MetLife, Inc. MET

Company Overview

MetLife, Inc. is a U.S.-based financial services and insurance company operating primarily in the life insurance, employee benefits, annuities, retirement solutions, and asset management industries. The company is among the largest global insurers by assets and operates through a diversified portfolio of insurance and retirement businesses serving individuals, corporations, institutional investors, and government entities. Revenue is generated primarily through insurance premiums, net investment income, fees associated with retirement and group benefit products, and asset management activities. MetLife’s operations are organized around several major business segments, including Group Benefits, Retirement and Income Solutions, Asia, Latin America, EMEA, and its institutional asset management platform through MIM (MetLife Investment Management).

MetLife traces its origins to 1868, when predecessor entities began providing insurance coverage in the United States. The company evolved from a mutual life insurer into a publicly traded corporation following its demutualization in 2000. Over time, MetLife expanded internationally through acquisitions and organic growth, including the acquisition of American Life Insurance Company (Alico) from AIG in 2010, which significantly expanded its international footprint. The company has positioned itself as a diversified global insurer with scale advantages in employee benefits, retirement products, and institutional investment management. Its long operating history, broad distribution network, strong brand recognition, and sizable investment portfolio are commonly identified in public filings and financial analyses as strategic advantages.