MetLife, Inc.

Global life insurer offering insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management

What MetLife does

MetLife sells life insurance, annuities and other protection products to individuals and businesses around the world. It is a major provider of workplace benefits such as group life, dental, disability and vision coverage. It also helps companies manage pension obligations and offers asset management services.

How MetLife makes money

MetLife earns premiums and fees from insurance, benefits and annuity products. It also earns investment income by investing the reserves it holds to pay future claims and annuity obligations.

Products & services

• Group life, dental and disability insurance
• Pension risk transfer
• Fixed, index-linked and variable annuities
• Guaranteed interest contracts and funding agreements
• Whole, term and universal life insurance
• Accident & health and pet insurance