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New York Life - Rob Ward

Life Insurance Sales Agent

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What they do

A Life or Health Insurance Sales Agent sells life insurance or health insurance to customers, working on behalf of an insurance company or independent insurance agent or broker. Evaluates the insurance coverage needed by a customer and proposes insurance packages and prices. Life insurance agents may sell policies or annuities, and assist clients or beneficiaries with getting insurance claims processed. Health insurance agents may negotiate rates for employers, explain plans and benefits to employees, and help clients to file or resolve health insurance claims. Life and health insurance sales agents may earn commissions for sales.

$72,970 / year median in Rhode Island

-12% projected decline

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Job Description

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. New York Life is currently seeking a self-motivated, driven individual with integrity and a passion for making a positive impact on people's lives. Through the comprehensive array of financial products and services we offer, you'll help clients develop a sound, long-term strategy to achieve their financial goals.
Training, Support, and Professional Development:
New York Life offers a comprehensive three-year training program, marketing support, as well as prospecting and technical assistance. Our programs give you the ability to work with highly successful, established agents and managers who assist you in developing a clientele. New York Life provides the resources and ongoing support you would expect from a Fortune 100 company.
About New York Life:
New York Life is among the strongest and most respected financial companies in the world. New York Life has received the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer by each of the four major rating companies: A.M. Best (A++), Standard & Poor's (AA+), Moody's Investors Service (Aaa), and Fitch (AAA)¹. For 65 consecutive years, we have led the Million Dollar Round Table with more members than any other insurance or financial institution in the world². New York Life has been recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune Magazine for 2019. Financial Service Professionals offer investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Registered Representatives offer securities through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member
FINRA/SIPC
), A Licensed Insurance Agency
  • Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 1-Full-time agents and their dependents are immediately eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and group term life insurance. New York Life reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plans, in whole or in part, at any time. 2
  • Source:
    Individual Third Party Ratings Reports as 7/30/18. 3
  • MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) is recognized throughout the industry as the standard of excellence in life insurance sales performance.
SOURCE:
MDRT as of 7/1/2019 4
  • Based on revenue as reported by "Fortune 500 ranked within
Industries, Insurance:
Life, Health (Mutual)," Fortune magazine, 6/1/19. For methodology, please see http://fortune.com/fortune500/
Compensation:
$125,000+
Responsibilities:
Implement social media and other marketing tools to identify, seek, and generate prospects with whom you can foster strong, long-term relationships as a reliable financial service professional Assist clients with decisions related to life insurance, mutual funds, savings plans, and other financial products and services Employ a research-based approach to providing financial advice and strategies based on educational meetings and/or seminars centered on client risk tolerance and financial goals Work with each client to collect personal financial information including status, cash flow, and expectations for documentation in our CRM Develop and implement tailored financial plans using our array of services while considering each client's financial needs and life circumstances
Qualifications:
Must possess uncompromising integrity and the ability to communicate complex ideas Strong relationship management skills and/or experience required Ability to successfully network to prospect new potential clients is a must Must be able to be in the office daily About Company 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.

Benefits

  • Professional Development
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance