View Ask5: Careers with New York Life with John Curry
Wondering what it takes to succeed in financial services? Our guest from NYLife shares his career journey, the key skills for sales success, and how new hires—even without prior experience—are supported through training, mentorship, and coaching.
He also highlights how NYLife champions diversity and supports the military community, helping employees grow and thrive.
Watch the recording to hear actionable career tips and insider insights!
Bio: John Curry has been a leader in the insurance industry since 1990. In 1995, he joined New York Life as a Sales Manager in the Long Island General Office.
In less than two years, he was promoted to Managing Partner of the Connecticut Valley General Office. Over the next 10 years, John would lead and grow three of New York Life’s largest general offices – Manhattan, Long Island, and Arizona.
In 2006, John was asked to be Senior Vice President of the South Central Zone. In January 2011, John returned to New York to be the Managing Partner of the Greater New York General Office, and in 2015, John returned home and became the Managing Partner of the Long Island General Office.
