(NAPSA)—Did the Great Recession impact your employment success? For many, the economic turmoil opened their eyes to the risks of working in certain industries. But ; on at New York Life, a Fortune 100 com- pany actively recruiting in your community, you can weather the ups and downsin the economy because the public’s need for financial preparation is constant. As individuals get married, have children and care for elderly parents, insurance agents are there to providefinancial guidance and support—with each new life stage there are new financial objectives to address forclients. Studies and demographics point to why the best timefor life insurance agents is now—because Americansare doingfartoolittle to prepare financially. A 2013 Life Insurance Gap survey by New York Life indicates that people have 41 percent less than they need in life insurance protection, and according to industry statistics, approximately 77 million householdsstill needlife insurance. Also, people are living longer, traditional pensionsaredisappearing, and savingsrates are minimal. As the first wave of the nation’s 77 million baby boomers reachesretirement, many Americans will be facing a new setof risks and investment decisions. In good economic times and bad, successfullife insurance agents have a stable career, providing guidance to consumers about the right solutions to meet their needs. Asa life insurance agent, you can earn a good living while creating Many people have seen the Great Recession as an opportunity to changecareers. your own work schedule and at the sametime help individuals and families in your community. You can have a career in which you arefairly compensated based on the hours and effort you put forth—with unlimited potential for growth—and you can do all this while enjoying a stimulating career. At New York Life, agents are offered comprehensivesales training and a wealth of marketing resources, as well as continuous support from a staff of experts for a lifetime of learning and professional development. And as an agent for New York Life, you are eligible for generous benefits. New York Life agents enjoy a career in which they work for themselves but with the support of an iconic national brand. Now morethanever, workingfor a financially stable companyis a smart career choice. Becoming an agentis a great opportunity for recent college grad- uates, for those whoare looking for a new professional challenge, or for those professional agents who may be seeking a companythat’s stable and has the highest possible ratings for financial strength. Manyof the most successful agents were previously employed as nurses, teachers, coaches or entrepreneurs involved in other business ventures. By learning new skills and applying existing capabilities, you can becomesuccessful and satisfied life insurance professionals. It’s also an extremely attractive career for women, and the numberof womenselling insuranceis rapidly growing. In addition, agents with diverse backgroundsare highly sought after to meet the needs of the growing number of individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. By empowering others to make the right financial decisions for themselves andtheir families, new agents report an extraordinary new pride and fulfillment in their jobs—unlike any other work they’ve done. Now may be the right time to consider a new career offering many opportunities to grow professionally and join New York Life’s prestigious national network of 12,250 agents. Contact New York Life today to find out if a career as a life insurance agent is right for you or someone you know. For more information about a career with New YorkLife, visit www.newyork life.com or call (877) 695-4211. EOE M/F/D/V
