NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE via COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Oct 22, 2001--New York Life Insurance Company announced today that Mitzie Ridenour, a recent graduate Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, is the winner of the company`s College Internship Summer Contest for the South Central 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.''
''Being an agent intern for New York Life has provided me with valuable tools, such as time management, real-life experience about vehicles for estate planning, and the know-how of selling life insurance,'' said Mitzie Ridenour. ''I would like to thank my manager and the partner of the Dayton, Ohio office, Jeff Gillson, for serving as my mentor and teaching me skills that I will utilize throughout my career.''
A celebratory luncheon and award presentation will be held today at The Chop House restaurant in Dayton, Ohio at 11:30 a.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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