Our Impact

Creating impact for a more confident future

Keeping our promises to deliver for our stakeholders

Our purpose is central to how we show up every day. It guides our actions, informs our decisions and leads to meaningful impact and confidence for customers, colleagues and communities.
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benefits paid to policyholders

$220B+

From 2020 through 2024, MetLife paid out more than $220 billion in benefits to policyholders, including claim and reserve related activity.

impact investments

$185M

Since 2020, MetLife has committed more than $185 million to people, communities and our planet, creating lasting impact.

Volunteer hours

500,000+

MetLife employees have proudly completed more than half a million volunteer hours globally since 2020.

Impact through action

Helping Employees Navigate Cancer with Confidence: MetLife Launches Cancer Support Benefit
MetLife’s new Cancer Support Benefit connects employees with guidance and resources to better understand treatment options, making complex care decisions clearer and more confident. It’s one more way we’re turning protection into real‑world support.
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Partnering Globally to Build More Resilient Communities
Together with Global Citizen, MetLife is supporting initiatives that strengthen economic opportunity and community resilience—expanding impact beyond borders.
Innovating to Expand Financial Protection in Latin America
MetLife Xcelerator’s recognition underscores how digital innovation can reduce barriers and extend financial safety nets to more people across the region.
Recognizing MetLife Volunteers Making a Difference
73 U.S. colleagues earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for 100+ hours of service, reflecting how MetLife’s people help strengthen communities.

Safeguarding futures, protecting our world

MetLife’s approach to sustainability is one of the ways we live up to our purpose, helping us deliver for all our stakeholders. From advancing environmental stewardship to empowering communities, we’re creating solutions that drive long-term resilience and opportunity.
MetLife Foundation

Expanding opportunities, empowering lives

For 50 years, MetLife Foundation has been empowering communities and helping people face life’s moments with confidence. Since 2013, the Foundation has invested $250 million to help individuals and families build resilience and unlock economic opportunity.

Through partnerships with nonprofits and innovators, we’ve reached 17.3 million people with tools, education and resources that enable them to thrive.

NextGen Ventures: Investing in what’s next

We invest in bold thinkers and breakthrough solutions shaping the future of insurance and finance.

Leveraging technology to deepen customer engagement

Solutions that leverage cutting-edge digital platforms to deliver personalized experiences and meet consumers where they are.

Insurance meets health and financial wellness

We help customers protect what matters while supporting their overall well-being, using data-driven insights to deliver added value.

Empowering the gig economy with innovative solutions

Addressing the unique needs of gig workers, including benefits and financial protection tailored to flexible employment models.