Pending Disposition

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

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”). MetLife Hong Kong’s results of operations are included in continuing operations. MetLife Hong Kong’s results of operations were reported in the Asia segment adjusted earnings through June 30, 2019. See Note 2 for information on divested businesses. The transaction is expected to close in 2020 and is subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.