Contracting
What you need to know to get certified and ready-to-sell every year.
19 articles
- Contracting OverviewEverything you need to get certified and ready to sell — Carrier certifications, contract status, releases, licensing, and transfer deadlines.
- E&O InsuranceWhat E&O insurance is, how to purchase it, and when Spark needs your certificate.
- How to Request a New State AppointmentSubmit a new state appointment request for an existing carrier contract, including what to prepare and carrier-specific requirements.
- Take your certifications
- Get Contracted
- Understand Your Contract Status
- Add a State on a Carrier Portal
- Release Requests: A Detailed Guide to the Process
- Requesting a Release
- Release Request FAQs
- Anthem Upline Transfer Information
- Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a Medicare Insurance Agency via NIPR
- Contracting FAQ
- How can I request and manage carrier contracts on the Spark platform?Request new carrier contracts, track their status, add states to existing contracts, and resolve common contracting issues — all from your Spark platform.
- My Ready to Sell (RTS) status shows pending in Spark — what should I do?What it means when Spark shows your RTS status as pending, how long updates take, and when it's worth reaching out.
- Why are some states missing in Spark and SunFire, and how can I add them?Why some states don't appear under your carrier contracts in Spark or SunFire, and how to add a missing state.
- Transferring Between Spark AgenciesIf you or one of your agents is moving your upline from one Spark agency to another, here’s what to expect: how to start the process, what approval is needed,…
- How do I navigate the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) contracting and appointment process with Spark?How to Navigate the UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Contracting and Appointment Process with Spark
- License Management: Track Your State Licenses & Manage RemindersTrack your active and expiring state licenses, and manage the reminders you get as they near expiration, all from one place in your Spark platform account.