New York Life reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,480 total reviews)
avatar

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 5,480 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).

Reviews by job title

5K reviews
1.0
Mar 23, 2026

Terrible

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

none at all, stay far away

Cons

micromanagement, office politics, failing executive leadership

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.

Viewing 43 - 45 of 5,480 Reviews

Glassdoor has 6,517 New York Life reviews submitted anonymously by New York Life employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if New York Life is right for you.