New York Life Insurance Co

Life Insurance Sales Agent

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in sales or customer service is preferred.
  • Ability to identify and tailor insurance solutions to client needs.
  • Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
  • Strong communication skills for client education on products.
  • Proficiency with digital tools and resources is mandatory.
  • Experience in conducting needs assessments for cross-selling opportunities.
  • High school diploma or GED required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • An active Life & Health insurance license is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture long-term client relationships with tailored insurance solutions.
  • Educate clients on various insurance products and benefits for informed decisions.
  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve targets.
  • Conduct needs assessments to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
  • Stay updated on industry trends to provide relevant client advice.
  • Collaborate with team members for ongoing training and skill enhancement.
  • Utilize digital tools to streamline client interactions and improve service.

Benefits

  • Subsidized training in the first two years for eligible hires.
  • Access to professional development and industry designations.
  • Digital tools and resources for client management and marketing support.
  • Peer-to-peer mentorship and support within the team.
  • Sales incentives and recognition for top-performing agents.
Full Job Description
Description

Entry-Level and Experienced Life Insurance Agent

Are you a leader who has the following traits?
  • Competitive
  • Business-minded
  • Coachable
  • Communicative
  • Self-disciplined
  • Authentic

If the answer is yes, consider becoming an insurance agent* to drive positive impact in the lives of families every day.

What we're looking for...

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 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 clients.

What we offer...

Training and development

We'll equip and train you with a multifaceted approach that includes an industry-leading learning platform, personalized coaching from dedicated training professionals, and the ability to obtain industry professional designations. We are so committed to training that we'll subsidize it in your first two full-time contract years, providing you with additional funds, if you qualify, to help keep you on your feet while you complete our training program and grow your career. You'll also be eligible to get rewarded and acknowledged with sales incentives and professional-development trips for our top performing insurance agents.

Digital tools

Beyond this training and support, New York Life will equip you with the tools you need to succeed day-to-day, including experts on hand to answer your questions and a suite of digital sales, prospecting, and marketing tools that will help you attract and retain clients with web, social, and email content.

Products and solutions

Together with its subsidiaries, New York Life provides a range of products, including life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, and investment products such as mutual funds1 through our broker-dealer, NYLIFE Securities LLC (member of FINRA and SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency, ensuring that the solutions you develop with clients can help them and their families achieve their financial goals. You'll also be able to specialize and gain expertise in different areas, such as by becoming a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, our registered investment advisor, to offer wealth management and advisory services,2 estate planning strategies, and business solutions. Human guidance. When you join New York Life, you're joining a strong team with peer-to-peer support options like study groups, mentorship, and other opportunities to engage with your fellow insurance agents.

How we will compensate you

You have the power to determine your own income with our commission-based compensation.3 In 2024, the average income of our financial professionals under the N8 and N9 Agents' Contract who met annual minimum sales production requirements was $120,555.4. Individual agent performance will determine your income. Benefits for eligible full-time agents include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) and pension.5 For more information about commission-based income and benefits for financial professionals, please follow this link https://www. newyorklife.com/careers/financial-professionals/income and benefits.

The terms "agent" and "financial professional" are used interchangeably throughout this brochure and refer to someone who is in a sales role under an agent contract.

1. Offered by properly licensed registered representatives through NYLIFE Securities (member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life subsidiary.

2. Wealth management and advisory services offered by Financial Advisors of Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser and a New York Life company. Qualification requirements include, but are not limited to, applicable FINRA general securities, agent state law, investment advisory licenses, compliance history, production standards, and required training. Requirements are subject to change. 3. If you qualify for an Introductory (PTAS) Contract, you will preview an agent career with New York Life as an independent contractor while continuing to work at your current job, with limited exceptions. PTAS Agents are not eligible for benefits. During this preview period of up to six months, any sales you make will continue to accrue until you either make enough sales to become a full-time agent under a Training Allowance Subsidy (TAS) Contract or the passage of six months, whichever is earlier. If you do not become a full-time agent, first-year commissions on any sales you made will be paid to you in a lump sum at the end of your PTAS contract period. If you become a full-time agent under a TAS Contract, you will be credited with the commissions you accrued under the Introductory Contract.

4. Based on 2024 company data for 8,136 agents operating under our N9 and N8 Agents Contracts, without persistency bonus, who were active as of December 31, 2024. N9 is the current contract for new financial professionals. N8 contracts were issued to new financial professionals prior to April 2004. The company reserves the right to amend or modify the available contract for new financial professionals and the compensation under such contract. Contracts determine your compensation and benefits. Sales production requirements are determined annually by the company. Historical agent incomes are provided for informational purposes only. Agent income is not guaranteed. Income is dependent upon the sales of each agent. Agent compensation is commission-based and determined through the ledger process. Overall compensation includes positive income credits for commissions based on actual sales and certain allowances or incentives, if eligible, based upon persistency and production, as well as debits associated with commission reversals, authorized expenses, and other items. Not all debits are included in the average income figures above. Each credit and debit posted to the Agent's Ledger is part of determining the agent's compensation, and no individual credit posted to the ledger is earned until the ledger reconciliation process is complete. Agents receive payments equal to the positive balance on the Agent's Ledger after the credits and debits are applied, except that financial professionals operating under an Introductory (PTAS) Contract who fail to sell enough to trigger a full time agent's contract will be paid first-year commissions on any sales made in a lump sum at the end of their PTAS Contract period.

5. This is necessarily brief and provides only general descriptions of the benefits available to eligible agents under the applicable plans. Specific terms, such as eligibility and benefits, are determined only by the terms and conditions contained in the relevant plan documents. In the event of any conflict between the information herein and the provisions of the plan documents, the plan documents will govern. The company reserves the right to amend or terminate the benefit plans described herein at any time for any reason.

6. A full list of our awards is available here: https://www.newyorklife.com/newsroom/our-awards-and-recognition.

7. All figures on this slide reflect the consolidated results of New York Life Insurance Company (NYLIC) and its domestic insurance subsidiaries, including New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation (NYLIAC), for the 12 months ending December 31, 2024.

8. Individual life insurance in force is the total face amount of individual life insurance contracts (term, whole, and universal life) outstanding for NYLIC and its domestic insurance subsidiaries at a given time. The company's individual life insurance in force totaled $1.227 trillion at December 31, 2024 (including $183.6 billion for NYLIAC). Dividends are payments made to eligible policy owners from the divisible surplus. Divisible surplus is the portion of the company's total surplus that is available, following each year's operations, for distribution in the form of dividends. Dividends are not guaranteed. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation

Responsibilities
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, ensuring their financial needs are met with tailored insurance solutions.
• Educate clients on the benefits and features of various insurance products, empowering them to make informed decisions.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve personal and team targets, driving business growth.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling insurance products.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes to provide clients with the most current and relevant advice.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in ongoing training to enhance your skills and knowledge base.
• Utilize digital tools and resources to streamline client interactions and improve service delivery efficiency.

Qualifications
• Experience in sales or customer service, with a focus on building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to identify client needs and tailor insurance solutions that align with their financial goals.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively educate clients on insurance products and benefits.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and resources to enhance client interactions and streamline processes.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans to drive business growth.
• Experience in conducting comprehensive needs assessments to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities for clients.

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward. Explore our job opportunities and find out how your talents can make a difference at New York Life Insurance Co.

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Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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