MetLife Announced as 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner

My Leave Navigator Supports Individuals Planning Time Away from Work Due to a Planned or Unexpected Life Event

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has been named as a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner by Foundry CIO for My Leave Navigator. For almost 30 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT.

"Receiving the CIO 100 Award for My Leave Navigator is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation that delivers real value for our customers,” said Bill Pappas, MetLife’s Head of Global Technology and Operations.

My Leave Navigator is a part of MetLife’s MyBenefits digital experience that support employees planning time away from work due to a planned or unexpected life event. This proprietary offering brings employees a customized experience, based on their specific leave needs, to provide intuitive guidance and boost confidence as employees prepare for, take, and ultimately return from leave. It enables individuals to focus on their life moment without worrying about claims they may need to file, ensuring that they not only understand the options available to them, but feel supported through every step of their experience.

Furthermore, by integrating My Leave Navigator into their leave management, employers can stay ahead of and in compliance with mandated policies, make sense of overlapping policies, and provide employees with a clear understanding of their leave options and leave calendar without the need for HR intervention.

Ramy Tadros, Regional Vice President, U.S. Business and Head of MetLife Holdings, noted, "My Leave Navigator helps employees navigate the complex leave landscape during critical life moments and simplifies leave management for employers. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing intuitive capabilities that benefit both employees and employers alike."

“The CIO 100 Awards recognize IT leaders who drive innovation, transformation, and business success through technology. With an exceptionally high caliber of submissions each year, winning a CIO100 Award is a true honor, highlighting the bold vision, strategic excellence, and groundbreaking impact of the most influential CIOs shaping the future of digital enterprise,” said Elizabeth Cutler, Content Director, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com

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FAQ

What is MetLife's My Leave Navigator and how does it benefit employees?

My Leave Navigator is a digital tool that provides customized guidance for employees planning time away from work, helping them prepare for, take, and return from leave while managing necessary claims and understanding their options.

How does My Leave Navigator help employers manage leave policies?

It helps employers maintain compliance with mandated policies, manage overlapping policies, and provide employees clear understanding of leave options without HR intervention.

What recognition did MetLife (MET) receive for My Leave Navigator in 2025?

MetLife received the 2025 CIO 100 Award from Foundry CIO for My Leave Navigator, recognizing its innovation in IT excellence.

What features are included in MetLife's MyBenefits digital experience?

MyBenefits includes My Leave Navigator, which offers customized leave management guidance, policy compliance tools, and integrated support for both planned and unexpected life events.

How does My Leave Navigator integrate with employer leave management systems?

It integrates by providing automated policy compliance, managing overlapping policies, and offering a clear leave calendar system that reduces the need for HR involvement.