Chicago insurance firm meeting Utah hiring goal

GoHealth, a 17-year-old Chicago-based health insurance marketplace, is expanding rapidly at its new location in Lindon. The company has hired more than 400 in the past six weeks and plans to fill another 200 positions by mid-October, fulfilling the company's goal to fill 600 new positions before the 2019 open enrollment period begins on Nov. 1.

The company said that wages for these positions exceed 110 percent of the Salt Lake County average wage. The positions include specialists and advisors to help individuals through the decision-making process of selecting health plans that best match their needs, including those people who are enrolling in Medicare plans. Many of the new employees have foreign language skills.

"GoHealth's continued expansion in Lindon is another prime example of how Utah's vibrant and hard-working people drive success in companies that put down roots here," said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. "It has been exciting to watch GoHealth's rapid growth and I wish them the best of success."

GoHealth's growth has been constant since its founding in 2001, with a compounded annual growth rate of 47 percent. In addition to its headquarters in Chicago and offices in Lindon, the company has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Bratislava, Slovakia.

"As a leading innovator in the health insurance marketplace for 17 years, GoHealth has built a wealth of health insurance knowledge and expertise that will be a great asset to Utah," said Val Hale, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development. "Bringing 600 jobs to our state is no small matter, and we are excited that the company has made our state its next home."