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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), established in 1868, is one of the world’s largest life insurance companies. Headquartered in New York, MetLife operates through its subsidiaries and affiliates to provide a wide range of financial services, including life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has a presence in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Core Business: MetLife's business is organized into five primary segments: US, Asia, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and MetLife Holdings. The US segment, which includes group benefits and retirement solutions, contributes around 50% of the company's earnings. The Asia segment, primarily driven by operations in Japan, and increasingly in India, China, and Bangladesh, contributes about 22% of earnings. The Latin America segment, with strong positions in Mexico and Chile, contributes about 13% of earnings, while the EMEA and MetLife Holdings segments contribute approximately 4% and 11% respectively.
Recent Achievements and Current Projects: MetLife has been expanding its digital capabilities and enhancing its customer experience through technology-driven solutions. The company has introduced several innovative products and services aimed at providing comprehensive life insurance and financial planning solutions. In addition, MetLife has formed multiple strategic partnerships to strengthen its market presence worldwide.
Financial Condition: MetLife is financially robust, consistently demonstrating strong performance and stability. The company has a well-diversified portfolio and a solid balance sheet, which enable it to navigate market fluctuations effectively. MetLife’s commitment to maintaining financial strength is reflected in its consistent earnings and prudent risk management practices.
Diversity and Inclusion: MetLife is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive team. MetLife ensures equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, and other protected statuses.
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MetLife's Upwise, a proprietary solution designed to help employees choose and use benefits wisely, will be available to nearly one million U.S. employees this open enrollment season. Upwise addresses the growing demand for diverse benefits options and the lack of benefit comprehension among employees. The platform offers personalized benefit recommendations, including AI-powered major medical benefit suggestions, based on individual needs and preferences.
Key features of Upwise include:
- Utilization of permissioned personal medical information and financial data
- Recommendations across various health and nonmedical insurance plans
- Regular engagement nudges to promote benefit usage throughout the year
Early results show that Upwise has yielded solid double-digit growth in benefits enrollment during the open enrollment period, potentially leading to a healthier, more productive workforce and supporting key business imperatives.
MetLife's annual TTX report reveals a significant increase in women's interest in STEM careers, with 60% finding such careers appealing. This trend emerges as 90% of STEM employers express concerns about talent scarcity and the need to bridge this gap. The report highlights the importance of fostering an inclusive culture to attract more female talent.
The upcoming 6th annual Triangle Tech X (TTX) conference, titled 'The Disruption Advantage: Powering Inclusion and Innovation in STEM,' will address these issues. The free, virtual event on October 1-2 will feature notable speakers like Katie Ledecky, Mick Ebeling, and Sallie Krawcheck.
The survey also found that 66% of women view disruption as advantageous in the workplace. However, challenges remain, including a lack of female role models and mentors in STEM fields. Increasing women's participation in STEM could drive greater disruptive thinking and address talent shortages, according to 65% of employees.
MetLife is actively supporting pollinator health through partnerships with Bee Downtown and The Best Bees Company. At their Cary, North Carolina campus, bees produced an impressive 311 pounds of honey in 2023, doubling the state average. These bees flew an estimated 17 million miles in the process. MetLife maintains beehives at multiple office locations, including Tampa, Florida, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
These initiatives not only promote sustainable agriculture and pollinator health but also drive employee engagement. MetLife and MIM are further supporting biodiversity through strategic investments. This commitment to environmental stewardship aligns with MetLife's broader efforts to protect nature and biodiversity.
MetLife has announced its third consecutive sponsorship of the Toyota HBCUNY Classic presented by Walmart, featuring a football game between Howard University and Morehouse College at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2024. This event marks the start of HBCU homecoming week and will include drumline performances and a battle of the bands.
The sponsorship aligns with MetLife's long-standing commitment to supporting HBCU students through partnerships with organizations like UNCF and TMCF. MetLife Foundation has recently granted $2.5 million to various HBCU-related initiatives, including scholarships, technology training, internships, and innovation programs. During the game's broadcast on CNBC, MetLife will highlight its 78-year partnership with UNCF and showcase the impact of supporting HBCU students on their futures and communities.
MetLife Foundation grantees Reading Partners and Brooklyn Book Bodega have joined forces to address the literacy crisis in New York City. Their collaboration, supported by MetLife Foundation, aims to empower young readers, foster a love for reading, promote book ownership, and bridge literacy gaps across the city.
The initiative highlights the transformational power of reading and its importance in addressing educational disparities. MetLife Foundation's support enables these organizations to expand their reach and impact, contributing to improved literacy rates among young people in New York City.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) has announced key leadership changes effective October 1. Toby Srihiran Brown has been appointed as the global head of reinsurance, tasked with developing and maintaining a comprehensive reinsurance strategy for the company. Brown, currently MetLife's chief auditor, will report to John McCallion, CFO of MetLife, Inc. and head of MetLife Investment Management.
Rob Dill, currently CFO for the Latin America region, will succeed Brown as chief auditor. Dill will report to the Audit Committee of the MetLife, Inc. Board of Directors and administratively to CEO Michel Khalaf. These appointments aim to enhance MetLife's reinsurance activities and strengthen its risk management and governance functions.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) has announced that CEO Michel Khalaf and CFO John McCallion will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on Thursday, Sept. 5 at approximately 9:05 a.m. (ET). The event will be accessible via a live audio webcast at https://wsw.com/webcast/kbw109/met/1596980, with a replay available until Thursday, Sept. 12 at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
MetLife, founded in 1868, is a leading global financial services company operating in over 40 markets worldwide. It provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services to help customers build a more confident future.
MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management arm of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), has appointed Jude Driscoll as its new president, effective Sept. 1. Driscoll, previously MIM's global head of Fixed Income and Private Capital, will report to John McCallion, MetLife's CFO and head of MIM. This strategic move aims to enhance client service, expand offerings, and drive growth.
Driscoll joined MIM in 2017 following its acquisition of Logan Circle Partners, where he was founder, CEO, and CIO. His experience includes serving as president and CEO of Delaware Investments. MIM, with over 150 years of investment experience, manages $587.6 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2024, offering tailored investment solutions to institutional investors worldwide.
MetLife's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company's efforts to promote financial stability and wellness. Key initiatives include:
- MetLife 360Health: Launched in Nepal and UAE in 2023, offering solutions for mental, physical, financial, and social health.
- 360Future: Expanded in Korea and China, providing retirement savings, insurance, health, and wealth services.
- U.S. Benefits Employee Care Enhancements: Collaboration with Nayya to improve benefits understanding and engagement.
- Expanded mental health solutions: Partnerships with Lyra Health and Empathy for comprehensive well-being services.
- MetLife Pet Insurance: Supporting long-term shelter stays and adoption events.
These initiatives aim to address customer needs, improve product offerings, and support overall wellness across various markets.
MetLife's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company's commitment to responsible investing, focusing on five core areas: infrastructure, green investments, municipal bonds, affordable housing, and impact investments. Key highlights include:
1. A $44 million commitment to Solek Chile for solar projects
2. Installation of a 2.2 megawatt solar array at the Intersect office park
3. Growth of the C-PACE facility with Twain Financial Partners to $76.2 million
4. $27 million investment in Colorado Housing and Finance Authority bonds
5. Over $190 million invested in State Housing Finance Agency bonds
6. Investments in the Blackstar Stability Distressed Debt Fund and Women Livelihood Bond VI
MetLife aims to originate $500 million in new impact investments between 2020 and 2030, focusing on financial health and climate change priorities.
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