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Everything you need to get licensed, start enrolling clients, and build a successful insurance career — all in one place.
What this program is, who it's for, and why it works
Welcome to the SmartFlex team. You're joining a program specifically designed to get hardworking Georgians licensed as insurance agents — without the traditional exam barriers that stop most people before they start.
This manual walks you through everything: getting licensed, the products you'll sell, how to talk to clients, how commissions work, and answers to the most common questions. Read it top to bottom, then bookmark it for reference.
Exactly what happens from day one to licensed agent
You've already done this — your account is created and SmartFlex has your information on file. We'll reach out if we need anything additional.
Complete a 20-hour Georgia insurance pre-licensing course online. We recommend Kaplan Financial Education — fully online, self-paced, and Georgia-approved. Cost is typically $60–$90. Keep your certificate of completion — you'll need it for the state application.
The Georgia Department of Insurance requires a background check for all new licensees. SmartFlex will provide instructions for submitting your fingerprints through the state's authorized vendor (Cogent Systems / GAPS). Cost is approximately $51.50. Most background checks clear in 5–10 business days.
Once you've completed your course and background check, send your completion certificate to SmartFlex. We'll file the sponsorship paperwork with the Georgia Department of Insurance on your behalf. This is the critical piece — sponsorship is what makes the exam waiver possible.
The Georgia Department of Insurance issues your official license. You'll receive a license number from the state's NIPR system. From this point, you're fully licensed to enroll clients and earn commissions. Welcome to the team! 🎉
State license + federal certifications you must complete before enrolling clients
Beyond your state license, federal requirements mandate additional certifications before you can enroll clients in ACA or Medicare plans. These are free and online.
ACA health plans, Medicare, and how they work
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace is where most new agents start. These are individual and family health plans sold through Healthcare.gov during Open Enrollment (Nov 1 – Jan 15) and during Special Enrollment Periods.
Medicare covers Americans 65+ and certain younger individuals with disabilities. Two main product categories:
What to say, how to say it, and handling common pushback
How you get paid, when, and how much
| Product | Commission Type | Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|
| ACA Individual Plan | Monthly recurring (per enrolled member) | $15–$25/member/month |
| ACA Family Plan | Monthly recurring (per member) | $15–$25 × members/month |
| Medicare Advantage | Annual (per enrollment) | $200–$600/yr per member |
| Medicare Supplement | % of premium (first year + renewal) | 15–20% first year |
| Short-Term Health | % of premium (one-time) | 20–30% of premium |
Insurance carriers pay the agency commission monthly, typically 30–60 days after enrollment effective date.
SmartFlex processes sub-agent commissions monthly. Your commission summary is visible in the "Commissions" tab of this portal.
As long as your enrolled clients remain on their plan, you receive commissions monthly. Building your book of business means growing your recurring income.
Everything you'll use day-to-day as an active agent
Honest answers to the questions every new agent asks