We believe life insurance is one of the most valuable benefits you can offer to help employees and their families stay financially secure. New York Life Group Benefits Solutions (NYL GBS) provides flexible strategies and annual enrollment events to meet employees' needs at every stage of life.
Our employee-centered group term life insurance plans are built to meet employers’ needs with a choice of basic (employer-paid) or voluntary (employee-paid) term life coverage, or a combination of the two.
Attract and retain talent with flexible benefits options.
Coverage may be available without health exams or proof for good health.
Choose from full-service support or simplified, self-service solutions.
Available as a rider or a standalone policy for added protection.
Our benefits integrate seamlessly with any enrollment or administrative platform, streamlining the process and boosting employee engagement.
Your enrollment consultant will partner with you to help protect your employees by:
As part of our commitment to making benefits easier, our online portal allows employees and beneficiaries to submit claims quickly—reducing our processing time by nearly 43%.1 We can also expedite claim payments up to $100K without a death certificate (restrictions apply).
Our beneficiary services and specialized resources help your employees’ loved ones through the grief process.
Survivor Support Specialists
Get one-on-one guidance from our trained professionals to assist with the claims process and recommend grief programs and other support resources.
Empathy app²
Access time-saving tools, personalized care, and grief support to help through the practical and emotional challenges following a loss.
Bereavement resources
Explore a range of resources from New York Life Foundation, designed to help children, families, and adults navigate the emotional impacts of loss.
We believe supporting your employees is more than providing benefits—it’s about caring for their overall wellbeing. That’s why we offer a range of services to assist eligible employees3 and their families through every stage.
Services include face-to-face counseling sessions, resiliency coaching sessions, and additional resources like articles, videos, podcasts, and more, offered 24/73
Unlimited consultations for financial planning, identity-theft support, and legal guidance3
An interest-bearing account for beneficiary payments of $5,000 or more4
A worldwide travel assistance program, including unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation benefits5
Contact a New York Life Group Benefit Solutions sales representative to learn more about protection options for your employees.
1Based on NYL GBS 2024 internal claims data. This program is offered to eligible participants at time of death claims and provides confidential services and resources for eligible participants as they cope with the emotions and challenges of grief.
2This program is offered to eligible participants at time of death claims and provides confidential professional grief counseling as they cope with the emotions and challenges of grief. For eligible participants only. Empathy is not affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company or any subsidiaries and provides this service at no cost to you. The use of this service is optional.
3For eligible participants only. These programs are NOT insurance and do not provide reimbursement for financial losses. Some restrictions may apply. These services are provided exclusively by ComPsych® Corporation. Customers are required to pay the entire discounted charge for any discounted products or services available through these programs. Some services are available at the option of the employer for an additional cost. Programs are provided through third party vendors who are solely responsible for their products and services. Full terms, conditions and exclusions are contained in the applicable client program description and are subject to change. Program availability may vary by plan type and location and are not available where prohibited by law. ComPsych is solely responsible for its services and is not affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company or any of its affiliates. Some of these programs are not available under policies issued by New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY.
4The Survivor Assurance Program for beneficiaries is available to beneficiaries receiving coverage checks over $5,000 from New York Life Group Benefit Solutions Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment programs. Survivor Assurance accounts are not deposit account programs and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other federal agency. Account balances are the liability of the insurance company and the insurance company reserves the right to reduce account balances for any payment made in error. Counseling, legal or financial assistance and discount programs are not available for policies issued by New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY.
5NYL GBS Secure Travel is provided under a contract with Garda World Security Corporation and their subsidiary, Crisis24, Inc. (collectively, “Crisis24”). Neither Crisis24 nor New York Life Group Benefit Solutions guarantees the quality of any medical services provider or medical facility. The final selection of a local medical provider or facility is the covered person’s right and responsibility. The medical professionals or attorneys suggested or designated by Crisis24 are solely responsible for their services. They are not employees or agents of Crisis24 or New York Life Group Benefit Solutions. Emergency evacuation and repatriation benefits are insured by Life Insurance Company of North America and New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY, subsidiaries of New York Life Insurance Company. (Policy Forms: GA-00-1000 et al.; BA-01-1000 et al.) Medical evacuation and repatriation services must be arranged by Crisis24 and customers must call Crisis24 to access the benefits and services of the program. All other services are provided by Crisis24 and are subject to the terms of the service agreement. Presented here are highlights of the NYL GBS Secure Travel program. See the plan documents for details.
New York Life Group Benefit Solutions products and services are provided by Life Insurance Company of North America, New York Life Group Insurance Company of NY, and New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, subsidiaries of New York Life Insurance Company. Life Insurance Company of North America is not authorized in NY and does not conduct business in NY. Policy forms: Term Life - TL-004700 et. al., Accident-GA-00-1000.00 et. al.