New York Life Achieves Record Annuity and Mutual Fund Sales

Third Quarter Sales Show That Americans Still Seek Stability of Annuities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- New York Life Insurance Company, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, continues to be a leader in annuity sales*. According to an industry source**, third quarter 2009 results are as follows:

• New York Life is #1 in fixed immediate annuity sales, and has been #1 since 2006.
• New York Life is the #1 seller of fixed annuities in the bank channel, up from #2 in the third quarter of 2008.
• New York Life is #5 in total annuity sales, up from #11 in the third quarter of 2008.

“We are pleased that Americans continue to choose New York Life’s annuities when critical retirement savings decisions are being made. As pre-retirees and retirees scrutinize the financial institution through which they are either accumulating their retirement funds or creating retirement income, New York Life remains a top choice. The continued surge of annuity sales puts us on pace to finish the year with a 35% increase over 2008 in fixed immediate annuity sales, and we will end the year over $1.6 billion,” said Chris Blunt, executive vice president and head of Retirement Income Security for New York Life. “New York Life is committed to our innovative product suite and strong distribution and is pleased to be benefitting from the increased financial responsibility among consumers, who ultimately seek brands known for quality, safety and financial security – qualities that New York Life delivers.”

Mr. Blunt said that sales of the MainStay Funds***, New York Life’s proprietary mutual fund complex, experienced a 25% growth in gross sales through September 30 versus the same period last year. He noted the MainStay Funds garnered its highest levels of net new flows in the history of the fund family through September 2009.

New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest mutual life insurance company**** in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. New York Life has the highest possible financial strength ratings from all four of the major credit rating agencies. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life’s family of companies offers life insurance, retirement income, investments and long-term care insurance. New York Life Investments***** provides institutional asset management and retirement plan services. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds. Please visit New York Life’s Web site at www.newyorklife.com for more information.

New York Life
Terri Wolcott, 212-576-5624
Theresa_M_Wolcott@newyorklife.com
or
Sloane & Company
Sara Sefcovic, 212-446-1886
SSefcovic@sloanepr.com

Source: New York Life Insurance Company