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On average, employees at New York Life give their company a 4.0 rating out of 5.0 - which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest New York Life employees are Financial Representatives submitting an average rating of 4.9 and Financial Services Professionals with a rating of 4.8.

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4.0
Average Rating
(based on 142 New York Life Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.1
Growth Opportunities
3.7
People You Work With
4.2
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.8
Support You Get
3.9
Way You Work
4.1
Work Setting
4.1
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"I've worked for New York Life Insurance Company for about a year. All this time I've found it to be a company who cares about their people, communities, built relationships (friends, family, business), also it is a strong company it has been around since 1845 (more than 170 years)."
Posted 4 years ago in Miami, FL
Project Leader

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Great environment to learn and grow professionally."

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

"Need for more challenges as you grow professionally."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"As promotions are achieved, more challenges should be given to keep professional growth constant."

Life Insurance Agent

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I like meeting and working with new people, and being able to get creative with ideas to excel at my job."

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

"I am not passionate about the life insurance industry."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Spend more time with agents."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.0
New York Life (194)

4.7 Highest Rated in this Industry is Milliman (9)
2.4 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Quomation Insurance Services (6)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (9,359)
Life Insurance Agent

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Great work environment, great resources available."

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

"No room to advance my business. Only stuck to one form of insurance which was not helping me."

Senior Account Manager

"Chance to grow."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"A lot of professional service."

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

"There was not a company policy to attract clients."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To think up better marketing schemes."

Insurance Agent

"A good company to work for; however, more mentors are needed to retain agents."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"What I like best about working for New York life was the constant training available to agents."

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

"What I like least about New York Life is the lack of mentors available to assist agents."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest management work closely with new agents."

Mutual Fund Accountant

"Was a great place to work and learn about mutal funds."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The great experience I obtained and the wonderful people I worked with."

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

"I have no negative comments."

Agent

"Great Management and people to work for, corporate office needs to treat the agents better!!!!!"

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The Management team for the office I work for was awesome and they worked hard to help you succeed."

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

"100% Commission environment is unrealistic in my mind and this causes people to put themselves in debt. Even the best salesperson needs the stability of a base salary in the career."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management team for the office I worked for in Charleston, SC did a fantastic job trying to help me excel in this job."

Business Systems Analyst

"Excellent place to work."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The team."

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

"The location."

Financial Agent

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Unlimited potential."

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

"Commission only."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None. Training was great. A salary for first year agents would be nice."

Mutual Fund Accountant

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I like the experience, environment, people. We were all team players."

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

"Being a team player is very important, and giving 100 percent of yourself is also very important."

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

"I have nothing negative to say."

Financial Services Professional

"Job needs more satisfaction."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Flexibility of schedule."

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

"No group benefits, commission based only."

Insurance Agent

"Really good income and a good place to work."

Insurance Agent

"Great experience."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"Meeting new people."

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

"Ask lots questions."

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

"The charge backs."

Financial Services Specialist

"NYL is an excellent place for some agents to begin a great career."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"They have an excellent training program and a strong focus to lead you in the right direction."

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

"Be prepared to learn on a daily and weekly basis and let them know how much you are focused on building your business. 25 plus contacts per day is a good start."

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

"The requirement to meet sales quota in one product type instead of a blended product sale goal minimum. Can not focus sales as clienteles needs dictate."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer two or three main programs for contracted agents so their focus will be good for their business."

Database Administrator

"I was a consultant at this location. I enjoyed the work and the environment."

New York Life Reviews FAQs

Is New York Life a good company to work for?

New York Life has an overall rating of 4.0 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 142 New York Life Review Ratings left anonymously by New York Life employees, which is 3% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 94% of employees would recommend working at New York Life.

Does New York Life pay their employees well?

New York Life employees earn $51,000 annually on average, or $25 per hour, which is 23% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 59 New York Life employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find New York Life Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at New York Life?

94% of employees would recommend working at New York Life with the overall rating of 4.0 out of 5. Employees also rated New York Life 4.1 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.8 for Rewards You Receive, 3.7 for Growth Opportunities and 3.9 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at New York Life?

According to our data, the highest paying job at New York Life is a Chief Privacy Officer at $280,000 annually. Browse New York Life Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at New York Life?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at New York Life is a Mail Services Clerk at $18,000 annually. Browse New York Life Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at New York Life?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at New York Life to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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