AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to MetLife, Inc.'s New Subordinated Debentures

Core Viewpoint - AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of "bbb+" (Good) to MetLife's newly issued $1 billion subordinated debentures with a 5.85% interest rate, maturing on March 15, 2056, indicating a stable outlook for the rating [1] Company Summary - The proceeds from the $1 billion debt issuance by MetLife are expected to be utilized for general business purposes [1] - All other ratings of MetLife and its subsidiaries remain unchanged following this issuance [1]