Complaint Score
87.6 of 100
Normalized by premium volume across 50 states
Above avg
New York Life: 312 justified complaints across 50 states (NAIC MCAS 2024). Reputation grade A.
Part of New York Life
NAIC Code: 66915
Excellent — very few complaints relative to peers
New York Life has significantly fewer complaints than the industry average when adjusted for its market size. Consumers who choose this insurer can generally expect responsive service and fair claims handling. This grade reflects a strong track record across all lines of business where New York Life operates.
New York Life's composite score of 87.6 is derived from complaint ratios and operational data across 50 states. Scores above 70 indicate above-average consumer issues.
New York Life appears in PlainInsurer's regulatory database with 312 justified complaints on file across 50 states under NAIC code 66915, operating as part of New York Life. The company's composite score of 87.6 translates to a reputation grade of A — this score combines NAIC complaint ratios, available CMS claim denial data, and Medicare Advantage prior authorization metrics where applicable. Lower composite scores indicate fewer consumer problems relative to company size; higher scores indicate more.
Looking at business mix, New York Life reports activity in 1 line of business (Life Insurance). Its complaint score of 87.6 — normalized by premium volume — is what regulators and consumer-protection groups use to compare insurers fairly across different company sizes.
For consumers evaluating New York Life, the practical implication is this: complaint ratio and denial data give a comparative view of how this insurer treats policyholders relative to peers, but they cannot predict your individual claim experience. The current A grade suggests fewer consumer problems than at most insurers of similar size, which is a positive signal — though coverage terms, price, and state-specific licensing still matter for any purchase decision. This page is not financial, legal, or insurance advice — verify all coverage terms with a licensed agent and consult your state's Department of Insurance for dispute or complaint procedures.
Complaint Score
87.6 of 100
Normalized by premium volume across 50 states
Above avg
Claim Denial Score
N/A of 100
Not yet available for this insurer
States Active
50 states
NAIC Code: 66915
Composite score of 87.6 — lower is better
| Line | Complaints | Avg Complaint Ratio | States Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance | 312 | 0.31 -69% vs. avg
| 50 |
Source: NAIC Consumer Information Source (CIS) + CMS Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Insurer complaint counts and ratios for New York Life across all reported lines of business and states · 2023 NAIC CIS aggregates state-DOI consumer complaints; complaint ratios normalize against premium volume so absolute counts and ratios can diverge. Reputation grade derived from PlainInsurer methodology applied to NAIC data.
If you have a dispute with New York Life or any insurer, you have the right to file a complaint with your state's insurance commissioner. State regulators investigate consumer complaints, mediate disputes, and can take enforcement action against companies that violate insurance laws.
The NAIC's complaint filing page provides direct links to every state insurance department. Complaints can typically be filed online and are tracked as part of the public record that informs the complaint ratios shown on this page.
The data presented here covers all lines of business — auto, home, health, and life insurance. Complaint ratios are normalized by premium volume so that larger companies are not penalized simply for writing more policies.
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