Training available, but sales goals take priority - Registered Representative New York Life Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Provide ample training and resources if you go looking for it.

Cons

It’s all about sales and meeting sales goals. The end client and helping them is secondary.

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New York Life Response
3d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take your concerns seriously and would like further information. Training is an important part of how we prepare our agents to meet the challenging demands of a career in insurance and financial services. New agents participate in a rigorous training program, often recognized as one of the best in the industry. Throughout the course of their career, agents receive ongoing education, allowing them to expand their skills and serve our customers to the very best of their ability. We encourage you to email us at helpusimprove@newyorklife.com if you would like to share specific details about your experience.

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5.0
Jul 17, 2026
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Pros

Great training Flexible Great exposure

Cons

Timings Work schedule Weekend work

5.0
Oct 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
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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