New York Life leaders Matt Marze and Meghan Shea named BenefitsPRO Luminaries for 2024.

Executives recognized for driving innovation and leadership in Group Benefit Solutions.

NEW YORK - Matt Marze, Chief Information Officer for New York Life Group Benefit Solutions and Meghan Shea, Head of Distribution for New York Life Group Benefit Solutions have been named to BenefitsPRO Luminaries Class of 2024 in the categories of Innovation & Technology and Leadership, respectively.

This recognition celebrates top professionals and organizations within the benefits industry that strive to transform and humanize the field and set a bright example within the business. The 2024 honorees were selected by a panel of industry experts based on how well they stated and achieved goals with regards to the nomination category; how impactful their work has been; how dedicated the nominee has been to furthering modernization and humanization in the insurance business; and the nominee’s commitment to the highest ethical standards, as well as dedication to service and excellence.

“Our 2024 honorees are leading examples of the progress our industry continues to make toward creating more equitable, affordable benefits and transparent, high-quality health care for millions of Americans,” says BenefitsPRO Editor in Chief Paul Wilson.“ BenefitsPRO is proud to once again shine a spotlight on thought leaders and innovators in our industry who are doing things the right way.”

“While this award is designated for individuals, it’s really a testament to our entire Group Benefit Solutions team and how they bring our vision to life,” said Meg Shea. “As leaders, we succeed when our people succeed. Every day, they are driving meaningful work that paves the way to serving our clients, customers, and each other in new, innovative, and modern ways.” 

“Our team has collaborated tirelessly to further GBS’s technology strategy, specifically in advancing our platforms to enhance our end-user experience for employers and their employees,” said Matt Marze. “The progress we’ve made continues opening doors for future innovation for our business and the people we serve.”

ABOUT NEW YORK LIFE GROUP BENEFIT SOLUTIONS

New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (www.newyorklife.com/group-benefit-solutions) is a division of New York Life Insurance Company (www.newyorklife.com), a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States¹ and one of the largest life insurers in the world. 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 has the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from all four of the major credit rating agencies.²  New York Life Group Benefit Solutions leverages New York Life's extensive resources and industry-leading expertise to provide a tailored, supportive, and connected benefits experience. New York Life Group Benefit Solutions provides a range of insurance products and services tailored to meet the needs of businesses and their employees, including several leave management products under the New York Life Absence Assist^SM product suite, Life and AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits.

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. Product availability may vary by state and is subject to change. Voluntary Benefits products are not available in New York.

1 Based on revenue as reported by “Fortune 500 ranked within Industries, Insurance: Life, Health (Mutual),” Fortune magazine, 6/5/2023. For methodology, please see http://fortune.com/fortune500/.

2 Individual independent rating agency commentary as of 11/17/2023: A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody’s Investors Service (Aaa), Standard & Poor’s (AA+).

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