Independent Sales Agents - 1099

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Are you a non-captive agent looking for new opportunities? Are you an experienced agent looking for a landing place prior to AEP? Are you looking to find a flexible, yet supportive environment? If so, consider contracting with eHealth as an Independent Licensed Sales Agent! eHealth, the leading private online marketplace for health insurance, is growing and looking for customer-centric licensed health insurance agents to work with us. 

Who we are:

At eHealth, our mission is to expertly guide consumers through their health insurance and related options when, where, and how they prefer. We’re creating a better way – one that’s transparent and trustworthy for our customers.  We offer health insurance products from all the top carriers across the nation.

What you’ll do:

As an Independent Licensed Sales Agent you will guide beneficiaries as they navigate one of the most important purchasing decisions of their life, selecting their health insurance coverage. You will listen, consult, and advise them over the phone on their health insurance options. We partner with top national and regional health insurance companies, so you will have the ability to ensure customers get the right coverage for their situation. 

Who you are:

· You have proven Medicare insurance sales experience as an independent agent.

· You have strong technology skills; you can easily navigate between multiple systems.

· You have a high level of integrity and customer focus.

· You align with eHealth’s mission and demonstrate our values in your behaviors, practices, and decisions.

What you should know:

eHealth generates inbound telephonic Medicare leads through our robust marketing plans, all of which comply with CMS and TCPA requirements.  Occasionally, you may be required to make manual outbound calls to follow up on your own pipelined leads. To be successful in this role you need to have good technological proficiency as the role requires you to toggle between multiple computer applications and screens while on the phone.

Hours: Our highest call volume occurs between the hours of 8:00AM - 1:00PM PST, Monday through Friday outside of AEP, and therefore to be successful you should be available to answer calls during these hours. During AEP 8:00AM - 1:00PM PST and 5:00PM - 8:00PM PST Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10:00AM - 1:00PM PST.

What we offer:

• Competitive uncapped commission

• Flexible schedule

• Free leads, no prospecting

• Our innovative, best in class technology

• An IGEL USB device that enables connection to our platform

• Appointments with carriers will be processed and paid for by eHealth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of three active Health licenses prior to contracting with eHealth with the ability to 10-15 prior to taking calls.

• Must have your own E&O insurance.

• Must have a current AHIP certification.

• Ability to be appointed with our carriers by October 1. If you are currently appointed with Medicare carriers you must be able to become reappointed, through a release letter or other process, by such date.

• Windows based PC and wired headset.

• Internet connection with 25 mbps download/15 mbps upload speeds. 

• You will be required to undergo basic training to be permitted access to eHealth’s software systems.

Compensation:

• Our independent advisor contract is commission-based only, with commissions paid bi-weekly.

• As a non-employee contractor, you will not receive any employee benefits. However, we do provide free inbound leads, our CRM, and support to help make you successful. This is a non-captive advisor contract.

As a licensed position working within a regulated industry, all candidates must undergo extensive background checks, including lifetime criminal background and credit history reports. Passing a background check is a condition for contracting with eHealth in this role.

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The base pay range reflects the anticipated pay range for this position. The actual base pay offered will depend on various factors including individual skills, experience, performance, qualifications, the department budget, and the location where work is performed. Base pay is one component of eHealth’s total rewards package, which also includes an annual performance bonus, plus an array of benefits designed to support employees’ personal and professional wellness. For more information on our total rewards offerings, please visit our career site.

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eHealth is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to treat everyone fairly and equally and to have a bias-free work environment.