How Much Does A New York Life Insurance Agent Make? 
That is a great question ! All insurance agents are paid off of what they sell , not off a steady paycheck . The commission payments are based on a percentage of the annual price paid for the policy , and the type of policy sold . Since the agents are paid on commission , the amount an agent will make is dependent solely on their work ethic , sales skills , and the products sold . Obviously that can vary quite a bit . I hope that helps , thanks for asking ! 