MetLife appoints new chief communications officer

NEW YORK - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), a global provider of insurance and financial services with a market capitalization of $54.35 billion and annual revenue of $73.49 billion, has announced the appointment of Jane Slusark as its new chief communications officer, effective June 9, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong financial health score of "GOOD," positioning it well among its insurance industry peers. Slusark will be responsible for leading the company’s global communications strategy, which encompasses both internal and external communications, as well as media relations.

Slusark joins MetLife following her tenure at Principal Financial Group, where she served as head of global communications. Her role involved spearheading communication strategies aimed at promoting the company’s growth objectives and enhancing its corporate reputation.

With a background that includes strategic public relations, thought leadership, and reputation management, Slusark’s career spans various sectors, including agriculture, government, and financial services. Her educational credentials include a Master of Science in Public Administration from Drake University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Iowa.

Michael Roberts, MetLife’s chief marketing officer, expressed confidence in Slusark’s ability to foster trust and engagement with the company’s stakeholders, emphasizing her strategic vision and operational rigor.

MetLife, founded in 1868, operates in over 40 markets worldwide and has established leading positions across various regions including the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. The company has demonstrated strong shareholder commitment, having raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and maintaining a current dividend yield of 2.81%. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about MetLife’s performance and prospects, available to subscribers.

This leadership change comes as part of MetLife’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its reputation and build a more confident future for its customers and employees. Currently trading at a P/E ratio of 13.09, InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis indicates the stock is undervalued. The information regarding Jane Slusark’s appointment is based on a press release statement from MetLife, Inc. For comprehensive analysis and detailed insights, investors can access MetLife’s full Pro Research Report, part of InvestingPro’s coverage of over 1,400 US equities.

In other recent news, MetLife Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, revealing a mixed performance. The company achieved a revenue of $18.57 billion, surpassing the expected $18.4 billion, while its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96 fell short of the anticipated $2.04. Despite the EPS miss, MetLife’s adjusted earnings rose by 7% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. The company is advancing its strategic acquisitions, including the integration of Mesero and the upcoming Pinebridge acquisition, as part of its growth strategy. Additionally, MetLife announced a significant risk transfer deal with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company, which involves reinsuring approximately $10 billion of U.S. Retail variable annuity and rider reserves. This transaction is expected to reduce MetLife’s enterprise risk and lower its retail variable annuity tail risk. Furthermore, MetLife’s Board of Directors has authorized a new $3 billion share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in the company’s financial strength.

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