What to expect

From first conversation to your first day.

Every step of working with HSS, in order — including the parts that take real work from you.

What to expect

What happens next

From your first conversation with HSS through licensing, you'll know what comes next and who's there to help.

  1. 1

    Apply

    You send in an application.

  2. 2

    Qualify

    Complete a video assessment.

  3. 3

    Meet with HSS

    You meet with a hiring manager on our team.

  4. 4

    Get Hired

    If it's a match, we'll place you in our client's agency.

  5. 5

    Complete Pre-licensing

    For candidates who need pre-licensing, HSS uses and recommends XCEL. The license you earn belongs to you.

  6. 6

    Take your State Exam

    You take the state-provided required licensing exam.

  7. 7

    Onboarding & training

    Get onboarded and begin your training.

You won't go through licensing alone. HSS or your agency's management team will help guide you through the process.

The steps above describe the path for a candidate who isn't licensed yet. Already licensed? Some licensing steps may not apply to you.

Steps 1–4

Getting hired

Before any licensing, both sides need to work out whether there's a fit.

1

You apply

You send in an application.

2

You qualify

You complete a video assessment.

3

You meet with HSS

You meet with a hiring manager on our team.

4

You get hired

If it's a match, we'll place you in our client's agency. Licensing comes after this point, not before.

Steps 5–6

Getting licensed

This is the part that takes real effort from you. Here is what it involves.

HSS's goal for completing pre-licensing
Under 10 days

Our goal is for candidates going through pre-licensing to finish in under 10 days and move promptly into the next licensing step. This is our goal for candidates, not a regulatory timeline and not a guaranteed outcome.

Pre-licensing

Pre-licensing education is required in most U.S. states for unlicensed candidates. For candidates who need pre-licensing, HSS uses and recommends XCEL. The license you earn belongs to you.

Your licensing exam

For U.S. candidates, the next step is generally the applicable licensing exam. Requirements and fees vary by jurisdiction.

Licensing costs

Candidates are responsible for their own licensing-related costs. Depending on where you're getting licensed, those may include pre-licensing, exam, fingerprinting or background-check, and license or application fees.

You won't be doing this alone

You won't go through licensing alone. HSS or your agency's management team will help guide you through the process.

Step 7

After you're licensed

Once you've completed the required licensing process, your agency takes the lead on training and onboarding.

Questions

Common questions

Do I need to be licensed before I apply?

No. Unlicensed candidates can apply. If you're hired without the required license, licensing becomes part of the process. Already-licensed candidates may have a shorter path.

What type of insurance license will I need?

Most opportunities involve Life & Health insurance licensing, although some require Life or Health individually. Requirements depend on the opportunity and location.

Who pays for licensing?

Candidates are responsible for their licensing-related costs. These vary by location and may include pre-licensing, exam, fingerprinting or background-check, and license or application fees.

Do I have to use XCEL?

HSS uses and recommends XCEL for candidates who need pre-licensing.

How are these opportunities structured?

These are 1099 independent contractor opportunities. Compensation is generally commission-based and varies by agency and role.

Is the work remote?

Yes. HSS recruits for remote opportunities.

Where does HSS recruit?

Across the United States and Canada.

How long does pre-licensing take?

Our goal is for candidates going through pre-licensing to finish in under 10 days and move promptly into the next licensing step. This is a goal, not a guarantee.

What happens once I'm licensed?

Once you've completed the required licensing process, your agency takes the lead on training and onboarding.

Ready when you are.

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