Life Insurance Agent

Job Description

Life Insurance Agent / Financial Professional
New York Life Insurance Company – Pasadena, CA
Partner: Grace Schwartz, Senior Partner

This Is Not a Sales Job. It’s a Career.

New York Life is selectively recruiting high caliber, entrepreneurial professionals to build a long-term career as a
Life Insurance Agent / Financial Professional. This opportunity is designed for individuals who want more than a
commission role — it’s for those who want ownership, professional development, and a respected platform to serve
clients at the highest level.
As a Life Insurance Agent with New York Life, you’ll help individuals, families, and business owners protect what
matters most while building a scalable, meaningful practice backed by a Fortune 100 company with over 175 years of
financial strength.

What You’ll Do
• Build long-term relationships with individuals, families, and business owners
• Analyze client needs and deliver customized life insurance and protection strategies
• Develop a personal client base while leveraging New York Life’s brand and resources
• Participate in structured training, coaching, and professional development
• Grow your practice with the support of underwriting, case design, and planning teams

Who This Role Is For
• Entrepreneurial, competitive, and self-motivated professionals
• Individuals seeking control over income and long-term career growth
• Coachable candidates committed to professional development
• Relationship driven professionals with a client first mindset
 

Training and Development 
• Comprehensive onboarding and multiyear development programs
• Personalized coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders
• Licensing support and professional designation opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
• Performance based compensation with uncapped earning potential
•  W2 Training subsidies in early contract years (eligibility applies)
• Recognition programs, incentives, and leadership pathways
About New York Life
New York Life is a Fortune 100 mutual company accountable only to its policyholders — not shareholders — allowing
a long-term focus on clients, professionals, and integrity.
New York Life is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About New York Life...
New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for over 175 years, helping
generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only
to our policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on long-term success for our clients.
Awards & Accolades...
We’re proud of our financial strength.4
• A++ Superior (A.M. Best)
• AAA Exceptionally Strong (Fitch)
• Aaa Exceptional (Moody’s)
• AA+ Very Strong (Standard & Poor’s)
We’re proud of our position in the industry.5
• Training Magazine 2021: Top Companies for Learning and Development
• Fortune Magazine 2021: New York Life ranks #1 in 2021 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list for
Insurance: Life and Health.6
• JD Power Award 2020: #1 in Best Annuity Provider category and #6 in Best Life Insurer rankings
We’re proud to be recognized by organizations that also value diversity.
• 2021 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity: New York Life ranks #82 out of the 500 companies recognized
• LATINA Style 2019: Company of the Year
• Forbes 2019: America’s Best Employers for Diversity
• Diversity Inc 2018: Top 50 Companies for Diversity
We’re proud of the help we’ve provided and continue to provide our clients.7
• 5,500,000+ lives Protected (includes all owners of individual life insurance and annuity policies)
• $5,200,000,000+ in living benefits awarded (includes life and annuity cash value accumulation and qualifying
policy dividends paid)
• $910,000,000+ lifetime annuity paid (includes all payouts on individual income annuity products)
• Over 29,000 professionals hired (includes company employees along with contracted financial professionals)
New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About New York Life...\r New York Life is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for over 175 years, helping\r generations of Americans protect their families and attain their financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only\r to our policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on long-term success for our clients.\r Awards & Accolades...\r We’re proud of our financial strength.4\r • A++ Superior (A.M. Best)\r • AAA Exceptionally Strong (Fitch)\r • Aaa Exceptional (Moody’s)\r • AA+ Very Strong (Standard & Poor’s)\r We’re proud of our position in the industry.5\r • Training Magazine 2021: Top Companies for Learning and Development\r • Fortune Magazine 2021: New York Life ranks #1 in 2021 Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list for\r Insurance: Life and Health.6\r • JD Power Award 2020: #1 in Best Annuity Provider category and #6 in Best Life Insurer rankings\r We’re proud to be recognized by organizations that also value diversity.\r • 2021 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity: New York Life ranks #82 out of the 500 companies recognized\r • LATINA Style 2019: Company of the Year\r • Forbes 2019: America’s Best Employers for Diversity\r • Diversity Inc 2018: Top 50 Companies for Diversity\r We’re proud of the help we’ve provided and continue to provide our clients.7\r • 5,500,000+ lives Protected (includes all owners of individual life insurance and annuity policies)\r • $5,200,000,000+ in living benefits awarded (includes life and annuity cash value accumulation and qualifying\r policy dividends paid)\r • $910,000,000+ lifetime annuity paid (includes all payouts on individual income annuity products)\r • Over 29,000 professionals hired (includes company employees along with contracted financial professionals)\r \r New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity