It's all on you - Agent New York Life Employee Review

5.0
16 Jan 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone seems to be hitting their goals... I think the General Office you are affiliated with makes a major difference. When your colleagues are putting up production, you will too. The products sell themselves. The benefits are top notch- Pension! Dental/medical etc are great and this starts when you are a triggered agent. ,

Cons

You need to go on 5-10 appointments every single week without fail. You won't last if you can't do that. Our office standard is 3 new appointments every day! That's very difficult to book! You need to work your warm market and be a referral machine. Everyone has thought about quitting in their first year, every single person-- Because there are tough stretches, ridiculous declination's by underwriting and reversals that you are responsible for paying. If you last 2 years, you are SET!!! Also you must get your series 6 and 63 otherwise you wont make enough money!

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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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