For those of you using NORVAX...

[Alsky]

Norvax contd'

Thanks again Somarco, your info will make my decision about Norvax a much easier one. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Alsky

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

Just so you know, the carriers provide you with your own quoting links - just thow 'em on your website: http://healthsolutionsagency.com - click into health plans.

I personally don't like clients seeing 80 different plans from 4 different carriers all at once. Why do I want my client looking at GR rates if they want maternity? Why do I want them looking at Assurant if they have a pre-ex condition that'll be ridered?

I want to speak with every potential client, do a pre-qual and them guide them to the proper carrier so they can see the rates online.

 

[Alsky]

Hi John, Is the form on this page of your site http://www.marylandquotes.com/quote.html from an ins co or is this a lead generating form you designed?

Also, what do you do with the leads from states that you are not appointed to?

Finally, I noticed that the quick quote for Golden Rule is not available in 3 states, SC included (where I am) ... know why this is?

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

The insurance companies provide those quoting links. My sister designed the lead generation page but I only market in states I'm licensed in. And most carriers aren't available in all states and there's no rhyme or reason for it.

 

[Alsky]

Thanks John.

Alsky

 

[somarco]

the carriers provide you with your own quoting links

That quote engine from Time does not show all the plans, only a handful. They are the only carrier I know that gives you a site with limited access to plans.

I have sites from Aetna, Blue, and KP. All have the full complement of plans.

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

The only plans it doesn't show are the tradition plans.

 

[somarco]

I know what my link does and doesn't do. Too lengthy to give a list. Too tired of arguing with a brick.

 

[Krono]

What about Broker Office anybody use it? What are your thoughts?

 

[somarco]

Broker office is the back office I referred to earlier. It allows you to track your prospects, review quotes, send follow up quotes, etc. For extra $$$ (not worth it in my opinion) you can also have something like 6 follow up automatic emails.

Lots of bells & whistles that drive up the price on what I consider to be a pricey service from the git go.

For something simple like I have, the set up fee should be $100, no more than $150. The monthly subscription at $50 is still pricey. Consider there are several places where you can get template websites with hosting for $10/month. Even some of these have limited instant quoting capabilities.

Norvax does have an STM quote engine that I have considered. But for another $250 set up + an additional $75/month I believe I will pass.