I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at New York Life (Edina, MN) in Aug 2013
Interview
4 interviews with projects (homework) to prepare for the next. Your work must be satisfactory just to advance to the next interview. This involves interviewing family, friends, neighbors, and other acquaintances to prepare. They also test your skills to identify places or businesses as sales opportunities. One of the most challenging processes I've been through but the opportunity is great if it is a good fit for you. It turned out to not be for me.
I only got to the phone interview. Interviewer was very nice and professional. For the first part you are totally in control, as they ask you to "tell me about yourself" and you should prepare good things to say. Then he asks typical interview questions, with emphasis on insurance related topics. Then you ask questions, so make sure to prepare some good questions to ask as well.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Something to the effect of - What natural or political occurrence could jeopardize a life insurance company's solvency?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at New York Life (New York, NY) in Sep 2013
Interview
1. Received Invitation for Interview
2. Interviews with hiring manager for 1 hour
3. Within the interview -- took evaluation test (green or red) Got green which means likely to succeed
4. Signed paperwork for background & given direction to file application online
4. Got access to discounted study material (Life and Health Exam)
5. After Passing the L&H Exam: Invited to attend Introduction Sales course (as a Pre-Hire)
-- successful class gives status of PTA (Part-Time Agent)