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MetLife, Inc. provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management through subsidiaries and affiliates serving individual and institutional customers. Founded in 1868, the company operates in more than 40 markets and reports activity across the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
Company updates commonly cover quarterly results, net investment income, variable investment income, financial supplements, capital deployment and dividends. News also includes developments at MetLife Investment Management, including private fixed income origination and PineBridge Investments, as well as employee-benefits research and shareholder communications such as responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) will present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Financial Services Conference on Feb. 10, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. ET. Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat.
A live webcast is available at the conference webcast link; attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to download any required software. A replay will be available beginning one hour after the presentation and accessible through Feb. 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) was named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2026 list for the seventh consecutive year and ranked No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health industry.
The recognition cites reputation, consistent performance and leadership, and follows MetLife’s placement on Fortune’s 25 Best Workplaces and Great Place to Work certifications in 33 markets.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) will hold a combined fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings and outlook conference call and audio webcast on Thursday, February 5, 2026, 9:00–10:00 a.m. ET.
The call follows issuance of the Fourth Quarter 2025 earnings release, Financial Supplement, and outlook materials on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after market close. Materials and live webcast registration will be available on the MetLife Investor Relations webpage.
A replay will be available by telephone and internet beginning 11:00 a.m. ET on February 5, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on February 12, 2026. Conference and replay access details and registration are provided on the investor site.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) released early findings from its 2026 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study showing employers face rising cost pressures while workforce well‑being stalls. Key metrics: 83% of employees cite rising living and medical costs as top stressors; 50% often avoid care due to out‑of‑pocket costs; employees miss an average of 6.1 days of work for health reasons; only 44% report being holistically healthy. Employers responded by increasing benefits investment (60%) and expanding non‑medical offerings (62%), and report an expected $2.30 return per $1 invested in employee health.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced a first quarter 2026 common stock dividend of $0.5675 per share. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 3, 2026.
The company described its business lines (insurance, annuities, employee benefits, asset management) and noted forward-looking statement disclaimers referencing SEC filings.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) completed its acquisition of PineBridge on December 31, 2025, creating a combined asset manager with $734.7 billion in pro forma assets under management as of September 30, 2025 (estimated fair value).
More than half of acquired client assets are held outside the U.S., with about one-third in Asia. The deal excludes PineBridge’s private equity funds group and its joint venture in China. Brian Funk will lead the combined business and MIM named a new senior leadership team drawn from both firms.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) closed its acquisition of PineBridge on December 30, 2025, creating a combined asset manager with $734.7 billion in pro forma assets under management as of September 30, 2025.
More than half of acquired client assets are held outside the U.S., with about one-third in Asia. The deal excludes PineBridge’s private equity funds group and its China joint venture. Brian Funk will lead the combined business and MIM announced a new senior leadership team. The acquisition supports MetLife’s New Frontier strategy to accelerate asset-management growth.
MetLife Pet Insurance (NYSE:MET) announced an exclusive collaboration with Petstablished to offer pet insurance quotes directly during the adoption and microchipping flow on the Petstablished platform.
The platform supports over 1,000 animal welfare organizations and facilitates more than 160,000 adoptions annually. Adopters can receive a personalized MetLife quote and add coverage to the adoption fee so pets are insured before leaving the shelter. Coverage ranges from emergencies-only to preventive care, including wellness visits, vaccinations, dental cleanings, spay/neuter, and behavioral training.
MetLife Investment Management (NYSE: MET) was named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments on December 8, 2025.
This is MIM’s fifth consecutive year on the list, which is compiled with Workforce Research Group and based on employee feedback and company policies. As of September 30, 2025, MIM reported $632.6 billion in total assets under management.
The recognition highlights MIM’s focus on talent, inclusion, collaboration and investment capabilities across public and private fixed income, real estate, equities, private equity and insurance solutions.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced completion of a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer transaction with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company on December 1, 2025. The deal reduces portfolio risk and accelerates run-off of MetLife Holdings' legacy blocks while MetLife Investment Management will manage approximately $6 billion of assets under investment management agreements with Talcott.
Expected foregone annual adjusted earnings total approximately $100 million, partially offset by annual hedge cost savings of approximately $45 million. The company described the transaction as part of disciplined execution of risk transfer options.