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Become a life insurance agent or financial advisor* in the Finger Lakes area Build your career at the company that helps build better futures.

At New York Life, you'll get leading tools and resources to help build the career you want.

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My goal is to help you become your own boss.**

 Managing Partner

As a Managing Partner, it’s my job to make sure you’re able to succeed in shaping and growing your business. My staff and I work each day to ensure our agents get the benefit of the leading tools and resources in the industry. At our office we are a true team—working together to support you in reaching your full potential. Let’s talk about your career goals and ambitions, and how we can help you reach them. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

BRAD DUFRANE - Managing Partner
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE 375 WOODCLIFF DRIVE, FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 14450
Office: 585-248-6710
Cell: 585-248-6710
Email: bdufrane@newyorklife.com

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Join our community.

For more than 170 years, we at New York Life have stood by our promises, kept our word, and been there for our customers when they needed us most. It is this heritage that has fueled our success and affirmed our belief in the simple idea that when we work together, we all succeed. When you join New York Life, you’ll find a culture of support that comes with our proven resources, tools, and training, and all of it invested in your goals and ambition. Let's get started on building your career.

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Office spaces to help you grow your business and serve your clients.

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At New York Life, we believe in supporting our agents and employees with modern office spaces that offer the resources you need and an environment that your clients will appreciate. That's just good business.

  • Convenient office locations
  • Client meeting spaces
  • Administrative support staff
  • Application processing and regulatory support
  • Onsite sales and development training
Our Locations
  • 375 WOODCLIFF DRIVE,
    2ND FLOOR,
    FAIRPORT, NY 14450
    Office: 585-248-6700
    | Fax: 585-248-6770
  • NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE,
    5788 WIDEWATERS PARKWAY,
    SECOND FLOOR,
    DE WITT, NY 13214
    Office: 315-449-8600
    | Fax: 315-449-8650

Working for one of the world's biggest brands has its privileges.

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Pension eligibility.

With New York Life, you get the best of both worlds: the freedom to build your own practice while being eligible for a pension plan and other potentially valuable benefits.***

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Flexible schedule.

As a New York Life financial specialist, you'll have the ability to work a flexible schedule.

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Significant income potential.

As a member of our team, you have access to industry-leading tools, training, and resources, and you are always in control of your own income.

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Be your own boss.**

Go into business for yourself, not by yourself.

As a New York Life agent, you'll receive extensive training and continuous learning opportunities—backed by a team of professionals to help your business grow, including:

  • Expert training
  • Supportive management
  • Extensive sales and marketing support
  • Backed by over 170 years of experience 
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We believe Love Takes ActionTM

Through services ranging from life insurance to financial strategy, weʼve helped millions turn their love for their families into policies that help protect them. We personally serve each client by providing guidance and support through lifeʼs biggest moments.    

New York Life is part of your community


Here’s a look at our impact nationwide.


New York Life is at home in all 50 states.
Here’s what we accomplished in 2018:

  • 5,773,271 policy owners
  • 25,038 agents and employees in our workforce
  • 4,670 offices nationwide
  • $4,833,478,581 paid in policy owner benefits
  • $4,515,756,559 paid in Living Benefits

Learn more about our impact in New York.

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A Fortune 100 company with local heart.


New York Life agents are neighbors, family members, and friends representing the diverse cultures, communities, and values that make up who we are. Doing good and serving those around us is at the core of what we do. Our agents bring that spirit to their work. In addition, they donate more than 136,000 volunteer hours and $1.5 million in volunteer grants to local charitable and philanthropic activities each year.

Learn about how we give back to local causes in New York.

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New York Life events in the Finger Lakes, NY area

Check out our Facebook page for a listing of some great upcoming events, including career opportunities.


Partners that work in the Finger Lakes, NY area

New York Life is an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

*Start as an insurance agent and work toward the credentials that qualify you to be a licensed financial advisor.

**After three years of training, our agents become independent life insurance agents where they can be their own boss.

***Participation in the pension plan is subject to eligibility requirements. New York Life reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plans at any time.