MassMutual to Pay Record $2.9 Billion in Policyowner Dividends in 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has announced that it will pay an estimated $2.9 billion in dividends to eligible participating policyowners in 2026. This is the company’s largest dividend payout and its 158th consecutive year paying a dividend. The dividend interest rate (DIR)¹ will also increase to 6.60%, marking two decades of delivering an industry-leading DIR for MassMutual policyowners.

What sets MassMutual apart continues to be the company’s underlying performance of its insurance business – from how the company assesses risk, to the strength of its operations, to its long-term investment approach – combined with its broad, diverse portfolio of strategic businesses and investments. This includes the company’s wealth management, annuities and institutional solutions businesses, global asset management business, and other strategic investments – all of which have delivered earnings across a range of environments that have contributed to MassMutual’s ability to deliver a highly competitive dividend to its policyowners.

“Our 2026 dividend payout reflects our unwavering focus on our policyowners, which is rooted in being a mutual company aligned with their interests. This enables us to have a long-term perspective that drives our decision making and ultimately benefits the millions of Americans who rely on us,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president and CEO, MassMutual. “All of this drives our ability to deliver enduring financial strength and exceptional performance, and, most of all, help generations of people plan for and build financial foundations that last a lifetime.”

Over the last two decades, MassMutual has also:

• Delivered on its commitments, paying nearly $100 billion in insurance and annuity benefits.²

• Significantly grew the number of people it protects, exceeding $1 trillion in life insurance protection in force².

• Enhanced its financial strength and flexibility, more than tripling total adjusted capital to more than $33 billion³ while maintaining ratings⁴ that are among the highest in any industry.

• Doubled industry growth rate in whole life insurance sales, thanks to the strength of its network of financial professionals and broad, competitive product portfolio.⁵

“As we approach our 175^th anniversary in 2026, we continue to make long-term decisions that will position MassMutual for future success, building upon the legacy of those who came before us,” added Crandall. “This includes reaching more people in more ways than ever – especially through our network of passionate and dedicated financial professionals, enhancing and expanding our suite of solutions to meet needs for generations, and building a personalized, simplified experience for our policyowners and customers. All of this will enable MassMutual to help millions more people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

About MassMutual (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company)

MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. Founded in 1851, the company has been continually guided by one consistent purpose: we help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. With a focus on delivering long-term value, MassMutual offers a wide range of protection, accumulation, wealth management, and retirement products and services. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.

¹ The dividend and dividend interest rate (DIR) are determined annually, subject to change and are not guaranteed. Dividends for eligible participating life insurance policies primarily consist of investment, mortality and expense components. The DIR is used to determine the investment component of the dividend. It is not the rate of return on the policy and should not be the sole basis for comparing insurers or policy performance.

² As of June 30, 2025. In addition to MassMutual and its subsidiaries C. M. Life Insurance Company, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, it includes MassMutual Ascend beginning in 2021.

³ Total adjusted capital is as of June 30, 2025. These are interim consolidated statutory unaudited results for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and its U.S.-domiciled life insurance subsidiaries: C.M. Life Insurance Company, MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, and MassMutual Ascend, as well as key investment subsidiaries and operations.

⁴ Financial strength ratings for MassMutual and its subsidiaries, C.M. Life Insurance Company and MML Bay State Life Insurance Company, are as follows: A.M. Best Company, A++ (Superior); Fitch Ratings, AA+ (Very Strong); Moody's Investors Service, Aa3 (High Quality); and S&P Global Ratings, AA+ (Very Strong). Ratings are current as of November 1, 2025, and are subject to change.

⁵ According to LIMRA’s Individual Life Insurance Sales Reports, 2007 – 2024.

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