Business insurance · New York, NY (New York County)
Buy-Sell Agreement Funding in New York, New York
11.4% of New York workers are self-employed, above the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage. Life (and often disability) insurance designed to fund a buy-sell agreement so surviving owners can buy out a departing or deceased partner’s share at an agreed value. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps New York, NY households compare buy-sell agreement funding by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for buy-sell agreement funding in New York
11.4% of New York workers are self-employed (U.S.: 9.8%). Owners often need to cover themselves as well as their team, so we look at personal and business coverage together.
New York by the numbers
- 11.4% of New York workers are self-employed, above the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 32.8% of New York homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $734,900, well above the U.S. median of $303,400.
- 9.4% of New York adults aged 19 to 64 have no health insurance, below the U.S. rate of 11.1%.
- The median household income in New York is $79,713, about the same as the U.S. average of $78,538, the 2nd-highest median household income of the 7 Northeast U.S. communities on this site.
New York and nearby communities
| Place | Self-employed | Median household income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 11.4% | $79,713 | 8,516,202 |
| Philadelphia | 7.9% | $60,698 | 1,583,186 |
| Boston | 7.9% | $94,755 | 663,972 |
| Baltimore | 7.2% | $59,826 | 576,498 |
| U.S. | 9.8% | $78,538 | 334,914,895 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with buy-sell agreement funding
- Cross-purchase and entity-redemption funding structures
- Liquidity to buy out a deceased or disabled partner’s interest
- Helps avoid forced asset sales or unwanted co-owners
- Supports a predetermined valuation method recognized in planning
Rules that apply in New York
- Business-owned life insurance usually needs coordination with your attorney and CPA, especially for buy-sell agreements and employer-owned policies.
- Employer-owned life insurance has federal notice-and-consent rules before the policy is issued.
- We are licensed for insurance and annuities only and do not give tax or legal advice.
Questions from New York
What if we have a buy-sell but no insurance funding?
The surviving owner may need to borrow, drain cash, or sell assets to meet the buyout — often under time pressure. Funding education helps owners plan before a crisis.
Do I need to visit an office in New York?
No. Olive works with New York and New York County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Talk with Olive about buy-sell agreement funding.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.