- Confirm the broker is independently licensed and can compare plans across multiple carriers, rather than representing just one company.
- Ask whether working with the broker costs you anything extra, since licensed brokers are typically compensated by carriers at no added cost to you.
- Check that the broker's team understands the local Kansas City provider networks relevant to your specific doctors and hospitals.
- Ask about the full range of coverage types offered, individual, group, Medicare, life, dental, and vision, since your needs may span more than one category.
- Look for a brokerage with genuine local community ties, since it often reflects a longer-term commitment to the area rather than a purely transactional relationship.
For general, non-commercial information on choosing a licensed insurance broker, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) publishes consumer guidance on working with agents and brokers, and you can verify any Missouri-licensed agent's credentials directly through the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Frequently asked questions about Apollo in Kansas City
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Work with a trusted health insurance broker in Kansas City
At Apollo Health Insurance, we're more than just a health insurance broker in Kansas City, we're a team committed to protecting what matters most to you. Whether you're an individual, a family, or a business, we're here to help you tackle the complexities of finding the right coverage so you can focus on what's important. When you choose Apollo, you're choosing a trusted partner who will stand with you every step of the way.
Need help finding the right coverage in Kansas City? We're here for you. At no cost.
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Disclaimer: This page is general information about Apollo Health Insurance's Kansas City operations and services and is not insurance advice. Specific plan availability, carriers, and pricing vary by individual circumstances. Apollo Health Insurance is a licensed insurance brokerage; we are not affiliated with the federal government or any state agency.
I am a professional content writer specializing in the health insurance field. My work primarily focuses on simplifying the complexities of healthcare coverage, aiming to provide clarity and insight into an often confusing subject. Empowering people to make informed decisions about their well-being is my passion. At Apollo Health Insurance, we share that commitment. Apollo Health Insurance stands at the forefront of securing the best healthcare coverage for individuals, ensuring affordability without compromising on quality.