I would have had a better experience if management knew all the resources available at their disposal - Agent New York Life Employee Review

3.0
26 Dec 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Well established company Good values Good bonus package (if u meet sales goals) Lot s of available (free) resources Promotions are available to successful agents

Cons

Management sometimes don't even know what resources are available to agents There are very few support people available to help you with questions You have to spend a lot on marketing yourself or you have to spend a lot of time chasing cold leads At the interview process, they want you to start immediately, they don't tell you that you can keep your current job for 6 months to one year while you test the waters. I would have stayed if they let me test the waters first to get a feel of the industry. They push you a lot to get your natural market. Not a good idea if you end up leaving and your friends and family will be marketed to by another agent you don't know. Agents get money for referrals so they lie to their teeth to get you in as well, and they get your orphan clients when you leave.

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Pros

Great environment, helpful management and good mentorship

Cons

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5.0
9 Oct 2015
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Recommend
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Pros

Right out of college, I had an opportunity with the New York Life. Being young I felt that I was at a disadvantage but I worked hard, I was relentless, and ambitious. My first full year, I was able to make a six-figure income. It wasn't easy but is medical school easy? Is law school easy? The training and development at New York Life was unmatched. I knew nothing about the Insurance and Financial Services industry until I was given an opportunity at New York Life and the training was exceptional and has led me to the success I have today.

Cons

You have to work hard, be relentless, entrepreneurial, invest a lot of time and effort into the business and above all, expect a higher standard of living and strive towards that goal every single day.

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New York Life Response
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Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback – we appreciate it. As you say, a successful career as an agent requires dedication and commitment. For many, including you, the professional rewards are worth it. But we do understand that starting out in this career is not always easy. That’s why we offer new agents continuous training and support, to give them the advantages they need to succeed.
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