New York Life reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,476 total reviews)
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Craig DeSanto

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

New York Life has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,476 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The New York Life employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

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5K reviews
3.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

If you find a strong partner or mentor, you can set yourself up for success Extensive product knowledge and internal process training provided There are many high-quality, experienced professionals to collaborate with Competitive solutions, and the company consistently delivers on claims and dividends Strong brand reputation that can help build client trust

Cons

Little to no structured prospecting training for new agents Minimal support for lead generation or business development Success is highly dependent on your own network and ability to self-source clients Pressure from internal agendas and production quotas Early-stage agents may struggle without clear guidance on how to build pipeline

4.0
Mar 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The training is great, as well as the support from the managing partner and my recruiter.

Cons

There’s no base salary but income potential is good.

5.0
Mar 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Supportive Management

Cons

hourly income cap for remote sales representatives

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