“New York Life Insurance has been a long-term member of Family Digest’s Best Companies for African Americans lists. What we have always found so amazing about New York Life is the extremely high degree of affinity Black employees have for the company. These employees know best,” said, Darryl Mobley, founder and publisher of the magazine.

Over 1,000 companies were evaluated for inclusion on the list of 35 Best Companies. New York Life was named an employer of choice based on work/life programs, supplier diversity, employment, retention and promotion of African Americans.

Family Digest is one of Black America’s leading family and relationship magazines. The publication addresses the interests of African American heads of household and their families. For twelve years the publication has provided powerful information on family, relationships, parenting, health, food, and travel. The magazine reaches nearly 3 million readers.

New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. New York Life has the highest possible financial strength ratings from all four of the major credit rating agencies. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life’s family of companies offers life insurance, retirement income, investments and long-term care insurance. New York Life Investment Management LLC provides institutional asset management and retirement plan services. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds

Please visit New York Life’s Web site at www.newyorklife.com for more information.