Financial Professional

Overview

Are you a leader who has the following traits?

Self-disciplined

If the answer is yes, consider becoming an insurance agent to drive 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 in valuable skills such as marketing, CRM and communication, and providing you with a development team and sales support to guide your success.

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 an insurance 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 your clients.

• Training and development – We’ll equip and train you with an industry‑leading learning platform, personalized coaching from dedicated training professionals, and the ability to obtain industry professional designations. We subsidize training in your first two full‑time contract years and may provide additional funds to help you complete the program and grow your business. You’ll be eligible for sales incentives and professional development trips for top‑performing agents.
• Digital tools – Access digital sales, prospecting and marketing tools, with support from experts and resources to attract and retain clients through web, social and email content.
• Products and solutions – NYL provides a range of products (life insurance, annuities, long‑term care insurance, disability income insurance, and investment products through NYLIFE Securities LLC). You can specialize and gain expertise in areas such as financial advisory services with Eagle Strategies LLC, wealth management, estate planning strategies and business solutions.

• You determine your own income with commission‑based compensation. In 2023, the average income of agents meeting minimum sales production requirements was $117,359. Individual agent performance determines income. Benefits for full‑time agents include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) and pension. For more information about commission‑based income and benefits, please follow the provided link.

New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for over 175 years, helping families protect their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable to our policyholders. We focus on the long‑term success of our clients.

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

New York Life is a mutual company focused on long‑term client success. The terms "agent" and "financial professional" are used interchangeably in this document.

Note:

This description contains general information about benefits and compensation; terms are determined by the applicable plans and plans can be amended or terminated at any time.