Pending Disposition

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2019

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

3. Pending Disposition

In June 2019, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its two wholly-owned subsidiaries, MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited (collectively, “MetLife Hong Kong”). As a result of the agreement, a loss of $140 million, net of income tax, was recorded for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2019. This loss is comprised of an expected $100 million pre-tax loss, which is reflected in net investment gains (losses) and includes allocated goodwill of $75 million. Additionally, the $140 million loss includes a $40 million net tax charge, which was recorded in the provision for income tax expense (benefit) and includes previously deferred tax items and losses which are not recognized for tax purposes. At June 30, 2019, MetLife Hong Kong reported $2.9 billion of total assets. MetLife Hong Kong’s results of operations, which are included in continuing operations, and balance sheet data are reported in the Asia segment. The transaction is expected to close in 2020 and is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.