New York Life Insurance Company

12,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1845

New York Life Insurance Company Innovation & Technology Culture

New York Life Insurance Company Employee Perspectives

New York Life Insurance marked World AI Day on July 16, 2025, by hosting its first “AI in Action Day,” highlighting the company’s focus on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities across the organization. The event served as the culmination of “Ignite AI,” a three-month initiative designed to build an AI mindset company-wide, equip employees with practical AI tools, and strengthen the skills needed to drive future innovation and impact.

“The world around us is changing so rapidly. This is our moment to show the world — lead through example — how we’re able to innovate, how we’re able to drive impact.”

Tina Gupta
Tina Gupta, Head of Talent Management

New York Life Insurance Company Employee Reviews

New York Life has 180 years of history. Time and again, we’ve proven that we can evolve with the world around us. This is one of those defining moments.
Emma
Emma, Director, Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV)
Emma, Director, Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV)
Our strategy is delivering seamless experiences and unparalleled value to our customers, agents and employees through tech, data and AI. And our teams here are doing exactly that. And I would say this is only the beginning of the journey of creating the greatest innovations and business impact- at scale and at pace.
Deepa
Deepa, Chief Information Officer
Deepa, Chief Information Officer

What People Are Saying About New York Life Insurance Company

  • Market Position & Stability: A large, well-capitalized mutual insurer with a long operating history is portrayed as emphasizing durability and long-term thinking. This foundation is linked to perceptions of job stability and strong brand credibility.
  • Learning & Development: Training is repeatedly described as comprehensive and well-structured for both field and corporate tracks. Formal programs, mentorship, and digital learning platforms are emphasized as core strengths that support ramp and ongoing growth.
  • Benefits & Perks: Benefits are characterized as broad and competitive, including health coverage, retirement programs (with a pension for eligible roles), and family-supportive offerings like student loan repayment and adoption assistance. Hybrid flexibility is also noted for many corporate positions.