Last updated: August 24, 2026

Anthony Selm

Anthony Selm, Licensed Insurance Agent and Co-Owner of The Modern Insurance Store

Licensed Insurance Agent & Co-Owner

I’m a licensed insurance agent and co-owner of The Modern Insurance Store, with 20 years of licensed experience helping Cincinnati-area families navigate Medicare, health, and life insurance decisions.

Background

Before earning my insurance license in 2006, my background was in engineering — a foundation that still shapes how I approach every client’s situation: as a specific problem to solve, not a policy to sell. I was born in Cincinnati and grew up in Bethel, and I moved back in 2020 specifically to serve the community I grew up in. That local connection matters to how I work — I’m not meeting clients from across the country through a call center; I’m meeting neighbors.

That engineering background comes through in how I approach a Medicare comparison: break the problem into its actual parts — which doctors, which prescriptions, which hospital networks — before ever looking at a specific plan. My business partner Daniel and I built The Modern Insurance Store together starting in 2013, and my dad, Jeff, joined me here later, bringing four decades of his own hands-on experience to the table. I treat every client conversation the way I’d want a family member’s to go: unhurried, thorough, and honest about the tradeoffs rather than steering toward whichever plan is easiest to sell.

What I Can Help You With

  • Comparing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans side by side, using your actual doctors and budget
  • Reviewing Part D prescription drug coverage against your current medications
  • Walking through your options if you’re turning 65, retiring, or losing employer coverage
  • Life insurance and long-term care planning discussed alongside your Medicare coverage
  • A free, no-obligation second opinion on a plan you already have

What a Call With Me Actually Looks Like

I like to start with your actual doctors, your current prescriptions with dosages, and your budget — not a plan pitch. From there, I compare the specific Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement options actually available at your address, checking your doctors against each plan’s real network rather than assuming a popular plan automatically includes them. There’s no pressure to decide on the spot, and no cost at any stage — I’m compensated by the carrier you eventually choose, not by you.

Credentials

  • Licensed insurance agent since 2006 (20 years of experience)
  • AHIP certified for 2026/2027
  • National Producer Number (NPN): 8788501
  • Appointed to sell plans from all of the carriers listed in our Carriers We Work With section

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to talk with me?

No. I’m compensated by the insurance carrier you eventually enroll with, not by you, and there’s no obligation to enroll in anything after we talk.

Do I have to already know what plan I want?

Not at all — most clients start with general questions or a plan they’re unsure about, and I work from there rather than expecting you to already know the terminology.

What if I’d rather work with a different agent on the team?

That’s completely fine — see our full About Us page for the rest of the team, or reach out through our general Contact page and we’ll match you with whoever fits best.

Book a Quick Call With Me

Prefer to just grab a time on my calendar? Pick a slot below — no cost, no obligation, just a conversation.


Contact Anthony Directly

Phone: (513) 599-8835
Email: anthony@moderninsurancestore.com