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 Insurance industry (3.6 stars).
Great training program. Very good education in financial services. Great way to get started in the financial services industry. Helps you choose your path. Great product, strong company.
Cons
Underwriting is very tough. High insurance premiums. Need to have the right partner to be successful.
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 3% over the last 12 months.
62% of New York Life employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated New York Life 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.
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