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Moments that mattered: 10 key milestones in New York Life’s history

Learn about some of New York Life’s top transformative business events since the company’s founding as The Nautilus Insurance Company in 1845.

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The laying of the New York Life Home Office cornerstone

From the Archives: The laying of the New York Life Home Office cornerstone nearly 100 years ago

Learn more about the laying of the cornerstone at our iconic headquarters building in New York.

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From the Archives: Our Home Office building as a symbol of New York Life

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Read a history of New York Life’s first 175 years

Company President George L. Harrison turned the key in the Madison Avenue gate to open the Home Office for New York Life's 100th year of business.

From the Archives: The key to the New York Life kingdom.

New York Life's first female agent

New York Life's first female agents

The inspired life of New York Life’s first Black agent

Shared economic goals: Cirilo McSween and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.