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Get Access To All JobsWe’re looking for experienced financial professionals to join our team. Whether you’re looking for a change or seeking to align with a stable, dependable firm, and you have a passion for insurance and investments, then there’s no better place to work than New York Life Insurance Company. So if you’re interested in new market opportunities, expanding your products and services, or giving your clients more stability, we can help.
Job description
New York Life and its affiliates are dedicated to prudent financial management, high-quality products, and impeccable service. Our financial professionals help clients develop a sound, long term financial strategy to achieve their financial goals using a comprehensive array of financial products and services, including life insurance, investments, annuities, and mutual funds.
As a financial professional with New York Life, you will be able to build your practice and help those in your community plan for their financial futures. We’re looking for people who possess the following characteristics:
- Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work effectively and independently
- Outgoing personality with the ability to develop relationships (i.e., “People Person") and a sincere desire to help others
- Fearless, positive attitude and willingness to be accountable for results
- Organized, detail-oriented and excellent time-management skills
- Desire for continuous learning
- Good communicator—excellent listening skills and ability to explain complex information in a simple and concise manner
Why New York Life?
From quality training programs to a competitive compensation package, New York Life offers tremendous support and benefits to our financial professionals. Our dedicated teams at the General Office and the corporate office support our agents and help them impact their customers and communities.
Our extensive, agent-focused resources include:
- Our NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth including specialized training for those interested in the management career path
- The Professional Alliance Program, which helps you strengthen existing relationships with attorneys, accountants, and other financial professionals by being able to share commissions on client referrals that lead to sales
- Our Advanced Planning Group, Eagle Strategies for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives, and the Nautilus Group for qualifying agents who pay a monthly subscription fee, are three highly-skilled teams providing advanced markets support
- Dedicated underwriters who work diligently on cases
- Committed managers who don’t sell; instead they’re dedicated to helping you succeed
- A team of highly-trained, experienced product consultants to support your client acquisition needs
- Significant income potential
- Substantial benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401k
About New York Life
We are among the strongest and most respected financial companies in America today, ranking #65 on the 2017 Fortune 100 list. New York Life has earned the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from the major ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA). Source: Individual Third Party Ratings Reports as of 6/27/17. For over 60 years we have led the way in the industry with the most US members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.
Financial Advisors 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.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO
SMRU 1708927 (Exp.07.01.2019)
The company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Agents Progress-Sharing Investment Plan (401k) and the New York Life Insurance Company Retirement Plan (and other benefit plans) at any time. Please refer to the applicable summary plan descriptions and plan documents for more information about these plans.
We’re looking for experienced financial professionals to join our team. Whether you’re looking for a change or seeking to align with a stable, dependable firm, and you have a passion for insurance and investments, then there’s no better place to work than New York Life Insurance Company. So if you’re interested in new market opportunities, expanding your products and services, or giving your clients more stability, we can help.
Job description
New York Life and its affiliates are dedicated to prudent financial management, high-quality products, and impeccable service. Our financial professionals help clients develop a sound, long term financial strategy to achieve their financial goals using a comprehensive array of financial products and services, including life insurance, investments, annuities, and mutual funds.
As a financial professional with New York Life, you will be able to build your practice and help those in your community plan for their financial futures. We’re looking for people who possess the following characteristics:
- Highly self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to work effectively and independently
- Outgoing personality with the ability to develop relationships (i.e., “People Person") and a sincere desire to help others
- Fearless, positive attitude and willingness to be accountable for results
- Organized, detail-oriented and excellent time-management skills
- Desire for continuous learning
- Good communicator—excellent listening skills and ability to explain complex information in a simple and concise manner
Why New York Life?
From quality training programs to a competitive compensation package, New York Life offers tremendous support and benefits to our financial professionals. Our dedicated teams at the General Office and the corporate office support our agents and help them impact their customers and communities.
Our extensive, agent-focused resources include:
- Our NYLIC University training program, designed to provide career-long support and growth including specialized training for those interested in the management career path
- The Professional Alliance Program, which helps you strengthen existing relationships with attorneys, accountants, and other financial professionals by being able to share commissions on client referrals that lead to sales
- Our Advanced Planning Group, Eagle Strategies for qualifying agents who are also Registered Representatives, and the Nautilus Group for qualifying agents who pay a monthly subscription fee, are three highly-skilled teams providing advanced markets support
- Dedicated underwriters who work diligently on cases
- Committed managers who don’t sell; instead they’re dedicated to helping you succeed
- A team of highly-trained, experienced product consultants to support your client acquisition needs
- Significant income potential
- Substantial benefits, including a defined benefit pension plan and 401k
About New York Life
We are among the strongest and most respected financial companies in America today, ranking #65 on the 2017 Fortune 100 list. New York Life has earned the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer from the major ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA). Source: Individual Third Party Ratings Reports as of 6/27/17. For over 60 years we have led the way in the industry with the most US members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.
Financial Advisors 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.
EOE M/F/D/V/SO
SMRU 1708927 (Exp.07.01.2019)
The company reserves the right to amend or terminate the Agents Progress-Sharing Investment Plan (401k) and the New York Life Insurance Company Retirement Plan (and other benefit plans) at any time. Please refer to the applicable summary plan descriptions and plan documents for more information about these plans.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Insurance Agent
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Insurance Agent petitions face RFEs when the degree field is too broad. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific role and confirm your degree aligns with the listed education requirements before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Not every insurance employer sponsors H-1B visas. Search Migrate Mate to filter for carriers, brokerages, and financial firms that have certified LCAs for Insurance Agent or related titles in recent fiscal years.
Distinguish captive from independent agent roles
Captive agent positions at large carriers like national insurers are more commonly H-1B eligible than independent contractor roles, which USCIS scrutinizes for employer-employee relationship issues. Confirm the role is a direct W-2 hire before pursuing sponsorship.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Look up your wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you're not caught off guard during the LCA filing stage.
Time your H-1B filing around state licensing requirements
Many states require an active insurance license before you can sell policies. Get your state license in place during OPT or cap-gap so your employer can confirm active employment status when USCIS adjudicates your petition.
Confirm the role qualifies under specialty occupation rules
USCIS requires that the position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Ask your employer to document the educational requirements in the job description and LCA before the petition is filed.
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Find Insurance Agent JobsInsurance Agent H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Insurance Agent jobs qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
Insurance Agent roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, business administration, or risk management. Generic sales roles that accept any degree often fail the specialty occupation test. Roles at large carriers or financial services firms with defined degree requirements have the strongest cases.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Insurance Agents?
National insurance carriers, regional brokerages, and financial services companies with structured underwriting or financial planning divisions are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Smaller independent agencies rarely sponsor because the cost and legal overhead aren't justified at that scale. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified LCA filing history for Insurance Agent and closely related titles.
Can I work as an Insurance Agent on H-1B if I need a state license?
Yes, but you'll need to obtain the required state insurance license before you can legally sell policies. Many candidates complete licensing during OPT or cap-gap status. Your H-1B petition can be filed while licensing is in progress, but USCIS expects the role to be fully performable by your start date.
Is an independent contractor Insurance Agent role H-1B eligible?
Independent contractor arrangements are generally not H-1B eligible because USCIS requires a valid employer-employee relationship, meaning the sponsoring employer must control the work. Commission-only or 1099 structures raise significant red flags during adjudication. Only pursue H-1B sponsorship for direct W-2 positions where the employer sets your schedule, provides tools, and supervises your work.
How do I find Insurance Agent jobs with H-1B sponsorship?
Standard job boards don't filter for verified H-1B filing history, so most postings that say 'sponsorship available' are unverified. Migrate Mate surfaces employers based on actual DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you can see which companies have sponsored Insurance Agent or related roles and target your applications accordingly.
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