Does New York Life pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New York Life employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New York Life. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New York Life?

63% of New York Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New York Life 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New York Life?

Agent (670) , Insurance Agent (640) , Financial Services Professional (254) , Financial Advisor (227) , Registered Representative (138) , Senior Associate (138) , Intern (102) , Financial Services Representative (98) , Life Insurance Agent (98) , Insurance Sales Agent (97) , Financial Professional (95) , Corporate Vice President (86) , Customer Service Representative (84) , Partner (57) , CVP (54)

What are the pros of working at New York Life according to real employee reviews?

"Great training and a strong roadmap for career longevity if you can make it in the beginning" ((in 557 reviews)); "Great hours and people that work there" ((in 342 reviews)); "great benefits and close to freeways" ((in 316 reviews)); "Great work/life balance (though the tighter restrictions and rules around Work at Home has gotten ridiculous)" ((in 202 reviews)); "A great culture based in giving and many events to attend if you have time." ((in 177 reviews))

What are the cons of working at New York Life according to real employee reviews?

"Commission only and sales quotas must be jet" ((in 315 reviews)); "no salary for all the time and effort you have to put in unless in management." ((in 251 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of help." ((in 177 reviews)); "The reason someone makes a good manager at NYL is because they know how to sell people." ((in 107 reviews)); "Even more of a deathknell, upper management is slowly outsourcing every department." ((in 36 reviews))

What are employees saying about New York Life layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about New York Life layoffs and their outlook for job security at New York Life in 2026.

New York Life reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,486 total reviews)

Craig DeSanto

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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New York Life has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,486 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

5.0

Aug 10, 2010

great work environment

Financial services professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great training supportive management motivational environment plenty of opportunities to market effectively fair compensation bonuses and benchmarks for advancement and commissions

Cons

too much emphasis on Insurance lack of seamless technology I can't think of any other downside that I would mention

2.0

May 22, 2010

Not what you are told....

Agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The name speaks for it self. I feel like it is a great company.

Cons

It is not what you are told in the interview. The important things that effect you long term is not told.

5.0

Jun 8, 2009

New York Life a great place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

New York Life fosters an environment to balance between what is important to me personally and professionally. I work with some of the most respected community leaders who have the upmost integrity in their personal and professional lives.

Cons

It's the hardest job I have ever had. However, I believe 100% in the products and that makes it easy to do my job. This is the hardest yet most rewarding job I have ever had.

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