Work for this company at your own peril. - Anonymous employee New York Life Employee Review

1.0
Mar 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They have a brand name and they use it mercilessly. They welcome you with open arms, but beware of this.

Cons

They apply unrealistic goals and pressure from day one. They expect you to bring your own leads, meaning family and friends, and they will stop at nothing to get you to sign them up. Then, they have you repeatedly call all your clients and constantly try to get them to upgrade or buy something else. Many of your once contented clients will want to change insurance companies, because of the incessant calling. The stress is unrelenting and impossible to deal with and they don't care. You must produce a certain amount of money or you don't go up the ladder. If you're considering working for this company, don't do it.

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5.0
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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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