MetLife Gulf Wins the Best Employee Benefits Provider Award At the MENA Insurance Review (MENA IR) Awards Gala

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:

MetLife, one of the region's leading insurance companies and a global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, was the winner of the 2016 Employee Benefits Provider category in the Gulf. The award was presented by 'MENA IR Insurance Awards' at their Gala on February 1st, 2017, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dubai.

Theodor Alexandrescu, General Manager, MetLife, Gulf said: "We are honored to have been named the Best Employee Benefits Provider in the Gulf for 2016. This momentous award validates the hard work of our employees and continuous dedication and commitment to our partners, inspiring us to continue offering the best solutions and journeys to our customers."

The annual 'MENA IR Insurance Awards' recognizes and rewards the insurers, reinsurers and brokers that have demonstrated robust presence and leadership in the market, a wide healthcare network, innovative customer experience in addition to superior solutions and areas of expertise that differentiate them in the marketplace. "I strongly believe that MetLife's relentless commitment in delivering a truly customer-centric experience to its customers and partners distinctively mirror these attributes", added George Dimitriou, Head of Employee Benefits for Middle East & Africa.

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit wwww.metlife.com.

MetLife in the Gulf

MetLife is a pioneer of life insurance with a presence of nearly 65 years in the Gulf. Through its branches in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, MetLife offers life, accident and health insurance along with retirement and savings products to individuals and corporations.For more information, visit www.metlife-gulf.com.

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