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1%
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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"Great company. Great insurance products. Top rated financial products. Great people. Financially secure. You can depend on the company to do the right thing and take care of their clients and deliver on its promises, now and in the future."
Posted 9 years ago in Downers Grove, IL
Financial Services Representative

"Exceptional company and exceptional people."

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"The high level of professionalism and support the company provides so you may achieve your professional goals."

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

"Be confident and assured in your abilities to work independently. You must carry a level of professionalism that is comparable to the level of success you wish to achieve."

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

"The uncontrollable aspects of the industry, where the amount of work isn't necessarily reflective in the compensation you receive."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep striving to maintain the current level of excellence and professionalism your clients deserve."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Print Management Operator
Person You Work For 4.6 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.7 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.7 / 5
Agent

What do you like about working at New York Life?

"I enjoyed the people and the opportunity to help people with their finances."

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

"No, I found the five or six interviews were tough but fair."

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

"The economy affects the way people spend their money and that hurts sales opportunities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There should be a minimal salary and add the commissions to the base salary."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Case Analyst

"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."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Financial Representative

"I like the company but not the work I do."

Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.8 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Agent
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Insurance Sales Agent
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Insurance Agent

"My opinion on the company is excellent. The company is more focused on maintaining its brand. Employs over 5,000 people, and gives good benefits. Company can do better by diversifying its marketing strategy."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Senior QA Manager

"The company is strong with good work ethics and good work culture."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Agent

"In the time I have been with New York Life I have always felt I am a valued member of the team, my partner treated me like a brother and his leadership would make me follow him into the trenches, the teaching is excellent, and the overall work of the company is both valuable and necessary in anyone's life."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
New York Life Employee

"Good Work environment and good place to improve your skillset"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Financial Advisor

"Great company, with lots of opportunities to learn from the best minds in the field."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Insurance Agent
Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Chief Privacy Officer

"Extremely ethical company and a wonderful working environment."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Financial Specialist
People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5 Support You Get 4.9 / 5
Rewards You Receive 2.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5 Company Culture 4.9 / 5
Way You Work 4.9 / 5

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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