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MetLife to acquire ALICO from AIG

12/03/2010

On March 8, 2010, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) announced that it agreed to acquire American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) from American International Group (AIG). The combination of MetLife and ALICO will create a global life insurance and employee benefits powerhouse. It accelerates MetLife's global growth strategy and affirms the company's position as a global leader. MetLife is in a position to make this compelling move because the company has remained focused, disciplined and financially strong throughout the financial crisis and it will continue to do so.

Pending certain domestic and international regulatory approvals, as well as all other customary conditions to closing, the deal is expected to close by the end of 2010. MetLife strongly believes the transaction is not only good for MetLife, AIG and ALICO, but also good for each company's employees, customers and shareholders, as well as the American taxpayers.

For more information, visit http://www.metlife.com/.

What changes can MetLife's customers in Poland expect as a result of the transaction? Will their costs/fees change? How?

It is our objective that this transaction be completely seamless to all customers and there is no action required on their part. MetLife contract or policy benefits, costs and fees will not change as a result of this transaction.

I'm a MetLife Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A. policyholder. What does this change mean for me?

This acquisition does not impact your MetLife policy. You will continue to be covered under your existing policies and contracts, and continue to receive the world-class customer service you have come to expect from MetLife.

MetLife sponsors the American Dream exhibition

01/07/2009

This summer, MetLife Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A. ("MetLife") has the pleasure to be the title sponsor of the exhibition entitled American Dream, organized by the National Museum in Krakow together with the Consulate General of the United States of America in Krakow. The exhibition is part of the celebration of the 90th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Poland. Featuring many examples of American culture mainly focused on the 1960's and 1970's, the event will run from July 1st to October 4th 2009.

The American Dream exhibition is designed as both an artistic and educational event, with multimedia displays with projectors showing documentaries and specially prepared soundtracks. The main body of the exhibition will focus on works of American photorealists (Ralph Goings, Richard Estes, Robert Cottingham, Robert Bechtle and others), which are part of the famous Collection of the Family of Louis K. and Susan P. Meisel, one of the most prominent collectors that promote American photorealism. The collection, which previously could be seen at Deutsche Guggenheim in Berlin, and earlier in many other cities around the world, will be presented in Poland for the first time.

American Dream is part of the project America, America... planned at the National Museum in Krakow, which will run from July to December of this year. Other events to follow American Dream are exhibitions of Weegee, the famous American photojournalist, an exhibition displaying artifacts from the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, Georgia and a presentation of contemporary art with artists such as Andy Warhol, Eric Fischl, and Phillip Taaffe.

As the title sponsor of the exhibition, MetLife was honored with the opportunity of introducing artifacts illustrating the history of the MetLife companies (MetLife, Inc. and its affiliates). For more than 141 years, the MetLife companies have actively participated and contributed to social and cultural changes in the American society. The exhibition will present artifacts brought especially from the enterprise's archives in New York, showcasing the MetLife companies' long history, longstanding tradition of community involvement and commitment with customers. This commemorative exhibition includes, among others, the enterprise's first poster advertisement from 1868 and the vinyl record distributed to commemorate the mission of Apollo 11 in 1969.

MetLife announces fourth quarter and full year 2008 results

03/02/2009

February 3, 2009, MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) reported fourth quarter 2008 and full year 2008 net income. Results are in line with December 2008 Investor Day Guidance, confirming MetLife's strength and stability.

For more information, visit www.metlife.com

MetLife named best managed insurance company by Forbes

NEW YORK, January 2, 2008 — MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) has been named to Forbes' list of America's 400 Best Big Companies for 2008 and was also selected as the best managed company in the insurance industry. This is the first time the company has been selected as the best managed in its industry by Forbes and the third time MetLife has appeared on the list.

In its evaluation of MetLife, Forbes noted that, since the company's initial public offering in 2000, " ...MetLife's earnings per share have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 17%." The publication also recognized that " ...MetLife has become a leader in insurance and retirement planning, and is the country's largest individual and group life insurer."

"We're extremely honored to be selected by Forbes as the best managed insurance company in America," said C. Robert Henrikson, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of MetLife, Inc. "MetLife is focused on delivering the best products and services for our clients, and this has translated into earnings growth and increased value for our shareholders. Our talented employees and distribution partners have enabled us to generate consistent, year-over-year top-line growth since becoming a public company in 2000. We're excited about the future, expanding on our market leading positions in the U.S. and exporting our expertise to several international markets as well."

The insurance category of the Best Big Companies list consists of 18 insurers.

Forbes' list of America's 400 Best Big Companies identifies the best of the biggest publicly traded companies in America. Companies are selected after a thorough review of financial metrics, Wall Street forecasts, corporate governance ratings and other public information. From the Best Big Companies list, Forbes' writers and editors select a best-managed company from each of 26 industries for financial performance, leadership, innovation and execution.

MetLife, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance and financial services with operations throughout the United States and the Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Through its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. reaches more than 70 million customers around the world and MetLife is the largest life insurer in the United States (based on life insurance in-force). The MetLife companies offer life insurance, annuities, auto and home insurance, retail banking and other financial services to individuals, as well as group insurance, reinsurance and retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. For more information, please visit www.metlife.com.

Actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: (i) changes in general economic conditions, including the performance of financial markets and interest rates; (ii) heightened competition, including with respect to pricing, entry of new competitors, the development of new products by new and existing competitors and for personnel; (iii) investment losses and defaults; (iv) unanticipated changes in industry trends; (v) catastrophe losses; (vi) ineffectiveness of risk management policies and procedures; (vii) changes in accounting standards, practices and/or policies; (viii) changes in assumptions related to deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired or goodwill; (ix) discrepancies between actual claims experience and assumptions used in setting prices for the company's products and establishing the liabilities for the company's obligations for future policy benefits and claims; (x) discrepancies between actual experience and assumptions used in establishing liabilities related to other contingencies or obligations; (xi) adverse results or other consequences from litigation, arbitration or regulatory investigations; (xii) downgrades in the company's and its affiliates' claims paying ability, financial strength or credit ratings; (xiii) regulatory, legislative or tax changes that may affect the cost of, or demand for, the company's products or services; (xiv) MetLife, Inc.'s primary reliance, as a holding company, on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet debt payment obligations and the applicable regulatory restrictions on the ability of the subsidiaries to pay such dividends; (xv) deterioration in the experience of the "closed block" established in connection with the reorganization of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; (xvi) economic, political, currency and other risks relating to the company's international operations; (xvii) the effects of business disruption or economic contraction due to terrorism or other hostilities; (xviii) the company's ability to identify and consummate on successful terms any future acquisitions, and to successfully integrate acquired businesses with minimal disruption; and (xix) other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in MetLife, Inc.'s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Kashubians lyrics by Olo Walicki

25/05/2007

MetLife Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A. is sponsoring latest project of the famous jazzman and double-bass player Olo Walicki. Kaszëbë musical record is a folk inspiration of the Kaszuby region mixed together modern jazz.

As a part of promotion of the musical record Kaszëbë there have been scheduled series of concerts which will take place in 8 big cities in Poland.

Series of concerts promoting musical record Olo Walicki - Kaszëbë

July 25th, 2007 - Era Nowe Horyzonty Festival in Wrocław
July 26th, 2007 - Rozstaje Festival in Kraków
July 27th, 2007 - Jazz in Sulęczyno Forest
October 6th, 2007 - Community Centre of Białystok FAMA Club in Białystok
November 4th, 2007 - Ucho Club in Gdynia
November 7th, 2007 - Od Nowa Club in Toruń
November 8th, 2007 - Łódź Kaliska Club in Łódź
November 18th, 2007 - Akwarium Club Złote Tarasy in Warszawa
December 06th, 2007 - Alter Ego Club in Szczecin
December 07th, 2007 - Blue Note Jazz Club in Poznań
December 15th, 2007 - Kulturalna Cafe in Warszawa
December 16th, 2007 - Warszawa Agnieszka Osiecka Studio Polish Radio Program III

MetLife Goes Global With Snoopy^®

30/01/2007

NEW YORK, NY, January 30, 2007 r. - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today an agreement with United Media to extend its licensing of the Charles Schulz Peanuts characters to every market in the world. This new arrangement replaces the existing limited international agreement and adds to the long-time US and Canada agreement, creating global coverage for MetLife's use of the characters for the first time. The new agreement gives MetLife exclusive rights in the financial services category to use the Peanuts characters.

"These characters have exemplified the dependability, security and warmth of our brand for over twenty years," said C. Robert Henrikson, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of MetLife, Inc. "As we continue to build our global business presence, these attributes translate well everywhere - across a wide range of markets and cultures. Snoopy and the Peanuts gang will help MetLife connect with customers the same way in Seoul, San Francisco or Santiago."

The Peanuts characters have been a consistent part of MetLife's marketing efforts since 1985 appearing in the company's promotional materials, sales literature, premium items and advertising. MetLife's largest US brand assets, its blimps are also adorned with the Snoopy character and are known as "Snoopy I" and "Snoopy II". The Peanuts characters have been a cornerstone of the impressive brand equity that MetLife has built in the United States.

"Our research in key markets around the world shows that people have very common financial concerns, despite a variety of differences in economic development, government structures and demographics," said Bill Toppeta, president of MetLife's International business. "That gives us confidence that a powerful consistent brand icon will work effectively and be culturally accepted in a variety of diverse settings."

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance and financial services with operations throughout the United States and the Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Through its domestic and international subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. reaches more than 70 million customers around the world and MetLife is the largest life insurer in the United States (based on life insurance in-force). The MetLife companies offer life insurance, annuities, auto and home insurance, retail banking and other financial services to individuals, as well as group insurance, reinsurance and retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. For more information, please visit www.metlife.com.

About United Media

PEANUTS is licensed and syndicated by United Media. United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. The company recently partnered with Lionsgate to build a licensing program around the 20th Anniversary of the popular film, Dirty Dancing. It also signed with Mary Engelbreit Studios, the business behind the popular and prolific artist, and Televisa, a leading Spanish speaking media company, to represent the U.S. rights to its long-running hit television series "El Chavo." United Media licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including Precious Moments, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Jakers!, Tamagotchi, Dilbert, Doodle Bear and Jim Benton's "It's Happy Bunny" (Japan Only). United Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of the E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP). For more information, visit www.unitedmedialicensing.com.

20/09/2006

One of the greatest photographers, awarded many times by all authoritative organizations and institutions in the photographic society. The world-known forerunner of photographic digital processing will present his latest works in Kolonia Profesorska, Warsaw.

Ryszard Horowitz is, by no doubt, a phenomenon among photographers. His exhibitions enjoy great popularity every time they are organized. The current one will be held in a place which stands up to the quality of the artist. Kolonia Profesorska is a place which has been created by creme de la creme of artists and architects.

The exhibition is sponsored and organised by MetLife Towarzystwo Ubezpieczeń na Życie S.A., represented by Adam Michon, the Chief Executive Officer, and under the patronage of:
Victor Ashe, the Ambassador of the USA, Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski - the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz - the President of Warsaw, and Anna Dymna , the President of the foundation "Mimo Wszystko".

Exhibition Dates: 20.09.2006 - 30.09.2006
Venue: 6^th Profesorska St, Warsaw
Exhibition Comitee: Ewa Pękala, Bogdan Wójtowicz
Radio Patronage: Radio PIN FM
TV Patronage: Telewizja POLSAT
Sponsor: LOT

Exhibition Details

The exhibition has been thought as a full and possibly most diverse presentation of the work of Ryszard Horowitz. The viewer will be able to see and admire nearly 50 pieces - already known and new ones. The exposition presented in a very "multimedia way" will enable the visitor to see the process of creation of the works in which the most modern technologies are involved and used. As an additional extra, during the exhibition a film on the artist's life will be shown. One will also be able to take home a beautiful bilingual Polish -English album by Wydawnictwa Artystyczne i Filmowe with photographs of Ryszard Horowitz's works. All profits from the exhibition will be passed on to the Anna Dymna Foundation "Mimo Wszystko". The artist also agreed to donate one of his photographs to an auction. The donated work will probably be ,,An Own Portrait of the Krakovians at the Beginning of the Third Millennium" - a picture produced for the Pope John Paul II.
The exhibition is also a step towards popularizing one of the most picturesque places of Warsaw - Kolonia Profesorska, and minting it into the tourist map of Warsaw. Situated on a buttress, with its villa houses in the quarter of Myśliwiecka, Górnośląska and Hoene-Wrońskiego, Kolonia Profesorska built between 1923 and 1925 is a realization of individual projects of the best Polish architects and artists of the Art Deco period. Among those who contributed to the creation of this cosy corner are: Zdzisław Mączeński, Witold Matuszewski, Karol Jankowski, Romuald Gutt, Alfons Gravier, Oskar Sosnowski, Marian Lalewicz. The exposition held in one of the villas in Profesorska street, will also give the visitors a unique opportunity to view the house. All situated in the area houses are under the supervision of the Capital Conservation Officer for Historic Monuments. Some of them are even held in the Register of Historical Buildings.

Ryszard Horowitz

Born on 5 May 1938. Started his artistic education in Arts High School and continued in Arts Academy in Krakow. His works were under a heavy influence of Piwnica pod Baranami (famous Kraków cabaret) and jazz music with a major role of musical instruments- Extasy 1978, Allegory 1992. Sometimes he describes himself as a photo composer, critics compare his art to the art of composing symphonies. In 1959 Ryszard Horowitz left for the States, where he studied in Pratt Institute. As an outstanding student he was presented to Richard Avedon. There, at his atelier and workshop he met Aleksiej Brodowicz, the greatest influence of the New York School Photographers generation. On graduating the school, Horowitz started work in Grey Advertising, holding the post of Creative Director. In 1967 created his own photographic agency in New York. In 1969 first works being the fruit of experiments with wide-angle lens and false perspective saw light. In 1980s the artist works with image computer processing. In 1991 Ryszard Horowitz is awarded a prize by APA American Advertising Photographers for his Birds II, which earned the title of The Picture of the Year in Special Effects Category. Another of his famous pictures is the portrait of Jerzy Kosiński changing into a bird. His works from the period of the 90s such as Allegory I, Metamorphosis, Peeling Ocean show artist's fascination of the metamorphosis phenomena such as a human into a bird, a solid matter into liquid. His aim is to grasp the liquid effect of changing forms.

MetLife Completes Acquisition of Travelers Life & Annuity

01/07/05

NEW YORK, July 1, 2005 - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Citigroup's Travelers Life & Annuity and substantially all of Citigroup's international insurance businesses for $11.8 billion.

"This transaction significantly increases our size and scale in our core insurance and annuity products and expands our presence in the retirement and savings and international markets," said Robert H. Benmosche, chairman and chief executive officer of MetLife. "The distribution agreements with Citigroup, complementing our existing channels, provide us with one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry. Altogether, the transaction solidifies our leadership position in the industry and provides a platform for growth beginning with modest earnings accretion in the second half of 2005."

"In the past few months leading up to the closing, we have made major strides and look forward to integrating the Travelers operations swiftly and smoothly into MetLife," said C. Robert Henrikson, president and chief operating officer of MetLife. "Operationally and in terms of our business focus, this is a great fit. We look forward to maximizing the opportunity."

As part of the transaction, MetLife products will be available through certain Citigroup distribution channels, including Smith Barney, Citibank branches, and Primerica in the U.S., as well as a number of international businesses, under ten-year agreements.

Consideration paid by MetLife to Citigroup for the purchase consisted of $10.8 billion in cash and approximately 22.4 million shares of MetLife common stock with a value of approximately $1 billion.

MetLife also announced that, in a transaction related to the acquisition of Citigroup insurance businesses, it signed an agreement today with Citigroup to acquire CitiStreet Associates, a division of CitiStreet LLC, which is primarily involved in the distribution of 403(b) and 457 annuity products to the healthcare, education and not-for-profit markets. This transaction is expected to close on September 1, 2005. CitiStreet LLC is a joint venture owned equally by affiliates of Citigroup and State Street Corporation. CitiStreet LLC is not being acquired by MetLife.

MetLife, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance and other financial services to millions of individual and institutional customers throughout the United States. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife, Inc. offers life insurance, annuities, automobile and homeowner's insurance and retail banking services to individuals, as well as group insurance, reinsurance and retirement and savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. Outside the U.S., the MetLife companies have direct insurance operations in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.metlife.com.

This release contains statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to trends in the company's operations and financial results and the business and the products of the company and its subsidiaries, as well as other statements including words such as "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.

Actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to the following: (i) changes in general economic conditions, including the performance of financial markets and interest rates; (ii) heightened competition, including with respect to pricing, entry of new competitors and the development of new products by new and existing competitors; (iii) unanticipated changes in industry trends; (iv) the company's primary reliance, as a holding company, on dividends from its subsidiaries to meet debt payment obligations and the applicable regulatory restrictions on the ability of the subsidiaries to pay such dividends; (v) deterioration in the experience of the "closed block" established in connection with the reorganization of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; (vi) catastrophe losses; (vii) adverse results or other consequences from litigation, arbitration or regulatory investigations; (viii) regulatory, accounting or tax changes that may affect the cost of, or demand for, the company's products or services; (ix) downgrades in the company's and its affiliates' claims paying ability, financial strength or credit ratings; (x) changes in rating agency policies or practices; (xi) discrepancies between actual claims experience and assumptions used in setting prices for the company's products and establishing the liabilities for the company's obligations for future policy benefits and claims; (xii) discrepancies between actual experience and assumptions used in establishing liabilities related to other contingencies or obligations; (xiii) the effects of business disruption or economic contraction due to terrorism or other hostilities; (xiv) the company's ability to identify and consummate on successful terms any future acquisitions, and to successfully integrate acquired businesses with minimal disruption; and (xv) other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its S-1 and S-3 registration statements. The company specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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