Insurance Sales Agent

Insurance Agent, New York Life Insurance Company

At New York Life, our agents are trusted financial professionals committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most while planning for the future. This role is centered on building strong relationships and offering personalized solutions that support long‑term financial goals. It's a meaningful career with a company that is built on integrity and a commitment to doing what’s right for its clients.

• Understand clients’ financial needs and concerns
• Educate clients on how to prepare financially for unexpected life events
• Recommend tailored strategies to help clients pursue long‑term financial goals
• Build lasting relationships based on trust, compassion, and service
• Grow a practice through networking and proactive prospecting
• Guide clients through difficult life circumstances with care and empathy
• Focus on developing lifelong client relationships and delivering consistent value

• Sales experience preferred but not required
• Business mindset with a drive for success
• Strong communication skills — both verbal and written
• A genuine desire to help others secure their financial futures
• Solid business acumen and a professional presence
• Resilience and determination when facing challenges
• Ability to engage with the community and leverage personal networks

Your income potential is driven by your performance. This is a commission‑based role with upside on earnings. In 2024, the average income for agents under the N8 and N9 Agents’ Contract who met the annual minimum sales production requirement was $120,555
.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and pension plans

For over 180 years, New York Life has helped generations of Americans build financial security. Our agents receive award‑winning training, access to a full suite of competitive products, ongoing mentorship, and a pathway to leadership opportunities. You’ll be backed by a company that leads with integrity, innovation, and a client‑first mission.

As a New York Life agent, you’ll guide individuals, families, and businesses toward their financial goals using a wide range of trusted financial solutions. While it takes dedication, the growth potential and personal fulfillment can be unmatched for the right person.

New York Life Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

• A++ Superior (A.M. Best)
• AAA Exceptionally Strong (Fitch)
• Aaa Exceptional (Moody’s)
• AA+ Very Strong (Standard & Poor’s)

• Chief Learning Officer: 2023 CLO Learning Elite Gold award

• 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+

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development