Ridiculous Expectations - Licensed Life Insurance Agent New York Life Employee Review

1.0
20 Jan 2022
Recommend
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Pros

If you are successful you get paid well.

Cons

First off you have to go through weeks of unpaid training just to have a shot to get the job. Part of the interview process is getting 50 people that you know to fill out survey information. Then you have to get 200 people that are your starting point. Now assuming you get the job. On day one you are supposed to start your basic introductory training yet also somehow start making sales even though you have absolutely no idea how to do that yet. Furthermore, because the leads are based on your friends and family you have to effectively harass them to buy life insurance which can hurt those relationships. And if on day one you haven't started making sales you get yelled at even though it is impossible to make a sale on your first day because you don't know the scripts, the necessary forms, or how to use their platform. I went through like a 2 month process just to quit on my first day. Very disappointing

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New York Life Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback, we take your concerns seriously and 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. Another important part of an agent’s success is the ability to engage consumers. Because of this, we provide extensive coaching on prospecting and selling throughout the course of their career allowing them to expand their skills and serve our customers to the very best of their ability. If you have specific concerns you would like to discuss, we encourage you to contact our anonymous Ethics Hotline via (888) 331-0619 or https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/23192/index.html.

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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.

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New York Life Response
9y
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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