Influential Woman · Insurance – Health Insurance & Medicare Services
Shelby Thomson
CEO and Founder, Blossom Brokerage Inc.
Greeley, CO 80631
Her Story
About Shelby
Shelby Thomson is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Brokerage Inc., a health insurance agency based in Greeley, Colorado, specializing in Medicare and ACA coverage. With a passion for making healthcare simple, personal, and accessible, Shelby leads a team dedicated to helping individuals understand their insurance options with clarity and confidence. She began her career in healthcare insurance with Cigna, where she gained valuable experience in Medicare sales, business development, and client advocacy before launching her own brokerage in 2023.
A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality, Shelby brings a unique people-centered approach to the insurance industry. Her background in hospitality has shaped her ability to build meaningful relationships, allowing her to connect deeply with clients, especially seniors navigating complex Medicare decisions. Beyond traditional insurance services, she focuses on education, advocacy, and creating a supportive experience where clients feel valued and understood.
Through Blossom Brokerage, Shelby continues to expand her mission of transforming the way people experience health insurance by combining expertise with genuine care. She is committed to growing a team of like-minded professionals who share her passion for service, leadership, and helping others. Recognized for her dedication to seniors and her community, Shelby attributes her success to mentorship, perseverance, and following her passion while creating a lasting impact in the lives of the people she serves.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shelby
01What do you attribute your success to?
Truly, I owe all of my career success to my old mentor and old boss, Grace Bollinger, without her giving me the opportunity to work in the Cigna Medicare space and continuing to guide me even now throughout my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Find what you love to do early on. That's really stuck with me because too many times I've met people that they'll find what they love when they're 50, 60, and have already put so much effort into another career.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Know your worth and know what you enjoy doing. You don't have to follow the mold of what everyone else is doing, you can pave your own way and make it your own while still making an impact on other lives in a positive manner.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge is finding like-minded agents and agencies in this market. The majority of them are in it for the wrong reasons and leave their clients feeling more confused than ever.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I truly value the one-on-one connection that I make with my clients. At these independent senior living facilities, I value them as people and the relationships that I've created with them. Sometimes I am their closest family member.
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