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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 Investment Management has announced a financing package worth USD 161 million to support the English Football League (EFL) Championship Clubs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will help clubs facing financial difficulties due to the absence of matchday revenues over the past 12 months. The EFL chair, Rick Parry, emphasized the significance of this support for clubs to evaluate their finances and plan for the upcoming season. MetLife aims to strengthen the football sector while managing $659.6 billion in total assets.
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) reported a record $22.4 billion in agricultural mortgage loan assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2020, achieving a 10% year-over-year growth. Despite global challenges, MIM provided $4.7 billion in agricultural loans across more than 700 transactions, marking a 35% increase in transaction volume compared to 2019. This positions MIM as the largest non-government source of agricultural mortgage capital. The firm's commitment to supporting clients during the pandemic highlights its role in the agricultural sector.
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) reported $10.7 billion in new commercial real estate transactions in 2020, bringing total commercial real estate assets under management (AUM) to $106.7 billion by year-end. The gross market value of commercial mortgage loans reached $74.0 billion, while real estate equity AUM is at $32.7 billion. Despite the pandemic, MIM originated 137 commercial mortgage loans worth $8.5 billion and acquired $2.2 billion in properties. Strategic focus included last-mile distribution centers and suburban apartments, positioning MIM for future growth.
MetLife (NYSE: MET) has appointed Robin Gordon as Chief Data and Analytics Officer, effective March 29, 2021. Gordon will oversee enterprise data strategies, analytics, and governance, reporting to Bill Pappas. She brings extensive experience from her previous role as CIO at Blackstone's real estate portfolio, where she drove technology and data initiatives. Gordon also served as Chief Data Officer at CoreLogic, generating $2 billion in revenue through data strategies. Her leadership aims to enhance digital transformation and customer experience at MetLife.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that Robin Gordon will take on the role of Chief Data and Analytics Officer, starting March 29, 2021. In this position, Gordon will oversee the company's data strategy, services, operations, engineering, innovation, and governance. Reporting to Bill Pappas, she aims to enhance MetLife's digital transformation and customer experience. Gordon comes from Blackstone, where she was CIO for its real estate portfolio, and has held significant roles at CoreLogic and Dun & Bradstreet, focusing on data strategy and analytics.
MetLife Investment Management reported originating $15.7 billion in private placement debt and structured credit across 215 transactions for 2020, including $3.6 billion for third-party clients. The portfolio grew to $102.1 billion as of December 31, 2020. Significant origination activities occurred in March and April, with $4.0 billion being completed during that period. The firm is focusing on supporting issuers and investors as the economy recovers from the pandemic.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) confirmed its previously announced dividend of $0.25 per share on its Series A floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock. This dividend is payable on March 15, 2021, to shareholders who are on record as of February 26, 2021. The ex-dividend date will be determined by the New York Stock Exchange. MetLife operates globally, offering a range of financial services including insurance and asset management.
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has appointed Sara Queen as the new managing director and head of Real Estate Equity, effective March 15, 2021. Queen succeeds Mark Wilsmann, who is retiring after over 30 years with the company. With a background in commercial real estate, she previously tripled U.S. real estate equity assets at Mapletree Investments. MIM's Real Estate Equity portfolio stands at $32.7 billion, focusing on diverse strategies for institutional clients. MetLife Investment Management manages a total of $659.6 billion in assets.
MetLife announced that its subsidiary, Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, has successfully closed its second and third longevity reinsurance transactions with Rothesay Life Plc, covering approximately $5 billion in pension liabilities. These transactions expand MetLife's footprint in the U.K. longevity reinsurance market, building on previous successes despite pandemic challenges. Jay Wang, MetLife's Risk Solutions head, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting the U.K. pension sector through innovative risk management strategies.
MetLife and Principal Financial Group have reached an agreement with Philips North America to transfer approximately $1.2 billion in pension obligations, benefiting around 11,000 pension plan participants. Under this arrangement, MetLife will serve as the lead administrator for monthly benefits for about 9,000 retirees, while Principal will manage responsibilities for 2,000 deferred participants. This collaboration aims to enhance financial security and confidence among retirees, ensuring they continue to receive their monthly pensions without changes.
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