Insurance Sales Agent

Are you a people person with keen listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a knack for navigating the finer details in business or financial plans? If so, we’re looking for you! We are seeking a definitive decision-maker who is eager to connect new, existing, and prospective clients with the insurance program that best meets their individual needs. Job seekers should be eager yet intuitive communicators with a demonstrated knowledge of different types of insurance policies and excellent organization skills.

If you are looking for a flexible full-time position that offers growth opportunities, significant earning potential, and plenty of variety, start your application today!

• 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.
• Work with policyholders to develop and deliver risk management strategies that fit their individual profiles
• Stay abreast of insurance industry protocols and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of all policy requirements, and monitor insurance claims to ensure mutual satisfaction
• Listen attentively to new and potential clients, evaluate their needs and their financial statuses, and propose ideal plan options for their unique circumstances and insurance needs
• Devote an unprecedented level of personal attention when implementing a range of effective sales strategies proven to maintain and grow long-term customer base
• Keep bookkeeping systems, sales databases, customer records, and related organizational tools current to accurately report progress to monthly and quarterly sales quotas to stakeholders

• Competitive
• Enterprising
• Coachable
• Communicative
• Some experience with accounting or sales lead software is beneficial
• Job seekers must have an insurance license
• Demonstrated comprehension of the insurance industry, insurance products, risk management profiles, and associated state and federal regulations
• Basic computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred

$80,000 - $120,000 at plan yearly

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