MetLife, Inc. is an insurance-based global financial services company providing protection and investment products to a range of individual and institutional customers. In addition to offering individual annuity, insurance, and investment products, the company provides group insurance, retirement and savings products, and services. MetLife is organized into five segments: U.S.; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa ('EMEA'); and MetLife Holdings. The U.S. segment offers a broad range of protection products and services aimed at serving the financial needs of customers throughout their lives.