New York Life Insurance Company, founded in 1845 and a recognized leader in the group insurance field, is one of the largest and most respected life insurance companies in the nation. New York Life has received the highest ratings currently awarded to any life insurer by all four major ratings agencies: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch Ratings (AAA), Standard & Poor's (AA+), and Moody's Investors Service (Aaa).* All of these are for financial strength.

New York Life is licensed/authorized to transact business in all of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. However, not all group plans it underwrites are available in all jurisdictions. Please check the applicable insurance brochures for current availability.

*Source: Third Party Ratings Report as of 8/8/11.

http://www.newyorklife.com. Click on the About New York Life link and then click “What the Rating Agencies Say” for the most up-to-date rating information.

New York Life's state of domicile is New York, and NAIC ID # is 66915.