MetLife (NYSE:MET) is a global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs. Headquartered in New York City, the company offers a range of risk protection and retirement solutions to individuals, employers and institutional clients. Its core businesses include life insurance, group benefits, retirement products such as annuities, and supplemental health products including dental and disability coverage.
In addition to traditional life and group insurance, MetLife provides workplace benefits and voluntary products distributed through employer-sponsored programs. The company also offers retirement plan services and institutional investment solutions through its affiliated asset management operations, serving pension funds, insurers and other large clients. Distribution methods include direct sales, brokers and agents, bancassurance partnerships, and workplace channels.
MetLife operates across multiple regions, with significant activity in the United States, Asia, Latin America and EMEA. Its multinational footprint combines local market operations with centralized capabilities in product development, underwriting and asset management to serve both retail and corporate customers. The company has pursued strategic portfolio adjustments over time, including the 2017 spinoff of Brighthouse Financial, to focus on core insurance and employee-benefit franchises.
Founded in 1868 as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, MetLife converted from a mutual company to a publicly traded company in 2000. As of 2024, Michel A. Khalaf serves as president and chief executive officer, leading the company’s strategic priorities across its global businesses. MetLife remains known for its long history in the insurance industry and its broad suite of products for individuals, employers and institutions.
