Good company hard industry - Financial Services Professional New York Life Employee Review

4.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Income potential is ridiculous. Great company support and software access, training is solid. Commission is straight forward. Huge fan of the managing partner in my office

Cons

Very difficult to succeed in finance in general. Like most companies there is no salary. If you can survive on scraps for 3 years you can easily make life changing money.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

They provide good benefits to employees.

Cons

The career ladder internally is limited.

5.0
Oct 9, 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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