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9 April 2020

Life Insurance Offering More Incentive to Live Longer

Brian and Carla Restid, a couple in their mid-60s, bought life insurance four years ago to protect their lifestyle in retirement. A year later, they upgraded to a pilot program offered by the insurer to get fitter, healthier and more energized.
 
In exchange for working to improve their well-being and providing details about the process, they have saved $700 so far in premiums.
 
“It provided a way for me to be accountable to myself,” said Mrs. Restid, 67, who has an autoimmune disease that has slowed her down. “It provided me a way to get going and keep going. I was exercising before, but it wasn’t at the forefront of my mind. This set me on a life-changing program.”
 
8 April 2020

Life Insurance and the Coronavirus: Your Questions, Answered

Your guide to the coronavirus and life insurance, including if your policy covers COVID-19 deaths and what to do if you can’t pay your premium.
 
Life insurance is one way to provide financial stability for your loved ones after you die. Understanding your policy and how COVID-19 affects your coverage is important for both you and your family.
 
To that end, NerdWallet has put together a guide on what you should know about life insurance and the current global pandemic.
 
6 April 2020

MetLife Foundation Commits $25 Million to Global COVID-19 Response

MetLife Foundation yesterday announced that it is committing $25 million to the global response to COVID-19 in support of communities impacted by the pandemic. The grant funding from MetLife Foundation will span all regions where MetLife operates, and will address both short- and longer-term relief efforts.
 
“Supporting and protecting people is at the core of who we are and what MetLife stands for – in our business and in the Foundation’s giving,” said MetLife President and CEO Michel Khalaf.
 
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