- The Charlotte-based operation will be rebranded as Brighthouse Financial as part of its spinoff from MetLife (MET -0.1%). The company will be led by current EVP Eric Steigerwalt.
- Met CEO Steve Kandarian: "This separation will also bring significant benefits to MetLife as we focus even more intently on our group business in the U.S., where we have long been the market leader, as well as on our international operations."