Kathmandu. MetLife, Inc. has been named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list for the seventh consecutive year. For 2026, MetLife has secured the first position in the life and health insurance industry. This recognition is a reflection of MetLife’s strong reputation, consistent performance, and long-term leadership in the financial services space.
“For nearly 160 years, MetLife has helped people move forward with confidence,” said Michelle Khalaf, President and CEO of MetLife. ”
For more than 25 years, Fortune and Korn Ferry have been working together to identify and evaluate companies’ corporate reputation through the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list. For this, top executives, directors, and members of the financial community are requested to evaluate companies within their industry on the basis of 9 criteria. These criteria include innovation, long-term investment value, financial soundness, and the ability to attract and retain talent.
This recognition builds on MetLife’s inclusion in the Fortune World’s 25 Best™ Workplaces list for the second year in a row, after being ranked 10th in 2025 and being certified as Great Place to Work in 33 markets. All of these accomplishments highlight MetLife’s purpose-driven and inclusive work culture and its unwavering commitment to its employees, customers, and the communities it serves.
