Insurance Agent, New York Life Insurance Company
The New York Life Insurance Agent’s role is all about building relationships with and providing the right products and services that can best meet the needs of their clients. Adding up to a rewarding career with a company that insists on doing right by its customers is simply part of who we are.
What is expected of our Agents?
Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients.
Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events/ circumstances they may encounter.
Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals.
Cultivating relationships with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients.
Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise.
Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients results in trust and continuity of client relationships over time.
Qualities that we look for in our Agents:
Sales experience preferred, but not required
Business mindset
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Desire to help families and businesses address their financial needs
Strong business acumen
Professional business demeanor
Perseverance in the face of a challenge
Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts
How we will compensate you:
You have the power to determine your own income with our commission-based compensation model. In 2024, the average income of our agents under the N8 and N9 Agents’ Contract who met the annual minimum sales production requirements was $120,555. Individual agent performance will determine your income. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) and pension.
New York Life has been helping generations of Americans attain their financial goals through our nationwide agent force for more than 180 years. Our agents’ abilities are advanced through our award-winning training, product offerings, agent support, opportunity for advancement, personal and professional growth, and broad-spectrum marketing. New York Life innovatively strides the cutting edge in client servicing, systematically paves the way for success with tested processes, and is actively immersed with you in achieving your desired career objectives.
Build relationships with clients and help them pursue their financial objectives, while creating a rewarding career for yourself in the process. By leveraging our wide range of financial products and services, our agents guide individuals, families, and businesses toward the goals they envision. It’s not an easy role, but for the right individual, it can be a truly fulfilling career with significant growth potential.
New York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Awards and Accolades...
Financial Strength Ratings:
A++ Superior (A.M. Best)
AAA Exceptionally Strong (Fitch)
Aaa Exceptional (Moody’s)
AA+ Very Strong (Standard & Poor’s)
Training Accolades:
Chief Learning Officer: 2023 CLO Learning Elite Gold award
Diversity Awards:
Human Rights Campaign: 2023/2024 Corporate Equality Index
Forbes 2023: America’s Best Employers for Diversity
Seramount: 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women
We're proud of the help we've provided and continue to provide to clients.
5.3 million LIVES PROTECTED. Includes all owners of individual life insurance and annuity policies.
$937 million LIFETIME ANNUITY INCOME PAID. Includes all payouts on individual income annuity products.
$5 billion IN LIVING BENEFITS AWARDED. Includes life and annuity cash value accumulation and qualifying policy dividends paid. Dividends are not guaranteed.
Over $1.2 trillion LIFE INSURANCE PROTECTION IN FORCE. Includes term, whole, and universal life.
Compensation: $60,000 - $1,000,000+
Responsibilities: Participate in all training sessions
Engage with clients to identify and fulfill their insurance needs
Pursue ongoing education
Meet and surpass production goals
Qualifications: Integrity-driven
Shows a strong desire for financial growth and success
Networking ability
Strong work ethic
Resilient under pressure
Goal-oriented
Coachability
Natural relationship builder
Business mindset
Proactive communication
About Company
New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for 180 years, helping generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only to our policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on the long-term success for clients.