On the right side of history.
Whether you're walking down the aisle, marching in Washington D.C., or running to a parent-teacher conference, we're here to help you plan for the future. We have a long history of taking a stand for equality and diversity, and we are recognized across the nation as a top employer for LGBTQ+ professionals. Today, as always, we remain committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to the protection and opportunities our company has to offer.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
In 2019, New York Life was recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
New York Life acheived a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality.
In 2018, New York Life was listed in the top 50 Companies for Diversity
For the fifth year in a row, New York Life was named one of Diversity Inc.'s "Top 50 Companies for Diversity."
In 2017, New York Life adopted the United Nations LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business
New York Life is proud to be an early adopter of the global standards of conduct for businesses tackling discrimination against LGBTI employees, suppliers, and customers set by the United Nations Human Rights Office.
Solutions for your needs.
No two people are alike, and neither are their financial goals. Whether you're seeking life insurance protection for your loved ones, saving for a child's education, or preparing for retirement— we can help.
Our financial professionals understand and are ready to help. It's nice to know your agent is ready to work with you to make sure you and the people you love are taken care of, no matter what the situation.
Interested in a career at New York Life?
We’re proud of our long-standing support of the LGBTQ+ community and we're committed to encouraging, creating, and maintaining a diverse and truly inclusive work environment. With an increasing demographic mix of cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual preferences, and ages, the composition of our society is constantly evolving. It is every New York Life employee’s privilege and responsibility to be a diversity and inclusion champion.
Financial strength
Nearly 175 years strong;
over $24B in surplus*
Mutuality
Needs aligned with yours; we operate for the benefit of our policy owners, not for stockholders
Human guidance
12,000 professionals across the country to help you get what you need
Long-term protection
Broadest set of solutions for financial preparedness
New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
*Total surplus, which includes the Asset Valuation Reserve (AVR), is one of the key indicators of the company’s long-term financial strength and stability and is presented on a consolidated basis of the company. NYLIC’s statutory surplus was $20.36 billion and $20.11 billion at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Included in NYLIC’s statutory surplus is NYLIAC’s statutory surplus totaling $9.19 billion and $8.72 billion at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. AVR for NYLIC was $2.65 billion and $2.18 billion at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. AVR for NYLIAC was $1.19 billion and $1.05 billion at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.