We want to add a motivated and personable new employee to our insurance agent team who is seeking a new learning opportunity with lots of room for growth. The ideal candidate for our entry-level insurance agent position has the solid communications skills it takes to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients. Bring a friendly attitude and a passion for customer service, and we’ll invest our resources into training you to be a successful insurance sales representative!

What is expected of our Agents?

• Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
• Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events/ circumstances they may encounter
• Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
• Cultivating relationships, with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
• Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients
• Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
• Having a clear focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of community over time

$35,000 - $75,000 at plan yearly

• Take ownership of ensuring there are accurate records of all necessary bookkeeping, client, and sales reports in order to track and communicate the status of assigned goals
• Serve as an attentive listener when communicating with new and potential clients in order to accurately identify their unique needs prior to pursuing specific insurance sales
• Commit to remaining educated about the various types of insurance, insurance-related protocols, and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of program requirements and ensure our customers are satisfied
• Implement marketing strategies including, but not limited, to cold calling and networking to connect with potential clients while simultaneously maintaining a portfolio of current clients
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs

• High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders
• Experience using accounting or sales-related software is beneficial
• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

• Sales experience preferred – business-focused mindset, no mile too far
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses to “Be Good At Life”
• Strong business acumen
• Professional business deamenor
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts

New York Life Insurance Company is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, and is ranked #71 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

Our mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions. We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and one another. Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society. Everything we do has one overriding purpose: to be there when our policy owners need us.