NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Oct 10, 2001--New York Life Insurance Company announced today that Michael Strickland, a junior at California State University in Fresno, Calif., is the winner of the company`s College Internship Summer Contest for the Pacific Zone. The winner was selected based on the highest number of submitted life insurance applications for the period between June 1 and August 31, 2001.
New York Life`s Internship Program attracted over 200 students from across the country this year. In this program, interns obtain the skills they need to become successful agents through regular one-on-one contact with agent mentors, the active involvement of New York Life training managers and careful supervision from New York Life management. During the program, students are able to obtain their agent license and begin working with clients.
''New York Life is proud to offer this educational, professional opportunity to young people exploring their careers,'' said Jane Conti, corporate vice president in charge of the internship program, New York Life. ''Our interns had a valuable and enriching experience this summer learning what it takes to help clients become educated about their life insurance needs.''
''My experience as a New York Life insurance agent was extremely rewarding,'' said Michael Strickland. ''It was a valuable opportunity to build relationships with my clients, and to improve my time management skills. I appreciate the support of my manager and the sales manager of the Central California general office, Bruce Maxfield, who gave of his time to be my mentor and taught me skills that I will utilize throughout my career.''
A celebratory dinner and award presentation will be held today at the Pacific Seafood restaurant at 1055 E. Herndon Ave. in Fresno, Calif. at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in covering this event, please contact Jane Conti at (212) 576-7525.
New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company, is one of the largest insurance companies in the United States and the world. Founded in 1845 and headquartered in New York City, New York Life and its affiliates offer life insurance, annuities and long-term care. On the investment side, New York Life`s affiliates provide institutional asset management and trust services and, through a subsidiary, NYLIFE Distributors Inc., provide an array of securities products and services such as institutional and retail mutual funds, including 401(k) products.
Visit New York Life`s Web site at www.newyorklife.com for more information.
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