Insurance Sales Agent

NYL - West Houston Office

Insurance Sales Agent

Houston, TX
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Build a career that’s designed to last. For over 180 years, New York Life has helped individuals, families, and businesses navigate life’s financial decisions through changing markets and generations. As a Financial Professional, you’ll play a direct role in helping people protect what matters and plan for their future, while building a practice of your own with the backing of a Fortune 100 company. What You’ll Do Develop your own client base through networking, referrals, and community involvement Build relationships and guide clients through key financial decisions (retirement, protection, education planning) Offer tailored solutions across insurance and financial products Grow your knowledge and skills through ongoing training and real-world experience What Sets This Role Apart Be Your Own Boss: After two years of training, our agents become independent career agents and run their own businesses. Training & Support: Structured onboarding, licensing support, ongoing coaching and opportunities to obtain professional credentials, with prepaid tuition for eligible, participating agents pursuing approved credentials. Financial Support: Training subsidy available for eligible candidates during early stages Resources & Tools: Access to experienced professionals and institutional knowledge, proven best practices, along with sales, prospecting, and marketing tools to help you attract and retain clients through web, social, and email content. Products & Solutions: New York Life and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of solutions, including life insurance, annuities, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, and investment products such as mutual funds through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA and SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency. This range allows you to develop tailored strategies to help clients and their families achieve their financial goals. Career Path Flexibility: As you grow, you can specialize in areas such as wealth management, estate planning, and business solutions—or pursue leadership opportunities. You may also choose to become a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC, our registered investment advisor, and offer advisory services. What We Look For Self-motivated individuals who take initiative Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships Coachable and open to feedback Interested in long-term learning and growth, not just a short-term role Compensation & Benefits You have the power to determine your own income with our commission-based compensation In 2024, the average income of our financial professionals under the N8 and N9 Agent’s Contract who met annual minimum sales production requirements was $120,555. Individual agent performance will determine your income. Benefits for eligible full-time agents include medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverages, 401(k), and pensionFor more information about commission-based income and benefits for financial professionals, please follow this link:https://www.newyorklife.com/careers/financial-professionals/income-and-benefits Take the Next Step If you’re looking for a career where your work has real impact—and your growth is in your hands—supported by a company with a long history and a strong future, let’s start a conversation. Responsibilities: • 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 • Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders • Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking • Conduct meetings with new and potential clients and carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs • Collaborate with policyholders to develop insurance risk management and other profiles that specify the best policies for their evolving insurance needs Qualifications: • Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is required • Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus • Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders • Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license • High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus Compensation: $80,000

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  • Compensation
    $80,000 per year