Insurance Agent, New York Life Insurance Company 

The New York Life Insurance Agent’s role is centered on building relationships and offering the right products and services to meet the unique needs of each client. A career with a company committed to doing right by its customers is not only rewarding, but a reflection of who we are at our core.

What is expected of our Agents?

• Understand and address the financial needs and goals of your clients
• Educate clients on strategies to help them prepare for life’s unexpected events
• Offer personalized solutions to help clients reach long-term financial objectives
• Develop lasting relationships by serving clients across generations
• Build your own insurance and financial services practice through professional networking and prospecting
• Provide compassionate guidance during life’s difficult moments
• Focus on maintaining strong, ongoing relationships to ensure long-term trust and client loyalty

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

• Sales experience is a plus, but not required
• Business mindset with a self-starter attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for helping individuals and families secure their financial futures
• Strong sense of business ownership and professionalism
• Resilience and determination to overcome challenges
• Ability to engage with your community and leverage personal and professional networks

How we will compensate you: 

You have the power to determine your own income with our commission-based compensation model. In 2023, the average income of our agents under the N8 and N9 Agents’ Contract who met the annual minimum sales production requirements was $117,359. 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 achieve their financial goals through our nationwide agent force for more than 180 years. Our agents’ capabilities are enhanced through award-winning training, comprehensive product offerings, dedicated agent support, opportunities for advancement, and personal and professional development. New York Life remains at the forefront of client service innovation, offering proven processes and collaborative support to help you reach your career goals.

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.

$60,000 - $1,000,000+

• Participate in all training sessions
• Engage with clients to identify and fulfill their insurance needs
• Pursue ongoing education
• Meet and surpass production goals

• 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

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.