Insurance Specialist - Seeking Athletes

Barr District - New York Life•Frisco, TX

8d•$79,000 - $109,000

About The Position

Barr District - New York Life is seeking competitive, driven individuals—particularly former athletes—to develop a financial services career. No prior insurance or business experience is required; training, mentorship, and support are provided. The role offers a performance-based path toward management, with advancement dependent on meeting defined production, licensing, and performance milestones. Advancement is not guaranteed. The position involves building a client base and financial practice while developing leadership and team-building capabilities. Successful candidates may recruit, mentor, and develop future financial professionals and contribute to team performance, culture, and accountability. Compensation is performance-based and may include multiple compensation streams, training allowances during the initial development phase, and long-term income opportunities through renewals and team development. Compensation is not guaranteed and plans may change. The company describes flexible scheduling and says flexible work-from-home options are available. Benefits and training programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change. The posting lists medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and a defined benefit pension plan. It also describes training, mentorship, certifications, and career-development resources. Securities products may only be offered by appropriately licensed Registered Representatives of NYLIFE Securities LLC.

Requirements

No prior experience in insurance or business is required; training and mentorship are provided.
Meet applicable production, licensing, and performance requirements before transitioning to field management.
Income and advancement depend on individual performance, production, licensing, and applicable compensation plans.

Nice To Haves

Former athlete or competitive individual with discipline, resilience, and a team-first mentality.
Sales or managerial experience in another industry.
Experience running a business.
An MBA or other advanced degree.
Prior management or business development experience.

Responsibilities

Build a client base and develop a financial practice.
Develop leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
Recruit, mentor, and develop future financial professionals.
Drive performance, culture, and accountability within the team.
Meet production, licensing, and performance milestones to progress toward management roles.