MetLife

The average employee underutilizes their workplace benefits, and many struggle to navigate their options during open enrollment. That's not just a customer challenge; it's one of the biggest opportunities MetLife has in our Group Benefits organization. We're investing in digital tools, applying AI in meaningful ways, and partnering closely with employers to close that gap. I discussed this and more with John McCallion, CFO and Head of MetLife Investment Management.

Millions of Americans are counting on a pension to be there when they retire. Trillions of dollars in these promises sit on corporate balance sheets today, and companies want to make sure that money is managed by someone who does it for a living. That's a huge opportunity, and one MetLife is proud to help solve. I sat down with Ramy Tadros, President of our U.S. Business and Head of MetLife Holdings, to talk through it.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping expectations in our industry. Customers are increasingly looking for faster answers, more personalization and less friction — and companies will compete on who can deliver that consistently at scale. This was a focus of my recent conversation at the S&P Global Ratings Annual Insurance Conference, where I discussed how AI is driving efficiency and growth at MetLife, while creating meaningful opportunities to better serve customers. I’m encouraged by the impact we’re already seeing, and the role AI will continue to play as we advance our New Frontier strategy. Watch some of our discussion below.

MetLife had an excellent start to 2026 as we accelerate progress in year two of our New Frontier growth strategy. Our Q1 2026 earnings results reflect disciplined execution across the enterprise, which drove strong, broad-based top-line growth and attractive returns with deliberate capital deployment that balances investing in our businesses with returning capital to shareholders. I’m grateful to our people for their commitment and dedication to deliver for our customers, communities and shareholders. For more details on our results: https://lnkd.in/eH_BwYpX

I enjoyed sitting down with Peter Orszag of Lazard and Liz Hoffman of SEMAFOR this week at Semafor World Economy to discuss what’s happening in global markets and the implications for businesses and investors. We covered a lot of ground given all that’s going on in the world, including recent headlines around private credit. While we stay watchful of the market overall, we don't see a systemic issue or a "bubble", and we’re confident in our expertise, track record, and discipline in how we invest in private assets with a clear focus on fulfilling MetLife's long-term promises to customers. Check out a portion of our discussion below.

In 2025, MetLife embarked on New Frontier, a five-year strategy designed to deliver a differentiated value proposition: stronger growth and attractive returns with lower risk. One year in, it’s clear we have the right strategy for the right time. We’ve built the engine to deliver on our five-year commitments - advancing our strategic priorities, deploying capital soundly, and operating with speed and discipline in a dynamic economic and market environment. I invite you to read my annual shareholder letter, reflecting on our achievements in year one and previewing what’s ahead as New Frontier shifts from launch to acceleration in 2026.