Insurance Sales Agent

We are seeking a motivated insurance agent with an entrepreneurial spirit to identify and convert sales leads for insurance policies while overseeing a robust portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will have served in a related insurance industry role in which he or she cultivated a pool of prospective clients through referrals, networking, cold calls, marketing initiatives, and other proactive sales strategies.

If you are an enthusiastic, intuitive, and organized professional who thrives in a multifaceted role, this job is for you! We’ll provide you with the training, mentoring, and support you need to take your earning potential into your own hands. If this sounds like you, apply today! Compensation :

$55,000 - $80,000 at plan

• Spend time listening to new and potential clients, assess their priorities and finances, and determine suitable insurance plan options that successfully meet their individual insurance needs
• Stay abreast of insurance industry protocols and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of all policy requirements, and monitor insurance claims to ensure mutual satisfaction
• Maintain and grow existing portfolios by developing and implementing effective and attentive sales strategies that cultivate long-term customer loyalty
• Ensure bookkeeping systems, sales databases, and customer records are maintained to report progress toward monthly initiatives to stakeholders
• Create tailored risk management strategies directly with clients that align with their risk profiles
• 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’s 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 Licensed Insurance Sales Agent, 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 clients

• Proven understanding of the insurance industry including insurance products, risk management and any state and federal regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, customer service skills, and analytical skills are required
• Some computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Candidates must have an insurance license
• Proficiency with accounting or sales-related software is helpful
• Be a people person
• Exhibit keen listening
• Have strong attention to detail
• Have a knack for navigating the finer details in business or financial planning
• Insurance license or willing to obtain

As a mutual company, with no investors or outside owners, New York Life is uniquely aligned with clients’ interests and priorities. We have over 176 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include :

• A promise to work with you to build a strong financial future for both you and your clients
• #73 on Fortune 100 in 2020
• A leading company with many agents qualifying for MDRT 2 year after year
• Highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer :
  Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++);
  Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA) as of 9 / 12 / 19
• Full benefits when hired and 3 separate pensions

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

Lance Gillman, Senior Partner, New York Life