METLIFE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS DATE FOR 2011 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

The board of directors of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that the company will hold its 2011 annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, beginning at 11:30 a.m. (ET) in New York City.  The board of directors established March 1, 2011 as the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting

MetLife, Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, serving 90 million customers in over 60 countries.  Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.  For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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