New York Life Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Worked here for about a year and it was just overall not what I was looking for in a career. Also, we had some big management changes and my mentor moved companies so I decided it was time to move on."

"Good ethical values, people with expertise and growth opportunities."

"A different interesting business."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The freedom to work as hard as you wanted. The income was not quite what I expected."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask the survival rate for reps within a one to three year employment."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"No lead generation, all on your own. All expenses for doing shows and seminars were out of your pocket."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The insurance business is a relationship business and the customer should come first."

"Taught me how to sell."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I got to be in charge of my own business."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It takes a lot of energy to sell insurance. You can not be afraid to talk to people."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"There is nothing that I did not like about New York Life."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management was very supportive. Their door was always open for questions."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The feeling of doing great for your clients, helping business owners with managing their financial needs."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself, compensation will be commission based. Be honest and caring with your clients."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"Prospecting, the constant search for names and prospects to serve."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue developing additional programs to help with prospecting. Continue demanding the best effort."

"There is never a set routine in this industry."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Lots of training and good use of literature to present to clients."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Take time to research the company and the history of the main office."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"Not a very secure position. Some weeks can be good while others may be unpredictable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They could provide more support and focus more closely on agents."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I love my boss and his management team and his direct reports."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest and positive. Always lead in an interview with your positive attributes."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"So many different areas of insurance, we need a learning tool to help us better understand practice areas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make it easy for people to understand company. Set up learning online classes to help better understand."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Good people, good company. Theoretically very high upward financial potential. Free working environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They want honest people who are still dedicated and aggressive in sales."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"The work is no longer satisfying. Tired of sales."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Company is extremely well-run and organized. So I don't have much to suggest for improvement."

"A strong focus on the customer and a proven track record of professionalism."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The company strength and history. I also like that I can provide my clients with financial security through insurance and other products."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Determination and perseverance are essential characteristics to have when entering into this field."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"The internal communication structure within the company surrounding financial representatives and clients."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Clear communication is the building blocks of stability within any organization."

"I would have continued to work with NYLIFE. IRS issue prevented it."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I enjoyed the freedom to set my own pace and really impact people and their future. It was rewarding both personally and financially."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to really beat the pavement to drum up business. It's a lucrative business, but it will take real dedication and perseverance for the first three years."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"When I started the job initially, management left me on my own. I would have liked a more hands-on approach initially."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make sure that your new agents get great training and hands-on guidance up-front and once they are ready to go, let them loose."

"General office functions, communication with clients, other agents, and staff."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I love the corporate culture. I have built relationships with the staff and agents alike that make the workplace a positive environment. I am acknowledged for my results and efficiency, and trusted with various tasks. I like that I am given the opportunity to learn something new each day, as I always extend a hand to any department that may be in need of assistance."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"For any individuals looking to be employed with New York Life, my suggestion would be to keep an open mind; be a blank slate. Take in as much as you can."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"I don't feel like there is much opportunity for me to grow at New York Life. I am looking for a company in the Marketing/Advertising industry that is strong and stable, one that I can build a future with. At New York Life, I feel as if my potential is very limited, and my true colors are not able to shine."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If I were part of the Management team at New York Life, I would change the procedures of some day-to-day operations that are not executed very efficiently as they are currently."

"I enjoy working with NYLIC."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I enjoy the people I work with as well as the freedom that comes with being an agent."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No, I do not have any tips for this company. NYLIC is a wonderful company and is well established in the life insurance industry."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"I do not like working on a commision only basis."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management team at NYLIC is very well organized and they are well trained. I have no problem with the management team."

"My experience over the last 7 years has been great."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The company has great stability and the people at the organization are great to work with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Many people interviewing with this company now, if offered a good position will be likely to succeed. Be yourself and be honest."

What don't you like about working at New York Life?

"Unfortunately, there is no career growth for me in the position I am currently in. Recent re-organizations have prevented many people from advancing."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management could begin to work with their employees who want to succeed and advance."