metlife, inc. (nyse: met), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“metlife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. founded in 1868, metlife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. serving approximately 100 million customers, metlife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the united states, japan, latin america, asia, europe and the middle east. for more information, visit www.metlife.com. metlife is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. we are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. it is the policy of metlife to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, di