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        Long-term coverage that’s highly customizable to your needs and budget

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        Long-term coverage protection with the ability to invest your policy’s cash value in the market 

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        Helps to pay for someone to help you with everyday tasks, if you ever need it

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        Helps to replace lost income if sickness or injury prevent you from working

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LIFE AS A SALES PROFESSIONAL Making every day extraordinary.

What does a financial professional do every day?

At New York Life, you are empowered to build the schedule that best fits your life.

8:00am

Grab that first cup of coffee and canvas for new potential clients in my network.

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9:30am

Check in with my Development Manager and then complete a NYLICU University training session online.

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11:00am

Call a few prospective clients and set up appointments for later in the week.

1:00pm

Client appointments: fact finding, following up on policy applications, and conducting reviews.

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6:00pm

Launch a digital marketing campaign with Marketing Central, then attend a local community volunteering event.

Being an agent requires you to be really organized—I have a clear process about what I need to do every day.

Lina Trujillo, New York Life Partner recalls her agent career experience

How to make an impact

Financial professionals share tips on growing a career and serving clients.

Daily meetings

"A goal I’ve always set, from the very beginning, is to set two appointments a day."

Dennis Ballow
–New York Life Agent

Ask for advice

"Study groups are a lifeline for agent success because at the end of the day, our greatest resource is each other."

Donna Elison
–New York Life Agent

Community service

"I joined the women’s association and go and do the volunteer work."

Tae Youn L. Clough
–New York Life Agent

What makes every day at New York Life special

At New York Life, doing your job means doing good. It’s a challenging, exciting, purpose-driven career that provides endless opportunities for you and the individuals in your community.

Meaningful, long-lasting relationships with clients

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Support your local non-profit and charitable organizations by leveraging the resources and programs offered by the New York Life Foundation

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Flexibility to do things your own way*

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An opportunity for growth every day.

We strive to make a daily impact on our financial professionals and clients.

Flexible career paths

Pursue a path based on your own credentials, strengths, and goals.

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Resources and support

New York Life equips you for success with job training, career development, and mentorship opportunities.

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Determine your own commission-based income

At New York Life, your drive, sales and ability to help clients with their financial goals determine your commission- based income.

Explore your income potential

Explore New York Life careers.

Become a financial professional with a trusted company.

Financial Professionals

Discover a career where you make a living while making a difference.

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We offer opportunities for growth that are tailored to different skills.

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We provide access to tools to help you build your skillset and grow your career.

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See details about our commission-based compensation structure and competitive benefits.

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Build a career with a company that has over 175 years of experience.

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* After you complete all the required training.

New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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