New York Life reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,496 total reviews)
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Craig DeSanto

79% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

New York Life has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 5,496 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 (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
1.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

They treated employees very nicely

Cons

They will not help you find any leads they expect you to find them on your own. There is no real structure here.

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New York Life Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take your concerns seriously and would like further information. We encourage you to email us at helpusimprove@newyorklife.com if you would like to share specific details about your experience. An important part of an agent’s success is the ability to engage consumers. Because of this, we provide extensive coaching on prospecting and selling. Agents are encouraged to network and develop relationships because these connections help support their shared success.
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