Contracting
What you need to know to get certified and ready-to-sell every year.
16 articles
Contracting OverviewEverything you need to get certified and ready to sell — Carrier certifications, contract status, releases, licensing, and transfer deadlines.
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.
E&O InsuranceWhat E&O insurance is, how to purchase it, and when Spark needs your certificate.
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.