Gary Myers named 2011 Associate of the Year by New York Life in Kansas
Augusta, Kan. — Wichita – Gary Myers was named 2011 Associate of the Year in the Kansas General Office of New York Life Insurance Company, Joe Tigert, managing partner of the office announced at the New York Life statewide award banquet held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview in downtown Wichita, Kansas earlier this year.

Allianz Life Adds Variable Annuity Rider with Increasing Income Payments
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America , and in New York, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York today announced the launch of the optional Income Focus rider on Allianz VisionSM, Allianz VisionSM New York and Allianz ConnectionsSM variable annuities, a new, innovative way to offer clients increasing income in retirement.

EVSC and New York Life partner to help protect kids
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is partnering with New York Life insurance company to provide free identification cards for preschool students.

A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Sentry Life Insurance Company and Sentry Life Company of New York
A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating to A+ from A and issuer credit ratings to “aa-” from “a” of Sentry Life Insurance Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sentry Life Company of New York , collectively referred to as Sentry Life .

MetLife Seen Scaling Back Annuities as Kandarian Narrows Focus
MetLife Inc. (MET) may target annuities and U.S. retail life insurance for cost cuts as Chief Executive Officer Steven Kandarian unveils his plan to improve returns.