About Us

New Amsterdam Life is the leading Juvenile Life Insurance agency in the United States. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products from the top rated insurance companies in the United States (A+ or higher by A.M. Best).

James Garfinkel is the founder and CEO of New Amsterdam Life and a director of the non-profit Juvenile Life Insurance Foundation. James has been developing customized financial, insurance, tax and estate planning strategies for individuals and their families for almost 30 years.

New Amsterdam Life has unparalleled experience in the selection, structure and customization of juvenile life insurance. As an independent agency, our goal is to help you select the right type and amount of insurance for you and your family.

Our professionals are paid a salary, not a commission. There is never any sales pressure. We provide the highest quality service before, during, and after the sale of a policy.

Whether you are looking for flexible college or lifetime savings, guaranteed insurance coverage, tax-efficient wealth transfer, or a combination of any or all of these, New Amsterdam Life will be your trusted advisor.

Disclaimer : The website contains general information about New Amsterdam Life's products and services. Neither the information nor any opinion contained in this website constitutes a solicitation or offer by New Amsterdam Life or its affiliates to buy or sell any product or service, nor shall any such product or service be offered or sold to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase, or sale would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained on this website is intended to be or should be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. New Amsterdam Life products are generally unavailable outside the United States.