About Us
Darlene Cerezo Swaffar aka The Medicare Lady
Meet Darlene Cerezo Swaffar, The Medicare Lady™ is the dedicated owner of a Licensed Insurance Agency specializing in Medicare Health Insurance. With an impressive 15-year journey in the Medicare Insurance Industry, Darlene's unwavering dedication has helped countless Medicare Beneficiaries find the perfect Medicare Health Insurance Plan for their individual needs. As a hallmark of her success, she proudly operates Sunshine Insurance Associates, which reflects her commitment to excellence in service.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Darlene made a transformative move to South Florida in 1993 and has since embraced the vibrant community as her home for over 33 years. Sunshine Insurance Associates, her family-owned business, is 100% Woman and Hispanic-owned, deeply rooted in local trust and connections.
At Sunshine Insurance Associates, we believe in the importance of personalized service and always putting clients first. Darlene Swaffar, also known as The Medicare Lady™, embodies these values as she expertly navigates clients through the complex Medicare Insurance landscape. We understand that choosing the right Medicare Health Insurance plan is a significant decision, and we are here to equip you with the necessary knowledge, expertise, and dedicated service. Our mission is straightforward yet powerful: to help you identify the best Medicare Health Insurance options for you and your family.
In an ever-evolving insurance landscape, our steadfast dedication to transparency and personalized service distinguishes us. As your one-stop shop, we strive to simplify the process, ensuring you have all the information you need in a single appointment.
Sunshine Insurance Associates proudly partners with top carriers, including United American, Humana, UnitedHealthcare®, CarePlus, Aetna, Florida Blue, Preferred Care Partners, Devoted Healthcare, Cigna, Wellcare, Solis, Simply, Health Sun, Optimum, Freedom, Health Spring and many others. This extensive network allows us to offer a diverse array of insurance options tailored to your unique needs.
Your journey toward finding the right Medicare Health Insurance plan begins here, within the warm embrace of our local, family-owned agency. Trust Swaffer Insurance to be your partner in securing a healthier, brighter future. Contact us today at 754-444-2782 to take your first step toward Medicare Health Insurance peace of mind.
Currently Serving:
Leadership Council for the National Small Business Association
Board Member of Smartflorida.org, focusing on saving the bees and supporting our veterans.
My Business Strengths include:
Entrepreneur of a successful Insurance Agency with expertise in Medicare Insurance.
Business Planning and Project Management Experience - I teach agents how to create a business plan and run an insurance business. I coordinate schedules of 20 agents across 3 counties during busy seasons.
Economic Development – Participated in planning sessions with the Beacon Council, focusing on diversifying Miami Dade County’s business landscape.
Accounting and Finance
8 years of Corporate Recruiting Experience - I designed job profiles, developed hiring strategies, and trained hiring managers on behavioral interviewing techniques.
Extensive Training Experience - Developed proprietary training manuals.
Event Planning Experience - Organized numerous events as the Executive Director of the Broward Chapter of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, including networking events, educational seminars, scholarship fundraisers, workshops, and gala events.
HONORS:
* Small Business Administration TED Women’s Center “Business Growth Award” May 2019
* Monarch Care “Connector’s Award” May 2019
* Fort Lauderdale Finest Honoree, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, June 2003
* Winner of the 2001 VISTA Award, NAWBO
* Winner of “In Focus Magazine’s” Technology Summit of the Americas, Year 2000 Latin Business & Technology Award.
* Year 2000 Finalist - South Florida Business Journal “Up & Comers Awards.”
* Community Service Awards from the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida, multiple years.
* Finalist for the 1999 “Puerto Rican Woman of the Year” award presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women.
