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Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Mar. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	14. Subsequent Events Senior Notes In April 2014, MetLife, Inc. issued $1.0 billion of senior notes due in 2024 which bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.60%, payable semi-annually. In May 2014, MetLife, Inc. redeemed $200 million aggregate principal amount of MetLife, Inc.’s 5.875% senior notes due 2033. Common Stock Dividend On April 22, 2014, MetLife, Inc.’s Board of Directors declared a second quarter 2014 common stock dividend of $0.35 per share payable on June 13, 2014 to shareholders of record as of May 9, 2014. The Company estimates the aggregate dividend payment to be $396 million.