February 11, 2015

VIA EDGAR TRANSMISSION

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Re: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Request for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-3

Pursuant to Rule 477 (File No. 333-191489)

Accession No. 0001193125-13-386698

Dear Sir or Madam:

On behalf of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (the “Company”), we hereby request that the above-referenced registration statement filed October 1, 2013, on Form S-3, be withdrawn, pursuant to Rule 477 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) for MetLife Shield Level Selector^SM Annuity.

The Registrant is requesting withdrawal of the Registration Statement consistent with discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission staff. No securities have been sold in connection with the Registration Statement.

Please contact Diane E. Ambler at (202) 778-9886 or Andras P. Teleki at (202) 778-9477 with any questions or comments.

Sincerely,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
By:	/s/ Elizabeth Forget
	Elizabeth M. Forget
	Executive Vice President

cc: Diane E. Ambler

Andras P. Teleki

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