Welcome New Member New York Life - Abby Burns

Help us in welcoming our newest member, New York Life - Abby Burns! 

Abby Burns, a financial professional with New York Life provides guidance to individuals and families on financial protection strategies, including life insurance and long-term care planning. She works closely with clients to help them prepare for the future and protect what matters most.

Founded in 1845, New York Life is one of the largest and longest-standing mutual life insurance companies in the United States. Because the company operates for the benefit of its policyholders rather than shareholders, decisions are made with a long-term, conservative approach that prioritizes stability and reliability — values business owners appreciate. With over 175 years of experience navigating economic cycles and market changes, New York Life is consistently highly rated for financial strength and has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders for more than 170 consecutive years, reinforcing its commitment to long-term security for businesses, employees, and families.*

Key Points in New York Life’s History

• 1845: Founded in New York City as Nautilus Insurance Company (renamed New York Life in 1849)
• Mutual company: Owned by its policyholders, not shareholders — decisions are made with long-term client interests in mind
• Over 175 years of operation: Successfully navigated major historical events including the Civil War, World Wars, the Great Depression, and multiple financial crises
• Financial strength: Consistently among the highest-rated life insurance companies for financial strength and claims-paying ability*
• Fortune 100 company: One of the largest life insurers in the U.S.
• Dividend-paying: Has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders for over 170 consecutive years (though dividends are not guaranteed)

What This Means for Clients & Businesses

• Long-term stability and conservative financial management
• Guarantees backed by a company with a multi-generational track record. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuer.
• Products designed for long-term protection, not short-term gains
• Alignment of interests due to mutual ownership structure

How You Can Reach New York Life - Abby Burns:

📍 2119 Main Street, Emmetsburg
☎️ 712-317-9671
🕗 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Weekends and after hours by appt.
💻 https://www.newyorklife.com/agent/aburns04

* New York Life Insurance Company has received the highest financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer by A.M. Best (A++), Fitch (AAA), Moody’s (Aa1), and Standard & Poor’s (AA+). Source: Individual Third-Party Ratings Reports as of 8/1/2025.