MetLife Posts Strong 3Q, Considering Headwinds
Given current capital market conditions, MetLife posted solid third-quarter results, in our view. GAAP results were not attractive, but this was largely due to derivative losses and charges related to the upcoming separation of part of the retail business. On an operating basis, MetLife posted an annualized operating return on equity of 10%, and we think generating operating returns near our estimate of the cost of equity is a meaningful achievement, given the headwinds that low interest rates p...MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. The company's segments include: United States; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings. In the United States, the company provides a variety of insurance and financial services products, including life, dental, disability, property and casualty, guaranteed interest, stable value and annuities to both individuals and groups. Outside the United States, the company provides life, medical, dental, credit and other accident and health insurance, as well as annuities, endowment and retirement and savings products to both individuals and groups.
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Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.
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