SANDPOINT – A professional basketball player turned insurance agent, Rick Rickert has made North Idaho his home base for his family and his business.

Friday, Oct. 11, the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rick Rickert Insurance to their membership on

Rickert retired from a 15-year professional basketball career in 2018 and has transitioned into the health and life insurance business. For him, he says, there is a connection between basketball and health insurance.

“I have many personal experiences playing across the globe and trying to find health insurance options for myself (during the offseason) and my family,” he said. “Often, not always, in overseas basketball, teams ensure the player only and leaving the family to find alternative options for full coverage. Having lived in nine different countries, this was especially confusing to navigate during my playing days with travel between the United States and various countries. The insurance process is never clear and can be overwhelming.”

As a result, Rickert truly understands the need to find personalized healthcare meeting individualized needs, and helps his clients navigate the confusing process.

Board certified and licensed both nationally and throughout Idaho, Rick Rickert Insurance specializes in health, life, and dental insurance, and is licensed to serve the states of Idaho, Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida.

Rick and his wife Cici are raising their girls Pepper and Coco in Coeur d’Alene.

“I am always a phone call away as a personal insurance broker,” said Rickert.

He is part of Chicago-based Healthcare Solutions Team (based out of Chicago) and has access to every type of health insurance available, allowing him to creatively and personally find the very best policy for his clients as well as the most affordable.

Information: Rick Rickert Insurance, rickrickert.com or 208-651-4699