MetLife Tops U.S.-Based Financial Services and Insurance Companies on 2026 Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ List

Ranks 13 overall among the world’s 25 best workplaces

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) is the highest-ranked U.S.-based financial services and insurance company on the 2026 Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ list, ranking No. 13 overall. It is MetLife’s third consecutive year on the list, reflecting the company’s strong focus on building a workplace where employees can grow, contribute and bring MetLife’s purpose to life.

“This recognition as one of the world’s best workplaces, and the top-ranked U.S.-based financial services and insurance company, reflects the passion and dedication of our employees, who bring our purpose to life every day,” said Michel Khalaf, president and CEO of MetLife. “Our culture is one of our greatest strengths as we advance our New Frontier strategy. When our people grow, contribute and do their best work, they make a real difference for our customers and for one another.”

The Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ list is highly competitive. Compiled by Fortune’s research partner Great Place To Work®, it draws on rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. To be considered, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ with 5,000 or more global employees and recognition on at least five regional Best Workplaces™ lists worldwide in 2025 or early 2026. Companies rank higher based on their ability to outperform others in their national market and around the world.

“A great workplace is built through the experiences people have every day: feeling supported in work and life, connected to one another and our purpose, and empowered to shape what comes next,” said Shurawl Sibblies, executive vice president and chief human resources officer of MetLife. “We invest in our people, and they help shape our culture through their ideas, collaboration and support for one another. This recognition celebrates that shared commitment and encourages us to keep listening, learning and moving forward together.”

Hear directly from employees about what makes MetLife a great place to work in this video.

This global recognition builds on MetLife’s workplace honors throughout 2026, including best workplace recognition in 18 markets and regional best workplace lists across the globe. In the U.S., MetLife was named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list and ranked No. 8 on the Fortune Financial Services & Insurance Best Workplaces™ list, marking its fourth consecutive year on each list.

View the 2026 Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™ list.

Discover more about working at MetLife on the MetLife Careers site.

About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

About the Fortune World’s Best Workplaces™
Great Place To Work identified the World’s Best Workplaces by gathering and analyzing more than 9 million confidential survey responses, representing the experiences of 23 million employees worldwide at Great Place To Work Certified organizations. Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world. Companies must have appeared on at least five Best Workplaces lists in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, North America, or Australia during 2025 or early 2026, and have at least 5,000 employees worldwide. Read the full methodology.

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