2025 Sustainability Report
Government Affairs
Responsible Governance
MetLife has a long history of establishing strong, constructive relationships with our regulators. Our Government Affairs team engages with policymakers and relevant stakeholders to support our businesses, employees, customers and the communities where we operate. Through collaboration, we are able to navigate complex challenges and formulate the best advocacy strategy to meet the needs of MetLife and its stakeholders.
Our teams, including MetLife’s CEO and Executive Leadership Team, have met with U.S. policymakers to discuss topics such as MetLife’s global business and purpose, our priorities to strengthen retirement policy, the importance of employee benefits and the role played by actuaries and risk modeling teams. We also regularly engage on key domestic and international tax priorities.
MetLife requires all employee interactions with public officials to follow strict legal and ethical standards, including obtaining advance approval to promote compliance and consistent, accurate communication. Employees are prohibited from using Company resources for political activities, must follow stringent rules on lobbying, gifts, entertainment and political contributions, and are expected to engage with government agencies only through approved, transparent and lawful channels.
