Question 1

Is New York Life a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

New York Life has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 6,535 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at New York Life to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about New York Life have been left by employees working as Managing Partner, Summer Intern and Partner.

Question 2

Does New York Life pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at New York Life?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at New York Life?

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Agent (671), Insurance Agent (641), Financial Services Professional (254), Financial Advisor (227), Registered Representative (141), Senior Associate (138), Intern (103), Financial Services Representative (98), Life Insurance Agent (98), Insurance Sales Agent (97), Financial Professional (96), Corporate Vice President (86), Customer Service Representative (84), Partner (57), CVP (54)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Can be lucrative and great training" ((in 575 reviews)); "Great hours and people that work there" ((in 352 reviews)); "great benefits and close to freeways" ((in 320 reviews)); "moving to Agile from Waterfall based projects) Internal Mobility is good if you're interested Good work/life balance at the company" ((in 199 reviews)); "A great culture based in giving and many events to attend if you have time." ((in 182 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Captive agent and since this is a commission only position you can get into financial difficulties if you are having a bad month production" ((in 310 reviews)); "no salary for all the time and effort you have to put in unless in management." ((in 239 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of help." ((in 171 reviews)); "pay is low and will remain low" ((in 119 reviews)); "The reason someone makes a good manager at NYL is because they know how to sell people." ((in 109 reviews))

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed New York Life locations?

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New York, Dallas, Tampa, Waltham, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Melville, Austin, Glendale, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Edison, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Denver, White Plains, Charlotte, Jersey City, San Francisco, Houston, San Jose, Orlando, Irvine, Grand Rapids, Seattle, New Orleans, Bellevue, Charleston

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