How we will compensate you.
You have the power to drive your own income with our commission-based compensation. The average income of our more than 12,000 financial professionals who sold at least one life insurance policy in 2020 was $91,352. The average income of nearly 6,000 of our Registered Reps who sold at least one life insurance policy in 2020 was $134,369.70 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), and pension.

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 community over time.

• We’re looking for people who want to make a lasting impact on the financial well-being of individuals, families, and small businesses. This is not just a sales job - it is a career with purpose and opportunity.
• You’ll provide peace of mind to your clients while helping them navigate challenges that many of them find complex and confusing, such as preparing for retirement and saving for college.
• As a Financial Professional, you will have the opportunity to see the positive impact of your work for years to come. You will grow personally and professionally along with your clients. 

Are you a leader who has the following traits?

• Competitive
• Entrepreneurial
• Communicative
• Self-disciplined
• Authentic & Coachable

If yes, consider becoming an Financial Professional / insurance agent to drive a positive impact in the lives of families every day. At New York Life, you’re in control of your career journey. Backed by a Fortune 100 company that is a leader in the financial services industry, New York Life will invest in you from the start, training you invaluable skills such as marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), and communication, and providing you with a development team and sales support to guide your success.

At New York Life, we’re just as passionate about helping the next generation of insurance and financial services leaders achieve their career aspirations as we are about helping our clients accomplish their financial objectives. New York Life, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. Headquartered in New York City, we have provided insurance protection, retirement, and investment solutions to individuals, families, and businesses for over 175 years. New York Life has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four major credit rating agencies.

New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity