Awarded Brand of the Year for the Second Consecutive Year
HONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwired - Jan 2, 2017) - MetLife Hong
Kong*, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., the #1 U.S. life insurer^, continued its winning streak at the BENCHMARK
Wealth Management Awards this year by winning in eight categories, including both Brand of the Year and
Best-in-Class Digital Marketing for the second consecutive year. MetLife Hong Kong has won 23 BENCHMARK awards since
2014.
As one of the most esteemed industry awards in Hong Kong, the annual BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards recognizes financial
institutions for best practices in areas including corporate governance, customer experience, marketing effectiveness, use of
technology, product development and innovation. In addition to these areas, BENCHMARK has recognized MetLife Hong Kong for its
outstanding broker support.
Mr. Lee Wood, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Hong Kong, said, "Winning these accolades is a nod to our absolute focus on
customers, the commitment to which has translated into a culture of top-notch innovation and customer centricity. The annual
BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in Hong Kong, and our consecutive years of success is a
validation of the steps we are taking to achieve our core objective in Hong Kong - to become a leading insurer in the
market. I am honored to be representing MetLife Hong Kong for this proud moment."
Ms. Sunshine Farzan, Head of Marketing and Communications, added, "As back-to-back winners of Brand of the Year and
Best-in-Class Digital Marketing and now Best-in-Class for Mobile Touchpoints for the Agency's WeTag, it's clear that the industry
is recognizing our use of digital to drive innovation and an enhanced customer experience. Moreover, it's heartening to be listed
as an Outstanding Achiever for Women's Employer and Best-in-Class Young People's Employer, both of which fully reflects our
steadfast values of diversity and inclusion. BENCHMARK recognition is certainly an honor and an inspiration to continue striving
for excellence."
MetLife Hong Kong won the following awards at this year's ceremony:
Corporate Award:
Best-in-Class Awards:
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile Touchpoints
- Young People's Employer
Outstanding Achiever Awards:
- Broker Support
- Corporate Citizen
- Customer Support Team
- Women's Employer
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the largest life insurance
companies in the world#. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits
and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds
leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information about
MetLife Hong Kong*, visit www.metlife.com.hk.
^ Based on 2015 written premiums. Source: Axco Global Statistics 2016.
# Based on non-banking assets according to A.M. Best research 2012 data, Best's Review July 2014.
* MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited (collectively "MetLife Hong Kong") are
wholly-owned subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. in Hong Kong and private companies limited by shares incorporated and registered under
the applicable laws in Hong Kong. Both MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited are
authorized insurers carrying long term business in Hong Kong.
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