Frequently Asked Questions

I am an established agent, why would I want to associate with Solera?

Solera provides a host of services for agents at all stages of their career.  First of all, becoming a Solera Agent provides access to attractive products that you currently do not offer.  These products enhance compensation for those agents that sell them.  Additionally, Solera is securing national marketing contracts that produce local sales opportunities for our agents.  Finally, our agents gain access to sales tools and business leadership strategies that make people more effective in their business activities.  Since it's free to license with Solera, the question becomes, "Why wouldn't you want to associate with Solera?"

How will my business improve while working with Solera?

Becoming successful selling insurance, or anything for that matter takes effort and persistence.  Becoming a Solera agent doesn't change that.  At the end of the day, successful people are successful because of the skills they have and the hard work that they do day in and day out.  Solera provides insurance agents with tools and resources, which creates value in their business.  To extract that value, successful agents work hard to improve their business.  Solera becomes another resource for you to improve your business.  We believe that Solera provides value to agents at all stages of their career - all it takes is hard work to realize that value.

How do I find out dental benefits and provider network in a specific client's area?

Solera has built an online interface that provides detailed benefit information and a list of providers by location.  Simply click the links below and enter a zip code to get localized information about benefits and providers:

• Benefit Summary Information
• Search Provider Network

How do I go about registering to sell Solera's CarePOS Dental Plan?

Solera makes it very easy for agents to sell its Discount Dental Plan.  There are currently three ways for agents to sell this product:

1. Solera creates a personalized web page for each agent with links to our online quoting and enrollment system.  This is a free service for our agents.  All links are coded with your agent ID so you automatically get credited for all sales that come through your web page.
2. Solera has placed its CarePOS Dental Plan on the Norvax quote engine.  If you're already a Norvax subscriber, simply select Solera as a carrier.
3. Finally, Solera agents can submit paper applications for processing.

All agents must complete an information sheet and agent agreement, which can be located on Solera's Agent Services page. 

What services does Solera provide to its agents?

Solera provides access to new products, technology, marketing and business resources for its agents.

• Our products create enhanced revenue opportunities for agents
• Our technology creates an efficient way to quickly provide quotes for clients through your website or Solera's.  Additionally, our VOIP platform provides professional communication solutions for businesses at much lower prices than traditional telephone services with advanced features.
• Our marketing services provide sales opportunities for agents in their local markets.  Solera builds relationships with national companies that contract with Solera to bring agents into their businesses to provide insurance solutions to their employees, members and customers.
• Our secure intranet provides a wealth of information and business resources for agents.  Some content on this site includes sales tools that can improve production, marketing ideas, business tips, and motivational guidance from today's best leaders.

Can you tell me more about discounts that agents receive on communication services?

Solera is negotiating with a number of companies that provide essential products and/or services to business people.  As a Solera agent, you gain access to the products and services that these companies provide, and often at a discount.  Today you can receive discounts on business- class Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone service and Fax2mail electronic fax service.  To learn more about these great services, visit our technology page. 

How much does it cost me to associate with Solera?

At this time, Solera provides its services with no fees charged to its agents.  Solera earns its money through capturing large marketing contracts with national organizations and providing sales opportunities to its agents.  As a Solera agent, when you accept a sales opportunity provided by Solera, Solera will pay out 80% of the collected commission for such sale to you as the agent and retain 20% of the commissions.  The bottom line is that we make our money by providing new sales opportunities for our agents.  This aligns our incentive exactly the same as our agents, which creates a win-win relationship.

How do I get started with Solera?

Becoming a Solera agent is easy.  Simply complete an agent application and provide the necessary documents and you'll quickly be on your way to benefiting from Solera's vast services.  To become a Solera agent, simply complete an Agent Agreement, Agent Information Sheet and submit it.  To get started, visit our Agent Services page.