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From the Archives: The laying of the NYL Home Office cornerstone nearly 100 years ago
Learn about the laying of the cornerstone at our iconic headquarters building in New York.
Meet the women who shaped New York Life
Watch an inspiring short film, The Women of New York Life, to discover their stories and find out more.
Guess which 9 presidents were insured by New York Life?
New York Life has insured nine U.S. presidents.
The inspired life of New York Life’s first Black agent
In 1957, a young man named Cirilo McSween became New York Life’s first Black agent.
The life of Franklin A. Thomas, our first Black Board member
In 1972, Franklin A. Thomas was elected as the first African American to New York Life’s Board of Directors.
Moments that mattered: 10 key milestones in New York Life’s history
Discover key transformative business moments from New York Life’s history.
Shared economic goals: New York Life's Cirilo McSween and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cirilo McSween, New York Life’s first Black agent, worked closely with King to advance civil rights and economic opportunity for Black Americans.
From the Archives: Our Home Office building as a symbol of New York Life
A look at how New York Life’s iconic home office building evolved from a simple silver pencil holder into a symbol of the company.
New York Life’s sales clubs date back to the 19th century
The 1890s marked the beginning of the company’s concerted effort to cultivate a field force of full-time, professional agents.
From the Archives: How a 19th century agent newsletter shaped our modern agency system
See how a simple newsletter helped evolve the company’s professional agent system.
WWI marked the birth of NYL’s volunteerism, commitment to humanity
When the United States entered World War I in April of 1917, New York Life shared the nation’s fighting spirit and rallied to help mobilize America’s troops.
Read a history of New York Life’s first 175 years
New York Life’s financial position going into the pandemic and our actions taken as it unfolded speak to the book’s theme.
New York Life's enduring commitment to supporting women
New York Life observes Women’s Equality Day by celebrating the women who have shaped the company’s history.
From the Archives: The key to the New York Life kingdom
On April 12, 1944, New York Life President George L. Harrison opened the Madison Avenue gate with a bronze key to mark the company’s 100th year.
Honoring the first female Director in our history
Mildred McAfee Horton was the first female director in our history.
From the Archives: A soldier’s duty to his family
Policy owner and Civil War officer sets in motion new standards for our company.
New York Life’s robust strength and stability means we are built for times like these
We’ve steered our customers through some of the toughest times in history.
How New York Life joined LBJ in support of Equal Employment Opportunity
We were the first insurance company to join LBJ’s Plans for Progress initiative.
How New York Life played a central role in the development of the West
The 1860s brought rapid expansion westward, and New York Life took advantage of the growth to build out a national footprint and introduce innovative products.
From women’s suffrage, to progress towards gender equality
As a business, we have a long tradition of supporting the rights and advancement of women.
A history of 51 Madison Avenue: from P.T. Barnum's circus to our home office
The site where the New York Life Building currently stands, possessed great historical significance even before New York Life’s arrival.
Transforming a grassroots network into a modern Agency model
New York Life rebuilt itself to provide consistently excellent service everywhere it operated and changed the insurance industry once again.
Chicago, 1893: Showcasing the marvels of life insurance
New York Life’s award-winning exhibit during the fair highlighted how life insurance helps protect families from life’s uncertainties and the company’s continued innovations for policy owners.
Innovating from inception: A history of our first non-forfeiture policy
On August 13, 1860, New York Life made insurance history by issuing the first non-forfeiture life insurance policy by an American life insurance company.
Honoring the fallen, supporting their families: NYL's ongoing commitment
New York Life has a long and storied history of supporting the military, and of providing critical financial support to America’s war efforts.
In 1889, New York Life was there for survivors of the great Johnstown flood
The Johnstown floods are just two examples from New York Life’s history of how the company responds to disasters.
5 things to know about the founding of New York Life
From its roots, New York Life was built on the bold embrace of mutuality, reshaping insurance and laying the foundation for a lasting legacy.
Our slogans may change, but our values remain the same
As New York Life expanded to add individual retirement planning and investments to its life insurance and annuities offerings, the company’s marketing evolved with the business.
New York Life and the Women's Suffrage Movement
New York Life Insurance Company has a long tradition of supporting voting rights and advancement for women.
The influenza epidemic of 1918 and how NYL responded
The influenza pandemic of 1918-’19 tragically demonstrated the security that life insurance could provide in times of need.
A history of valuing equality through policies and actions
In 1964, New York Life became the first insurance company to join Plans for Progress, reinforcing its commitment to equality.
A trip back in time to our home office’s construction with E.B. White
In 2000, the Home Office building was designated a historic landmark by New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission.
From the Oval Office to our home office
In May of 1929, former President of the United States Calvin Coolidge was elected to New York Life’s board of directors.
New York Life's first female agents
New York Life honors the agents whose achievements have shaped our history and strengthened our communities.
Did you know our home office was once home to Madison Square Garden?
In 1923, the board approved a committee to build a new Home Office on the site of the original Madison Square Garden.
Meet our trailblazing Asian American agents from bygone eras
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