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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) introduced the Non-Qualified Assignment Flex Agreement (NQA-FA), a deferred payment solution for non-physical injury claims such as employment litigation, discrimination, contract disputes and attorney fees.
The NQA-FA uses a funding agreement, allows deferred payments beyond one year, and supports customized schedules for individuals or businesses.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced that CFO and MetLife Investment Management head John McCallion will join a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 10, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET. A live webcast and replay will be available.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) announced a collaboration with Highlights to launch a free, soccer-themed digital magazine designed to boost children’s confidence and life skills. Available in multiple languages, it offers stories, games, puzzles, and activities that promote resilience, teamwork, self-expression, and belonging across home, school, and community settings.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) introduced a new liquidity feature for its MetLife Guaranteed Income Program (MGIP) immediate income annuity. The new Annuity Cancellation Option lets defined contribution plan participants cancel within the first three years and receive premiums back, minus benefits already paid, with no cancellation or surrender fees.
MGIP helps convert retirement savings into guaranteed lifetime or period-certain income and offers optional features for beneficiary protection and potential inflation-responsive income.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) declared second quarter 2026 preferred stock dividends on three series. Holders of Series A (MET PRA) will receive $0.31190376 per share. Series E (MET PRE) depositary shares pay $0.3515625 each, and Series F (MET PRF) depositary shares pay $0.296875 each.
All dividends are payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
MetLife (NYSE:MET) and Global Citizen launched “Footwork for Futures”, a global soccer-themed social media challenge running May 12–July 19, 2026, or until donations reach $100,000.
For each eligible juggling video tagged #FootworkForFutures, MetLife will donate $5 to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, building on MetLife Foundation’s $9 million founding commitment.
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MetLife (NYSE: MET) reported 1Q 2026 results: net income $1.14B ($1.74 per share) and adjusted earnings $1.59B ($2.42 per share). Premiums, fees and other revenues rose 5% to $14.3B; net investment income increased 10% to $5.4B. BVPS was $37.92; adjusted BVPS $57.41. ROE was 18.2% and adjusted ROE 17.0%. The company returned over $1.1B to shareholders and held $3.9B of holding-company cash and liquid assets at quarter end.
VanEck (MET) launched the VanEck CLO Opportunities Fund (Class I: CLOIX) on May 1, 2026, an unlisted interval fund sub-advised by PineBridge Investments focused on CLO equity and junior mezzanine debt.
The fund uses limited quarterly repurchase offers (typically 5–25% of shares), is illiquid, and exposes investors to elevated credit and leverage risks.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) announced a second-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.5925 per share, a 4.4% increase from the prior quarter's $0.5675 per share. The dividend is payable on June 9, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 12, 2026.
MetLife reports an 8.1% compound annual growth rate in its common quarterly dividend since 2011. Management linked the increase to earnings power and disciplined capital management.