Life Insurance in New York

New York is the 3rd most populous state in the United States. The city of New York is the most populous city in the United States, and one of the world's foremost financial centers.

New York City is home to the largest mutual insurance company in the world, New York Life. As a mutual company, New York Life is not traded on the stock exchange. New York Life began as the Nautilus Insurance Company in 1845, and was renamed in 1949.

New York Offices Responsible for Life Insurance

The New York Department of Insurance, formed in 1860, is tasked with regulating the insurance companies doing business in New York, and addressing consumers' complaints and questions.

Contacting the New York Department of Insurance

Mailing Addresses:
Albany:
Consumer Services Bureau
NYS Insurance Department
One Commerce Plaza
Albany NY 12257

New York City:
Consumer Services Bureau
NYS Insurance Department
25 Beaver Street
New York NY 10004-2319

Consumer Inquiries: 1-800-342-3736
212-480-6400
or 518-474-6600.