New independent directors join MetLife (MET) board and key committees

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MetLife, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors increased its size from eleven to thirteen members and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz as new directors effective February 24, 2026. Both were also appointed to multiple key Board committees and were determined to be independent directors.

Each new director will receive MetLife’s standard non-management director compensation, which currently consists of a $355,000 annual retainer, with $205,000 paid in common stock and $150,000 paid in cash. Retainers are pro-rated for partial-year service, with the first of four annual installments earned at the beginning of service.

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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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02/24/2026 - 04:21 PM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2026

METLIFE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

1-15787

13-4075851

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)


200 Park Avenue, New York, NY		10166-0188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 578-9500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01	MET	New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01	MET PRA	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E	MET PRE	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.75% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F	MET PRF	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 24, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MetLife, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors serving on the Board from eleven to thirteen, and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz as directors of the Company. The Board appointed Mr. Glaser to its Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Finance and Risk Committee, and appointed Ms. Seitz to its Compensation Committee, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, and Investment Committee, each effective immediately. The Board has affirmatively determined that each of Mr. Glaser and Ms. Seitz is an independent director.

Each of Mr. Glaser and Ms. Seitz will participate in the Company’s standard non-management director compensation arrangements. The Company pays non-management directors a retainer of $355,000 per year, $205,000 payable in shares of the Company’s common stock and $150,000 payable in cash. Directors earn a pro-rated retainer for partial-year service, earning the first of four annual installments at the beginning of service.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


METLIFE, INC.

By:	/s/ Timothy J. Ring
	Name:	Timothy J. Ring
	Title:	Senior Vice President and Secretary

Date: February 24, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board changes did MetLife (MET) announce on February 24, 2026?

MetLife expanded its Board from eleven to thirteen members and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz as new directors. Both appointments were effective immediately and included committee assignments across audit, compensation, finance, risk, governance, corporate responsibility, and investments.

Are the new MetLife (MET) directors considered independent?

Yes, MetLife’s Board affirmatively determined that both Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz are independent directors. This means they meet the company’s and exchange’s independence standards, supporting stronger oversight, governance practices, and balanced decision-making at the board level.

What board committees will MetLife (MET) director Daniel S. Glaser serve on?

Daniel S. Glaser was appointed to MetLife’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Finance and Risk Committee. These assignments place him in roles overseeing financial reporting, executive pay, and key capital and risk management matters for the company’s overall governance framework.

What board committees will MetLife (MET) director Michelle R. Seitz serve on?

Michelle R. Seitz was appointed to MetLife’s Compensation Committee, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, and Investment Committee. Through these roles, she will help oversee executive compensation, corporate governance and responsibility policies, and the company’s investment-related oversight activities.

How are MetLife (MET) non-management directors compensated?

MetLife pays non-management directors a standard annual retainer of $355,000, with $205,000 in common stock and $150,000 in cash. Directors receive pro-rated compensation for partial-year service, earning the first of four annual installments at the beginning of their board service.

Do the new MetLife (MET) directors receive any special compensation arrangements?

No, both Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz will participate in MetLife’s standard non-management director compensation program. Their compensation mirrors that of other non-management directors, aligning pay with board responsibilities rather than providing unique or one-time arrangements.

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