Historical met News Stories

MetLife's Annuity Pivot and Reinsurance Deal Flow!

This week’s industry developments — Conning’s annuity study, F&G’s $1.9B reinsurance sale, and WTW’s £70B UK pension risk-transfer forecast — reinforce the strategic forces shaping MetLife (MET): a shift toward fee-generating annuity solutions, increased third‑party capital in reinsurance, and expanding pension de‑risking opportunities. No new company-specific catalyst was announced this week.

MetLife Q4 Beat, $10B Annuity Risk Transfer Done!!

MetLife reported a Q4 earnings beat and completed a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer, actions that improve capital efficiency and reduce tail risk. Strong ROE, MIM AUM growth, and geographic sales gains supported the quarter and provide clearer near-term drivers for MET stock.

MetLife $510M Charge, $10B Annuity Transfer Impact

MetLife disclosed a $510 million reserve to correct decades-long missed annuity payments to about 13,500 annuitants and continues to execute a $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer with Talcott Resolution—moves that reshape capital, earnings clarity, and the firm’s annuity-risk profile.