Press Releases

December 18, 2023

New York Life’s Industry-Leading Financial Strength Ratings Affirmed by All Major Ratings Agencies.

November 16, 2023

New York Life declares company-record $2.2 billion dividend for 2024.

November 1, 2023

Cost of caregiving burdens nearly half of Sandwich Generation, finds New York Life Wealth Watch survey.

October 27, 2023

New York Life Launches Hybrid Digital Investment Tool to Address Growing Need for Middle-Market Investment Solutions. 

October 12, 2023

New York Life hires industry veteran Don Vu as Chief Data and Analytics Officer.

August 29, 2023

New York Life Hosts a Promotional Day at Yankee Stadium and Offers a Chance to Win the “Ultimate Yankees VIP Experience".

August 17, 2023

New York Life announces $200,000 contribution to support communities impacted by the Maui Wildfires

July 19, 2023

The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ is underway but nearly half expecting an inheritance are not ready to manage it, finds New York Life Wealth Watch Survey.

June 21, 2023

Out-of-School-Time Programs to Help Middle School Students

May 23, 2023

New York Life Launches New Suite of Term Life Products

April 24, 2023

New York Life announces $20,000 pledge to support tornado relief efforts in Arkansas and nearby communities.

April 19, 2023

New York Life Wealth Watch survey finds key financial differences among American families.

April 5, 2023

New York Life Clear Income Advantage addresses key retirement income concerns, while offering flexibility and access.

March 28, 2023

New York Life named official life insurance partner of the New York Yankees.

March 28, 2023

With mental health challenging more Americans, employees bear the caregiving burden.

March 15, 2023

New York Life announces strong 2022 financial results underscoring company’s robust strength and stability.

March 7, 2023

New York Life appoints Sandi Tillotson to Chief Compliance Officer.

February 21, 2023

Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources Joanne Rodgers appointed to New York Life’s Executive Management Committee.

February 17, 2023

New York Life announces up to $300,000 in contributions for earthquake disaster relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.

January 30, 2023

New York Life names Naïm Abou-Jaoudé as CEO of New York Life Investment Management.

January 18, 2023

New York Life Wealth Watch 2023 outlook: individuals hopeful about finances, despite inflation, recession concerns.

January 17, 2023

New York Life Chief Executive Officer and President Craig DeSanto to become Chair of the Board.

December 14, 2022

New York Life Foundation’s second annual State of Grief Report reveals 68 Percent of Americans would welcome more open dialogue around grief.

December 6, 2022

New York Life partners with Human API to further support consumers in the life insurance purchase experience.

November 17, 2022

New York Life declares largest dividend in company history.

November 9, 2022

Americans adjust debt management and investment strategies as inflation continues to pose challenges.

November 1, 2022

New York Life maintains highest possible ratings for financial strength from all major ratings agencies

October 19, 2022

New York Life announces a $500,000 contribution for Hurricane Ian relief and rebuilding efforts.

October 4, 2022

New York Life names Michael McDonnell General Counsel.

September 26, 2022

New York Life launches Wealth Plus.

August 16, 2022

New York Life donates $100,000 to aid flood victims in Eastern Kentucky.

August 2, 2022

A majority of Americans report a financial bright spot despite declining financial confidence, according to new findings from New York Life Wealth Watch Survey.

July 6, 2022

New York Life appoints Todd Taylor as Head of Retail Annuities. 

July 1, 2022

 Thomas Schievelbein appointed Lead Director of New York Life’s Board of Directors..

June 14, 2022

New York Life Foundation awards $1.8 million in 'Aim High' grants to out-of-school-time programs to help middle school students transition to 9th grade.

June 6, 2022

New York Life Appoints Wykeeta Peel to Lead African American Market Unit.

May 19, 2022

New York Life Wealth Watch Survey finds inflation is impacting short-term spending and saving, but retirement savers remain confident in their plans.

May 5, 2022

The Brave of Heart Fund announces intention to allocate funds in support of healthcare community and their families.

April 26, 2022

New York Life launches Love Takes Action podcast series.

April 18, 2022

Craig DeSanto assumes New York Life Chief Executive Officer position. 

March 15, 2022

New York Life announces exceptional 2021 financial results underscored by multiple company records.

March 7, 2022

New York Life commits $300,000 to support the people of Ukraine in crisis.

January 25,  2022

New York Life Wealth Watch Survey Finds 1-in-3 Americans feel hopeful,1-in-4 “on track,” about their finances going into 2022.

December 20, 2021

New York Life commits $250,000 to aid states impacted by powerful tornadoes and storms.

December 8,  2021

New York Life recognized for award-winning customer satisfaction among group life insurance providers by J.D. Power.

December 8,  2021

New York Life Foundation’s inaugural “State of Grief” report: Americans want a more open dialogue around death and loss.

November 22,  2021

New York Life declares largest dividend in company history.

November 17,  2021

Craig DeSanto named CEO-elect of New York Life.

October 26,  2021

New York Life Wealth Watch Survey finds nearly one in three millennials have saved an average of over $4,200.00 since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis.

October 4,  2021

New York Life expands suite of protection-oriented solutions with new participating individual disability insurance policy.

September 29,  2021

The Brave of Heart Fund and Arthouse NYC present the Hero Art Project, an exhibit of portraits honoring healthcare workers who have died while fighting Covid-19.

August, 2 2021

New York Life announces expansion of its industry leading development program for financial professionals.

July 21, 2021

Latest New York Life Wealth Watch survey reveals generational divide in post-pandemic financial confidence.

July 13, 2021

New York Life appoints Scott Berlin as head of Group Benefit Solutions business.

June 15, 2021

New York Life and Cigna expand eligibility for ‘Brave of Heart Fund’ grants to support families of healthcare workers who lost their lives in the fight against COVID-19.

May 26, 2021

New York Life Foundation awards $1.5 million in grants to out-of-school time programs to help middle school students transition to 9th grade.

May 18, 2021

New data from New York Life reveals Americans have boosted confidence in short-term financial goals one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2021

New York Life donates $300,000 to help fight India’s COVID-19 crisis.

April 5, 2021

New York Life donates $200,000 to groups supporting civil rights for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

March 29, 2021

New York Life appoints Bill Cassidy as Chief Information Officer.

March 16, 2021

New York Life announces strong 2020 financial results underscoring company’s enduring financial strength.

March 3, 2021

New York Life donates $100,000 to aid the Southwest.

February 16, 2021

Craig DeSanto elected to New York Life’s Board of Directors.

January 25, 2021

New York Life announces expansion of company bereavement benefit

January 19, 2021

New York Life helps retirees embrace the new normal in retirement with the launch of IndexFlex Variable Annuity.

January 6, 2021

Claire L. Babineaux-Fontenot and Paula A. Steiner join New York Life Board of Directors.

December 31, 2020

New York Life completes acquisition of Cigna’s Group Life and Disability Insurance Business.

December 15, 2020

New York Life launches new online portal for long-term care policy owners.

November 19, 2020

New York Life announces second largest dividend in company history with $1.8 billion total dividend payout to policy owners in 2021.

November 18, 2020

Millennials, women are increasingly among those ‘sandwiched’ as COVID-19 pandemic shifts caregiving responsibilities.

October 21, 2020

Educators say COVID-19 has greatly exacerbated the grief support crisis in schools, according to new survey from the New York Life Foundation and the American Federation of Teachers.

October 7, 2020

New York Life Investment Management CEO Yie-Hsin Hung Named One of American Banker’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance for Fourth Consecutive Year.

July 20, 2020

Craig DeSanto Elected New York Life President by Board of Directors.

July 13, 2020

New York Life Foundation Awards $1.35 Million in Grants to Out-of-School Time Programs to Help Middle School Students Transition to 9th Grade.

May 28, 2020

The Brave of Heart Fund Now Accepting Applications: Family Members of Healthcare Workers and Volunteers Who Have Lost Their Lives in the Covid-19 Fight Encouraged to Apply for Grants.

May 26, 2020

Americans are Feeling Anxious and Hopeful in Equal Measure During COVID-19 – and It Shows in Their Financial Confidence.

January 28, 2020

New York Life Debuts “Love Takes Action” Campaign for the Big Game.

January 8, 2020

New York Life Names Richard White Chief Data Officer of Retail Life Business.