What Do You Need
To Get Started
With Brightstar?
Life & Health Insurance License
- In order to get started with Brightstar, you must have an active Health and Life license in your resident state. Click the button below to view your state requirements.
Errors & Omission Insurance
- We have an E & O Insurance Program specifically tailored for each agent from 360 CoveragePros including group preferred rates starting at $395 annually. Monthly payment options are also available.
Sign Up For Training
- In addition to 1-on-1 training, there are lots of opportunities to attend trainings. If you would like to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment please reach out [email protected].
Get Started With Medicare
Contracting & Certification
- As an independent agent, you will need to get contracted with each individual carrier. Determining which carriers to contract with, will depend on the counties and states you are selling in. Typically, we start with 3-4 carriers and then add more as needed.
The certification process is an annual process. You will need to complete the new certifications every year prior to AEP. However, after your first year, some carriers offer a quick certification process.
AHIP Certification
- AHIP is $175. If you take AHIP through one of the carrier certification paths, you will be given a $50 discount. We recommend that you complete AHIP while you are working on your certifications. AHIP is also an annual certification, and it is usually released around June.
Meet Carrier Reps
- Local market carrier reps can be an invaluable resource to growing your business. In addition to providing training, they also can provide marketing opportunities. Many carrier reps will help you book and register events, introduce you to local provider groups, as well as provide retail & pharmacy opportunities. If your goal is to build a business focused on local growth and referral based marketing, working with the carriers can help you get started.
Order Materials
- Local market carrier reps can be an invaluable resource to growing your business. In addition to providing training, they also can provide marketing opportunities. Many carrier reps will help you book and register events, introduce you to local provider groups, as well as provide retail & pharmacy opportunities. If your goal is to build a business focused on local growth and referral based marketing, working with the carriers can help you get started.
Marketing For
Independent
Agents
Brightstar Insurance Services simplifies marketing for independent agents by offering tailored tools and resources that streamline the process. With expert support and ready-to-use marketing materials, agents can focus on growing their business without the stress of developing strategies from scratch.
Brightstar will reimburse up to 50% of all Medicare Marketing expenses.
Unique
1-on-1
Approach
Preset
Appointments
Appointments scheduled for you, which include SOA and brief client survey.
Marketing
Generate leads on Facebook utilizing our prebuilt marketing platform.
Grass Roots Marketing
The best marketing is organic and community based.
Retail
Opportunities
Set up a display at pharmacies nationwide. Get in front of potential clients.
Inbound
Calls
Call transfers & inbound calls for agents who enroll clients over the phone.
Educational
Events
Maximize attendance at your turning 65 dinners with direct mail or facebook.
Marketing Checklist
1-on-1 Marketing Meeting
This initial marketing meeting is to discuss all of your marketing options. As an independent agent you get to grow your business any way you want. If you want to focus on in-person meetings, Great! If you want to focus on remote sales, Great! Whatever your goals, we can help you understand your options. If you would like to schedule a 1-on-1 marketing meeting please email [email protected]
Create Marketing Plan
A marketing plan is going to be a unique set of goals and marketing methods based on your skills, and preferences. This will become your "roadmap" to acquiring new clients. Having a set marketing plan should provide you with daily, weekly, and monthly, tasks that will lead to enrollments.
Build Website
We will build a custom website 100% free for agents. Please reach out to Brandon to get started. The only thing that will cost you money is the domain. You can purchase a domain on GoDaddy.com.
Get Business Cards
We will order your first order of 500 business cards. Please work with Greg or Brandon on a design, if you would like a custom design.
Make GoogleBusiness Account
Go to business.google.com to create your local business listing. This will help you collect and display reviews, and attract local business. Once this is created, please set up an appointment with Brandon to review the listing and optimize.
Start Networking
Building a referral base and networking with other professionals is the BEST thing you can do for long term growth. Below is a list of people you can start talking to (not a complete list, just a start)