Our Values

• Careers at New York Life

• Who We Are
  • Our Mission
  • Our Values
  • We Are Innovative
  • We Are International
  • We Are Socially Responsible
  • Our Business Areas
• Our Diversity
  • Employee Network Groups
  • Cultural Markets
• Why New York Life?
  • Our Benefits
  • Training and Development
• Our Awards and Recognition

New York Life lives by three core values:

• Financial Strength — $169 billion in consolidated assets (12/31/06) … the highest possible ratings from all four agencies, including being rated Aaa by Moody's, rated A++ by A.M. Best, rated AAA by Standard and Poor's, and rated AAA by Fitch ... record capital and surplus (essentially, our net worth) of $13.9 billion in 2006
• Integrity — Unwavering compliance with laws and regulations … policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed and updated ... among the best trained professionals in the industry
• Humanity — $75 million in donations since 1979 through the New York Life Foundation … focus on “Nurturing the Children” ... 15,000 volunteer hours by employees, agents and retirees in 2006 through Volunteers for LIFE