Health insurance is becoming all the rage as a business these days. Technology companies are diving into the tradition-bound industry, and individuals are also pouring in. People are lured by the hope of high compensation and passive income. But, how do you get started in the industry, and how can you get off to a successful start? Here are seven steps to becoming a health insurance agent that will help you launch your career on the fast track.
Get Licensed
In order to be compensated for selling health insurance, you’ll need to be licensed. Insurance licensure is handled at the state level. You will need to become licensed as a resident of your home state. Once you’re licensed there, you can choose to get licensed in other states as a non-resident.
To become licensed, you’ll have to take a certain amount of pre-licensing education and pass a state-administered test. You will also have to renew your license every couple of years. You’ll need to take various continuing education courses and pay the renewal license fee to maintain your license in each state.
