Exhibit (10)(b)

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Christopher T. Ashe

Christopher T. Ashe

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for her in her name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as she might or could do in person in her capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Elizabeth K. Brill

Elizabeth K. Brill

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Alexander I. M. Cook

Alexander I. M. Cook

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Craig L. DeSanto

Craig L. DeSanto

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Eric Feldstein

Eric Feldstein

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Robert M. Gardner

Robert M. Gardner

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Francis M. Harte

Francis M. Harte

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Thomas A. Hendry

Thomas A. Hendry

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Mark J. Madgett

Mark J. Madgett

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Anthony R. Malloy

Anthony R. Malloy

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Theodore A. Mathas

Theodore A. Mathas

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for her in her name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as she might or could do in person in her capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Amy Miller

Amy Miller

April 8, 2021

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY CORPORATION

POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR A LIMITED PURPOSE

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned constitutes and appoints each of Matthew

Williams, Thomas F. English and Charles A. Whites, Jr. as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him in his name, place and stead, to sign any and all registration statements or other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority applicable to New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Variable Annuity Separate Account – III (File Numbers 333-80535, 033-87382, 333-30706, 333-156018, 333-158552, 333-172046, 333-178743, 333-219399, 333-228039 and 333-239752) and any amendments or supplements thereto, and withdrawals thereof, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any state regulatory agency or authority granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he might or could do in person in his capacity as a Director or officer of New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact and agent, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

/s/ Matthew D. Wion

Matthew D. Wion

April 8, 2021