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HISTORY OF NEW YORK LIFE



It all began on April 12, 1845 when the foundation was laid for a new enterprise that would come to be known as the New York Life Insurance Company


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History of New York Life


It all began on April 12, 1845 when the foundation was laid for a new enterprise that would come to be known as the New York Life Insurance Company. Elected Secretary Lewis Benton purchased the first policy for $5,000. So began a legacy of security and a commitment to keeping promises reflected still today in our core values.

As President and Chairman (1907–1932) Darwin P. Kingsley said, “When will New York Life be finished? Never! Its foundations are as deep as human love; its spires disappear in unfulfilled dreams of human aspiration; its great arches support an expanding nave which can cover and protect all who come.”

That passion and commitment to protection have continued unabated for nearly two centuries. We’ve seen the nation evolve and events occur that affect the lives of Americans: from the Civil War, to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, to the 1929 stock market crash, to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, 9/11, and of course, the recent recession.

What does this all mean? Two things come to mind: New York Life is resilient and able to thrive in all economic conditions. This means we’ll always be there for our policy owners and for future generations; and there has never been a better time to be with New York Life.

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Roger Johansson is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of FL, GA, MI, NC, SC, and TX. No insurance business may be conducted outside the states referenced.

Roger Johansson is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 914 Richland St Ste B201, Columbia, SC, 29201, 803-376-2000. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, and TX. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is recognized globally as the standard of excellence for life insurance sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.

Johansson Financial Insurance and Retirement Strategies is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.?

Neither Johansson Financial Insurance and Retirement Strategies nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.?

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