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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Policy Owners of
Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL
and Board of Directors of
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (the "Separate Account") of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (the "Company") comprising each of the individual Divisions listed in Notes 2A and 3A as of December 31, 2020, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for each of the three years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights in Note 8 for each of the five years in the period then ended for the Divisions, except for the Divisions included in the table below; the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the Divisions and periods indicated in the table below; and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Divisions constituting the Separate Account of the Company as of December 31, 2020, and the results of their operations for the three years then ended (or for the periods listed in the table below), the changes in their net assets for each of the three years in the period then ended (or for the periods listed in the table below), and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or for the periods listed in the table below), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Individual Divisions
Comprising the Separate
Account
  Statements of
Operations
  Statements of
Changes in
Net Assets
 

Financial Highlights

 

BNY Mellon VI International Value Division

 

For the period from January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 and the years ended December 31, 2019, and 2018

 

For the period from January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 (the closure of operations) and the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016

 

Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market Division

 

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018

 

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and the period from April 29, 2016 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2016

 

Janus Henderson Enterprise Division

 

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018

 

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 (commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016)

 

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Separate Account's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Separate Account's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Separate Account in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.



We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Separate Account is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Separate Account's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2020, by correspondence with the custodian or mutual fund companies. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Tampa, Florida
March 26, 2021

We have served as the Separate Account's auditor since 1990.



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

December 31, 2020

    AB VPS Global
Thematic Growth
Division
  AB VPS
Intermediate Bond
Division
  American
Funds® Bond
Division
  American Funds®
Global Small
Capitalization
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

45,437

   

$

162,971

   

$

7,903,513

   

$

92,801,054

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

45,437

     

162,971

     

7,903,513

     

92,801,054

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

1

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

1

   

Net Assets

 

$

45,437

   

$

162,971

   

$

7,903,513

   

$

92,801,053

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-1



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    American Funds®
Growth
Division
  American Funds®
Growth-Income
Division
  American Funds®
High-Income Bond
Division
  American Funds®
International
Division
  American
Funds® U.S.
Government/AAA-
Rated Securities
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

311,444,359

   

$

138,973,514

   

$

48,516

   

$

2,320,506

   

$

64,431

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

5

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

311,444,359

     

138,973,519

     

48,516

     

2,320,506

     

64,431

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

2

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

2

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

311,444,357

   

$

138,973,519

   

$

48,516

   

$

2,320,506

   

$

64,431

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-2



    BHFTI AB Global
Dynamic Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American
Funds® Balanced
Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American
Funds® Growth
Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American
Funds® Moderate
Allocation
Division
  BHFTI
AQR Global
Risk Balanced
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

104,790

   

$

1,487,934

   

$

2,623,990

   

$

1,802,190

   

$

198,710

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

104,790

     

1,487,934

     

2,623,990

     

1,802,190

     

198,710

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

1

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

1

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

104,790

   

$

1,487,933

   

$

2,623,990

   

$

1,802,190

   

$

198,710

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-3



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTI
BlackRock Global
Tactical Strategies
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse
Asset Allocation 100
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse
Balanced Plus
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse
Small Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse/
Aberdeen Emerging
Markets Equity
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

654,705

   

$

29,845,174

   

$

469,831

   

$

1,043,005

   

$

2,019,002

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

654,705

     

29,845,174

     

469,831

     

1,043,005

     

2,019,002

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

654,705

   

$

29,845,174

   

$

469,831

   

$

1,043,005

   

$

2,019,002

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-4



    BHFTI Brighthouse/
Templeton
International Bond
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse/
Wellington
Large Cap Research
Division
  BHFTI Clarion
Global Real Estate
Division
  BHFTI Harris
Oakmark
International
Division
  BHFTI Invesco
Balanced-Risk
Allocation
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

305,204

   

$

577,620,171

   

$

26,416,839

   

$

42,373,147

   

$

83,967

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

4

     

1

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

305,204

     

577,620,175

     

26,416,840

     

42,373,147

     

83,967

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

19

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

19

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

305,204

   

$

577,620,175

   

$

26,416,840

   

$

42,373,128

   

$

83,967

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-5



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTI Invesco
Global Equity
Division
  BHFTI Invesco
Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTI JPMorgan
Global
Active Allocation
Division
  BHFTI JPMorgan
Small Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI
Loomis Sayles
Global Allocation
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

73,613,884

   

$

11,990,970

   

$

206,006

   

$

637,763

   

$

561,208

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

73,613,884

     

11,990,970

     

206,006

     

637,763

     

561,208

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

1

     

23

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

1

     

23

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

73,613,883

   

$

11,990,947

   

$

206,006

   

$

637,763

   

$

561,208

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-6



    BHFTI
Loomis Sayles
Growth
Division
  BHFTI
MetLife Multi-Index
Targeted Risk
Division
  BHFTI
MFS® Research
International
Division
  BHFTI
Morgan Stanley
Discovery
Division
  BHFTI
PanAgora Global
Diversified Risk
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

53,589,937

   

$

207,140

   

$

23,548,117

   

$

795,347,447

   

$

855

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

4

     

     

     

3

     

   

Total Assets

   

53,589,941

     

207,140

     

23,548,117

     

795,347,450

     

855

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

2

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

2

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

53,589,941

   

$

207,140

   

$

23,548,115

   

$

795,347,450

   

$

855

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-7



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTI
PIMCO Inflation
Protected Bond
Division
  BHFTI
PIMCO Total Return
Division
  BHFTI Schroders
Global Multi-Asset
Division
  BHFTI
SSGA Growth and
Income ETF
Division
  BHFTI
SSGA Growth ETF
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

10,790,167

   

$

53,377,736

   

$

126,497

   

$

8,953,964

   

$

8,591,675

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

6

   

Total Assets

   

10,790,167

     

53,377,736

     

126,497

     

8,953,964

     

8,591,681

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

1

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

1

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

10,790,167

   

$

53,377,735

   

$

126,497

   

$

8,953,964

   

$

8,591,681

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-8



    BHFTI T. Rowe Price
Large Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI T. Rowe Price
Mid Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTI
Victory Sycamore
Mid Cap Value
Division
  BHFTII
Baillie Gifford
International Stock
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock
Bond Income
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

3,210,189

   

$

52,915,937

   

$

98,316,931

   

$

60,383,397

   

$

85,545,859

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

3

     

1

     

3

   

Total Assets

   

3,210,189

     

52,915,937

     

98,316,934

     

60,383,398

     

85,545,862

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

3,210,189

   

$

52,915,937

   

$

98,316,934

   

$

60,383,398

   

$

85,545,862

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-9



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTII BlackRock
Capital Appreciation
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock
Ultra-Short
Term Bond
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse
Asset Allocation 20
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse
Asset Allocation 40
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse
Asset Allocation 60
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

22,244,625

   

$

25,545,918

   

$

4,732,795

   

$

11,660,215

   

$

61,629,691

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

22,244,625

     

25,545,918

     

4,732,795

     

11,660,215

     

61,629,691

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

11

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

11

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

22,244,614

   

$

25,545,918

   

$

4,732,795

   

$

11,660,215

   

$

61,629,691

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-10



    BHFTII Brighthouse
Asset Allocation 80
Division
  BHFTII
Brighthouse/Artisan
Mid Cap Value
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse/
Wellington Balanced
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse/
Wellington Core
Equity Opportunities
Division
  BHFTII Frontier
Mid Cap Growth
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

123,881,151

   

$

65,211,218

   

$

376,504,610

   

$

95,952,372

   

$

352,347,334

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

7

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

123,881,151

     

65,211,225

     

376,504,610

     

95,952,372

     

352,347,334

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

6

     

2

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

6

     

2

   

Net Assets

 

$

123,881,151

   

$

65,211,225

   

$

376,504,610

   

$

95,952,366

   

$

352,347,332

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-11



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTII
Jennison Growth
Division
  BHFTII
Loomis Sayles
Small Cap Core
Division
  BHFTII
Loomis Sayles
Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII
MetLife Aggregate
Bond Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife
Mid Cap Stock Index
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

63,757,970

   

$

28,568,738

   

$

17,857,777

   

$

155,753,140

   

$

116,199,050

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

1

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

63,757,970

     

28,568,739

     

17,857,777

     

155,753,140

     

116,199,050

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

11

     

     

     

2

     

3

   

Total Liabilities

   

11

     

     

     

2

     

3

   

Net Assets

 

$

63,757,959

   

$

28,568,739

   

$

17,857,777

   

$

155,753,138

   

$

116,199,047

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-12



    BHFTII MetLife
MSCI EAFE® Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife
Russell 2000® Index
Division
  BHFTII
MetLife Stock Index
Division
  BHFTII
MFS® Total Return
Division
  BHFTII MFS® Value
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

105,987,571

   

$

95,347,866

   

$

1,409,776,138

   

$

11,450,718

   

$

126,437,902

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

3

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

105,987,571

     

95,347,869

     

1,409,776,138

     

11,450,718

     

126,437,902

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

11

     

3

     

2

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

11

     

3

     

2

   

Net Assets

 

$

105,987,571

   

$

95,347,869

   

$

1,409,776,127

   

$

11,450,715

   

$

126,437,900

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-13



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    BHFTII Neuberger
Berman Genesis
Division
  BHFTII
T. Rowe Price
Large Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII
T. Rowe Price
Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII
Van Eck Global
Natural Resources
Division
  BHFTII Western
Asset Management
Strategic
Bond Opportunities
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

152,961,391

   

$

154,221,628

   

$

165,942,866

   

$

348,927

   

$

56,289,151

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

9

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

152,961,400

     

154,221,628

     

165,942,866

     

348,927

     

56,289,151

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

1

     

3

     

     

2

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

1

     

3

     

     

2

   

Net Assets

 

$

152,961,400

   

$

154,221,627

   

$

165,942,863

   

$

348,927

   

$

56,289,149

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-14



    BHFTII Western
Asset Management
U.S. Government
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Asset
Manager: Growth
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Contrafund
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Equity-Income
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2010
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

19,983,793

   

$

2,450,438

   

$

4,246,508

   

$

2,008

   

$

170,874

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

19,983,793

     

2,450,438

     

4,246,508

     

2,008

     

170,874

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

7

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

7

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

19,983,786

   

$

2,450,438

   

$

4,246,508

   

$

2,008

   

$

170,874

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-15



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2020
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2025
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2030
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2040
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Freedom 2050
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

738,094

   

$

638,749

   

$

429,449

   

$

492,365

   

$

238,970

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

738,094

     

638,749

     

429,449

     

492,365

     

238,970

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

17

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

17

   

Net Assets

 

$

738,094

   

$

638,749

   

$

429,449

   

$

492,365

   

$

238,953

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-16



    Fidelity® VIP
Government
Money Market
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
High Income
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Investment
Grade Bond
Division
  Fidelity® VIP
Mid Cap
Division
  FTVIPT
Franklin Income VIP
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

5,426,872

   

$

482,344

   

$

43,647

   

$

305,209

   

$

11,247

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

5,426,872

     

482,344

     

43,647

     

305,209

     

11,247

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

5,426,872

   

$

482,344

   

$

43,647

   

$

305,209

   

$

11,247

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-17



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    FTVIPT
Franklin Mutual
Global Discovery VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Franklin
Mutual Shares VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Templeton
Foreign VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Templeton
Global Bond VIP
Division
  Goldman Sachs
Small Cap Equity
Insights
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

702,191

   

$

90,404

   

$

5,541,522

   

$

1,116,752

   

$

23,927

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

702,191

     

90,404

     

5,541,522

     

1,116,752

     

23,927

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

702,191

   

$

90,404

   

$

5,541,522

   

$

1,116,752

   

$

23,927

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-18



    Invesco V.I. Comstock
Division
  Invesco V.I.
International Growth
Division
  Janus
Henderson Balanced
Division
  Janus Henderson
Enterprise
Division
  Janus
Henderson Forty
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

771,760

   

$

455,988

   

$

1,634,516

   

$

343,695

   

$

665,970

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

771,760

     

455,988

     

1,634,516

     

343,695

     

665,970

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

771,760

   

$

455,988

   

$

1,634,516

   

$

343,695

   

$

665,970

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-19



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Continued)

December 31, 2020

    Janus
Henderson Research
Division
  MFS® VIT
Global Equity
Division
  MFS® VIT
New Discovery
Division
  MFS® VIT II
High Yield
Division
  Morgan Stanley
VIF Emerging
Markets Debt
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

571,287

   

$

138,775

   

$

34,362

   

$

174,064

   

$

673,108

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

571,287

     

138,775

     

34,362

     

174,064

     

673,108

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

571,287

   

$

138,775

   

$

34,362

   

$

174,064

   

$

673,108

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-20



    Morgan Stanley
VIF Emerging
Markets Equity
Division
  PIMCO VIT
All Asset
Division
  PIMCO VIT
CommodityRealReturn®
Strategy
Division
  PIMCO VIT
Low Duration
Division
  Pioneer Mid Cap
Value VCT
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

4,501,048

   

$

24,946

   

$

33,556

   

$

864,723

   

$

14,788

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

     

   

Total Assets

   

4,501,048

     

24,946

     

33,556

     

864,723

     

14,788

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

     

     

1

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

     

     

1

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

4,501,048

   

$

24,946

   

$

33,556

   

$

864,722

   

$

14,788

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-21



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (Concluded)

December 31, 2020

    Royce Micro-Cap
Division
  Royce Small-Cap
Division
 

Assets:

 

Investments at fair value

 

$

14,566

   

$

14,133

   
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

   

Total Assets

   

14,566

     

14,133

   

Liabilities:

 
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company
   

     

   

Total Liabilities

   

     

   

Net Assets

 

$

14,566

   

$

14,133

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-22



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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    AB VPS Global Thematic Growth
Division
  AB VPS Intermediate Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

166

   

$

62

   

$

   

$

5,039

   

$

4,181

   

$

1,502

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

166

     

62

     

     

5,039

     

4,181

     

1,502

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

3,490

     

2,180

     

     

     

     

2,128

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

230

     

5,451

     

255

     

(26

)

   

(547

)

   

(128

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,720

     

7,631

     

255

     

(26

)

   

(547

)

   

2,000

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,146

     

1,729

     

(3,771

)

   

3,697

     

8,336

     

(3,792

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

12,866

     

9,360

     

(3,516

)

   

3,671

     

7,789

     

(1,792

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

13,032

   

$

9,422

   

$

(3,516

)

 

$

8,710

   

$

11,970

   

$

(290

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-24



    American Funds® Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

156,930

   

$

171,098

   

$

143,554

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

9,027

     

8,236

     

9,184

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

147,903

     

162,862

     

134,370

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

69,724

     

     

8,476

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

84,702

     

15,843

     

(58,891

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

154,426

     

15,843

     

(50,415

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

363,271

     

366,899

     

(150,359

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

517,697

     

382,742

     

(200,774

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

665,600

   

$

545,604

   

$

(66,404

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-25



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    American Funds® Global Small Capitalization
Division
  American Funds® Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

124,690

   

$

113,773

   

$

60,502

   

$

784,286

   

$

1,547,525

   

$

886,745

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

87,079

     

84,254

     

87,722

     

218,088

     

184,266

     

188,253

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

37,611

     

29,519

     

(27,220

)

   

566,198

     

1,363,259

     

698,492

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

4,655,581

     

4,582,021

     

3,364,592

     

5,840,948

     

21,693,591

     

20,636,517

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,296,996

     

850,815

     

1,028,140

     

9,802,349

     

3,503,831

     

4,289,446

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,952,577

     

5,432,836

     

4,392,732

     

15,643,297

     

25,197,422

     

24,925,963

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

15,651,566

     

13,829,624

     

(11,769,834

)

   

93,055,316

     

28,236,428

     

(24,996,188

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

21,604,143

     

19,262,460

     

(7,377,102

)

   

108,698,613

     

53,433,850

     

(70,225

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

21,641,754

   

$

19,291,979

   

$

(7,404,322

)

 

$

109,264,811

   

$

54,797,109

   

$

628,267

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-26



    American Funds® Growth-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,694,121

   

$

2,035,465

   

$

1,702,454

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

116,771

     

115,931

     

118,217

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,577,350

     

1,919,534

     

1,584,237

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

3,261,038

     

12,277,110

     

8,360,753

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,375,486

     

1,527,730

     

2,193,496

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,636,524

     

13,804,840

     

10,554,249

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

10,074,027

     

12,081,513

     

(13,751,075

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

14,710,551

     

25,886,353

     

(3,196,826

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

16,287,901

   

$

27,805,887

   

$

(1,612,589

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-27



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    American Funds® High-Income Bond
Division
  American Funds® International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

3,735

   

$

2,102

   

$

530

   

$

13,039

   

$

28,874

   

$

33,657

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

3,735

     

2,102

     

530

     

13,039

     

28,874

     

33,657

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

     

49,902

     

90,607

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(20

)

   

(4

)

   

(7

)

   

(3,558

)

   

(13,713

)

   

(1,756

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(20

)

   

(4

)

   

(7

)

   

(3,558

)

   

36,189

     

88,851

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

195

     

343

     

(720

)

   

280,912

     

343,260

     

(417,075

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

175

     

339

     

(727

)

   

277,354

     

379,449

     

(328,224

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

3,910

   

$

2,441

   

$

(197

)

 

$

290,393

   

$

408,323

   

$

(294,567

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-28



    American Funds® U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Securities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,157

   

$

1,186

   

$

975

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,157

     

1,186

     

975

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

1,313

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

95

     

(20

)

   

(138

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,408

     

(20

)

   

(138

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

3,212

     

1,822

     

(457

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

4,620

     

1,802

     

(595

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

5,777

   

$

2,988

   

$

380

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-29



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI AB Global Dynamic Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American Funds® Balanced Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,547

   

$

2,929

   

$

1,338

   

$

25,148

   

$

27,411

   

$

21,884

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,547

     

2,929

     

1,338

     

25,148

     

27,411

     

21,884

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

5,371

     

1,656

     

325

     

69,963

     

91,658

     

64,740

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

61

     

423

     

276

     

20,686

     

1,187

     

3,011

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,432

     

2,079

     

601

     

90,649

     

92,845

     

67,751

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(1,285

)

   

8,823

     

(7,744

)

   

83,599

     

117,054

     

(138,831

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

4,147

     

10,902

     

(7,143

)

   

174,248

     

209,899

     

(71,080

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

5,694

   

$

13,831

   

$

(5,805

)

 

$

199,396

   

$

237,310

   

$

(49,196

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-30



    BHFTI American Funds® Growth Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

41,435

   

$

41,457

   

$

33,504

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

41,435

     

41,457

     

33,504

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

166,635

     

172,533

     

127,865

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,154

     

17,886

     

16,892

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

167,789

     

190,419

     

144,757

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

182,488

     

243,425

     

(302,410

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

350,277

     

433,844

     

(157,653

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

391,712

   

$

475,301

   

$

(124,149

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-31



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI American Funds® Moderate Allocation
Division
  BHFTI AQR Global Risk Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

36,375

   

$

34,529

   

$

30,889

   

$

4,229

   

$

4,902

   

$

581

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

36,375

     

34,529

     

30,889

     

4,229

     

4,902

     

581

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

75,686

     

83,518

     

71,305

     

18,550

     

     

14,063

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(1,212

)

   

(3,223

)

   

(2,660

)

   

(2,187

)

   

(1,016

)

   

(2,977

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

74,474

     

80,295

     

68,645

     

16,363

     

(1,016

)

   

11,086

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

104,275

     

117,199

     

(144,806

)

   

(14,639

)

   

25,631

     

(21,378

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

178,749

     

197,494

     

(76,161

)

   

1,724

     

24,615

     

(10,292

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

215,124

   

$

232,023

   

$

(45,272

)

 

$

5,953

   

$

29,517

   

$

(9,711

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-32



    BHFTI BlackRock Global Tactical Strategies
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

8,842

   

$

1,019

   

$

6,588

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

8,842

     

1,019

     

6,588

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

48,420

     

     

32,982

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

23

     

166

     

(2,141

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

48,443

     

166

     

30,841

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(26,273

)

   

92,537

     

(70,520

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

22,170

     

92,703

     

(39,679

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

31,012

   

$

93,722

   

$

(33,091

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-33



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse Balanced Plus
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

349,214

   

$

437,490

   

$

323,815

   

$

10,930

   

$

8,336

   

$

6,389

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

13,501

     

14,505

     

16,824

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

335,713

     

422,985

     

306,991

     

10,930

     

8,336

     

6,389

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

2,647,811

     

2,591,967

     

924,071

     

45,363

     

     

32,825

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(32,285

)

   

107,616

     

295,201

     

(1,021

)

   

(708

)

   

1,438

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,615,526

     

2,699,583

     

1,219,272

     

44,342

     

(708

)

   

34,263

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,910,725

     

2,812,582

     

(3,976,492

)

   

(3,455

)

   

78,503

     

(69,687

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

4,526,251

     

5,512,165

     

(2,757,220

)

   

40,887

     

77,795

     

(35,424

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

4,861,964

   

$

5,935,150

   

$

(2,450,229

)

 

$

51,817

   

$

86,131

   

$

(29,035

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-34



    BHFTI Brighthouse Small Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

10,871

   

$

8,105

   

$

7,790

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

10,871

     

8,105

     

7,790

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

36,065

     

78,352

     

40,963

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(2,884

)

   

4,336

     

4,882

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

33,181

     

82,688

     

45,845

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(40,130

)

   

159,172

     

(239,971

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(6,949

)

   

241,860

     

(194,126

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

3,922

   

$

249,965

   

$

(186,336

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-35



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

30,345

   

$

25,684

   

$

25,457

   

$

18,837

   

$

23,805

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

30,345

     

25,684

     

25,457

     

18,837

     

23,805

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

     

547

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(2,163

)

   

8,040

     

5,756

     

(8,714

)

   

(330

)

   

(2,152

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(2,163

)

   

8,040

     

5,756

     

(8,714

)

   

217

     

(2,152

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

393,658

     

228,830

     

(176,226

)

   

(27,667

)

   

(20,553

)

   

5,338

   
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

391,495

     

236,870

     

(170,470

)

   

(36,381

)

   

(20,336

)

   

3,186

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

421,840

   

$

262,554

   

$

(145,013

)

 

$

(17,544

)

 

$

3,469

   

$

3,186

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-36



    BHFTI Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

5,567,970

   

$

5,323,552

   

$

4,769,893

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

2,510,925

     

2,366,473

     

2,376,878

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

3,057,045

     

2,957,079

     

2,393,015

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

31,647,831

     

53,086,818

     

52,915,129

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

5,508,470

     

5,968,496

     

7,449,838

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

37,156,301

     

59,055,314

     

60,364,967

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

63,257,826

     

61,834,004

     

(90,699,272

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

100,414,127

     

120,889,318

     

(30,334,305

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

103,471,172

   

$

123,846,397

   

$

(27,941,290

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-37



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Clarion Global Real Estate
Division
  BHFTI Harris Oakmark International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,171,201

   

$

923,160

   

$

1,695,231

   

$

1,169,777

   

$

958,784

   

$

864,792

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

23,692

     

26,443

     

26,861

     

42,131

     

47,758

     

56,149

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,147,509

     

896,717

     

1,668,370

     

1,127,646

     

911,026

     

808,643

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

512,541

     

     

     

909,120

     

3,015,811

     

1,816,908

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(435,353

)

   

102,738

     

(37,998

)

   

(1,086,327

)

   

(382,142

)

   

174,708

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

77,188

     

102,738

     

(37,998

)

   

(177,207

)

   

2,633,669

     

1,991,616

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(2,720,655

)

   

5,116,259

     

(4,019,685

)

   

1,704,944

     

5,117,038

     

(14,097,059

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(2,643,467

)

   

5,218,997

     

(4,057,683

)

   

1,527,737

     

7,750,707

     

(12,105,443

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(1,495,958

)

 

$

6,115,714

   

$

(2,389,313

)

 

$

2,655,383

   

$

8,661,733

   

$

(11,296,800

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-38



    BHFTI Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

3,869

   

$

   

$

716

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

3,869

     

     

716

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

3,739

     

     

4,805

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(175

)

   

(81

)

   

(1,079

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,564

     

(81

)

   

3,726

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

609

     

8,923

     

(8,568

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

4,173

     

8,842

     

(4,842

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

8,042

   

$

8,842

   

$

(4,126

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-39



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Invesco Global Equity
Division
  BHFTI Invesco Small Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

550,039

   

$

607,931

   

$

741,251

   

$

7,217

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

160,181

     

150,718

     

158,814

     

10,459

     

9,658

     

9,936

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

389,858

     

457,213

     

582,437

     

(3,242

)

   

(9,658

)

   

(9,936

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

150,482

     

7,183,124

     

5,598,037

     

478,335

     

1,237,304

     

995,359

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,945,029

     

1,423,101

     

2,033,817

     

50,822

     

(130,839

)

   

35,226

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,095,511

     

8,606,225

     

7,631,854

     

529,157

     

1,106,465

     

1,030,585

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

14,028,107

     

6,426,053

     

(15,951,838

)

   

3,751,662

     

530,138

     

(1,648,375

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

16,123,618

     

15,032,278

     

(8,319,984

)

   

4,280,819

     

1,636,603

     

(617,790

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

16,513,476

   

$

15,489,491

   

$

(7,737,547

)

 

$

4,277,577

   

$

1,626,945

   

$

(627,726

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-40



    BHFTI JPMorgan Global Active Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

3,958

   

$

6,307

   

$

4,106

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

3,958

     

6,307

     

4,106

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

4,538

     

     

13,795

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

728

     

1,202

     

353

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,266

     

1,202

     

14,148

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

12,671

     

24,387

     

(35,582

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

17,937

     

25,589

     

(21,434

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

21,895

   

$

31,896

   

$

(17,328

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-41



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI JPMorgan Small Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI Loomis Sayles Global Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

7,026

   

$

6,510

   

$

6,199

   

$

4,593

   

$

7,435

   

$

7,771

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

7,026

     

6,510

     

6,199

     

4,593

     

7,435

     

7,771

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

48,689

     

27,152

     

31,960

     

36,635

     

23,454

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(4,871

)

   

(6,186

)

   

189

     

2,909

     

4,431

     

28,212

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(4,871

)

   

42,503

     

27,341

     

34,869

     

41,066

     

51,666

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

72,298

     

23,626

     

(83,319

)

   

37,680

     

51,557

     

(79,434

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

67,427

     

66,129

     

(55,978

)

   

72,549

     

92,623

     

(27,768

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

74,453

   

$

72,639

   

$

(49,779

)

 

$

77,142

   

$

100,058

   

$

(19,997

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-42



    BHFTI Loomis Sayles Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

386,097

   

$

438,816

   

$

362,296

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

40,255

     

35,948

     

38,636

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

345,842

     

402,868

     

323,660

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

16,084,106

     

5,572,046

     

2,042,880

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

647,421

     

889,628

     

1,792,006

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,731,527

     

6,461,674

     

3,834,886

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(3,812,485

)

   

1,909,460

     

(6,744,510

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

12,919,042

     

8,371,134

     

(2,909,624

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

13,264,884

   

$

8,774,002

   

$

(2,585,964

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-43



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index Targeted Risk
Division
  BHFTI MFS® Research International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

4,135

   

$

3,660

   

$

2,857

   

$

440,621

   

$

275,831

   

$

402,618

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

17,155

     

16,692

     

17,303

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

4,135

     

3,660

     

2,857

     

423,466

     

259,139

     

385,315

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

16,341

     

     

10,572

     

626,674

     

828,454

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

409

     

195

     

1,259

     

446,294

     

128,654

     

430,859

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,750

     

195

     

11,831

     

1,072,968

     

957,108

     

430,859

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(8,247

)

   

29,440

     

(26,654

)

   

1,198,690

     

3,282,254

     

(3,418,696

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

8,503

     

29,635

     

(14,823

)

   

2,271,658

     

4,239,362

     

(2,987,837

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

12,638

   

$

33,295

   

$

(11,966

)

 

$

2,695,124

   

$

4,498,501

   

$

(2,602,522

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-44



    BHFTI Morgan Stanley Discovery
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

1,574,613

     

994,679

     

850,555

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(1,574,613

)

   

(994,679

)

   

(850,555

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

73,424,459

     

59,365,038

     

50,863,381

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

23,012,154

     

10,398,472

     

8,538,350

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

96,436,613

     

69,763,510

     

59,401,731

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

401,073,569

     

33,805,835

     

(32,615,883

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

497,510,182

     

103,569,345

     

26,785,848

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

495,935,569

   

$

102,574,666

   

$

25,935,293

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-45



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI PanAgora Global Diversified Risk
Division
  BHFTI PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

25

   

$

18

   

$

   

$

300,725

   

$

353,831

   

$

187,843

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

15,801

     

15,434

     

15,966

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

25

     

18

     

     

284,924

     

338,397

     

171,877

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

51

     

     

24

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

4

     

6

     

(1

)

   

(23,411

)

   

(70,827

)

   

(178,843

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

55

     

6

     

23

     

(23,411

)

   

(70,827

)

   

(178,843

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

18

     

81

     

(46

)

   

837,367

     

505,478

     

(228,280

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

73

     

87

     

(23

)

   

813,956

     

434,651

     

(407,123

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

98

   

$

105

   

$

(23

)

 

$

1,098,880

   

$

773,048

   

$

(235,246

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-46



    BHFTI PIMCO Total Return
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,014,254

   

$

1,496,759

   

$

751,586

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

51,350

     

50,367

     

50,991

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,962,904

     

1,446,392

     

700,595

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

611,760

     

34,984

     

(156,469

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

611,760

     

34,984

     

(156,469

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,614,317

     

2,500,341

     

(573,439

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2,226,077

     

2,535,325

     

(729,908

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

4,188,981

   

$

3,981,717

   

$

(29,313

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-47



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Schroders Global Multi-Asset
Division
  BHFTI SSGA Growth and Income ETF
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,986

   

$

1,541

   

$

1,307

   

$

240,559

   

$

216,512

   

$

218,265

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

8,321

     

8,078

     

8,299

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,986

     

1,541

     

1,307

     

232,238

     

208,434

     

209,966

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

5,922

     

     

4,392

     

284,169

     

412,900

     

373,779

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

324

     

466

     

174

     

(47

)

   

(7,380

)

   

44,773

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,246

     

466

     

4,566

     

284,122

     

405,520

     

418,552

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(5,523

)

   

17,790

     

(14,319

)

   

300,438

     

865,423

     

(1,161,353

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

723

     

18,256

     

(9,753

)

   

584,560

     

1,270,943

     

(742,801

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

2,709

   

$

19,797

   

$

(8,446

)

 

$

816,798

   

$

1,479,377

   

$

(532,835

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-48



    BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

191,969

   

$

165,401

   

$

177,323

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

7,237

     

7,352

     

7,744

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

184,732

     

158,049

     

169,579

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

282,935

     

475,376

     

444,221

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(8,842

)

   

13,517

     

79,167

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

274,093

     

488,893

     

523,388

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

391,732

     

831,026

     

(1,317,908

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

665,825

     

1,319,919

     

(794,520

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

850,557

   

$

1,477,968

   

$

(624,941

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-49



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

70,047

   

$

63,674

   

$

55,375

   

$

111,429

   

$

117,144

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

60,182

     

58,484

     

57,557

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

70,047

     

63,674

     

55,375

     

51,247

     

58,660

     

(57,557

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

206,107

     

318,371

     

258,158

     

4,531,002

     

7,183,577

     

5,657,019

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(5,702

)

   

42,589

     

14,760

     

137,592

     

462,768

     

586,722

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

200,405

     

360,960

     

272,918

     

4,668,594

     

7,646,345

     

6,243,741

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(170,812

)

   

266,789

     

(630,098

)

   

5,630,192

     

4,165,082

     

(6,867,777

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

29,593

     

627,749

     

(357,180

)

   

10,298,786

     

11,811,427

     

(624,036

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

99,640

   

$

691,423

   

$

(301,805

)

 

$

10,350,033

   

$

11,870,087

   

$

(681,593

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-50



    BHFTI Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,370,565

   

$

1,163,012

   

$

715,890

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

75,652

     

80,884

     

83,689

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,294,913

     

1,082,128

     

632,201

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

4,848,558

     

2,848,890

     

15,510,953

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(253,636

)

   

63,300

     

489,826

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,594,922

     

2,912,190

     

16,000,779

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,357,715

     

18,174,933

     

(25,172,760

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

5,952,637

     

21,087,123

     

(9,171,981

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

7,247,550

   

$

22,169,251

   

$

(8,539,780

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-51



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Baillie Gifford International Stock
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock Bond Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

978,441

   

$

609,814

   

$

555,119

   

$

3,004,355

   

$

2,861,606

   

$

2,524,969

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

225,837

     

207,189

     

218,023

     

266,661

     

258,824

     

262,304

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

752,604

     

402,625

     

337,096

     

2,737,694

     

2,602,782

     

2,262,665

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

2,877,554

     

2,687,434

     

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

606,079

     

421,664

     

545,059

     

246,032

     

(16,881

)

   

(360,052

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,483,633

     

3,109,098

     

545,059

     

246,032

     

(16,881

)

   

(360,052

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

8,417,551

     

9,101,083

     

(9,369,507

)

   

3,486,389

     

4,310,845

     

(2,511,644

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

11,901,184

     

12,210,181

     

(8,824,448

)

   

3,732,421

     

4,293,964

     

(2,871,696

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

12,653,788

   

$

12,612,806

   

$

(8,487,352

)

 

$

6,470,115

   

$

6,896,746

   

$

(609,031

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-52



    BHFTII BlackRock Capital Appreciation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

   

$

32,055

   

$

16,615

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

23,495

     

18,807

     

16,344

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(23,495

)

   

13,248

     

271

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

2,061,554

     

2,437,479

     

1,760,862

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

576,074

     

293,868

     

426,638

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,637,628

     

2,731,347

     

2,187,500

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

3,629,451

     

1,309,526

     

(1,958,446

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

6,267,079

     

4,040,873

     

229,054

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

6,243,584

   

$

4,054,121

   

$

229,325

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-53



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

648,729

   

$

531,767

   

$

295,427

   

$

122,721

   

$

102,407

   

$

102,219

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

27,587

     

28,042

     

27,731

     

8,331

     

8,207

     

8,431

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

621,142

     

503,725

     

267,696

     

114,390

     

94,200

     

93,788

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

1,698

     

87,951

     

80,812

     

53,466

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(37,448

)

   

77,768

     

45,399

     

14,639

     

(9,210

)

   

(38,606

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(37,448

)

   

77,768

     

47,097

     

102,590

     

71,602

     

14,860

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(501,117

)

   

14,618

     

157,511

     

175,734

     

319,183

     

(220,034

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(538,565

)

   

92,386

     

204,608

     

278,324

     

390,785

     

(205,174

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

82,577

   

$

596,111

   

$

472,304

   

$

392,714

   

$

484,985

   

$

(111,386

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-54



    BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

302,933

   

$

264,198

   

$

246,761

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

15,584

     

15,756

     

16,035

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

287,349

     

248,442

     

230,726

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

489,176

     

544,621

     

332,035

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(17,809

)

   

(23,488

)

   

(38,307

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

471,367

     

521,133

     

293,728

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

387,704

     

805,166

     

(1,013,336

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

859,071

     

1,326,299

     

(719,608

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

1,146,420

   

$

1,574,741

   

$

(488,882

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-55



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,336,155

   

$

1,202,259

   

$

1,053,491

   

$

2,191,924

   

$

2,096,807

   

$

1,641,433

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

79,183

     

78,171

     

80,173

     

91,131

     

91,513

     

94,356

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,256,972

     

1,124,088

     

973,318

     

2,100,793

     

2,005,294

     

1,547,077

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

3,767,796

     

4,325,793

     

2,115,913

     

9,871,718

     

10,484,034

     

4,666,674

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

23,406

     

152,202

     

392,182

     

226,887

     

794,324

     

1,357,981

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,791,202

     

4,477,995

     

2,508,095

     

10,098,605

     

11,278,358

     

6,024,655

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,402,880

     

4,107,625

     

(6,730,312

)

   

5,611,353

     

8,872,398

     

(15,781,080

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

6,194,082

     

8,585,620

     

(4,222,217

)

   

15,709,958

     

20,150,756

     

(9,756,425

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

7,451,054

   

$

9,709,708

   

$

(3,248,899

)

 

$

17,810,751

   

$

22,156,050

   

$

(8,209,348

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-56



    BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

523,858

   

$

459,916

   

$

397,910

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

46,844

     

52,118

     

55,047

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

477,014

     

407,798

     

342,863

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

1,151,424

     

7,064,734

     

3,368,314

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(290,282

)

   

233,732

     

746,054

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

861,142

     

7,298,466

     

4,114,368

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,730,620

     

4,852,816

     

(12,674,858

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

3,591,762

     

12,151,282

     

(8,560,490

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

4,068,776

   

$

12,559,080

   

$

(8,217,627

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-57



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

7,475,864

   

$

7,100,724

   

$

5,606,001

   

$

1,381,203

   

$

1,373,185

   

$

1,411,380

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

1,753,307

     

1,677,435

     

1,687,659

     

63,132

     

63,496

     

61,310

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

5,722,557

     

5,423,289

     

3,918,342

     

1,318,071

     

1,309,689

     

1,350,070

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

14,674,239

     

19,282,553

     

23,957,136

     

9,229,396

     

6,923,541

     

4,282,724

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

2,844,874

     

2,392,122

     

2,733,442

     

585,433

     

1,034,821

     

639,830

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

17,519,113

     

21,674,675

     

26,690,578

     

9,814,829

     

7,958,362

     

4,922,554

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

32,022,888

     

36,982,209

     

(43,500,876

)

   

(1,629,188

)

   

13,108,141

     

(6,175,203

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

49,542,001

     

58,656,884

     

(16,810,298

)

   

8,185,641

     

21,066,503

     

(1,252,649

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

55,264,558

   

$

64,080,173

   

$

(12,891,956

)

 

$

9,503,712

   

$

22,376,192

   

$

97,421

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-58



    BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

1,928,363

     

1,808,302

     

1,754,856

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(1,928,363

)

   

(1,808,302

)

   

(1,754,856

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

30,901,337

     

34,434,199

     

28,331,222

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

4,124,089

     

4,203,173

     

4,778,324

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

35,025,426

     

38,637,372

     

33,109,546

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

50,718,940

     

35,345,162

     

(46,139,301

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

85,744,366

     

73,982,534

     

(13,029,755

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

83,816,003

   

$

72,174,232

   

$

(14,784,611

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-59



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Jennison Growth
Division
  BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

108,161

   

$

195,127

   

$

135,573

   

$

32,087

   

$

7,499

   

$

5,587

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

33,103

     

25,076

     

24,797

     

23,993

     

25,945

     

27,358

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

75,058

     

170,051

     

110,776

     

8,094

     

(18,446

)

   

(21,771

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

5,355,244

     

6,383,428

     

5,749,143

     

2,004,708

     

2,683,546

     

2,792,999

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,385,331

     

420,812

     

670,411

     

(27,486

)

   

151,478

     

352,664

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,740,575

     

6,804,240

     

6,419,554

     

1,977,222

     

2,835,024

     

3,145,663

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

16,290,613

     

5,030,053

     

(6,671,580

)

   

1,180,189

     

2,924,448

     

(5,945,164

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

23,031,188

     

11,834,293

     

(252,026

)

   

3,157,411

     

5,759,472

     

(2,799,501

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

23,106,246

   

$

12,004,344

   

$

(141,250

)

 

$

3,165,505

   

$

5,741,026

   

$

(2,821,272

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-60



    BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

11,815

     

11,876

     

12,018

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(11,815

)

   

(11,876

)

   

(12,018

)

 
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

1,860,329

     

2,354,174

     

1,921,803

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

256,425

     

226,813

     

280,750

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,116,754

     

2,580,987

     

2,202,553

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,643,546

     

820,229

     

(2,123,091

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

4,760,300

     

3,401,216

     

79,462

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

4,748,485

   

$

3,389,340

   

$

67,444

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-61



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MetLife Aggregate Bond Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

4,053,851

   

$

4,093,397

   

$

3,810,820

   

$

1,405,574

   

$

1,397,554

   

$

1,356,581

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

41,396

     

38,274

     

40,049

     

66,645

     

70,708

     

75,164

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

4,012,455

     

4,055,123

     

3,770,771

     

1,338,929

     

1,326,846

     

1,281,417

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

6,348,706

     

9,734,869

     

8,878,478

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,271,832

     

4,630

     

(845,236

)

   

1,168,621

     

944,006

     

2,094,579

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,271,832

     

4,630

     

(845,236

)

   

7,517,327

     

10,678,875

     

10,973,057

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

4,614,207

     

6,573,697

     

(3,257,308

)

   

6,770,352

     

10,598,269

     

(23,434,639

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

5,886,039

     

6,578,327

     

(4,102,544

)

   

14,287,679

     

21,277,144

     

(12,461,582

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

9,898,494

   

$

10,633,450

   

$

(331,773

)

 

$

15,626,608

   

$

22,603,990

   

$

(11,180,165

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-62



    BHFTII MetLife MSCI EAFE® Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,938,802

   

$

2,387,869

   

$

2,694,273

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

37,349

     

38,450

     

41,726

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

2,901,453

     

2,349,419

     

2,652,547

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

480,243

     

645,899

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

911,478

     

739,520

     

1,021,937

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,391,721

     

1,385,419

     

1,021,937

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

4,650,376

     

14,100,152

     

(16,649,850

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

6,042,097

     

15,485,571

     

(15,627,913

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

8,943,550

   

$

17,834,990

   

$

(12,975,366

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-63



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MetLife Russell 2000® Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Stock Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,040,470

   

$

944,809

   

$

945,477

   

$

22,860,166

   

$

24,301,379

   

$

20,232,875

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

49,314

     

52,038

     

57,241

     

2,634,751

     

2,501,274

     

2,506,370

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

991,156

     

892,771

     

888,236

     

20,225,415

     

21,800,105

     

17,726,505

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

4,370,810

     

7,573,708

     

5,684,074

     

76,149,215

     

84,711,821

     

63,212,282

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

1,650,014

     

1,796,600

     

3,015,270

     

27,456,609

     

27,102,836

     

30,717,054

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,020,824

     

9,370,308

     

8,699,344

     

103,605,824

     

111,814,657

     

93,929,336

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,837,222

     

7,594,549

     

(17,938,965

)

   

91,900,637

     

171,992,283

     

(159,803,991

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

15,858,046

     

16,964,857

     

(9,239,621

)

   

195,506,461

     

283,806,940

     

(65,874,655

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

16,849,202

   

$

17,857,628

   

$

(8,351,385

)

 

$

215,731,876

   

$

305,607,045

   

$

(48,148,150

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-64



    BHFTII MFS® Total Return
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

253,107

   

$

707,106

   

$

682,160

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

9,453

     

9,502

     

9,715

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

243,654

     

697,604

     

672,445

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

443,468

     

1,278,480

     

1,954,294

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

53,723

     

(773,756

)

   

77,778

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

497,191

     

504,724

     

2,032,072

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

219,396

     

3,070,709

     

(4,570,024

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

716,587

     

3,575,433

     

(2,537,952

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

960,241

   

$

4,273,037

   

$

(1,865,507

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-65



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MFS® Value
Division
  BHFTII Neuberger Berman Genesis
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,292,654

   

$

2,313,890

   

$

1,817,803

   

$

225,190

   

$

289,917

   

$

427,961

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

92,817

     

96,478

     

91,293

     

104,312

     

102,653

     

103,468

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

2,199,837

     

2,217,412

     

1,726,510

     

120,878

     

187,264

     

324,493

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

7,225,332

     

7,945,106

     

7,633,263

     

8,922,376

     

16,720,383

     

14,931,674

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(101,975

)

   

488,474

     

717,887

     

1,626,345

     

1,848,685

     

2,455,941

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

7,123,357

     

8,433,580

     

8,351,150

     

10,548,721

     

18,569,068

     

17,387,615

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(4,694,024

)

   

20,526,971

     

(21,548,270

)

   

20,135,702

     

12,124,576

     

(25,138,689

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

2,429,333

     

28,960,551

     

(13,197,120

)

   

30,684,423

     

30,693,644

     

(7,751,074

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

4,629,170

   

$

31,177,963

   

$

(11,470,610

)

 

$

30,805,301

   

$

30,880,908

   

$

(7,426,581

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-66



    BHFTII T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

299,592

   

$

473,244

   

$

463,194

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

96,288

     

82,157

     

80,800

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

203,304

     

391,087

     

382,394

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

9,977,938

     

16,761,108

     

19,742,610

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

2,416,888

     

1,511,661

     

2,588,381

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

12,394,826

     

18,272,769

     

22,330,991

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

29,605,524

     

10,875,848

     

(23,124,361

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

42,000,350

     

29,148,617

     

(793,370

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

42,203,654

   

$

29,539,704

   

$

(410,976

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-67



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII Van Eck Global Natural Resources
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

277,409

   

$

64,058

   

$

159,008

   

$

4,151

   

$

1,794

   

$

567

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

469,588

     

455,772

     

462,454

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

(192,179

)

   

(391,714

)

   

(303,446

)

   

4,151

     

1,794

     

567

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

13,904,442

     

18,395,410

     

10,935,636

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

3,433,904

     

2,742,690

     

3,925,105

     

(40,470

)

   

(9,662

)

   

(2,432

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

17,338,346

     

21,138,100

     

14,860,741

     

(40,470

)

   

(9,662

)

   

(2,432

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

14,714,214

     

16,651,176

     

(22,939,008

)

   

105,310

     

45,337

     

(96,127

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

32,052,560

     

37,789,276

     

(8,078,267

)

   

64,840

     

35,675

     

(98,559

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

31,860,381

   

$

37,397,562

   

$

(8,381,713

)

 

$

68,991

   

$

37,469

   

$

(97,992

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-68



    BHFTII Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

3,081,744

   

$

2,611,420

   

$

2,776,967

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

74,336

     

76,795

     

80,667

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

3,007,408

     

2,534,625

     

2,696,300

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(32,033

)

   

153,935

     

89,897

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(32,033

)

   

153,935

     

89,897

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

210,701

     

4,329,971

     

(4,895,547

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

178,668

     

4,483,906

     

(4,805,650

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

3,186,076

   

$

7,018,531

   

$

(2,109,350

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-69



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Western Asset Management U.S. Government
Division
  BNY Mellon VI International Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020 (a)

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

587,880

   

$

432,382

   

$

360,455

   

$

4,314

   

$

1,914

   

$

3,466

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

19,104

     

17,471

     

16,625

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

568,776

     

414,911

     

343,830

     

4,314

     

1,914

     

3,466

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

25,440

     

(53,391

)

   

(86,126

)

   

(35,558

)

   

(17,157

)

   

(123

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

25,440

     

(53,391

)

   

(86,126

)

   

(35,558

)

   

(17,157

)

   

(123

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

291,578

     

547,272

     

(115,445

)

   

1,749

     

46,979

     

(44,641

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

317,018

     

493,881

     

(201,571

)

   

(33,809

)

   

29,822

     

(44,764

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

885,794

   

$

908,792

   

$

142,259

   

$

(29,495

)

 

$

31,736

   

$

(41,298

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-70



    Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager: Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

22,480

   

$

30,328

   

$

28,546

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

22,480

     

30,328

     

28,546

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

30,525

     

108,882

     

82,828

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

18,896

     

21,653

     

24,180

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

49,421

     

130,535

     

107,008

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

280,077

     

255,311

     

(293,123

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

329,498

     

385,846

     

(186,115

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

351,978

   

$

416,174

   

$

(157,569

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-71



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Contrafund
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

5,218

   

$

10,856

   

$

18,473

   

$

550

   

$

2,569

   

$

36

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

5,218

     

10,856

     

18,473

     

550

     

2,569

     

36

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

17,781

     

345,025

     

260,686

     

7,443

     

415

     

75

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

41,914

     

123,721

     

55,502

     

(24,199

)

   

27

     

1

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

59,695

     

468,746

     

316,188

     

(16,756

)

   

442

     

76

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

895,831

     

377,490

     

(515,972

)

   

(14,582

)

   

14,839

     

(250

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

955,526

     

846,236

     

(199,784

)

   

(31,338

)

   

15,281

     

(174

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

960,744

   

$

857,092

   

$

(181,311

)

 

$

(30,788

)

 

$

17,850

   

$

(138

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-72



    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,082

   

$

3,334

   

$

2,455

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

2,082

     

3,334

     

2,455

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

10,217

     

6,365

     

3,961

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(1,376

)

   

(1,009

)

   

(395

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

8,841

     

5,356

     

3,566

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

8,692

     

14,163

     

(11,906

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

17,533

     

19,519

     

(8,340

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

19,615

   

$

22,853

   

$

(5,885

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-73



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

8,670

   

$

12,592

   

$

8,406

   

$

7,093

   

$

10,696

   

$

7,186

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

8,670

     

12,592

     

8,406

     

7,093

     

10,696

     

7,186

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

35,768

     

30,193

     

17,605

     

24,466

     

14,406

     

9,975

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

2,817

     

2,981

     

6,369

     

1,286

     

972

     

1,100

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

38,585

     

33,174

     

23,974

     

25,752

     

15,378

     

11,075

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

46,942

     

59,075

     

(64,092

)

   

55,062

     

75,905

     

(51,118

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

85,527

     

92,249

     

(40,118

)

   

80,814

     

91,283

     

(40,043

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

94,197

   

$

104,841

   

$

(31,712

)

 

$

87,907

   

$

101,979

   

$

(32,857

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-74



    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

4,530

   

$

6,478

   

$

3,464

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

4,530

     

6,478

     

3,464

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

17,533

     

9,464

     

6,179

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

8,934

     

2,735

     

13,421

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

26,467

     

12,199

     

19,600

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

30,990

     

43,948

     

(40,198

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

57,457

     

56,147

     

(20,598

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

61,987

   

$

62,625

   

$

(17,134

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-75



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

4,074

   

$

5,643

   

$

3,024

   

$

1,922

   

$

3,915

   

$

2,456

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

4,074

     

5,643

     

3,024

     

1,922

     

3,915

     

2,456

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

17,833

     

9,735

     

5,014

     

10,235

     

7,066

     

5,193

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

9,859

     

5,694

     

8,456

     

15,226

     

6,247

     

5,282

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

27,692

     

15,429

     

13,470

     

25,461

     

13,313

     

10,475

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

46,275

     

51,562

     

(41,836

)

   

12,909

     

38,724

     

(34,149

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

73,967

     

66,991

     

(28,366

)

   

38,370

     

52,037

     

(23,674

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

78,041

   

$

72,634

   

$

(25,342

)

 

$

40,292

   

$

55,952

   

$

(21,218

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-76



    Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

14,310

   

$

78,815

   

$

56,758

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

14,310

     

78,815

     

56,758

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

     

     

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

     

     

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

     

     

   
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

14,310

   

$

78,815

   

$

56,758

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-77



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP High Income
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

22,778

   

$

22,492

   

$

28,272

   

$

1,339

   

$

17,697

   

$

28,459

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

22,778

     

22,492

     

28,272

     

1,339

     

17,697

     

28,459

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

47

     

     

7,286

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(329

)

   

(8,256

)

   

(649

)

   

17,576

     

(9,542

)

   

(1,484

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(329

)

   

(8,256

)

   

(649

)

   

17,623

     

(9,542

)

   

5,802

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(7,991

)

   

48,742

     

(43,948

)

   

(4,476

)

   

64,066

     

(41,933

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(8,320

)

   

40,486

     

(44,597

)

   

13,147

     

54,524

     

(36,131

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

14,458

   

$

62,978

   

$

(16,325

)

 

$

14,486

   

$

72,221

   

$

(7,672

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-78



    Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

985

   

$

1,650

   

$

1,054

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

985

     

1,650

     

1,054

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

26,301

     

23,976

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(1,177

)

   

(46

)

   

5,031

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(1,177

)

   

26,255

     

29,007

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

44,127

     

20,941

     

(65,288

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

42,950

     

47,196

     

(36,281

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

43,935

   

$

48,846

   

$

(35,227

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-79



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    FTVIPT Franklin Income VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

615

   

$

2,119

   

$

2,119

   

$

14,742

   

$

11,418

   

$

16,822

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

615

     

2,119

     

2,119

     

14,742

     

11,418

     

16,822

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

9

     

640

     

     

11,808

     

71,726

     

8,912

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(530

)

   

1,952

     

5,563

     

(3,099

)

   

(13,785

)

   

(775

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(521

)

   

2,592

     

5,563

     

8,709

     

57,941

     

8,137

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(738

)

   

3,455

     

(10,139

)

   

(44,312

)

   

77,099

     

(108,582

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(1,259

)

   

6,047

     

(4,576

)

   

(35,603

)

   

135,040

     

(100,445

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(644

)

 

$

8,166

   

$

(2,457

)

 

$

(20,861

)

 

$

146,458

   

$

(83,623

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-80



    FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Shares VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,376

   

$

1,632

   

$

2,853

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

2,376

     

1,632

     

2,853

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

3,303

     

8,727

     

4,442

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(2,596

)

   

(2,853

)

   

(352

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

707

     

5,874

     

4,090

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(5,735

)

   

12,534

     

(17,095

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(5,028

)

   

18,408

     

(13,005

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(2,652

)

 

$

20,040

   

$

(10,152

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-81



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    FTVIPT Templeton Foreign VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

208,928

   

$

135,594

   

$

219,516

   

$

82,669

   

$

67,748

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

208,928

     

135,594

     

219,516

     

82,669

     

67,748

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

69,198

     

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(186,933

)

   

(44,427

)

   

137,505

     

(7,039

)

   

322

     

(1,042

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(186,933

)

   

24,771

     

137,505

     

(7,039

)

   

322

     

(1,042

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,570

     

684,100

     

(1,579,348

)

   

(127,688

)

   

(49,912

)

   

19,604

   
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(184,363

)

   

708,871

     

(1,441,843

)

   

(134,727

)

   

(49,590

)

   

18,562

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

24,565

   

$

844,465

   

$

(1,222,327

)

 

$

(52,058

)

 

$

18,158

   

$

18,562

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-82



    Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

46

   

$

35

   

$

37

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

46

     

35

     

37

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

283

     

156

     

1,104

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

39

     

(138

)

   

144

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

322

     

18

     

1,248

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

5,290

     

1,566

     

(1,847

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

5,612

     

1,584

     

(599

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

5,658

   

$

1,619

   

$

(562

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-83



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Invesco V.I. Comstock
Division
  Invesco V.I. International Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

14,525

   

$

10,095

   

$

10,995

   

$

9,489

   

$

5,657

   

$

7,440

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

14,525

     

10,095

     

10,995

     

9,489

     

5,657

     

7,440

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

18,060

     

77,087

     

75,626

     

9,142

     

22,850

     

2,520

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(1,416

)

   

417

     

45,604

     

2,354

     

4,744

     

2,195

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,644

     

77,504

     

121,230

     

11,496

     

27,594

     

4,715

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(25,474

)

   

32,442

     

(184,052

)

   

38,391

     

56,665

     

(67,377

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(8,830

)

   

109,946

     

(62,822

)

   

49,887

     

84,259

     

(62,662

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

5,695

   

$

120,041

   

$

(51,827

)

 

$

59,376

   

$

89,916

   

$

(55,222

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-84



    Janus Henderson Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

22,288

   

$

22,745

   

$

23,404

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

22,288

     

22,745

     

23,404

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

22,237

     

35,536

     

33,075

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

14,739

     

29,699

     

6,353

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

36,976

     

65,235

     

39,428

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

141,774

     

195,105

     

(64,594

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

178,750

     

260,340

     

(25,166

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

201,038

   

$

283,085

   

$

(1,762

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-85



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Janus Henderson Enterprise
Division
  Janus Henderson Forty
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

   

$

204

   

$

446

   

$

893

   

$

97

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

     

204

     

446

     

893

     

97

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

26,706

     

23,873

     

20,616

     

40,925

     

34,059

     

51,565

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

34,665

     

11,008

     

16,295

     

89,284

     

786

     

812

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

61,371

     

34,881

     

36,911

     

130,209

     

34,845

     

52,377

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,322

     

82,268

     

(40,219

)

   

49,782

     

88,897

     

(46,227

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

62,693

     

117,149

     

(3,308

)

   

179,991

     

123,742

     

6,150

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

62,693

   

$

117,353

   

$

(2,862

)

 

$

180,884

   

$

123,839

   

$

6,150

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-86



    Janus Henderson Research
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,968

   

$

1,819

   

$

1,975

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,968

     

1,819

     

1,975

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

38,072

     

40,577

     

17,143

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

4,850

     

8,576

     

4,135

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

42,922

     

49,153

     

21,278

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

96,036

     

65,232

     

(31,506

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

138,958

     

114,385

     

(10,228

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

140,926

   

$

116,204

   

$

(8,253

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-87



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    MFS® VIT Global Equity
Division
  MFS® VIT New Discovery
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,162

   

$

412

   

$

2,659

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,162

     

412

     

2,659

     

     

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

4,613

     

2,895

     

16,597

     

2,796

     

4,660

     

3,132

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

242

     

139

     

57,295

     

180

     

942

     

277

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,855

     

3,034

     

73,892

     

2,976

     

5,602

     

3,409

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,767

     

11,154

     

(71,225

)

   

7,845

     

2,141

     

(3,646

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

14,622

     

14,188

     

2,667

     

10,821

     

7,743

     

(237

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

15,784

   

$

14,600

   

$

5,326

   

$

10,821

   

$

7,743

   

$

(237

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-88



    MFS® VIT II High Yield
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

8,931

   

$

8,930

   

$

8,422

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

8,931

     

8,930

     

8,422

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(285

)

   

(222

)

   

(212

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(285

)

   

(222

)

   

(212

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(661

)

   

12,834

     

(13,260

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(946

)

   

12,612

     

(13,472

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

7,985

   

$

21,542

   

$

(5,050

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-89



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Debt
Division
  Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Equity
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

30,772

   

$

52,530

   

$

86,325

   

$

49,411

   

$

50,609

   

$

15,121

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

30,772

     

52,530

     

86,325

     

49,411

     

50,609

     

15,121

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

59,959

     

326,042

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(63,119

)

   

(25,748

)

   

(84,029

)

   

11,454

     

(12,040

)

   

37,607

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(63,119

)

   

(25,748

)

   

(84,029

)

   

71,413

     

314,002

     

37,607

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

42,820

     

107,048

     

(126,520

)

   

512,919

     

424,306

     

(717,637

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(20,299

)

   

81,300

     

(210,549

)

   

584,332

     

738,308

     

(680,030

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

10,473

   

$

133,830

   

$

(124,224

)

 

$

633,743

   

$

788,917

   

$

(664,909

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-90



    PIMCO VIT All Asset
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

2,645

   

$

2,217

   

$

4,773

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

2,645

     

2,217

     

4,773

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(4,167

)

   

(3,753

)

   

(152

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(4,167

)

   

(3,753

)

   

(152

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

21

     

12,666

     

(12,773

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(4,146

)

   

8,913

     

(12,925

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(1,501

)

 

$

11,130

   

$

(8,152

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-91



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    PIMCO VIT CommodityRealReturn® Strategy
Division
  PIMCO VIT Low Duration
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

1,576

   

$

1,113

   

$

503

   

$

10,732

   

$

25,038

   

$

18,308

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

1,576

     

1,113

     

503

     

10,732

     

25,038

     

18,308

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(3,179

)

   

(679

)

   

(347

)

   

(334

)

   

(3,978

)

   

(478

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(3,179

)

   

(679

)

   

(347

)

   

(334

)

   

(3,978

)

   

(478

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,517

     

2,187

     

(3,284

)

   

16,064

     

14,745

     

(14,452

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(662

)

   

1,508

     

(3,631

)

   

15,730

     

10,767

     

(14,930

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

914

   

$

2,621

   

$

(3,128

)

 

$

26,462

   

$

35,805

   

$

3,378

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-92



    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

153

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

153

     

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

407

     

     

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(8

)

   

     

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

399

     

     

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

42

     

241

     

   
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

441

     

241

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

594

   

$

241

   

$

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-93



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL

OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS — (Concluded)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Putnam VT International Value
Division
  Royce Micro-Cap
Division
 
   

2020 (b)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

134

   

$

154

   

$

124

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

134

     

154

     

124

     

     

     

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

79

     

323

     

     

186

     

1,056

     

519

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(1,598

)

   

(110

)

   

71

     

(15

)

   

(5

)

   

(33

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(1,519

)

   

213

     

71

     

171

     

1,051

     

486

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(27

)

   

568

     

(1,236

)

   

2,620

     

898

     

(1,513

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(1,546

)

   

781

     

(1,165

)

   

2,791

     

1,949

     

(1,027

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(1,412

)

 

$

935

   

$

(1,041

)

 

$

2,791

   

$

1,949

   

$

(1,027

)

 

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-94



    Royce Small-Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Investment Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

126

   

$

100

   

$

116

   

Expenses:

 

Mortality and expense risk charges

   

     

     

   

Net investment income (loss)

   

126

     

100

     

116

   
Net Realized and Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on Investments:
 

Realized gain distributions

   

229

     

1,787

     

190

   

Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments

   

(571

)

   

(98

)

   

(35

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(342

)

   

1,689

     

155

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(864

)

   

695

     

(1,492

)

 
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
   

(1,206

)

   

2,384

     

(1,337

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
 

$

(1,080

)

 

$

2,484

   

$

(1,221

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-95



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    AB VPS Global Thematic Growth
Division
  AB VPS Intermediate Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

166

   

$

62

   

$

   

$

5,039

   

$

4,181

   

$

1,502

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,720

     

7,631

     

255

     

(26

)

   

(547

)

   

2,000

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,146

     

1,729

     

(3,771

)

   

3,697

     

8,336

     

(3,792

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

13,032

     

9,422

     

(3,516

)

   

8,710

     

11,970

     

(290

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,269

     

1,269

     

1,269

     

644

     

644

     

644

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

217

     

     

29

     

(2,981

)

   

1,390

     

79,043

   

Policy charges

   

(741

)

   

(835

)

   

(790

)

   

(2,312

)

   

(2,554

)

   

(2,284

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(9,863

)

   

     

(1

)

   

(5,959

)

   

(1

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

745

     

(9,429

)

   

508

     

(4,650

)

   

(6,479

)

   

77,402

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

13,777

     

(7

)

   

(3,008

)

   

4,060

     

5,491

     

77,112

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

31,660

     

31,667

     

34,675

     

158,911

     

153,420

     

76,308

   

End of year

 

$

45,437

   

$

31,660

   

$

31,667

   

$

162,971

   

$

158,911

   

$

153,420

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-96



    American Funds® Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

147,903

   

$

162,862

   

$

134,370

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

154,426

     

15,843

     

(50,415

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

363,271

     

366,899

     

(150,359

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

665,600

     

545,604

     

(66,404

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

459,701

     

504,610

     

555,280

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

863,960

     

902,936

     

(631,291

)

 

Policy charges

   

(343,305

)

   

(329,505

)

   

(322,021

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(598,459

)

   

(463,660

)

   

(527,467

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

381,897

     

614,381

     

(925,499

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

1,047,497

     

1,159,985

     

(991,903

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

6,856,016

     

5,696,031

     

6,687,934

   

End of year

 

$

7,903,513

   

$

6,856,016

   

$

5,696,031

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-97



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    American Funds® Global Small Capitalization
Division
  American Funds® Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

37,611

   

$

29,519

   

$

(27,220

)

 

$

566,198

   

$

1,363,259

   

$

698,492

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,952,577

     

5,432,836

     

4,392,732

     

15,643,297

     

25,197,422

     

24,925,963

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

15,651,566

     

13,829,624

     

(11,769,834

)

   

93,055,316

     

28,236,428

     

(24,996,188

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

21,641,754

     

19,291,979

     

(7,404,322

)

   

109,264,811

     

54,797,109

     

628,267

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

3,669,838

     

3,933,321

     

4,258,017

     

8,352,874

     

8,690,152

     

9,272,427

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(3,410,636

)

   

(1,689,820

)

   

(343,468

)

   

(7,920,909

)

   

(3,398,833

)

   

(3,230,540

)

 

Policy charges

   

(3,172,577

)

   

(3,262,145

)

   

(3,387,233

)

   

(9,681,621

)

   

(8,977,904

)

   

(9,188,345

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,957,495

)

   

(4,751,126

)

   

(4,953,677

)

   

(11,796,541

)

   

(12,956,709

)

   

(12,764,495

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(5,870,870

)

   

(5,769,770

)

   

(4,426,361

)

   

(21,046,197

)

   

(16,643,294

)

   

(15,910,953

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

15,770,884

     

13,522,209

     

(11,830,683

)

   

88,218,614

     

38,153,815

     

(15,282,686

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

77,030,169

     

63,507,960

     

75,338,643

     

223,225,743

     

185,071,928

     

200,354,614

   

End of year

 

$

92,801,053

   

$

77,030,169

   

$

63,507,960

   

$

311,444,357

   

$

223,225,743

   

$

185,071,928

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-98



    American Funds® Growth-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,577,350

   

$

1,919,534

   

$

1,584,237

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,636,524

     

13,804,840

     

10,554,249

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

10,074,027

     

12,081,513

     

(13,751,075

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

16,287,901

     

27,805,887

     

(1,612,589

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

5,296,613

     

5,568,468

     

5,941,744

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,420,840

)

   

(948,002

)

   

(1,373,890

)

 

Policy charges

   

(5,438,173

)

   

(5,669,052

)

   

(5,836,042

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(5,475,932

)

   

(6,854,289

)

   

(7,740,945

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(7,038,332

)

   

(7,902,875

)

   

(9,009,133

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

9,249,569

     

19,903,012

     

(10,621,722

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

129,723,950

     

109,820,938

     

120,442,660

   

End of year

 

$

138,973,519

   

$

129,723,950

   

$

109,820,938

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-99



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    American Funds® High-Income Bond
Division
  American Funds® International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

3,735

   

$

2,102

   

$

530

   

$

13,039

   

$

28,874

   

$

33,657

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(20

)

   

(4

)

   

(7

)

   

(3,558

)

   

36,189

     

88,851

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

195

     

343

     

(720

)

   

280,912

     

343,260

     

(417,075

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

3,910

     

2,441

     

(197

)

   

290,393

     

408,323

     

(294,567

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

     

     

     

71,809

     

59,659

     

48,327

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

11,087

     

23,633

     

     

(19,738

)

   

(74,875

)

   

1,521,821

   

Policy charges

   

(492

)

   

(325

)

   

(169

)

   

(57,365

)

   

(61,778

)

   

(40,694

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(24

)

   

     

     

(70,869

)

   

(62,117

)

   

(51,108

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

10,571

     

23,308

     

(169

)

   

(76,163

)

   

(139,111

)

   

1,478,346

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

14,481

     

25,749

     

(366

)

   

214,230

     

269,212

     

1,183,779

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

34,035

     

8,286

     

8,652

     

2,106,276

     

1,837,064

     

653,285

   

End of year

 

$

48,516

   

$

34,035

   

$

8,286

   

$

2,320,506

   

$

2,106,276

   

$

1,837,064

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-100



    American Funds® U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Securities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,157

   

$

1,186

   

$

975

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,408

     

(20

)

   

(138

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

3,212

     

1,822

     

(457

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

5,777

     

2,988

     

380

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,295

     

3,423

     

1,331

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

1

     

1

     

13

   

Policy charges

   

(2,043

)

   

(1,823

)

   

(1,609

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(747

)

   

1,601

     

(265

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

5,030

     

4,589

     

115

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

59,401

     

54,812

     

54,697

   

End of year

 

$

64,431

   

$

59,401

   

$

54,812

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-101



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI AB Global Dynamic Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American Funds® Balanced Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,547

   

$

2,929

   

$

1,338

   

$

25,148

   

$

27,411

   

$

21,884

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,432

     

2,079

     

601

     

90,649

     

92,845

     

67,751

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(1,285

)

   

8,823

     

(7,744

)

   

83,599

     

117,054

     

(138,831

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

5,694

     

13,831

     

(5,805

)

   

199,396

     

237,310

     

(49,196

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

10,385

     

11,573

     

14,086

     

119,093

     

130,668

     

127,551

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

5,802

     

2,118

     

2,399

     

2,561

     

(8,786

)

   

(14,157

)

 

Policy charges

   

(8,752

)

   

(8,744

)

   

(8,963

)

   

(60,853

)

   

(80,178

)

   

(85,731

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(19

)

   

(4,847

)

   

(3,669

)

   

(217,869

)

   

(12,849

)

   

(15,339

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

7,416

     

100

     

3,853

     

(157,068

)

   

28,855

     

12,324

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

13,110

     

13,931

     

(1,952

)

   

42,328

     

266,165

     

(36,872

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

91,680

     

77,749

     

79,701

     

1,445,605

     

1,179,440

     

1,216,312

   

End of year

 

$

104,790

   

$

91,680

   

$

77,749

   

$

1,487,933

   

$

1,445,605

   

$

1,179,440

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-102



    BHFTI American Funds® Growth Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

41,435

   

$

41,457

   

$

33,504

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

167,789

     

190,419

     

144,757

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

182,488

     

243,425

     

(302,410

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

391,712

     

475,301

     

(124,149

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

178,040

     

219,011

     

277,431

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(22,973

)

   

(24,102

)

   

(5,838

)

 

Policy charges

   

(127,932

)

   

(137,893

)

   

(153,134

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(41,409

)

   

(427,510

)

   

(137,497

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(14,274

)

   

(370,494

)

   

(19,038

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

377,438

     

104,807

     

(143,187

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

2,246,552

     

2,141,745

     

2,284,932

   

End of year

 

$

2,623,990

   

$

2,246,552

   

$

2,141,745

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-103



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI American Funds® Moderate Allocation
Division
  BHFTI AQR Global Risk Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

36,375

   

$

34,529

   

$

30,889

   

$

4,229

   

$

4,902

   

$

581

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

74,474

     

80,295

     

68,645

     

16,363

     

(1,016

)

   

11,086

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

104,275

     

117,199

     

(144,806

)

   

(14,639

)

   

25,631

     

(21,378

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

215,124

     

232,023

     

(45,272

)

   

5,953

     

29,517

     

(9,711

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

229,783

     

247,288

     

259,339

     

24,202

     

27,800

     

29,791

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(9,955

)

   

398

     

(68,869

)

   

1,233

     

(1,011

)

   

(13,114

)

 

Policy charges

   

(116,131

)

   

(122,964

)

   

(130,196

)

   

(13,414

)

   

(13,910

)

   

(14,754

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(144,261

)

   

(142,966

)

   

(46,457

)

   

(3,439

)

   

(3,088

)

   

(8,516

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(40,564

)

   

(18,244

)

   

13,817

     

8,582

     

9,791

     

(6,593

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

174,560

     

213,779

     

(31,455

)

   

14,535

     

39,308

     

(16,304

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

1,627,630

     

1,413,851

     

1,445,306

     

184,175

     

144,867

     

161,171

   

End of year

 

$

1,802,190

   

$

1,627,630

   

$

1,413,851

   

$

198,710

   

$

184,175

   

$

144,867

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-104



    BHFTI BlackRock Global Tactical Strategies
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

8,842

   

$

1,019

   

$

6,588

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

48,443

     

166

     

30,841

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(26,273

)

   

92,537

     

(70,520

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

31,012

     

93,722

     

(33,091

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

79,537

     

80,376

     

83,111

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

12,569

     

12,738

     

(10,010

)

 

Policy charges

   

(27,442

)

   

(28,052

)

   

(28,152

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(8,904

)

   

(12,344

)

   

(14,037

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

55,760

     

52,718

     

30,912

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

86,772

     

146,440

     

(2,179

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

567,933

     

421,493

     

423,672

   

End of year

 

$

654,705

   

$

567,933

   

$

421,493

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-105



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse Balanced Plus
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

335,713

   

$

422,985

   

$

306,991

   

$

10,930

   

$

8,336

   

$

6,389

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,615,526

     

2,699,583

     

1,219,272

     

44,342

     

(708

)

   

34,263

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,910,725

     

2,812,582

     

(3,976,492

)

   

(3,455

)

   

78,503

     

(69,687

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

4,861,964

     

5,935,150

     

(2,450,229

)

   

51,817

     

86,131

     

(29,035

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,701,383

     

1,818,543

     

2,088,452

     

54,689

     

61,680

     

64,922

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(442,388

)

   

(1,226,029

)

   

(212,878

)

   

(17,443

)

   

360

     

(830

)

 

Policy charges

   

(1,015,799

)

   

(1,071,709

)

   

(1,139,508

)

   

(41,157

)

   

(42,544

)

   

(42,490

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,499,376

)

   

(1,894,123

)

   

(983,737

)

   

(41,254

)

   

(7,853

)

   

(24,908

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(1,256,180

)

   

(2,373,318

)

   

(247,671

)

   

(45,165

)

   

11,643

     

(3,306

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

3,605,784

     

3,561,832

     

(2,697,900

)

   

6,652

     

97,774

     

(32,341

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

26,239,390

     

22,677,558

     

25,375,458

     

463,179

     

365,405

     

397,746

   

End of year

 

$

29,845,174

   

$

26,239,390

   

$

22,677,558

   

$

469,831

   

$

463,179

   

$

365,405

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-106



    BHFTI Brighthouse Small Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

10,871

   

$

8,105

   

$

7,790

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

33,181

     

82,688

     

45,845

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(40,130

)

   

159,172

     

(239,971

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

3,922

     

249,965

     

(186,336

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

45,996

     

47,485

     

13,680

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

318

     

(178,028

)

   

343,067

   

Policy charges

   

(13,500

)

   

(15,289

)

   

(13,611

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(25,577

)

   

(15,355

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

32,814

     

(171,409

)

   

327,781

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

36,736

     

78,556

     

141,445

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

1,006,269

     

927,713

     

786,268

   

End of year

 

$

1,043,005

   

$

1,006,269

   

$

927,713

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-107



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

30,345

   

$

25,684

   

$

25,457

   

$

18,837

   

$

23,805

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(2,163

)

   

8,040

     

5,756

     

(8,714

)

   

217

     

(2,152

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

393,658

     

228,830

     

(176,226

)

   

(27,667

)

   

(20,553

)

   

5,338

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

421,840

     

262,554

     

(145,013

)

   

(17,544

)

   

3,469

     

3,186

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

98,163

     

126,985

     

87,159

     

35,097

     

37,502

     

41,073

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(75,497

)

   

105,430

     

423,997

     

13,024

     

35,146

     

(2,258

)

 

Policy charges

   

(38,674

)

   

(42,996

)

   

(37,856

)

   

(20,753

)

   

(21,925

)

   

(21,574

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(27,681

)

   

(17,592

)

   

(8,518

)

   

(7,897

)

   

(14,529

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(16,008

)

   

161,738

     

455,708

     

18,850

     

42,826

     

2,712

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

405,832

     

424,292

     

310,695

     

1,306

     

46,295

     

5,898

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

1,613,170

     

1,188,878

     

878,183

     

303,898

     

257,603

     

251,705

   

End of year

 

$

2,019,002

   

$

1,613,170

   

$

1,188,878

   

$

305,204

   

$

303,898

   

$

257,603

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-108



    BHFTI Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

3,057,045

   

$

2,957,079

   

$

2,393,015

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

37,156,301

     

59,055,314

     

60,364,967

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

63,257,826

     

61,834,004

     

(90,699,272

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

103,471,172

     

123,846,397

     

(27,941,290

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

20,918,935

     

21,717,650

     

22,836,479

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,143,172

)

   

(3,260,747

)

   

(860,112

)

 

Policy charges

   

(24,441,731

)

   

(25,057,714

)

   

(25,513,033

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(20,185,365

)

   

(23,655,593

)

   

(22,647,762

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(24,851,333

)

   

(30,256,404

)

   

(26,184,428

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

78,619,839

     

93,589,993

     

(54,125,718

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

499,000,336

     

405,410,343

     

459,536,061

   

End of year

 

$

577,620,175

   

$

499,000,336

   

$

405,410,343

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-109



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Clarion Global Real Estate
Division
  BHFTI Harris Oakmark International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,147,509

   

$

896,717

   

$

1,668,370

   

$

1,127,646

   

$

911,026

   

$

808,643

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

77,188

     

102,738

     

(37,998

)

   

(177,207

)

   

2,633,669

     

1,991,616

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(2,720,655

)

   

5,116,259

     

(4,019,685

)

   

1,704,944

     

5,117,038

     

(14,097,059

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(1,495,958

)

   

6,115,714

     

(2,389,313

)

   

2,655,383

     

8,661,733

     

(11,296,800

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,581,826

     

1,684,287

     

1,824,839

     

2,151,163

     

2,324,216

     

2,642,563

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,036,383

)

   

(136,008

)

   

(1,472,469

)

   

(1,731,567

)

   

(715,948

)

   

1,028,435

   

Policy charges

   

(1,088,918

)

   

(1,320,872

)

   

(1,287,017

)

   

(1,513,660

)

   

(1,728,259

)

   

(1,931,322

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,172,357

)

   

(1,793,340

)

   

(1,628,214

)

   

(1,351,175

)

   

(2,481,689

)

   

(2,618,337

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(1,715,832

)

   

(1,565,933

)

   

(2,562,861

)

   

(2,445,239

)

   

(2,601,680

)

   

(878,661

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(3,211,790

)

   

4,549,781

     

(4,952,174

)

   

210,144

     

6,060,053

     

(12,175,461

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

29,628,630

     

25,078,849

     

30,031,023

     

42,162,984

     

36,102,931

     

48,278,392

   

End of year

 

$

26,416,840

   

$

29,628,630

   

$

25,078,849

   

$

42,373,128

   

$

42,162,984

   

$

36,102,931

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-110



    BHFTI Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

3,869

   

$

   

$

716

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,564

     

(81

)

   

3,726

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

609

     

8,923

     

(8,568

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

8,042

     

8,842

     

(4,126

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

10,742

     

10,796

     

13,267

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

423

     

1,041

     

(1,713

)

 

Policy charges

   

(5,869

)

   

(5,742

)

   

(6,431

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(1

)

   

(9,543

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

5,296

     

6,094

     

(4,420

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

13,338

     

14,936

     

(8,546

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

70,629

     

55,693

     

64,239

   

End of year

 

$

83,967

   

$

70,629

   

$

55,693

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-111



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Invesco Global Equity
Division
  BHFTI Invesco Small Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

389,858

   

$

457,213

   

$

582,437

   

$

(3,242

)

 

$

(9,658

)

 

$

(9,936

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,095,511

     

8,606,225

     

7,631,854

     

529,157

     

1,106,465

     

1,030,585

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

14,028,107

     

6,426,053

     

(15,951,838

)

   

3,751,662

     

530,138

     

(1,648,375

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

16,513,476

     

15,489,491

     

(7,737,547

)

   

4,277,577

     

1,626,945

     

(627,726

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,904,758

     

3,026,150

     

3,151,957

     

331,678

     

338,922

     

368,523

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(2,525,004

)

   

(1,762,778

)

   

274,573

     

412,268

     

(183,134

)

   

29,855

   

Policy charges

   

(2,196,743

)

   

(2,260,272

)

   

(2,359,816

)

   

(289,758

)

   

(292,600

)

   

(314,670

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,789,005

)

   

(3,403,128

)

   

(3,741,907

)

   

(484,382

)

   

(558,343

)

   

(482,626

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(4,605,994

)

   

(4,400,028

)

   

(2,675,193

)

   

(30,194

)

   

(695,155

)

   

(398,918

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

11,907,482

     

11,089,463

     

(10,412,740

)

   

4,247,383

     

931,790

     

(1,026,644

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

61,706,401

     

50,616,938

     

61,029,678

     

7,743,564

     

6,811,774

     

7,838,418

   

End of year

 

$

73,613,883

   

$

61,706,401

   

$

50,616,938

   

$

11,990,947

   

$

7,743,564

   

$

6,811,774

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-112



    BHFTI JPMorgan Global Active Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

3,958

   

$

6,307

   

$

4,106

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

5,266

     

1,202

     

14,148

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

12,671

     

24,387

     

(35,582

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

21,895

     

31,896

     

(17,328

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

18,739

     

34,300

     

35,221

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

4,307

     

(73,534

)

   

(16,476

)

 

Policy charges

   

(17,668

)

   

(21,233

)

   

(26,846

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,760

)

   

(4,201

)

   

(12,266

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

3,618

     

(64,668

)

   

(20,367

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

25,513

     

(32,772

)

   

(37,695

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

180,493

     

213,265

     

250,960

   

End of year

 

$

206,006

   

$

180,493

   

$

213,265

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-113



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI JPMorgan Small Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI Loomis Sayles Global Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

7,026

   

$

6,510

   

$

6,199

   

$

4,593

   

$

7,435

   

$

7,771

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(4,871

)

   

42,503

     

27,341

     

34,869

     

41,066

     

51,666

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

72,298

     

23,626

     

(83,319

)

   

37,680

     

51,557

     

(79,434

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

74,453

     

72,639

     

(49,779

)

   

77,142

     

100,058

     

(19,997

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

33,963

     

36,140

     

46,398

     

47,705

     

59,669

     

72,986

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

46,034

     

96,207

     

(55,674

)

   

5,872

     

1,995

     

(91,243

)

 

Policy charges

   

(26,930

)

   

(26,937

)

   

(28,010

)

   

(24,840

)

   

(25,588

)

   

(31,286

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(7,325

)

   

(14,860

)

   

(2,161

)

   

(3,334

)

   

(27,812

)

   

(29,422

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

45,742

     

90,550

     

(39,447

)

   

25,403

     

8,264

     

(78,965

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

120,195

     

163,189

     

(89,226

)

   

102,545

     

108,322

     

(98,962

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

517,568

     

354,379

     

443,605

     

458,663

     

350,341

     

449,303

   

End of year

 

$

637,763

   

$

517,568

   

$

354,379

   

$

561,208

   

$

458,663

   

$

350,341

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-114



    BHFTI Loomis Sayles Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

345,842

   

$

402,868

   

$

323,660

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,731,527

     

6,461,674

     

3,834,886

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(3,812,485

)

   

1,909,460

     

(6,744,510

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

13,264,884

     

8,774,002

     

(2,585,964

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,198,856

     

2,405,776

     

2,669,117

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,624,763

)

   

(910,276

)

   

(1,098,421

)

 

Policy charges

   

(2,015,269

)

   

(2,006,189

)

   

(2,141,566

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,248,730

)

   

(2,330,394

)

   

(3,262,306

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,689,906

)

   

(2,841,083

)

   

(3,833,176

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

9,574,978

     

5,932,919

     

(6,419,140

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

44,014,963

     

38,082,044

     

44,501,184

   

End of year

 

$

53,589,941

   

$

44,014,963

   

$

38,082,044

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-115



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index Targeted Risk
Division
  BHFTI MFS® Research International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

4,135

   

$

3,660

   

$

2,857

   

$

423,466

   

$

259,139

   

$

385,315

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,750

     

195

     

11,831

     

1,072,968

     

957,108

     

430,859

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(8,247

)

   

29,440

     

(26,654

)

   

1,198,690

     

3,282,254

     

(3,418,696

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

12,638

     

33,295

     

(11,966

)

   

2,695,124

     

4,498,501

     

(2,602,522

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

20,267

     

19,935

     

21,109

     

800,069

     

845,109

     

914,864

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

1,101

     

182

     

(5,605

)

   

1,564,323

     

(61,003

)

   

(1,053,903

)

 

Policy charges

   

(15,693

)

   

(15,592

)

   

(15,736

)

   

(627,613

)

   

(765,516

)

   

(778,814

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,558

)

   

(168

)

   

(11,817

)

   

(553,495

)

   

(1,095,738

)

   

(960,627

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

4,117

     

4,357

     

(12,049

)

   

1,183,284

     

(1,077,148

)

   

(1,878,480

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

16,755

     

37,652

     

(24,015

)

   

3,878,408

     

3,421,353

     

(4,481,002

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

190,385

     

152,733

     

176,748

     

19,669,707

     

16,248,354

     

20,729,356

   

End of year

 

$

207,140

   

$

190,385

   

$

152,733

   

$

23,548,115

   

$

19,669,707

   

$

16,248,354

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-116



    BHFTI Morgan Stanley Discovery
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(1,574,613

)

 

$

(994,679

)

 

$

(850,555

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

96,436,613

     

69,763,510

     

59,401,731

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

401,073,569

     

33,805,835

     

(32,615,883

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

495,935,569

     

102,574,666

     

25,935,293

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

15,001,183

     

15,481,836

     

15,903,068

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(11,322,932

)

   

(1,772,966

)

   

(1,500,555

)

 

Policy charges

   

(18,629,819

)

   

(15,584,046

)

   

(14,469,164

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(24,953,869

)

   

(19,888,869

)

   

(15,081,357

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(39,905,437

)

   

(21,764,045

)

   

(15,148,008

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

456,030,132

     

80,810,621

     

10,787,285

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

339,317,318

     

258,506,697

     

247,719,412

   

End of year

 

$

795,347,450

   

$

339,317,318

   

$

258,506,697

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-117



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI PanAgora Global Diversified Risk
Division
  BHFTI PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

25

   

$

18

   

$

   

$

284,924

   

$

338,397

   

$

171,877

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

55

     

6

     

23

     

(23,411

)

   

(70,827

)

   

(178,843

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

18

     

81

     

(46

)

   

837,367

     

505,478

     

(228,280

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

98

     

105

     

(23

)

   

1,098,880

     

773,048

     

(235,246

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

230

     

306

     

230

     

611,152

     

680,856

     

744,228

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

     

     

     

231,386

     

405,170

     

(147,599

)

 

Policy charges

   

(147

)

   

(142

)

   

(128

)

   

(536,700

)

   

(542,607

)

   

(571,093

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(1

)

   

(1

)

   

(539,085

)

   

(795,658

)

   

(681,485

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

83

     

163

     

101

     

(233,247

)

   

(252,239

)

   

(655,949

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

181

     

268

     

78

     

865,633

     

520,809

     

(891,195

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

674

     

406

     

328

     

9,924,534

     

9,403,725

     

10,294,920

   

End of year

 

$

855

   

$

674

   

$

406

   

$

10,790,167

   

$

9,924,534

   

$

9,403,725

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-118



    BHFTI PIMCO Total Return
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,962,904

   

$

1,446,392

   

$

700,595

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

611,760

     

34,984

     

(156,469

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,614,317

     

2,500,341

     

(573,439

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

4,188,981

     

3,981,717

     

(29,313

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,748,340

     

2,939,140

     

3,176,594

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

1,520,865

     

1,027,214

     

5,993,462

   

Policy charges

   

(2,442,154

)

   

(2,570,036

)

   

(2,550,725

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,274,887

)

   

(2,622,298

)

   

(3,046,065

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(447,836

)

   

(1,225,980

)

   

3,573,266

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

3,741,145

     

2,755,737

     

3,543,953

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

49,636,590

     

46,880,853

     

43,336,900

   

End of year

 

$

53,377,735

   

$

49,636,590

   

$

46,880,853

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-119



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI Schroders Global Multi-Asset
Division
  BHFTI SSGA Growth and Income ETF
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,986

   

$

1,541

   

$

1,307

   

$

232,238

   

$

208,434

   

$

209,966

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,246

     

466

     

4,566

     

284,122

     

405,520

     

418,552

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(5,523

)

   

17,790

     

(14,319

)

   

300,438

     

865,423

     

(1,161,353

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

2,709

     

19,797

     

(8,446

)

   

816,798

     

1,479,377

     

(532,835

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

19,422

     

22,305

     

20,931

     

500,422

     

549,083

     

615,712

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

4,541

     

(520

)

   

16,374

     

(166,554

)

   

93,528

     

(200,085

)

 

Policy charges

   

(9,583

)

   

(9,655

)

   

(8,927

)

   

(428,709

)

   

(443,444

)

   

(474,309

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(3,255

)

   

(7,942

)

   

(3,467

)

   

(542,573

)

   

(640,419

)

   

(539,120

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

11,125

     

4,188

     

24,911

     

(637,414

)

   

(441,252

)

   

(597,802

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

13,834

     

23,985

     

16,465

     

179,384

     

1,038,125

     

(1,130,637

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

112,663

     

88,678

     

72,213

     

8,774,580

     

7,736,455

     

8,867,092

   

End of year

 

$

126,497

   

$

112,663

   

$

88,678

   

$

8,953,964

   

$

8,774,580

   

$

7,736,455

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-120



    BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

184,732

   

$

158,049

   

$

169,579

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

274,093

     

488,893

     

523,388

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

391,732

     

831,026

     

(1,317,908

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

850,557

     

1,477,968

     

(624,941

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

585,182

     

640,336

     

669,676

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(101,684

)

   

(214,766

)

   

(187,264

)

 

Policy charges

   

(338,591

)

   

(344,647

)

   

(355,802

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(176,512

)

   

(513,353

)

   

(788,709

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(31,605

)

   

(432,430

)

   

(662,099

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

818,952

     

1,045,538

     

(1,287,040

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

7,772,729

     

6,727,191

     

8,014,231

   

End of year

 

$

8,591,681

   

$

7,772,729

   

$

6,727,191

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-121



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value
Division
  BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

70,047

   

$

63,674

   

$

55,375

   

$

51,247

   

$

58,660

   

$

(57,557

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

200,405

     

360,960

     

272,918

     

4,668,594

     

7,646,345

     

6,243,741

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(170,812

)

   

266,789

     

(630,098

)

   

5,630,192

     

4,165,082

     

(6,867,777

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

99,640

     

691,423

     

(301,805

)

   

10,350,033

     

11,870,087

     

(681,593

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

62,937

     

62,541

     

17,277

     

1,684,651

     

1,849,961

     

1,980,276

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(16,613

)

   

(306,820

)

   

451,644

     

(1,957,635

)

   

(1,204,020

)

   

120,879

   

Policy charges

   

(38,273

)

   

(38,673

)

   

(39,478

)

   

(1,768,781

)

   

(1,864,791

)

   

(1,821,566

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(179,581

)

   

     

(2,250,395

)

   

(2,736,079

)

   

(2,541,552

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

8,051

     

(462,533

)

   

429,443

     

(4,292,160

)

   

(3,954,929

)

   

(2,261,963

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

107,691

     

228,890

     

127,638

     

6,057,873

     

7,915,158

     

(2,943,556

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

3,102,498

     

2,873,608

     

2,745,970

     

46,858,064

     

38,942,906

     

41,886,462

   

End of year

 

$

3,210,189

   

$

3,102,498

   

$

2,873,608

   

$

52,915,937

   

$

46,858,064

   

$

38,942,906

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-122



    BHFTI Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,294,913

   

$

1,082,128

   

$

632,201

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,594,922

     

2,912,190

     

16,000,779

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,357,715

     

18,174,933

     

(25,172,760

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

7,247,550

     

22,169,251

     

(8,539,780

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

4,336,043

     

4,579,280

     

4,854,883

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(688,298

)

   

(915,540

)

   

(722,192

)

 

Policy charges

   

(3,839,909

)

   

(4,200,888

)

   

(4,340,445

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(3,240,941

)

   

(4,840,383

)

   

(5,244,279

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,433,105

)

   

(5,377,531

)

   

(5,452,033

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

3,814,445

     

16,791,720

     

(13,991,813

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

94,502,489

     

77,710,769

     

91,702,582

   

End of year

 

$

98,316,934

   

$

94,502,489

   

$

77,710,769

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-123



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Baillie Gifford International Stock
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock Bond Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

752,604

   

$

402,625

   

$

337,096

   

$

2,737,694

   

$

2,602,782

   

$

2,262,665

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,483,633

     

3,109,098

     

545,059

     

246,032

     

(16,881

)

   

(360,052

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

8,417,551

     

9,101,083

     

(9,369,507

)

   

3,486,389

     

4,310,845

     

(2,511,644

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

12,653,788

     

12,612,806

     

(8,487,352

)

   

6,470,115

     

6,896,746

     

(609,031

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,789,905

     

2,870,156

     

3,051,653

     

5,091,306

     

5,375,147

     

5,611,513

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(534,638

)

   

(627,880

)

   

801,427

     

(282,495

)

   

6,796,774

     

(2,277,326

)

 

Policy charges

   

(2,576,664

)

   

(2,540,729

)

   

(2,621,652

)

   

(4,917,994

)

   

(4,908,653

)

   

(4,938,671

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,882,917

)

   

(2,643,964

)

   

(2,464,139

)

   

(3,074,591

)

   

(3,726,083

)

   

(3,903,197

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(2,204,314

)

   

(2,942,417

)

   

(1,232,711

)

   

(3,183,774

)

   

3,537,185

     

(5,507,681

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

10,449,474

     

9,670,389

     

(9,720,063

)

   

3,286,341

     

10,433,931

     

(6,116,712

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

49,933,924

     

40,263,535

     

49,983,598

     

82,259,521

     

71,825,590

     

77,942,302

   

End of year

 

$

60,383,398

   

$

49,933,924

   

$

40,263,535

   

$

85,545,862

   

$

82,259,521

   

$

71,825,590

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-124



    BHFTII BlackRock Capital Appreciation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(23,495

)

 

$

13,248

   

$

271

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,637,628

     

2,731,347

     

2,187,500

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

3,629,451

     

1,309,526

     

(1,958,446

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

6,243,584

     

4,054,121

     

229,325

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

698,795

     

713,852

     

706,424

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

955,631

     

99,899

     

988,018

   

Policy charges

   

(741,830

)

   

(685,277

)

   

(646,565

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(843,390

)

   

(757,748

)

   

(812,900

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

69,206

     

(629,274

)

   

234,977

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

6,312,790

     

3,424,847

     

464,302

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

15,931,824

     

12,506,977

     

12,042,675

   

End of year

 

$

22,244,614

   

$

15,931,824

   

$

12,506,977

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-125



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

621,142

   

$

503,725

   

$

267,696

   

$

114,390

   

$

94,200

   

$

93,788

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(37,448

)

   

77,768

     

47,097

     

102,590

     

71,602

     

14,860

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(501,117

)

   

14,618

     

157,511

     

175,734

     

319,183

     

(220,034

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

82,577

     

596,111

     

472,304

     

392,714

     

484,985

     

(111,386

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

413,373

     

447,880

     

498,055

     

403,756

     

437,434

     

425,649

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,966,518

)

   

(216,413

)

   

1,187,838

     

45,535

     

49,639

     

356,680

   

Policy charges

   

(903,511

)

   

(908,118

)

   

(876,535

)

   

(435,276

)

   

(452,143

)

   

(468,973

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(167,770

)

   

(147,916

)

   

(510,967

)

   

(190,374

)

   

(83,549

)

   

(561,657

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(2,624,426

)

   

(824,567

)

   

298,391

     

(176,359

)

   

(48,619

)

   

(248,301

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(2,541,849

)

   

(228,456

)

   

770,695

     

216,355

     

436,366

     

(359,687

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

28,087,767

     

28,316,223

     

27,545,528

     

4,516,440

     

4,080,074

     

4,439,761

   

End of year

 

$

25,545,918

   

$

28,087,767

   

$

28,316,223

   

$

4,732,795

   

$

4,516,440

   

$

4,080,074

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-126



    BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

287,349

   

$

248,442

   

$

230,726

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

471,367

     

521,133

     

293,728

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

387,704

     

805,166

     

(1,013,336

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

1,146,420

     

1,574,741

     

(488,882

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

722,614

     

749,735

     

937,521

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

126,964

     

500,636

     

72,828

   

Policy charges

   

(694,369

)

   

(769,314

)

   

(792,600

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(803,021

)

   

(886,721

)

   

(1,069,923

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(647,812

)

   

(405,664

)

   

(852,174

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

498,608

     

1,169,077

     

(1,341,056

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

11,161,607

     

9,992,530

     

11,333,586

   

End of year

 

$

11,660,215

   

$

11,161,607

   

$

9,992,530

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-127



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,256,972

   

$

1,124,088

   

$

973,318

   

$

2,100,793

   

$

2,005,294

   

$

1,547,077

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

3,791,202

     

4,477,995

     

2,508,095

     

10,098,605

     

11,278,358

     

6,024,655

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,402,880

     

4,107,625

     

(6,730,312

)

   

5,611,353

     

8,872,398

     

(15,781,080

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

7,451,054

     

9,709,708

     

(3,248,899

)

   

17,810,751

     

22,156,050

     

(8,209,348

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

3,440,357

     

3,550,542

     

3,862,259

     

6,564,241

     

6,859,607

     

7,345,519

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(158,552

)

   

207,150

     

1,046,723

     

(1,173,717

)

   

(923,386

)

   

(1,429,318

)

 

Policy charges

   

(3,326,630

)

   

(3,366,738

)

   

(3,387,947

)

   

(4,944,483

)

   

(5,085,873

)

   

(5,194,677

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(3,211,841

)

   

(3,136,606

)

   

(3,844,794

)

   

(4,972,580

)

   

(7,354,049

)

   

(6,076,393

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,256,666

)

   

(2,745,652

)

   

(2,323,759

)

   

(4,526,539

)

   

(6,503,701

)

   

(5,354,869

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

4,194,388

     

6,964,056

     

(5,572,658

)

   

13,284,212

     

15,652,349

     

(13,564,217

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

57,435,303

     

50,471,247

     

56,043,905

     

110,596,939

     

94,944,590

     

108,508,807

   

End of year

 

$

61,629,691

   

$

57,435,303

   

$

50,471,247

   

$

123,881,151

   

$

110,596,939

   

$

94,944,590

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-128



    BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

477,014

   

$

407,798

   

$

342,863

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

861,142

     

7,298,466

     

4,114,368

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,730,620

     

4,852,816

     

(12,674,858

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

4,068,776

     

12,559,080

     

(8,217,627

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

3,202,415

     

3,395,707

     

3,574,453

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(434,964

)

   

(467,707

)

   

364,615

   

Policy charges

   

(2,591,864

)

   

(2,936,521

)

   

(3,065,372

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,340,663

)

   

(3,414,345

)

   

(4,173,374

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(2,165,076

)

   

(3,422,866

)

   

(3,299,678

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

1,903,700

     

9,136,214

     

(11,517,305

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

63,307,525

     

54,171,311

     

65,688,616

   

End of year

 

$

65,211,225

   

$

63,307,525

   

$

54,171,311

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-129



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

5,722,557

   

$

5,423,289

   

$

3,918,342

   

$

1,318,071

   

$

1,309,689

   

$

1,350,070

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

17,519,113

     

21,674,675

     

26,690,578

     

9,814,829

     

7,958,362

     

4,922,554

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

32,022,888

     

36,982,209

     

(43,500,876

)

   

(1,629,188

)

   

13,108,141

     

(6,175,203

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

55,264,558

     

64,080,173

     

(12,891,956

)

   

9,503,712

     

22,376,192

     

97,421

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

17,962,870

     

18,822,812

     

19,534,182

     

3,641,774

     

3,809,398

     

4,106,915

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,160,188

)

   

580,343

     

(919,937

)

   

(556,085

)

   

(1,443,195

)

   

(1,498,129

)

 

Policy charges

   

(20,436,577

)

   

(20,841,596

)

   

(21,224,054

)

   

(3,601,370

)

   

(3,774,981

)

   

(3,670,556

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(14,391,414

)

   

(16,712,521

)

   

(15,518,149

)

   

(3,553,634

)

   

(5,587,660

)

   

(4,632,250

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(18,025,309

)

   

(18,150,962

)

   

(18,127,958

)

   

(4,069,315

)

   

(6,996,438

)

   

(5,694,020

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

37,239,249

     

45,929,211

     

(31,019,914

)

   

5,434,397

     

15,379,754

     

(5,596,599

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

339,265,361

     

293,336,150

     

324,356,064

     

90,517,969

     

75,138,215

     

80,734,814

   

End of year

 

$

376,504,610

   

$

339,265,361

   

$

293,336,150

   

$

95,952,366

   

$

90,517,969

   

$

75,138,215

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-130



    BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(1,928,363

)

 

$

(1,808,302

)

 

$

(1,754,856

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

35,025,426

     

38,637,372

     

33,109,546

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

50,718,940

     

35,345,162

     

(46,139,301

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

83,816,003

     

72,174,232

     

(14,784,611

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

10,625,315

     

11,136,418

     

11,707,321

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(3,164,638

)

   

(1,667,175

)

   

(812,008

)

 

Policy charges

   

(12,628,767

)

   

(12,904,923

)

   

(12,952,988

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(10,953,359

)

   

(12,611,672

)

   

(12,326,397

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(16,121,449

)

   

(16,047,352

)

   

(14,384,072

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

67,694,554

     

56,126,880

     

(29,168,683

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

284,652,778

     

228,525,898

     

257,694,581

   

End of year

 

$

352,347,332

   

$

284,652,778

   

$

228,525,898

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-131



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Jennison Growth
Division
  BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

75,058

   

$

170,051

   

$

110,776

   

$

8,094

   

$

(18,446

)

 

$

(21,771

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,740,575

     

6,804,240

     

6,419,554

     

1,977,222

     

2,835,024

     

3,145,663

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

16,290,613

     

5,030,053

     

(6,671,580

)

   

1,180,189

     

2,924,448

     

(5,945,164

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

23,106,246

     

12,004,344

     

(141,250

)

   

3,165,505

     

5,741,026

     

(2,821,272

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,327,072

     

1,321,635

     

1,277,438

     

1,038,201

     

1,064,480

     

1,177,226

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(3,785,157

)

   

(1,180,497

)

   

4,465,218

     

(576,291

)

   

(260,798

)

   

82,493

   

Policy charges

   

(1,651,450

)

   

(1,488,430

)

   

(1,461,886

)

   

(995,140

)

   

(1,114,351

)

   

(1,166,364

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,824,867

)

   

(2,505,284

)

   

(1,767,865

)

   

(1,008,385

)

   

(1,631,872

)

   

(1,449,611

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(5,934,402

)

   

(3,852,576

)

   

2,512,905

     

(1,541,615

)

   

(1,942,541

)

   

(1,356,256

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

17,171,844

     

8,151,768

     

2,371,655

     

1,623,890

     

3,798,485

     

(4,177,528

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

46,586,115

     

38,434,347

     

36,062,692

     

26,944,849

     

23,146,364

     

27,323,892

   

End of year

 

$

63,757,959

   

$

46,586,115

   

$

38,434,347

   

$

28,568,739

   

$

26,944,849

   

$

23,146,364

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-132



    BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(11,815

)

 

$

(11,876

)

 

$

(12,018

)

 

Net realized gains (losses)

   

2,116,754

     

2,580,987

     

2,202,553

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,643,546

     

820,229

     

(2,123,091

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

4,748,485

     

3,389,340

     

67,444

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

609,271

     

644,227

     

675,806

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,225,385

)

   

(151,037

)

   

751,196

   

Policy charges

   

(595,520

)

   

(625,777

)

   

(627,101

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(780,000

)

   

(1,183,986

)

   

(929,909

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(1,991,634

)

   

(1,316,573

)

   

(130,008

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

2,756,851

     

2,072,767

     

(62,564

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

15,100,926

     

13,028,159

     

13,090,723

   

End of year

 

$

17,857,777

   

$

15,100,926

   

$

13,028,159

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-133



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MetLife Aggregate Bond Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

4,012,455

   

$

4,055,123

   

$

3,770,771

   

$

1,338,929

   

$

1,326,846

   

$

1,281,417

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,271,832

     

4,630

     

(845,236

)

   

7,517,327

     

10,678,875

     

10,973,057

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

4,614,207

     

6,573,697

     

(3,257,308

)

   

6,770,352

     

10,598,269

     

(23,434,639

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

9,898,494

     

10,633,450

     

(331,773

)

   

15,626,608

     

22,603,990

     

(11,180,165

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

8,456,002

     

8,731,031

     

9,446,645

     

4,516,467

     

4,754,824

     

4,919,805

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

6,265,194

     

19,756,870

     

(7,593,708

)

   

(1,018,388

)

   

(1,357,811

)

   

(2,079,632

)

 

Policy charges

   

(7,672,535

)

   

(7,861,853

)

   

(7,792,999

)

   

(4,200,454

)

   

(4,549,682

)

   

(4,728,080

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(6,507,361

)

   

(7,227,092

)

   

(7,512,341

)

   

(3,855,391

)

   

(5,943,152

)

   

(6,151,681

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

541,300

     

13,398,956

     

(13,452,403

)

   

(4,557,766

)

   

(7,095,821

)

   

(8,039,588

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

10,439,794

     

24,032,406

     

(13,784,176

)

   

11,068,842

     

15,508,169

     

(19,219,753

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

145,313,344

     

121,280,938

     

135,065,114

     

105,130,205

     

89,622,036

     

108,841,789

   

End of year

 

$

155,753,138

   

$

145,313,344

   

$

121,280,938

   

$

116,199,047

   

$

105,130,205

   

$

89,622,036

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-134



    BHFTII MetLife MSCI EAFE® Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,901,453

   

$

2,349,419

   

$

2,652,547

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

1,391,721

     

1,385,419

     

1,021,937

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

4,650,376

     

14,100,152

     

(16,649,850

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

8,943,550

     

17,834,990

     

(12,975,366

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

4,784,351

     

5,124,787

     

5,659,461

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

378,512

     

5,554,096

     

6,739,174

   

Policy charges

   

(4,001,707

)

   

(4,133,071

)

   

(4,269,734

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(4,459,845

)

   

(5,659,322

)

   

(5,835,065

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,298,689

)

   

886,490

     

2,293,836

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

5,644,861

     

18,721,480

     

(10,681,530

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

100,342,710

     

81,621,230

     

92,302,760

   

End of year

 

$

105,987,571

   

$

100,342,710

   

$

81,621,230

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-135



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MetLife Russell 2000® Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Stock Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

991,156

   

$

892,771

   

$

888,236

   

$

20,225,415

   

$

21,800,105

   

$

17,726,505

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

6,020,824

     

9,370,308

     

8,699,344

     

103,605,824

     

111,814,657

     

93,929,336

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,837,222

     

7,594,549

     

(17,938,965

)

   

91,900,637

     

171,992,283

     

(159,803,991

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

16,849,202

     

17,857,628

     

(8,351,385

)

   

215,731,876

     

305,607,045

     

(48,148,150

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

4,120,686

     

4,309,662

     

4,670,286

     

54,195,235

     

56,520,063

     

59,473,244

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(2,247,454

)

   

(1,813,837

)

   

755,288

     

(6,386,596

)

   

(5,614,287

)

   

(6,993,616

)

 

Policy charges

   

(3,179,548

)

   

(3,425,307

)

   

(3,662,583

)

   

(44,613,578

)

   

(46,139,850

)

   

(46,860,566

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(3,465,370

)

   

(5,588,916

)

   

(5,730,826

)

   

(62,191,713

)

   

(72,813,081

)

   

(75,710,209

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(4,771,686

)

   

(6,518,398

)

   

(3,967,835

)

   

(58,996,652

)

   

(68,047,155

)

   

(70,091,147

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

12,077,516

     

11,339,230

     

(12,319,220

)

   

156,735,224

     

237,559,890

     

(118,239,297

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

83,270,353

     

71,931,123

     

84,250,343

     

1,253,040,903

     

1,015,481,013

     

1,133,720,310

   

End of year

 

$

95,347,869

   

$

83,270,353

   

$

71,931,123

   

$

1,409,776,127

   

$

1,253,040,903

   

$

1,015,481,013

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-136



    BHFTII MFS® Total Return
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

243,654

   

$

697,604

   

$

672,445

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

497,191

     

504,724

     

2,032,072

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

219,396

     

3,070,709

     

(4,570,024

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

960,241

     

4,273,037

     

(1,865,507

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

461,570

     

697,416

     

682,520

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(37,251

)

   

(22,749,232

)

   

297,395

   

Policy charges

   

(587,907

)

   

(753,209

)

   

(846,307

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(668,364

)

   

(486,002

)

   

(795,962

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(831,952

)

   

(23,291,027

)

   

(662,354

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

128,289

     

(19,017,990

)

   

(2,527,861

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

11,322,426

     

30,340,416

     

32,868,277

   

End of year

 

$

11,450,715

   

$

11,322,426

   

$

30,340,416

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-137



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII MFS® Value
Division
  BHFTII Neuberger Berman Genesis
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,199,837

   

$

2,217,412

   

$

1,726,510

   

$

120,878

   

$

187,264

   

$

324,493

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

7,123,357

     

8,433,580

     

8,351,150

     

10,548,721

     

18,569,068

     

17,387,615

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(4,694,024

)

   

20,526,971

     

(21,548,270

)

   

20,135,702

     

12,124,576

     

(25,138,689

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

4,629,170

     

31,177,963

     

(11,470,610

)

   

30,805,301

     

30,880,908

     

(7,426,581

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

5,658,098

     

5,982,626

     

5,917,233

     

5,505,689

     

5,781,647

     

6,114,884

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(3,622,664

)

   

(1,749,514

)

   

18,679,409

     

(1,904,917

)

   

(1,062,638

)

   

(511,261

)

 

Policy charges

   

(5,107,055

)

   

(5,504,691

)

   

(5,233,649

)

   

(5,645,681

)

   

(5,798,803

)

   

(5,837,143

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(4,828,367

)

   

(7,159,399

)

   

(7,169,022

)

   

(5,414,146

)

   

(6,983,627

)

   

(7,102,740

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(7,899,988

)

   

(8,430,978

)

   

12,193,971

     

(7,459,055

)

   

(8,063,421

)

   

(7,336,260

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(3,270,818

)

   

22,746,985

     

723,361

     

23,346,246

     

22,817,487

     

(14,762,841

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

129,708,718

     

106,961,733

     

106,238,372

     

129,615,154

     

106,797,667

     

121,560,508

   

End of year

 

$

126,437,900

   

$

129,708,718

   

$

106,961,733

   

$

152,961,400

   

$

129,615,154

   

$

106,797,667

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-138



    BHFTII T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

203,304

   

$

391,087

   

$

382,394

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

12,394,826

     

18,272,769

     

22,330,991

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

29,605,524

     

10,875,848

     

(23,124,361

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

42,203,654

     

29,539,704

     

(410,976

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

4,139,579

     

4,384,160

     

4,594,744

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(834,658

)

   

(1,140,169

)

   

(478,448

)

 

Policy charges

   

(4,902,349

)

   

(4,832,213

)

   

(4,907,176

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(6,442,633

)

   

(6,169,322

)

   

(6,450,964

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(8,040,061

)

   

(7,757,544

)

   

(7,241,844

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

34,163,593

     

21,782,160

     

(7,652,820

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

120,058,034

     

98,275,874

     

105,928,694

   

End of year

 

$

154,221,627

   

$

120,058,034

   

$

98,275,874

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-139



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII Van Eck Global Natural Resources
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(192,179

)

 

$

(391,714

)

 

$

(303,446

)

 

$

4,151

   

$

1,794

   

$

567

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

17,338,346

     

21,138,100

     

14,860,741

     

(40,470

)

   

(9,662

)

   

(2,432

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

14,714,214

     

16,651,176

     

(22,939,008

)

   

105,310

     

45,337

     

(96,127

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

31,860,381

     

37,397,562

     

(8,381,713

)

   

68,991

     

37,469

     

(97,992

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

6,357,587

     

6,549,545

     

6,649,841

     

41,596

     

48,905

     

55,840

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(5,269,403

)

   

(2,713,703

)

   

1,345,645

     

(89,592

)

   

43,492

     

26,538

   

Policy charges

   

(4,561,232

)

   

(5,048,309

)

   

(5,217,405

)

   

(15,429

)

   

(19,894

)

   

(21,551

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(7,666,396

)

   

(8,423,473

)

   

(8,623,095

)

   

(7,127

)

   

(25,396

)

   

(7,755

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(11,139,444

)

   

(9,635,940

)

   

(5,845,014

)

   

(70,552

)

   

47,107

     

53,072

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

20,720,937

     

27,761,622

     

(14,226,727

)

   

(1,561

)

   

84,576

     

(44,920

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

145,221,926

     

117,460,304

     

131,687,031

     

350,488

     

265,912

     

310,832

   

End of year

 

$

165,942,863

   

$

145,221,926

   

$

117,460,304

   

$

348,927

   

$

350,488

   

$

265,912

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-140



    BHFTII Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

3,007,408

   

$

2,534,625

   

$

2,696,300

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(32,033

)

   

153,935

     

89,897

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

210,701

     

4,329,971

     

(4,895,547

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

3,186,076

     

7,018,531

     

(2,109,350

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

3,082,054

     

3,288,082

     

3,409,248

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,247,953

)

   

3,404,504

     

(1,226,322

)

 

Policy charges

   

(2,448,276

)

   

(2,578,857

)

   

(2,643,832

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(2,792,980

)

   

(3,257,665

)

   

(3,206,148

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,407,155

)

   

856,064

     

(3,667,054

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(221,079

)

   

7,874,595

     

(5,776,404

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

56,510,228

     

48,635,633

     

54,412,037

   

End of year

 

$

56,289,149

   

$

56,510,228

   

$

48,635,633

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-141



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    BHFTII Western Asset Management U.S. Government
Division
  BNY Mellon VI International Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020 (a)

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

568,776

   

$

414,911

   

$

343,830

   

$

4,314

   

$

1,914

   

$

3,466

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

25,440

     

(53,391

)

   

(86,126

)

   

(35,558

)

   

(17,157

)

   

(123

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

291,578

     

547,272

     

(115,445

)

   

1,749

     

46,979

     

(44,641

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

885,794

     

908,792

     

142,259

     

(29,495

)

   

31,736

     

(41,298

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,477,731

     

1,516,917

     

1,591,853

     

     

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

3,592,926

     

(23,131

)

   

857,254

     

(109,412

)

   

(90,719

)

   

1

   

Policy charges

   

(1,310,113

)

   

(1,244,092

)

   

(1,234,027

)

   

(552

)

   

(1,731

)

   

(2,353

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(779,856

)

   

(1,080,281

)

   

(1,159,111

)

   

(1

)

   

(1,409

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

2,980,688

     

(830,587

)

   

55,969

     

(109,965

)

   

(93,859

)

   

(2,352

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

3,866,482

     

78,205

     

198,228

     

(139,460

)

   

(62,123

)

   

(43,650

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

16,117,304

     

16,039,099

     

15,840,871

     

139,460

     

201,583

     

245,233

   

End of year

 

$

19,983,786

   

$

16,117,304

   

$

16,039,099

   

$

   

$

139,460

   

$

201,583

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-142



    Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager: Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

22,480

   

$

30,328

   

$

28,546

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

49,421

     

130,535

     

107,008

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

280,077

     

255,311

     

(293,123

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

351,978

     

416,174

     

(157,569

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

22,471

     

24,700

     

31,907

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(19,343

)

   

(4,570

)

   

3,736

   

Policy charges

   

(70,022

)

   

(67,988

)

   

(66,673

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1,822

)

   

(95,526

)

   

(83,043

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(68,716

)

   

(143,384

)

   

(114,073

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

283,262

     

272,790

     

(271,642

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

2,167,176

     

1,894,386

     

2,166,028

   

End of year

 

$

2,450,438

   

$

2,167,176

   

$

1,894,386

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-143



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Contrafund
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

5,218

   

$

10,856

   

$

18,473

   

$

550

   

$

2,569

   

$

36

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

59,695

     

468,746

     

316,188

     

(16,756

)

   

442

     

76

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

895,831

     

377,490

     

(515,972

)

   

(14,582

)

   

14,839

     

(250

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

960,744

     

857,092

     

(181,311

)

   

(30,788

)

   

17,850

     

(138

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

39,074

     

49,525

     

64,336

     

216

     

37

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

141,868

     

226,131

     

36,511

     

(144,071

)

   

159,368

     

   

Policy charges

   

(103,138

)

   

(94,640

)

   

(92,690

)

   

(860

)

   

(1,220

)

   

(14

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(533,843

)

   

(157,452

)

   

     

(32

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

77,804

     

(352,827

)

   

(149,295

)

   

(144,715

)

   

158,153

     

(14

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

1,038,548

     

504,265

     

(330,606

)

   

(175,503

)

   

176,003

     

(152

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

3,207,960

     

2,703,695

     

3,034,301

     

177,511

     

1,508

     

1,660

   

End of year

 

$

4,246,508

   

$

3,207,960

   

$

2,703,695

   

$

2,008

   

$

177,511

   

$

1,508

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-144



    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,082

   

$

3,334

   

$

2,455

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

8,841

     

5,356

     

3,566

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

8,692

     

14,163

     

(11,906

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

19,615

     

22,853

     

(5,885

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

61,674

     

63,532

     

59,813

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(18,780

)

   

     

   

Policy charges

   

     

     

   

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(58,329

)

   

(64,653

)

   

(54,827

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(15,435

)

   

(1,121

)

   

4,986

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

4,180

     

21,732

     

(899

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

166,694

     

144,962

     

145,861

   

End of year

 

$

170,874

   

$

166,694

   

$

144,962

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-145



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

8,670

   

$

12,592

   

$

8,406

   

$

7,093

   

$

10,696

   

$

7,186

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

38,585

     

33,174

     

23,974

     

25,752

     

15,378

     

11,075

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

46,942

     

59,075

     

(64,092

)

   

55,062

     

75,905

     

(51,118

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

94,197

     

104,841

     

(31,712

)

   

87,907

     

101,979

     

(32,857

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

172,902

     

196,104

     

186,562

     

     

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

4,449

     

11,264

     

(220

)

   

     

     

   

Policy charges

   

(7,708

)

   

(7,361

)

   

(6,873

)

   

(11,472

)

   

(11,189

)

   

(11,854

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(168,394

)

   

(181,886

)

   

(196,785

)

   

(1

)

   

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

1,249

     

18,121

     

(17,316

)

   

(11,473

)

   

(11,189

)

   

(11,854

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

95,446

     

122,962

     

(49,028

)

   

76,434

     

90,790

     

(44,711

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

642,648

     

519,686

     

568,714

     

562,315

     

471,525

     

516,236

   

End of year

 

$

738,094

   

$

642,648

   

$

519,686

   

$

638,749

   

$

562,315

   

$

471,525

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-146



    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

4,530

   

$

6,478

   

$

3,464

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

26,467

     

12,199

     

19,600

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

30,990

     

43,948

     

(40,198

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

61,987

     

62,625

     

(17,134

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

571,024

     

526,248

     

476,107

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(8,610

)

   

(1,305

)

   

2,409

   

Policy charges

   

     

     

   

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(566,199

)

   

(463,890

)

   

(493,082

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,785

)

   

61,053

     

(14,566

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

58,202

     

123,678

     

(31,700

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

371,247

     

247,569

     

279,269

   

End of year

 

$

429,449

   

$

371,247

   

$

247,569

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-147



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

4,074

   

$

5,643

   

$

3,024

   

$

1,922

   

$

3,915

   

$

2,456

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

27,692

     

15,429

     

13,470

     

25,461

     

13,313

     

10,475

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

46,275

     

51,562

     

(41,836

)

   

12,909

     

38,724

     

(34,149

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

78,041

     

72,634

     

(25,342

)

   

40,292

     

55,952

     

(21,218

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

502,721

     

445,678

     

379,309

     

295,952

     

256,012

     

226,938

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

17,301

     

(17

)

   

(183

)

   

(39,013

)

   

(919

)

   

   

Policy charges

   

     

     

     

     

     

   

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(463,871

)

   

(409,650

)

   

(341,320

)

   

(313,260

)

   

(262,224

)

   

(190,628

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

56,151

     

36,011

     

37,806

     

(56,321

)

   

(7,131

)

   

36,310

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

134,192

     

108,645

     

12,464

     

(16,029

)

   

48,821

     

15,092

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

358,173

     

249,528

     

237,064

     

254,982

     

206,161

     

191,069

   

End of year

 

$

492,365

   

$

358,173

   

$

249,528

   

$

238,953

   

$

254,982

   

$

206,161

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-148



    Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

14,310

   

$

78,815

   

$

56,758

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

     

     

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

14,310

     

78,815

     

56,758

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,046,682

     

1,624,900

     

157,732

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(277,248

)

   

(384,823

)

   

(1,425,593

)

 

Policy charges

   

(94,387

)

   

(98,124

)

   

(76,478

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(403,573

)

   

(70,583

)

   

(78,235

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

1,271,474

     

1,071,370

     

(1,422,574

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

1,285,784

     

1,150,185

     

(1,365,816

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

4,141,088

     

2,990,903

     

4,356,719

   

End of year

 

$

5,426,872

   

$

4,141,088

   

$

2,990,903

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-149



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Fidelity® VIP High Income
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

22,778

   

$

22,492

   

$

28,272

   

$

1,339

   

$

17,697

   

$

28,459

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(329

)

   

(8,256

)

   

(649

)

   

17,623

     

(9,542

)

   

5,802

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(7,991

)

   

48,742

     

(43,948

)

   

(4,476

)

   

64,066

     

(41,933

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

14,458

     

62,978

     

(16,325

)

   

14,486

     

72,221

     

(7,672

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

42,437

     

45,376

     

69,180

     

925

     

694

     

929

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

530

     

(159,622

)

   

(32,673

)

   

(507,284

)

   

(500,326

)

   

151,380

   

Policy charges

   

(5,563

)

   

(6,232

)

   

(7,851

)

   

(2,359

)

   

(8,726

)

   

(14,315

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(22

)

   

     

(36,271

)

   

(167,050

)

   

(155,671

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

37,404

     

(120,500

)

   

28,656

     

(544,989

)

   

(675,408

)

   

(17,677

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

51,862

     

(57,522

)

   

12,331

     

(530,503

)

   

(603,187

)

   

(25,349

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

430,482

     

488,004

     

475,673

     

574,150

     

1,177,337

     

1,202,686

   

End of year

 

$

482,344

   

$

430,482

   

$

488,004

   

$

43,647

   

$

574,150

   

$

1,177,337

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-150



    Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

985

   

$

1,650

   

$

1,054

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(1,177

)

   

26,255

     

29,007

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

44,127

     

20,941

     

(65,288

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

43,935

     

48,846

     

(35,227

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,110

     

925

     

1,110

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

8,489

     

(891

)

   

(26,019

)

 

Policy charges

   

(4,791

)

   

(4,690

)

   

(4,806

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(8

)

   

(127

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

4,808

     

(4,664

)

   

(29,842

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

48,743

     

44,182

     

(65,069

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

256,466

     

212,284

     

277,353

   

End of year

 

$

305,209

   

$

256,466

   

$

212,284

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-151



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    FTVIPT Franklin Income VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

615

   

$

2,119

   

$

2,119

   

$

14,742

   

$

11,418

   

$

16,822

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(521

)

   

2,592

     

5,563

     

8,709

     

57,941

     

8,137

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(738

)

   

3,455

     

(10,139

)

   

(44,312

)

   

77,099

     

(108,582

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(644

)

   

8,166

     

(2,457

)

   

(20,861

)

   

146,458

     

(83,623

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

     

1,695

     

4,334

     

59,672

     

63,421

     

74,204

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(4,517

)

   

(55,336

)

   

24,490

     

(4,918

)

   

(166,891

)

   

68,002

   

Policy charges

   

(1,040

)

   

(2,500

)

   

(2,843

)

   

(7,314

)

   

(8,220

)

   

(7,952

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(300

)

   

(1,738

)

   

(12,108

)

   

     

(372

)

   

(13,744

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(5,857

)

   

(57,879

)

   

13,873

     

47,440

     

(112,062

)

   

120,510

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(6,501

)

   

(49,713

)

   

11,416

     

26,579

     

34,396

     

36,887

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

17,748

     

67,461

     

56,045

     

675,612

     

641,216

     

604,329

   

End of year

 

$

11,247

   

$

17,748

   

$

67,461

   

$

702,191

   

$

675,612

   

$

641,216

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-152



    FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Shares VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,376

   

$

1,632

   

$

2,853

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

707

     

5,874

     

4,090

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(5,735

)

   

12,534

     

(17,095

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(2,652

)

   

20,040

     

(10,152

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

     

5,550

     

14,591

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

10,902

     

(22,823

)

   

(183

)

 

Policy charges

   

(5,509

)

   

(7,030

)

   

(9,419

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(5,696

)

   

(6,389

)

   

(2,210

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(303

)

   

(30,692

)

   

2,779

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(2,955

)

   

(10,652

)

   

(7,373

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

93,359

     

104,011

     

111,384

   

End of year

 

$

90,404

   

$

93,359

   

$

104,011

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-153



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    FTVIPT Templeton Foreign VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

208,928

   

$

135,594

   

$

219,516

   

$

82,669

   

$

67,748

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(186,933

)

   

24,771

     

137,505

     

(7,039

)

   

322

     

(1,042

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,570

     

684,100

     

(1,579,348

)

   

(127,688

)

   

(49,912

)

   

19,604

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

24,565

     

844,465

     

(1,222,327

)

   

(52,058

)

   

18,158

     

18,562

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

116,692

     

188,939

     

308,292

     

76,873

     

72,622

     

111,613

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(1,270,200

)

   

(355,250

)

   

(2,214,759

)

   

93,957

     

104,993

     

3,030

   

Policy charges

   

(135,975

)

   

(147,587

)

   

(199,782

)

   

(29,536

)

   

(29,394

)

   

(27,066

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(205,431

)

   

(201,932

)

   

(6

)

   

(199

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(1,289,483

)

   

(519,329

)

   

(2,308,181

)

   

141,288

     

148,022

     

87,577

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(1,264,918

)

   

325,136

     

(3,530,508

)

   

89,230

     

166,180

     

106,139

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

6,806,440

     

6,481,304

     

10,011,812

     

1,027,522

     

861,342

     

755,203

   

End of year

 

$

5,541,522

   

$

6,806,440

   

$

6,481,304

   

$

1,116,752

   

$

1,027,522

   

$

861,342

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-154



    Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

46

   

$

35

   

$

37

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

322

     

18

     

1,248

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

5,290

     

1,566

     

(1,847

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

5,658

     

1,619

     

(562

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,112

     

1,112

     

1,112

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

14,022

     

     

   

Policy charges

   

(4,479

)

   

(1,740

)

   

(1,690

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(1

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

10,655

     

(629

)

   

(578

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

16,313

     

990

     

(1,140

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

7,614

     

6,624

     

7,764

   

End of year

 

$

23,927

   

$

7,614

   

$

6,624

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-155



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Invesco V.I. Comstock
Division
  Invesco V.I. International Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

14,525

   

$

10,095

   

$

10,995

   

$

9,489

   

$

5,657

   

$

7,440

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

16,644

     

77,504

     

121,230

     

11,496

     

27,594

     

4,715

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(25,474

)

   

32,442

     

(184,052

)

   

38,391

     

56,665

     

(67,377

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

5,695

     

120,041

     

(51,827

)

   

59,376

     

89,916

     

(55,222

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

67,207

     

67,207

     

118,466

     

866

     

74

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

67,419

     

62

     

(277,333

)

   

11,943

     

6,603

     

29,917

   

Policy charges

   

(8,622

)

   

(7,665

)

   

(9,765

)

   

(18,638

)

   

(17,315

)

   

(15,876

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(297

)

   

     

     

     

(110

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

125,707

     

59,604

     

(168,632

)

   

(5,829

)

   

(10,748

)

   

14,041

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

131,402

     

179,645

     

(220,459

)

   

53,547

     

79,168

     

(41,181

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

640,358

     

460,713

     

681,172

     

402,441

     

323,273

     

364,454

   

End of year

 

$

771,760

   

$

640,358

   

$

460,713

   

$

455,988

   

$

402,441

   

$

323,273

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-156



    Janus Henderson Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

22,288

   

$

22,745

   

$

23,404

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

36,976

     

65,235

     

39,428

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

141,774

     

195,105

     

(64,594

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

201,038

     

283,085

     

(1,762

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

3,102

     

8,633

     

32,777

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(21,205

)

   

(99,321

)

   

109,516

   

Policy charges

   

(35,900

)

   

(33,924

)

   

(30,911

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(21

)

   

(1

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(54,024

)

   

(124,613

)

   

111,382

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

147,014

     

158,472

     

109,620

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

1,487,502

     

1,329,030

     

1,219,410

   

End of year

 

$

1,634,516

   

$

1,487,502

   

$

1,329,030

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-157



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Janus Henderson Enterprise
Division
  Janus Henderson Forty
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

   

$

204

   

$

446

   

$

893

   

$

97

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

61,371

     

34,881

     

36,911

     

130,209

     

34,845

     

52,377

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

1,322

     

82,268

     

(40,219

)

   

49,782

     

88,897

     

(46,227

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

62,693

     

117,353

     

(2,862

)

   

180,884

     

123,839

     

6,150

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

     

     

     

3,548

     

4,488

     

2,207

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(64,082

)

   

61,902

     

78,556

     

1,163

     

36,386

     

   

Policy charges

   

(3,736

)

   

(4,251

)

   

(4,750

)

   

(8,771

)

   

(7,861

)

   

(6,801

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(90,124

)

   

(99,444

)

   

(57,714

)

   

     

(119

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(157,942

)

   

(41,793

)

   

16,092

     

(4,060

)

   

32,894

     

(4,594

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(95,249

)

   

75,560

     

13,230

     

176,824

     

156,733

     

1,556

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

438,944

     

363,384

     

350,154

     

489,146

     

332,413

     

330,857

   

End of year

 

$

343,695

   

$

438,944

   

$

363,384

   

$

665,970

   

$

489,146

   

$

332,413

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-158



    Janus Henderson Research
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,968

   

$

1,819

   

$

1,975

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

42,922

     

49,153

     

21,278

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

96,036

     

65,232

     

(31,506

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

140,926

     

116,204

     

(8,253

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

4,956

     

7,520

     

7,651

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

     

     

   

Policy charges

   

(11,757

)

   

(11,575

)

   

(12,327

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(5,404

)

   

(53

)

   

(91

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(12,205

)

   

(4,108

)

   

(4,767

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

128,721

     

112,096

     

(13,020

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

442,566

     

330,470

     

343,490

   

End of year

 

$

571,287

   

$

442,566

   

$

330,470

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-159



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    MFS® VIT Global Equity
Division
  MFS® VIT New Discovery
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,162

   

$

412

   

$

2,659

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

4,855

     

3,034

     

73,892

     

2,976

     

5,602

     

3,409

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

9,767

     

11,154

     

(71,225

)

   

7,845

     

2,141

     

(3,646

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

15,784

     

14,600

     

5,326

     

10,821

     

7,743

     

(237

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,598

     

222

     

46,832

     

     

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(4,129

)

   

72,771

     

(346,823

)

   

217

     

     

   

Policy charges

   

(1,436

)

   

(991

)

   

(4,065

)

   

(1,528

)

   

(1,339

)

   

(1,137

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(464

)

   

     

     

(918

)

   

(56

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(2,967

)

   

71,538

     

(304,056

)

   

(1,311

)

   

(2,257

)

   

(1,193

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

12,817

     

86,138

     

(298,730

)

   

9,510

     

5,486

     

(1,430

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

125,958

     

39,820

     

338,550

     

24,852

     

19,366

     

20,796

   

End of year

 

$

138,775

   

$

125,958

   

$

39,820

   

$

34,362

   

$

24,852

   

$

19,366

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-160



    MFS® VIT II High Yield
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

8,931

   

$

8,930

   

$

8,422

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(285

)

   

(222

)

   

(212

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(661

)

   

12,834

     

(13,260

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

7,985

     

21,542

     

(5,050

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

     

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

     

     

1

   

Policy charges

   

(2,954

)

   

(2,859

)

   

(2,599

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(2,954

)

   

(2,859

)

   

(2,598

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

5,031

     

18,683

     

(7,648

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

169,033

     

150,350

     

157,998

   

End of year

 

$

174,064

   

$

169,033

   

$

150,350

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-161



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Debt
Division
  Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Equity
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

30,772

   

$

52,530

   

$

86,325

   

$

49,411

   

$

50,609

   

$

15,121

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(63,119

)

   

(25,748

)

   

(84,029

)

   

71,413

     

314,002

     

37,607

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

42,820

     

107,048

     

(126,520

)

   

512,919

     

424,306

     

(717,637

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

10,473

     

133,830

     

(124,224

)

   

633,743

     

788,917

     

(664,909

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,126

     

2,126

     

2,171

     

17,957

     

15,857

     

13,359

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(301,364

)

   

(226,515

)

   

(498,022

)

   

(347,419

)

   

(822,568

)

   

1,946,865

   

Policy charges

   

(14,930

)

   

(18,589

)

   

(27,590

)

   

(69,509

)

   

(83,076

)

   

(65,532

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

     

     

(23,493

)

   

(11,075

)

   

(7,677

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(314,168

)

   

(242,978

)

   

(523,441

)

   

(422,464

)

   

(900,862

)

   

1,887,015

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(303,695

)

   

(109,148

)

   

(647,665

)

   

211,279

     

(111,945

)

   

1,222,106

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

976,803

     

1,085,951

     

1,733,616

     

4,289,769

     

4,401,714

     

3,179,608

   

End of year

 

$

673,108

   

$

976,803

   

$

1,085,951

   

$

4,501,048

   

$

4,289,769

   

$

4,401,714

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-162



    PIMCO VIT All Asset
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

2,645

   

$

2,217

   

$

4,773

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(4,167

)

   

(3,753

)

   

(152

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

21

     

12,666

     

(12,773

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(1,501

)

   

11,130

     

(8,152

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

2,801

     

9,847

     

9,625

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(65,384

)

   

(67,071

)

   

1

   

Policy charges

   

(1,266

)

   

(4,047

)

   

(7,430

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

(1

)

   

(2

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(63,849

)

   

(61,272

)

   

2,194

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(65,350

)

   

(50,142

)

   

(5,958

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

90,296

     

140,438

     

146,396

   

End of year

 

$

24,946

   

$

90,296

   

$

140,438

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-163



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Continued)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    PIMCO VIT CommodityRealReturn® Strategy
Division
  PIMCO VIT Low Duration
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,576

   

$

1,113

   

$

503

   

$

10,732

   

$

25,038

   

$

18,308

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(3,179

)

   

(679

)

   

(347

)

   

(334

)

   

(3,978

)

   

(478

)

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

2,517

     

2,187

     

(3,284

)

   

16,064

     

14,745

     

(14,452

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

914

     

2,621

     

(3,128

)

   

26,462

     

35,805

     

3,378

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,974

     

1,288

     

1,968

     

     

3,335

     

3,335

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

10,256

     

     

23,629

     

(43,993

)

   

(75,623

)

   

47,033

   

Policy charges

   

(3,545

)

   

(4,077

)

   

(3,023

)

   

(15,954

)

   

(16,147

)

   

(16,600

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

     

(349

)

   

(1

)

   

(8,284

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

8,685

     

(2,789

)

   

22,225

     

(59,948

)

   

(96,719

)

   

33,768

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

9,599

     

(168

)

   

19,097

     

(33,486

)

   

(60,914

)

   

37,146

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

23,957

     

24,125

     

5,028

     

898,208

     

959,122

     

921,976

   

End of year

 

$

33,556

   

$

23,957

   

$

24,125

   

$

864,722

   

$

898,208

   

$

959,122

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-164



    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

153

   

$

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

399

     

     

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

42

     

241

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

594

     

241

     

   

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

433

     

37

     

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

1,501

     

12,129

     

   

Policy charges

   

(82

)

   

(7

)

   

   

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(38

)

   

(20

)

   

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

1,814

     

12,139

     

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

2,408

     

12,380

     

   

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

12,380

     

     

   

End of year

 

$

14,788

   

$

12,380

   

$

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-165



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS — (Concluded)

For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

    Putnam VT International Value
Division
  Royce Micro-Cap
Division
 
   

2020 (b)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

134

   

$

154

   

$

124

   

$

   

$

   

$

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(1,519

)

   

213

     

71

     

171

     

1,051

     

486

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(27

)

   

568

     

(1,236

)

   

2,620

     

898

     

(1,513

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(1,412

)

   

935

     

(1,041

)

   

2,791

     

1,949

     

(1,027

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,288

     

1,288

     

1,288

     

     

     

58

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

(4,683

)

   

     

     

     

     

42

   

Policy charges

   

(492

)

   

(1,364

)

   

(1,333

)

   

(92

)

   

(90

)

   

(91

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

(1

)

   

     

     

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(3,888

)

   

(76

)

   

(45

)

   

(92

)

   

(90

)

   

9

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(5,300

)

   

859

     

(1,086

)

   

2,699

     

1,859

     

(1,018

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

5,300

     

4,441

     

5,527

     

11,867

     

10,008

     

11,026

   

End of year

 

$

   

$

5,300

   

$

4,441

   

$

14,566

   

$

11,867

   

$

10,008

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-166



    Royce Small-Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:

 

From Operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

126

   

$

100

   

$

116

   

Net realized gains (losses)

   

(342

)

   

1,689

     

155

   

Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   

(864

)

   

695

     

(1,492

)

 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations
   

(1,080

)

   

2,484

     

(1,221

)

 

Policy Transactions:

 

Premium payments received from Policy owners

   

1,110

     

925

     

1,110

   

Net transfers (including fixed account)

   

3

     

1

     

   

Policy charges

   

(1,344

)

   

(1,486

)

   

(1,358

)

 

Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations

   

     

     

   
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions
   

(231

)

   

(560

)

   

(248

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(1,311

)

   

1,924

     

(1,469

)

 

Net Assets:

 

Beginning of year

   

15,444

     

13,520

     

14,989

   

End of year

 

$

14,133

   

$

15,444

   

$

13,520

   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
UL-167



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION

Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (the "Separate Account"), a separate account of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (the "Company"), was established by the Company's Board of Directors on December 13, 1988 to support operations of the Company with respect to certain variable life insurance policies (the "Policies"). The Company is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The Separate Account is registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and is subject to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the New York State Department of Financial Services.

The Separate Account is divided into Divisions, each of which is treated as an individual accounting entity for financial reporting purposes. Each Division invests in shares of the corresponding portfolio, series or fund (with the same name) of registered investment management companies (the "Trusts"), which are presented below:

AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. ("AB VPS")

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) ("Invesco V.I.")

American Funds Insurance Series® ("American Funds")

Brighthouse Funds Trust I ("BHFTI")

Brighthouse Funds Trust II ("BHFTII")

Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products ("Fidelity VIP")

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust ("FTVIPT")

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust ("Goldman Sachs")

Janus Aspen Series ("Janus Aspen")

MFS® Variable Insurance Trust ("MFS VIT")

MFS® Variable Insurance Trust II ("MFS VIT II")

Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc. ("Morgan Stanley VIF")

PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust ("PIMCO VIT")

Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust ("Pioneer VCT")

Putnam Variable Trust ("Putnam VT")

Royce Capital Fund ("Royce")

The assets of each of the Divisions of the Separate Account are registered in the name of the Company. Under applicable insurance law, the assets and liabilities of the Separate Account are clearly identified and distinguished from the Company's other assets and liabilities. The portion of the Separate Account's assets applicable to the Policies cannot be used for liabilities arising out of any other business conducted by the Company.

2.  LIST OF DIVISIONS

A. Premium payments, less any applicable charges, applied to the Separate Account are invested in one or more Divisions in accordance with the selection made by the Policy owner. The following Divisions had net assets as of or during the year ended December 31, 2020:

AB VPS Global Thematic Growth Division

AB VPS Intermediate Bond Division

American Funds® Bond Division

American Funds® Global Small Capitalization Division

American Funds® Growth Division

American Funds® Growth-Income Division

American Funds® High-Income Bond Division

American Funds® International Division

American Funds® U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Securities Division

BHFTI AB Global Dynamic Allocation Division

BHFTI American Funds® Balanced Allocation Division

BHFTI American Funds® Growth Allocation Division

BHFTI American Funds® Moderate Allocation Division

BHFTI AQR Global Risk Balanced Division

BHFTI BlackRock Global Tactical Strategies Division

BHFTI Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100 Division (a)

BHFTI Brighthouse Balanced Plus Division

BHFTI Brighthouse Small Cap Value Division

BHFTI Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Division (a)

BHFTI Brighthouse/Templeton International Bond Division

BHFTI Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Division

BHFTI Clarion Global Real Estate Division

BHFTI Harris Oakmark International Division

BHFTI Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation Division

BHFTI Invesco Global Equity Division


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

2.  LIST OF DIVISIONS — (Continued)

BHFTI Invesco Small Cap Growth Division (a)

BHFTI JPMorgan Global Active Allocation Division

BHFTI JPMorgan Small Cap Value Division

BHFTI Loomis Sayles Global Allocation Division

BHFTI Loomis Sayles Growth Division

BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index Targeted Risk Division

BHFTI MFS® Research International Division (a)

BHFTI Morgan Stanley Discovery Division

BHFTI PanAgora Global Diversified Risk Division

BHFTI PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Division

BHFTI PIMCO Total Return Division

BHFTI Schroders Global Multi-Asset Division

BHFTI SSGA Growth and Income ETF Division

BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF Division

BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Division

BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Division (a)

BHFTI Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value Division

BHFTII Baillie Gifford International Stock Division

BHFTII BlackRock Bond Income Division

BHFTII BlackRock Capital Appreciation Division

BHFTII BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Division

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Division (a)

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Division (a)

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Division (a)

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80 Division

BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Division (a)

BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Division

BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Division

BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap Growth Division

BHFTII Jennison Growth Division

BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Division

BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Division

BHFTII MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Division

BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Division

BHFTII MetLife MSCI EAFE® Index Division

BHFTII MetLife Russell 2000® Index Division

BHFTII MetLife Stock Index Division

BHFTII MFS® Total Return Division (a)

BHFTII MFS® Value Division

BHFTII Neuberger Berman Genesis Division

BHFTII T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Division

BHFTII T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Division

BHFTII Van Eck Global Natural Resources Division

BHFTII Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Division

BHFTII Western Asset Management U.S. Government Division

Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager: Growth Division

Fidelity® VIP Contrafund Division

Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010 Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020 Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025 Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030 Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040 Division

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050 Division

Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market Division

Fidelity® VIP High Income Division

Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond Division

Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Division

FTVIPT Franklin Income VIP Division

FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP Division

FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Division

FTVIPT Templeton Foreign VIP Division

FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond VIP Division

Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Division

Invesco V.I. Comstock Division

Invesco V.I. International Growth Division

Janus Henderson Balanced Division

Janus Henderson Enterprise Division

Janus Henderson Forty Division

Janus Henderson Research Division

MFS® VIT Global Equity Division

MFS® VIT New Discovery Division

MFS® VIT II High Yield Division

Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Debt Division

Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Equity Division

PIMCO VIT All Asset Division

PIMCO VIT CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Division

PIMCO VIT Low Duration Division

Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT

Putnam VT International Value Division (b)

Royce Micro-Cap Division

Royce Small-Cap Division

(a) This Division invests in two or more share classes within the underlying portfolio, series or fund of the Trusts.

(b) This Division's net assets went to zero during the year ended December 31, 2020 and is not included in the statements of assets and liabilities.


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

2.  LIST OF DIVISIONS — (Concluded)

B. The following Divisions had no net assets as of December 31, 2020:

Janus Henderson Overseas Division

PIMCO VIT Long-Term U.S. Government Division

3.  PORTFOLIO CHANGES

The operations of the Divisions were affected by the following change that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2020:

Liquidation:

BNY Mellon VI International Value Portfolio

A. The following Division ceased operations during the year ended December 31, 2020 and is not included in the statements of assets and liabilities:

BNY Mellon VI International Value Portfolio

B. The following Divisions had no assets at December 31, 2020 and have been removed from the fund offerings going forward:

Goldman Sachs Mid-Cap Value Fund

MFS® VIT Value Series

4.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") applicable for variable life separate accounts registered as unit investment trusts, which follow the accounting and reporting guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946, Investment Companies.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses on the sales of investments are computed on the basis of the average cost of the investment sold. Income from dividends and realized gain distributions are recorded on the ex-distribution date.

Security Valuation

A Division's investment in shares of a portfolio, series or fund of the Trusts is valued at fair value based on the closing net asset value ("NAV"). All changes in fair value are recorded as changes in unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the statements of operations of the applicable Divisions. The Separate Account defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Each Division invests in shares of open-end mutual funds which calculate a daily NAV based on the fair value of the underlying securities in their portfolios. As a result, and as required by law, shares of open-end mutual funds are purchased and redeemed at their daily NAV as reported by the Trusts at the close of each business day.

ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement ("ASC 820") provides that the Separate Account is not required to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share practical expedient. Additionally, ASC 820 does not require certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the NAV per share practical expedient. The Separate Account's investments in shares of a portfolio, series or fund of the Trusts are using NAV as a practical expedient, therefore investments are not categorized within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy.


UL-170



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

4.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES — (Concluded)

Federal Income Taxes

The operations of the Separate Account form a part of the total operations of the Company and are not taxed separately. The Company is taxed as a life insurance company under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). Under the current provisions of the IRC, the Company does not expect to incur federal income taxes on the earnings of the Separate Account to the extent the earnings are credited under the Policies. Accordingly, no charge is currently being made to the Separate Account for federal income taxes. The Company will periodically review the status of this policy in the event of changes in the tax law. A charge may be made in future years for any federal income taxes that would be attributable to the Policies.

Premium Payments

The Company deducts a sales charge for certain Policies and a state premium tax charge from premiums before amounts are allocated to the Separate Account. In the case of certain Policies, the Company also deducts a federal income tax charge before amounts are allocated to the Separate Account. This federal income tax charge is imposed in connection with certain Policies to recover a portion of the federal income tax adjustment attributable to Policy acquisition expenses. Net premiums are reported as premium payments received from Policy owners on the statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Divisions and are credited as units.

Net Transfers

Assets transferred by the Policy owner into or out of Divisions within the Separate Account or into or out of the fixed account, which is part of the Company's general account, are recorded on a net basis as net transfers in the statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Divisions.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported herein. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

COVID

The global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused significant volatility within the economic markets. The COVID-19 pandemic may last for an extended period of time and will continue to impact the economy for the foreseeable future. These events may negatively affect the Separate Account's operations, business, financial results, or financial condition.

5.  EXPENSES & POLICY CHARGES

The following annual Separate Account charge paid to the Company is an asset-based charge and assessed through a daily reduction in unit values, which is recorded as an expense in the accompanying statements of operations of the applicable Divisions:

Mortality and Expense Risk — The mortality risk assumed by the Company is the risk that those insured may die sooner than anticipated and therefore, the Company will pay an aggregate amount of death benefits greater than anticipated. The expense risk assumed is the risk that expenses incurred in issuing and administering the Policies will exceed the amounts realized from the administrative charges assessed against the Policies.

The table below represents the range of effective annual rates for the charge for the year ended December 31, 2020:

Mortality and Expense Risk

   

0.00

% - 0.90%

 

The above referenced charge may not necessarily correspond to the costs associated with providing the services or benefits indicated by the designation of the charge or associated with a particular Policy.


UL-171



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

5.  EXPENSES & POLICY CHARGES — (Concluded)

For some Policies, a mortality and expense risk charge ranging from 0.05% to 0.90% is assessed through the redemption of units on a monthly basis and recorded as Policy charges in the statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Divisions. Other Policy charges that are assessed through the redemption of units generally include: Cost of Insurance ("COI") charges, administrative charges, a Policy fee, transfer charges and charges for benefits provided by rider, if any. The COI charge is the primary charge under the Policy for the death benefit provided by the Company which may vary by Policy based on underwriting criteria. A transfer fee ranging from $0 to $25 may be deducted after twelve transfers made in a Policy year. Policy administrative charges range from $0 to $15 based on face amounts of Policies and are assessed monthly.

For some Policies, a surrender charge is imposed if the Policy is partially or fully surrendered within the specified surrender charge period that ranges from $3.75 to $38.25 for every $1,000 of the Policy face amount. Surrender charges for other Policies are equal to the lesser of the maximum surrender charge premium or the premiums actually paid in the first two Policy years. These charges are paid to the Company and are recorded as Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations in the accompanying statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Divisions for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

Most Policies offer optional benefits that can be added to the Policy by rider. The charge for riders that provide life insurance benefits can range from $0.01 to $83.33 per $1,000 of coverage and the charge for riders providing benefits in the event of disability can range from $0.00 to $61.44 per $100 of the benefit provided. These charges are paid to the Company and are recorded as Policy charges in the accompanying statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Divisions for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.


UL-172



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

6.  STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS

    As of
December 31
 

For the year ended December 31

 
   

Shares

 

Cost ($)

  Cost of
Purchases ($)
  Proceeds
from Sales ($)
 
   

2020

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
AB VPS Global Thematic
Growth Division
   

1,121

     

26,632

     

5,137

     

8,516

     

1,283

     

736

     

15,703

     

775

   
AB VPS Intermediate Bond
Division
   

14,993

     

159,814

     

5,683

     

13,348

     

83,317

     

5,293

     

15,645

     

2,284

   
American Funds® Bond
Division
   

673,786

     

7,420,044

     

2,332,672

     

1,816,918

     

802,239

     

1,733,148

     

1,039,676

     

1,584,892

   
American Funds® Global
Small Capitalization
Division
   

2,940,464

     

62,510,500

     

6,694,687

     

5,423,055

     

5,289,952

     

7,872,365

     

6,581,286

     

6,378,917

   
American Funds® Growth
Division
   

2,613,446

     

166,766,195

     

21,407,104

     

24,640,273

     

23,261,232

     

36,046,153

     

18,226,695

     

17,837,181

   
American Funds®
Growth-Income Division
   

2,542,508

     

104,476,921

     

6,887,513

     

15,503,283

     

10,877,999

     

9,087,463

     

9,209,449

     

9,942,205

   
American Funds®
High-Income Bond
Division
   

5,049

     

49,074

     

14,798

     

25,735

     

530

     

492

     

325

     

169

   
American Funds®
International Division
   

98,577

     

2,013,000

     

145,828

     

140,925

     

1,700,047

     

208,952

     

201,259

     

97,437

   
American Funds® U.S.
Government/AAA-Rated
Securities Division
   

4,998

     

61,738

     

3,765

     

4,609

     

3,558

     

2,043

     

1,823

     

2,849

   
BHFTI AB Global Dynamic
Allocation Division
   

8,403

     

97,997

     

21,014

     

13,822

     

12,863

     

6,680

     

9,136

     

7,348

   
BHFTI American Funds®
Balanced Allocation
Division
   

134,169

     

1,337,760

     

319,365

     

201,961

     

164,204

     

381,321

     

54,037

     

65,257

   
BHFTI American Funds®
Growth Allocation
Division
   

244,547

     

2,311,680

     

302,305

     

418,635

     

334,214

     

108,510

     

575,140

     

191,882

   
BHFTI American Funds®
Moderate Allocation
Division
   

170,500

     

1,689,212

     

243,397

     

265,804

     

255,305

     

171,899

     

166,002

     

139,294

   
BHFTI AQR Global Risk
Balanced Division
   

24,028

     

219,243

     

44,543

     

25,618

     

34,236

     

13,182

     

10,925

     

26,185

   
BHFTI BlackRock Global
Tactical Strategies
Division
   

63,195

     

642,540

     

150,812

     

78,541

     

107,458

     

37,789

     

24,804

     

36,977

   
BHFTI Brighthouse Asset
Allocation 100 Division
   

2,233,937

     

25,434,319

     

6,151,229

     

4,182,599

     

3,152,212

     

4,423,886

     

3,540,964

     

2,168,820

   
BHFTI Brighthouse
Balanced Plus Division
   

39,682

     

437,222

     

89,436

     

43,872

     

87,140

     

78,308

     

23,894

     

51,232

   
BHFTI Brighthouse Small
Cap Value Division
   

71,684

     

1,045,511

     

93,062

     

138,155

     

418,863

     

13,312

     

223,108

     

42,330

   
BHFTI Brighthouse/
Aberdeen Emerging
Markets Equity Division
   

143,798

     

1,424,033

     

178,415

     

288,734

     

562,900

     

164,079

     

101,311

     

81,736

   
BHFTI Brighthouse/
Templeton International
Bond Division
   

36,727

     

362,640

     

83,803

     

75,982

     

49,850

     

46,116

     

8,805

     

47,138

   
BHFTI Brighthouse/
Wellington Large Cap
Research Division
   

33,739,496

     

409,007,356

     

40,932,335

     

59,684,061

     

59,443,083

     

31,078,785

     

33,896,577

     

30,319,357

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-173



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

6.  STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS — (Continued)

    As of
December 31
 

For the year ended December 31

 
   

Shares

 

Cost ($)

  Cost of
Purchases ($)
  Proceeds
from Sales ($)
 
   

2020

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
BHFTI Clarion Global Real
Estate Division
   

2,297,116

     

26,622,345

     

4,808,218

     

2,237,717

     

2,923,209

     

4,864,001

     

2,906,934

     

3,817,699

   
BHFTI Harris Oakmark
International Division
   

3,150,420

     

42,221,736

     

5,231,700

     

5,126,372

     

5,844,976

     

5,640,154

     

3,801,215

     

4,098,087

   
BHFTI Invesco Balanced-
Risk Allocation Division
   

8,473

     

81,846

     

15,991

     

8,552

     

16,069

     

3,088

     

2,458

     

14,968

   
BHFTI Invesco Global
Equity Division
   

2,502,171

     

43,532,078

     

3,766,145

     

9,782,972

     

9,749,912

     

7,831,798

     

6,542,629

     

6,244,638

   
BHFTI Invesco Small Cap
Growth Division
   

622,783

     

8,954,252

     

2,201,735

     

1,665,231

     

1,727,316

     

1,756,812

     

1,132,741

     

1,140,809

   
BHFTI JPMorgan Global
Active Allocation
Division
   

15,762

     

181,099

     

45,532

     

45,987

     

60,525

     

33,417

     

104,349

     

62,991

   
BHFTI JPMorgan Small
Cap Value Division
   

40,882

     

609,464

     

113,264

     

193,731

     

106,661

     

60,497

     

47,982

     

112,757

   
BHFTI Loomis Sayles
Global Allocation
Division
   

29,078

     

451,229

     

94,684

     

88,592

     

86,733

     

32,728

     

36,258

     

134,473

   
BHFTI Loomis Sayles
Growth Division
   

3,708,646

     

46,342,808

     

17,607,875

     

6,947,060

     

3,551,397

     

4,867,838

     

3,813,230

     

5,018,033

   
BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index
Targeted Risk Division
   

16,234

     

195,577

     

39,737

     

17,607

     

28,392

     

15,143

     

9,590

     

27,012

   
BHFTI MFS® Research
International Division
   

1,704,752

     

19,284,239

     

5,870,281

     

1,570,671

     

1,171,163

     

3,636,856

     

1,560,226

     

2,664,328

   
BHFTI Morgan Stanley
Discovery Division
   

16,843,444

     

273,925,249

     

78,581,395

     

62,754,640

     

54,287,551

     

46,636,989

     

26,148,335

     

19,422,641

   
BHFTI PanAgora Global
Diversified Risk
Division
   

72

     

787

     

293

     

324

     

231

     

135

     

142

     

106

   
BHFTI PIMCO Inflation
Protected Bond Division
   

994,485

     

10,442,901

     

2,018,598

     

1,049,053

     

1,328,279

     

1,966,920

     

962,894

     

1,812,352

   
BHFTI PIMCO Total Return
Division
   

4,259,995

     

50,531,014

     

14,077,027

     

3,985,112

     

8,825,992

     

12,561,957

     

3,764,701

     

4,552,129

   
BHFTI Schroders Global
Multi-Asset Division
   

10,177

     

121,001

     

28,685

     

19,343

     

38,242

     

9,652

     

13,614

     

7,633

   
BHFTI SSGA Growth and
Income ETF Division
   

717,465

     

8,241,759

     

1,100,249

     

1,087,988

     

1,243,192

     

1,221,256

     

907,905

     

1,257,248

   
BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF
Division
   

681,338

     

7,764,871

     

1,070,627

     

1,270,542

     

1,225,143

     

634,570

     

1,069,547

     

1,273,441

   
BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large
Cap Value Division
   

111,581

     

3,117,966

     

338,749

     

456,755

     

838,764

     

54,544

     

537,243

     

95,787

   
BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid
Cap Growth Division
   

4,245,048

     

43,007,076

     

6,955,959

     

8,599,988

     

7,502,270

     

6,665,870

     

5,312,678

     

4,164,773

   
BHFTI Victory Sycamore
Mid Cap Value Division
   

5,174,575

     

89,236,485

     

8,535,900

     

4,760,437

     

17,059,195

     

5,825,537

     

6,206,952

     

6,368,029

   
BHFTII Baillie Gifford
International Stock
Division
   

3,826,578

     

43,323,819

     

5,502,277

     

4,243,165

     

2,923,198

     

4,076,434

     

4,095,527

     

3,818,806

   
BHFTII BlackRock Bond
Income Division
   

750,995

     

80,589,753

     

8,980,235

     

11,357,328

     

5,452,935

     

9,426,318

     

5,217,370

     

8,697,940

   
BHFTII BlackRock Capital
Appreciation Division
   

416,644

     

15,379,595

     

5,487,010

     

3,489,462

     

3,502,140

     

3,379,735

     

1,668,009

     

1,506,030

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-174



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

6.  STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS — (Continued)

    As of
December 31
 

For the year ended December 31

 
   

Shares

 

Cost ($)

  Cost of
Purchases ($)
  Proceeds
from Sales ($)
 
   

2020

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
BHFTII BlackRock
Ultra-Short Term Bond
Division
   

254,568

     

25,694,668

     

19,092,049

     

6,553,360

     

6,283,718

     

21,095,332

     

6,874,202

     

5,715,933

   
BHFTII Brighthouse Asset
Allocation 20 Division
   

409,782

     

4,513,545

     

1,274,817

     

739,432

     

1,121,422

     

1,248,834

     

613,038

     

1,222,469

   
BHFTII Brighthouse Asset
Allocation 40 Division
   

975,023

     

11,139,892

     

1,468,646

     

1,763,446

     

1,115,030

     

1,339,932

     

1,376,047

     

1,404,444

   
BHFTII Brighthouse Asset
Allocation 60 Division
   

4,910,748

     

55,780,027

     

6,478,700

     

7,209,544

     

5,931,301

     

4,710,599

     

4,505,315

     

5,165,830

   
BHFTII Brighthouse Asset
Allocation 80 Division
   

8,905,906

     

105,373,229

     

14,465,558

     

14,458,288

     

9,060,411

     

7,019,585

     

8,472,662

     

8,201,530

   
BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan
Mid Cap Value Division
   

276,303

     

58,175,662

     

3,965,888

     

8,065,497

     

5,087,357

     

4,502,533

     

4,015,788

     

4,675,910

   
BHFTII Brighthouse/
Wellington Balanced
Division
   

17,044,120

     

296,116,747

     

25,608,624

     

30,060,296

     

31,658,714

     

23,237,136

     

23,505,436

     

21,911,173

   
BHFTII Brighthouse/
Wellington Core Equity
Opportunities Division
   

2,792,560

     

82,009,610

     

13,054,670

     

9,322,564

     

6,419,507

     

6,576,512

     

8,085,758

     

6,480,748

   
BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap
Growth Division
   

8,004,256

     

233,111,806

     

33,139,878

     

35,214,753

     

29,557,481

     

20,288,351

     

18,636,268

     

17,365,127

   
BHFTII Jennison Growth
Division
   

2,817,409

     

41,271,959

     

9,658,535

     

7,751,881

     

11,970,920

     

10,162,624

     

5,050,978

     

3,598,097

   
BHFTII Loomis Sayles
Small Cap Core Division
   

106,703

     

24,943,111

     

2,973,140

     

3,014,928

     

3,509,412

     

2,501,957

     

2,292,228

     

2,094,540

   
BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small
Cap Growth Division
   

1,094,897

     

13,523,840

     

2,523,891

     

2,831,850

     

3,111,464

     

2,667,010

     

1,806,127

     

1,331,685

   
BHFTII MetLife Aggregate
Bond Index Division
   

13,485,120

     

148,612,998

     

31,916,931

     

28,316,449

     

16,068,111

     

27,363,175

     

10,862,366

     

25,749,748

   
BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap
Stock Index Division
   

6,112,522

     

92,190,570

     

20,996,786

     

16,329,218

     

15,426,424

     

17,866,915

     

12,363,323

     

13,306,107

   
BHFTII MetLife MSCI
EAFE® Index Division
   

7,132,407

     

85,288,565

     

13,081,751

     

12,009,660

     

12,159,295

     

12,998,744

     

8,127,844

     

7,212,925

   
BHFTII MetLife
Russell 2000® Index
Division
   

4,243,341

     

66,907,233

     

12,497,868

     

11,535,794

     

12,704,298

     

11,907,590

     

9,587,694

     

10,099,819

   
BHFTII MetLife Stock
Index Division
   

23,255,957

     

890,022,534

     

136,710,082

     

126,537,714

     

99,675,290

     

99,332,093

     

88,072,965

     

88,827,635

   
BHFTII MFS® Total Return
Division
   

65,074

     

10,009,687

     

1,092,240

     

2,736,787

     

4,153,084

     

1,237,068

     

24,051,730

     

2,188,698

   
BHFTII MFS® Value
Division
   

8,089,437

     

116,523,679

     

15,430,830

     

11,629,824

     

33,163,609

     

13,905,647

     

9,898,264

     

11,609,864

   
BHFTII Neuberger Berman
Genesis Division
   

6,370,737

     

105,418,162

     

10,743,267

     

17,674,000

     

16,424,472

     

9,159,079

     

8,829,745

     

8,504,561

   
BHFTII T. Rowe Price Large
Cap Growth Division
   

5,356,778

     

102,663,449

     

13,721,898

     

18,601,560

     

22,531,272

     

11,580,716

     

9,206,900

     

9,648,121

   
BHFTII T. Rowe Price Small
Cap Growth Division
   

6,136,940

     

113,317,413

     

31,589,411

     

21,091,527

     

17,374,095

     

29,016,588

     

12,723,797

     

12,586,896

   
BHFTII Van Eck Global
Natural Resources
Division
   

33,909

     

299,534

     

103,284

     

85,714

     

89,278

     

169,685

     

36,814

     

35,639

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-175



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

6.  STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS — (Continued)

    As of
December 31
 

For the year ended December 31

 
   

Shares

 

Cost ($)

  Cost of
Purchases ($)
  Proceeds
from Sales ($)
 
   

2020

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
BHFTII Western Asset
Management Strategic
Bond Opportunities
Division
   

4,058,338

     

52,432,951

     

7,799,220

     

8,197,998

     

5,797,198

     

8,198,965

     

4,807,303

     

6,767,951

   
BHFTII Western Asset
Management U.S.
Government Division
   

1,654,287

     

19,791,049

     

6,182,507

     

1,846,747

     

2,187,896

     

2,633,036

     

2,262,423

     

1,788,098

   
BNY Mellon VI International
Value Division
   

     

     

4,314

(a)

   

29,939

     

3,466

     

109,964

(a)

   

121,884

     

2,353

   
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager:
Growth Division
   

112,405

     

1,802,219

     

108,905

     

163,944

     

142,070

     

124,616

     

168,119

     

144,769

   
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund
Division
   

88,672

     

2,688,159

     

265,699

     

764,751

     

383,026

     

164,896

     

761,697

     

253,162

   
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income
Division
   

85

     

1,837

     

8,165

     

162,357

     

111

     

144,887

     

1,220

     

14

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010
Division
   

11,966

     

159,503

     

138,299

     

50,023

     

33,404

     

141,436

     

41,445

     

22,002

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020
Division
   

49,108

     

496,219

     

143,931

     

154,689

     

153,830

     

98,244

     

93,783

     

145,134

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025
Division
   

37,930

     

503,841

     

31,559

     

25,102

     

17,161

     

11,473

     

11,189

     

11,854

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030
Division
   

25,517

     

372,012

     

280,248

     

232,170

     

244,284

     

261,969

     

155,175

     

249,208

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040
Division
   

18,966

     

409,830

     

244,672

     

191,884

     

150,221

     

166,615

     

140,495

     

104,378

   
Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050
Division
   

10,191

     

200,902

     

184,959

     

153,698

     

113,839

     

229,119

     

149,846

     

69,881

   
Fidelity® VIP Government
Money Market Division
   

5,426,872

     

5,426,872

     

6,281,176

     

3,767,089

     

1,527,734

     

4,995,392

     

2,616,903

     

2,893,551

   
Fidelity® VIP High Income
Division
   

90,837

     

496,362

     

65,577

     

79,975

     

99,890

     

5,396

     

177,982

     

42,963

   
Fidelity® VIP Investment
Grade Bond Division
   

3,136

     

41,206

     

222,151

     

191,421

     

60,600

     

765,753

     

849,132

     

42,532

   
Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap
Division
   

8,185

     

248,648

     

14,895

     

28,876

     

26,048

     

9,101

     

5,589

     

30,860

   
FTVIPT Franklin Income
VIP Division
   

748

     

11,358

     

926

     

4,099

     

30,115

     

6,161

     

59,218

     

302,924

   
FTVIPT Franklin Mutual
Global Discovery VIP
Division
   

41,525

     

782,033

     

85,957

     

146,620

     

178,613

     

11,968

     

175,537

     

32,368

   
FTVIPT Franklin Mutual
Shares VIP Division
   

5,449

     

101,409

     

17,824

     

35,387

     

20,970

     

12,448

     

55,720

     

10,897

   
FTVIPT Templeton Foreign
VIP Division
   

408,366

     

5,739,207

     

1,078,600

     

552,990

     

1,307,300

     

2,159,156

     

867,527

     

3,395,965

   
FTVIPT Templeton Global
Bond VIP Division
   

77,071

     

1,304,321

     

278,685

     

289,733

     

146,098

     

54,727

     

73,962

     

58,522

   
Goldman Sachs Small Cap
Equity Insights Division
   

1,771

     

18,677

     

15,467

     

1,303

     

2,252

     

4,483

     

1,740

     

1,690

   
Invesco V.I. Comstock
Division
   

48,025

     

776,049

     

166,914

     

154,453

     

205,088

     

8,622

     

7,665

     

287,099

   
Invesco V.I. International
Growth Division
   

10,724

     

361,670

     

37,717

     

56,397

     

39,876

     

24,915

     

38,638

     

15,876

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-176



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

6.  STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS — (Concluded)

    As of
December 31
 

For the year ended December 31

 
   

Shares

 

Cost ($)

  Cost of
Purchases ($)
  Proceeds
from Sales ($)
 
   

2020

 

2020

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
Janus Henderson Balanced
Division
   

35,456

     

1,100,246

     

47,636

     

66,915

     

198,771

     

57,135

     

133,246

     

30,911

   
Janus Henderson Enterprise
Division
   

3,930

     

251,027

     

191,673

     

61,835

     

149,001

     

322,908

     

79,552

     

111,845

   
Janus Henderson Forty
Division
   

12,575

     

537,009

     

581,268

     

74,912

     

53,772

     

543,510

     

7,861

     

6,801

   
Janus Henderson Research
Division
   

11,576

     

322,940

     

44,277

     

63,792

     

25,865

     

16,442

     

25,503

     

11,513

   
MFS® VIT Global Equity
Division
   

5,695

     

116,183

     

8,248

     

75,837

     

66,088

     

5,439

     

992

     

350,889

   
MFS® VIT New Discovery
Division
   

1,455

     

23,644

     

3,008

     

9,663

     

3,132

     

1,523

     

7,260

     

1,194

   
MFS® VIT II High Yield
Division
   

31,027

     

184,159

     

8,931

     

8,931

     

8,422

     

2,954

     

2,859

     

2,599

   
Morgan Stanley VIF
Emerging Markets Debt
Division
   

86,965

     

676,169

     

322,745

     

99,623

     

292,503

     

606,140

     

290,071

     

729,619

   
Morgan Stanley VIF
Emerging Markets Equity
Division
   

253,866

     

3,693,524

     

1,743,886

     

938,639

     

2,519,180

     

2,056,980

     

1,462,851

     

617,044

   
PIMCO VIT All Asset
Division
   

2,253

     

23,946

     

5,228

     

84,836

     

14,398

     

66,432

     

143,890

     

7,430

   
PIMCO VIT Commodity
RealReturn® Strategy
Division
   

5,546

     

34,344

     

18,823

     

2,401

     

25,752

     

8,564

     

4,077

     

3,023

   
PIMCO VIT Low Duration
Division
   

83,307

     

866,328

     

10,733

     

71,111

     

68,852

     

59,947

     

142,792

     

16,776

   
Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT
Division
   

823

     

14,505

     

2,450

     

12,146

     

     

76

     

7

     

   
Putnam VT International
Value Division
   

     

     

1,500

(b)

   

1,764

     

1,412

     

5,175

(b)

   

1,364

     

1,333

   

Royce Micro-Cap Division

   

1,223

     

12,671

     

186

     

1,056

     

1,517

     

92

     

90

     

989

   

Royce Small-Cap Division

   

1,907

     

16,603

     

1,558

     

2,904

     

1,323

     

1,434

     

1,577

     

1,265

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-177



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    AB VPS Global Thematic Growth
Division
  AB VPS Intermediate Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,852

     

3,702

     

3,649

     

8,607

     

8,974

     

4,418

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

154

     

605

     

155

     

34

     

538

     

4,690

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(63

)

   

(1,455

)

   

(102

)

   

(286

)

   

(905

)

   

(134

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,943

     

2,852

     

3,702

     

8,355

     

8,607

     

8,974

   
    American Funds® Growth
Division
  American Funds® Growth-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
Units beginning of year    

771,615

     

836,344

     

903,104

     

883,644

     

944,058

     

1,016,793

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

278,019

*

   

48,368

     

58,687

     

64,550

     

62,135

     

70,100

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(241,887

)

   

(113,097

)

   

(125,447

)

   

(113,048

)

   

(122,549

)

   

(142,835

)

 

Units end of year

   

807,747

     

771,615

     

836,344

     

835,146

     

883,644

     

944,058

   
    American Funds®
U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Securities
Division
  BHFTI AB Global Dynamic Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,299

     

2,234

     

2,245

     

5,461

     

5,469

     

5,215

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

46

     

137

     

108

     

845

     

585

     

750

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(74

)

   

(72

)

   

(119

)

   

(422

)

   

(593

)

   

(496

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,271

     

2,299

     

2,234

     

5,884

     

5,461

     

5,469

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

*  Due to system limitations, the Units Outstanding for this fund were increased and accordingly the Unit Values decreased
during the year ended December 31, 2020. There was no impact to the net assets of the Division.


UL-178



    American Funds® Bond
Division
  American Funds® Global Small Capitalization
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

414,967

     

376,098

     

441,078

     

1,280,303

     

1,386,320

     

1,470,404

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

178,829

     

133,544

     

77,694

     

115,958

     

98,762

     

138,427

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(158,371

)

   

(94,675

)

   

(142,674

)

   

(205,646

)

   

(204,779

)

   

(222,511

)

 

Units end of year

   

435,425

     

414,967

     

376,098

     

1,190,615

     

1,280,303

     

1,386,320

   
    American Funds® High-Income Bond
Division
  American Funds® International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 
Units beginning of year    

1,992

     

546

     

557

     

43,385

     

46,499

     

14,364

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

668

     

1,466

     

     

3,418

     

1,907

     

34,383

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(30

)

   

(20

)

   

(11

)

   

(4,865

)

   

(5,021

)

   

(2,248

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,630

     

1,992

     

546

     

41,938

     

43,385

     

46,499

   
    BHFTI American Funds® Balanced Allocation
Division
  BHFTI American Funds® Growth Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

67,995

     

66,505

     

65,872

     

98,420

     

116,394

     

117,316

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

9,639

     

4,212

     

4,126

     

4,201

     

9,785

     

8,685

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(17,216

)

   

(2,722

)

   

(3,493

)

   

(4,650

)

   

(27,759

)

   

(9,607

)

 

Units end of year

   

60,418

     

67,995

     

66,505

     

97,971

     

98,420

     

116,394

   


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    BHFTI American Funds® Moderate Allocation
Division
  BHFTI AQR Global Risk Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

82,898

     

83,960

     

83,131

     

14,354

     

13,539

     

14,107

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

6,586

     

8,035

     

8,746

     

1,752

     

1,724

     

1,756

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(8,469

)

   

(9,097

)

   

(7,917

)

   

(1,074

)

   

(909

)

   

(2,324

)

 

Units end of year

   

81,015

     

82,898

     

83,960

     

15,032

     

14,354

     

13,539

   
    BHFTI Brighthouse Balanced Plus
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse Small Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

24,489

     

23,872

     

24,072

     

28,267

     

33,559

     

24,110

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

1,742

     

2,047

     

2,916

     

1,672

     

1,636

     

10,790

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(4,155

)

   

(1,430

)

   

(3,116

)

   

(472

)

   

(6,928

)

   

(1,341

)

 

Units end of year

   

22,076

     

24,489

     

23,872

     

29,467

     

28,267

     

33,559

   
    BHFTI Brighthouse/Wellington
Large Cap Research
Division
  BHFTI Clarion Global Real Estate
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

7,682,381

     

8,203,510

     

8,680,557

     

1,058,412

     

1,119,415

     

1,228,028

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

541,345

     

491,293

     

572,563

     

542,417

     

118,771

     

133,041

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(894,298

)

   

(1,012,422

)

   

(1,049,610

)

   

(609,869

)

   

(179,774

)

   

(241,654

)

 

Units end of year

   

7,329,428

     

7,682,381

     

8,203,510

     

990,960

     

1,058,412

     

1,119,415

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-180



    BHFTI BlackRock Global Tactical Strategies
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

34,843

     

31,192

     

29,101

     

923,654

     

1,019,388

     

1,029,774

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

6,092

     

5,274

     

4,688

     

148,064

     

87,615

     

128,134

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(2,428

)

   

(1,623

)

   

(2,597

)

   

(190,926

)

   

(183,349

)

   

(138,520

)

 

Units end of year

   

38,507

     

34,843

     

31,192

     

880,792

     

923,654

     

1,019,388

   
    BHFTI Brighthouse/Aberdeen
Emerging Markets Equity
Division
  BHFTI Brighthouse/Templeton
International Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

86,472

     

77,696

     

54,830

     

20,570

     

17,688

     

17,506

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

9,239

     

15,340

     

28,705

     

4,668

     

3,473

     

3,443

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(12,254

)

   

(6,564

)

   

(5,839

)

   

(3,319

)

   

(591

)

   

(3,261

)

 

Units end of year

   

83,457

     

86,472

     

77,696

     

21,919

     

20,570

     

17,688

   
    BHFTI Harris Oakmark International
Division
  BHFTI Invesco Balanced-Risk Allocation
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,149,294

     

1,222,892

     

1,251,121

     

48,880

     

44,433

     

47,953

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

198,339

     

111,388

     

171,108

     

6,102

     

6,242

     

8,054

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(249,464

)

   

(184,986

)

   

(199,337

)

   

(2,219

)

   

(1,795

)

   

(11,574

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,098,169

     

1,149,294

     

1,222,892

     

52,763

     

48,880

     

44,433

   


UL-181



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    BHFTI Invesco Global Equity
Division
  BHFTI Invesco Small Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,230,393

     

1,327,490

     

1,391,388

     

172,676

     

189,081

     

198,393

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

171,312

     

201,727

     

377,746

     

41,501

     

20,954

     

29,266

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(249,184

)

   

(298,824

)

   

(441,644

)

   

(44,132

)

   

(37,359

)

   

(38,578

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,152,521

     

1,230,393

     

1,327,490

     

170,045

     

172,676

     

189,081

   
    BHFTI Loomis Sayles Global Allocation
Division
  BHFTI Loomis Sayles Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

14,485

     

14,146

     

17,200

     

1,729,858

     

1,851,832

     

2,017,737

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

1,941

     

1,559

     

2,074

     

131,564

     

143,376

     

172,112

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(1,029

)

   

(1,220

)

   

(5,128

)

   

(270,063

)

   

(265,350

)

   

(338,017

)

 

Units end of year

   

15,397

     

14,485

     

14,146

     

1,591,359

     

1,729,858

     

1,851,832

   
    BHFTI Morgan Stanley Discovery
Division
  BHFTI PanAgora Global Diversified Risk
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

8,205,516

     

8,757,498

     

9,244,431

     

484

     

355

     

265

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

578,850

     

607,006

     

785,595

     

160

     

238

     

178

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(1,180,761

)

   

(1,158,988

)

   

(1,272,528

)

   

(96

)

   

(109

)

   

(88

)

 

Units end of year

   

7,603,605

     

8,205,516

     

8,757,498

     

548

     

484

     

355

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-182



    BHFTI JPMorgan Global Active Allocation
Division
  BHFTI JPMorgan Small Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

109,106

     

150,720

     

164,613

     

17,082

     

13,980

     

15,092

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

22,853

     

25,625

     

28,411

     

5,033

     

4,823

     

2,587

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(20,996

)

   

(67,239

)

   

(42,304

)

   

(2,322

)

   

(1,721

)

   

(3,699

)

 

Units end of year

   

110,963

     

109,106

     

150,720

     

19,793

     

17,082

     

13,980

   
    BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index Targeted Risk
Division
  BHFTI MFS® Research International
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,128

     

1,102

     

1,183

     

757,602

     

802,391

     

887,068

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

116

     

90

     

103

     

411,321

     

55,779

     

73,740

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(92

)

   

(64

)

   

(184

)

   

(358,684

)

   

(100,568

)

   

(158,417

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,152

     

1,128

     

1,102

     

810,239

     

757,602

     

802,391

   
    BHFTI PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond
Division
  BHFTI PIMCO Total Return
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

584,141

     

599,323

     

641,205

     

2,140,981

     

2,196,080

     

1,849,597

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

132,974

     

86,749

     

119,225

     

884,650

     

227,323

     

697,164

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(152,324

)

   

(101,931

)

   

(161,107

)

   

(898,533

)

   

(282,422

)

   

(350,681

)

 

Units end of year

   

564,791

     

584,141

     

599,323

     

2,127,098

     

2,140,981

     

2,196,080

   


UL-183



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    BHFTI Schroders Global Multi-Asset
Division
  BHFTI SSGA Growth and Income ETF
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

66,855

     

63,931

     

47,155

     

389,915

     

411,604

     

441,765

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

12,605

     

11,663

     

21,880

     

37,404

     

33,816

     

63,302

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(5,946

)

   

(8,739

)

   

(5,104

)

   

(65,678

)

   

(55,505

)

   

(93,463

)

 

Units end of year

   

73,514

     

66,855

     

63,931

     

361,641

     

389,915

     

411,604

   
    BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTI Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,217,875

     

1,327,338

     

1,398,449

     

1,873,760

     

1,995,325

     

2,117,145

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

141,781

     

105,769

     

149,893

     

180,250

     

145,998

     

162,749

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(252,122

)

   

(215,232

)

   

(221,004

)

   

(245,371

)

   

(267,563

)

   

(284,569

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,107,534

     

1,217,875

     

1,327,338

     

1,808,639

     

1,873,760

     

1,995,325

   
    BHFTII BlackRock Capital Appreciation
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

346,393

     

361,309

     

354,455

     

1,501,263

     

1,542,974

     

1,528,238

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

102,537

     

47,005

     

71,267

     

1,932,378

     

355,734

     

349,026

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(103,678

)

   

(61,921

)

   

(64,413

)

   

(2,071,545

)

   

(397,445

)

   

(334,290

)

 

Units end of year

   

345,252

     

346,393

     

361,309

     

1,362,096

     

1,501,263

     

1,542,974

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-184



    BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF
Division
  BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

334,933

     

356,198

     

388,361

     

113,705

     

133,556

     

116,199

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

36,919

     

38,660

     

71,472

     

2,774

     

4,307

     

21,317

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(38,828

)

   

(59,925

)

   

(103,635

)

   

(2,418

)

   

(24,158

)

   

(3,960

)

 

Units end of year

   

333,024

     

334,933

     

356,198

     

114,061

     

113,705

     

133,556

   
    BHFTII Baillie Gifford International Stock
Division
  BHFTII BlackRock Bond Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,066,442

     

2,204,495

     

2,260,585

     

2,580,447

     

2,438,867

     

2,640,356

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

302,563

     

202,103

     

279,576

     

698,610

     

537,636

     

355,078

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(385,996

)

   

(340,156

)

   

(335,666

)

   

(781,823

)

   

(396,056

)

   

(556,567

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,983,009

     

2,066,442

     

2,204,495

     

2,497,234

     

2,580,447

     

2,438,867

   
    BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

225,662

     

228,095

     

240,312

     

437,228

     

455,924

     

503,263

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

75,397

     

49,026

     

77,028

     

48,163

     

69,946

     

50,875

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(85,213

)

   

(51,459

)

   

(89,245

)

   

(79,742

)

   

(88,642

)

   

(98,214

)

 

Units end of year

   

215,846

     

225,662

     

228,095

     

405,649

     

437,228

     

455,924

   


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse Asset Allocation 80
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,321,571

     

2,440,917

     

2,546,180

     

4,095,013

     

4,357,846

     

4,581,913

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

177,968

     

212,672

     

297,977

     

297,963

     

320,207

     

380,165

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(313,927

)

   

(332,018

)

   

(403,240

)

   

(468,513

)

   

(583,040

)

   

(604,232

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,185,612

     

2,321,571

     

2,440,917

     

3,924,463

     

4,095,013

     

4,357,846

   
    BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington
Core Equity Opportunities
Division
  BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

909,178

     

1,000,401

     

1,071,707

     

5,034,751

     

5,346,436

     

5,651,424

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

72,150

     

63,586

     

77,445

     

312,533

     

288,492

     

334,483

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(113,600

)

   

(154,809

)

   

(148,751

)

   

(583,971

)

   

(600,177

)

   

(639,471

)

 

Units end of year

   

867,728

     

909,178

     

1,000,401

     

4,763,313

     

5,034,751

     

5,346,436

   
    BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Aggregate Bond Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

405,373

     

443,647

     

447,539

     

5,812,785

     

5,275,887

     

5,861,102

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

39,048

     

35,033

     

67,676

     

2,864,213

     

1,345,846

     

943,936

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(86,892

)

   

(73,307

)

   

(71,568

)

   

(2,863,696

)

   

(808,948

)

   

(1,529,151

)

 

Units end of year

   

357,529

     

405,373

     

443,647

     

5,813,302

     

5,812,785

     

5,275,887

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.

*  Due to system limitations, the Units Outstanding for this fund were increased and accordingly the Unit Values decreased
during the year ended December 31, 2020. There was no impact to the net assets of the Division.


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    BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Division
  BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

132,110

     

139,029

     

143,529

     

6,391,352

     

6,756,248

     

7,141,516

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

18,309

     

9,865

     

13,563

     

520,612

     

530,532

     

569,347

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(21,217

)

   

(16,784

)

   

(18,063

)

   

(843,162

)

   

(895,428

)

   

(954,615

)

 

Units end of year

   

129,202

     

132,110

     

139,029

     

6,068,802

     

6,391,352

     

6,756,248

   
    BHFTII Jennison Growth
Division
  BHFTII Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,219,293

     

1,343,448

     

1,163,887

     

56,229

     

58,707

     

61,380

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

625,873

     

989,355

     

1,055,315

     

284,795

*

   

3,429

     

3,941

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(871,461

)

   

(1,113,510

)

   

(875,754

)

   

(46,198

)

   

(5,907

)

   

(6,614

)

 

Units end of year

   

973,705

     

1,219,293

     

1,343,448

     

294,826

     

56,229

     

58,707

   
    BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife MSCI EAFE® Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,028,102

     

2,176,295

     

2,347,441

     

4,565,504

     

4,552,151

     

4,450,219

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

622,162

     

353,710

     

493,985

     

1,390,489

     

963,856

     

1,236,164

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(670,264

)

   

(501,903

)

   

(665,131

)

   

(1,479,217

)

   

(950,503

)

   

(1,134,232

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,980,000

     

2,028,102

     

2,176,295

     

4,476,776

     

4,565,504

     

4,552,151

   


UL-187



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    BHFTII MetLife Russell 2000® Index
Division
  BHFTII MetLife Stock Index
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,720,023

     

1,863,483

     

1,943,253

     

24,254,257

     

25,803,037

     

27,422,366

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

346,012

     

174,729

     

256,317

     

2,144,182

     

1,624,476

     

1,960,490

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(420,676

)

   

(318,189

)

   

(336,087

)

   

(3,244,664

)

   

(3,173,256

)

   

(3,579,819

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,645,359

     

1,720,023

     

1,863,483

     

23,153,775

     

24,254,257

     

25,803,037

   
    BHFTII Neuberger Berman Genesis
Division
  BHFTII T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,525,813

     

2,696,612

     

2,861,185

     

2,411,422

     

2,584,754

     

2,755,067

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

183,570

     

172,138

     

200,453

     

217,243

     

167,674

     

236,790

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(325,363

)

   

(342,937

)

   

(365,026

)

   

(361,990

)

   

(341,006

)

   

(407,103

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,384,020

     

2,525,813

     

2,696,612

     

2,266,675

     

2,411,422

     

2,584,754

   
    BHFTII Western Asset Management
Strategic Bond Opportunities
Division
  BHFTII Western Asset Management U.S. Government
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

1,645,761

     

1,639,816

     

1,766,489

     

803,446

     

845,377

     

843,094

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

328,833

     

284,741

     

245,984

     

311,773

     

143,181

     

178,163

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(427,332

)

   

(278,796

)

   

(372,657

)

   

(201,634

)

   

(185,112

)

   

(175,880

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,547,262

     

1,645,761

     

1,639,816

     

913,585

     

803,446

     

845,377

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


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    BHFTII MFS® Total Return
Division
  BHFTII MFS® Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

402,049

     

1,343,444

     

1,371,577

     

3,412,658

     

3,661,165

     

3,244,182

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

30,667

     

1,140,538

     

1,904,539

     

597,982

     

501,248

     

1,264,761

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(61,868

)

   

(2,081,933

)

   

(1,932,672

)

   

(787,106

)

   

(749,755

)

   

(847,778

)

 

Units end of year

   

370,848

     

402,049

     

1,343,444

     

3,223,534

     

3,412,658

     

3,661,165

   
    BHFTII T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth
Division
  BHFTII Van Eck Global Natural Resources
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,156,978

     

2,312,969

     

2,419,219

     

2,985

     

2,550

     

2,127

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

467,077

     

287,625

     

461,739

     

1,122

     

763

     

680

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(629,801

)

   

(443,616

)

   

(567,989

)

   

(1,663

)

   

(328

)

   

(257

)

 

Units end of year

   

1,994,254

     

2,156,978

     

2,312,969

     

2,444

     

2,985

     

2,550

   
    BNY Mellon VI International Value
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager: Growth
Division
 
   

2020 (a)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

7,923

     

13,963

     

14,102

     

102,055

     

109,421

     

115,410

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

     

1,713

     

     

2,932

     

1,452

     

2,167

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(7,923

)

   

(7,753

)

   

(139

)

   

(6,489

)

   

(8,818

)

   

(8,156

)

 

Units end of year

   

     

7,923

     

13,963

     

98,498

     

102,055

     

109,421

   


UL-189



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    Fidelity® VIP Contrafund
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

77,171

     

85,494

     

89,725

     

5,962

     

64

     

65

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

5,354

     

11,649

     

3,504

     

8

     

5,943

     

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(4,204

)

   

(19,972

)

   

(7,735

)

   

(5,907

)

   

(45

)

   

(1

)

 

Units end of year

   

78,321

     

77,171

     

85,494

     

63

     

5,962

     

64

   
    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

20,110

     

20,549

     

21,032

     

18,205

     

15,105

     

15,714

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

     

     

     

32,591

     

33,924

     

38,013

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(409

)

   

(439

)

   

(483

)

   

(32,780

)

   

(30,824

)

   

(38,622

)

 

Units end of year

   

19,701

     

20,110

     

20,549

     

18,016

     

18,205

     

15,105

   
    Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market
Division
  Fidelity® VIP High Income
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

226,282

     

166,726

     

246,875

     

16,565

     

21,615

     

20,377

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

342,727

     

206,921

     

86,474

     

1,722

     

2,309

     

3,054

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(273,414

)

   

(147,365

)

   

(166,623

)

   

(222

)

   

(7,359

)

   

(1,816

)

 

Units end of year

   

295,595

     

226,282

     

166,726

     

18,065

     

16,565

     

21,615

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


UL-190



    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

9,084

     

9,170

     

8,858

     

26,304

     

25,229

     

26,108

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

8,809

     

5,829

     

4,941

     

11,533

     

15,400

     

16,734

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(9,616

)

   

(5,915

)

   

(4,629

)

   

(11,486

)

   

(14,325

)

   

(17,613

)

 

Units end of year

   

8,277

     

9,084

     

9,170

     

26,351

     

26,304

     

25,229

   
    Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

14,810

     

13,260

     

11,353

     

10,458

     

10,867

     

9,075

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

26,991

     

26,213

     

24,153

     

14,929

     

15,935

     

13,562

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(24,733

)

   

(24,663

)

   

(22,246

)

   

(17,170

)

   

(16,344

)

   

(11,770

)

 

Units end of year

   

17,068

     

14,810

     

13,260

     

8,217

     

10,458

     

10,867

   
    Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond
Division
  Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

29,736

     

66,819

     

67,826

     

4,531

     

4,620

     

5,144

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

11,139

     

9,647

     

10,478

     

270

     

49

     

48

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(38,806

)

   

(46,730

)

   

(11,485

)

   

(226

)

   

(138

)

   

(572

)

 

Units end of year

   

2,069

     

29,736

     

66,819

     

4,575

     

4,531

     

4,620

   


UL-191



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Continued)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    FTVIPT Franklin Income VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

154

     

681

     

541

     

19,409

     

22,909

     

19,169

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

3

     

12

     

284

     

2,255

     

1,986

     

4,789

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(60

)

   

(539

)

   

(144

)

   

(550

)

   

(5,486

)

   

(1,049

)

 

Units end of year

   

97

     

154

     

681

     

21,114

     

19,409

     

22,909

   
    FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond VIP
Division
  Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

39,222

     

33,621

     

30,130

     

236

     

257

     

275

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

7,883

     

8,397

     

5,786

     

722

     

39

     

38

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(2,199

)

   

(2,796

)

   

(2,295

)

   

(274

)

   

(60

)

   

(56

)

 

Units end of year

   

44,906

     

39,222

     

33,621

     

684

     

236

     

257

   
    Janus Henderson Balanced
Division
  Janus Henderson Enterprise
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

40,513

     

44,259

     

40,784

     

11,228

     

12,563

     

12,025

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

80

     

277

     

4,474

     

5,239

     

3,909

     

5,663

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(1,553

)

   

(4,023

)

   

(999

)

   

(9,090

)

   

(5,244

)

   

(5,125

)

 

Units end of year

   

39,040

     

40,513

     

44,259

     

7,377

     

11,228

     

12,563

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


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    FTVIPT Franklin Mutual Shares VIP
Division
  FTVIPT Templeton Foreign VIP
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

181

     

247

     

240

     

312,678

     

335,963

     

439,731

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

32

     

52

     

30

     

49,535

     

307,542

     

666,833

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(29

)

   

(118

)

   

(23

)

   

(105,292

)

   

(330,827

)

   

(770,601

)

 

Units end of year

   

184

     

181

     

247

     

256,921

     

312,678

     

335,963

   
    Invesco V.I. Comstock
Division
  Invesco V.I. International Growth
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

24,325

     

21,865

     

28,331

     

12,475

     

12,884

     

12,350

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

5,708

     

2,780

     

4,805

     

738

     

903

     

1,093

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(394

)

   

(320

)

   

(11,271

)

   

(814

)

   

(1,312

)

   

(559

)

 

Units end of year

   

29,639

     

24,325

     

21,865

     

12,399

     

12,475

     

12,884

   
    Janus Henderson Forty
Division
  Janus Henderson Research
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

8,740

     

8,128

     

8,229

     

14,173

     

14,343

     

14,524

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

11,411

     

772

     

53

     

173

     

770

     

342

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(11,593

)

   

(160

)

   

(154

)

   

(585

)

   

(940

)

   

(523

)

 

Units end of year

   

8,558

     

8,740

     

8,128

     

13,761

     

14,173

     

14,343

   


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

7.  SCHEDULES OF UNITS — (Concluded)
For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:

    MFS® VIT Global Equity
Division
  MFS® VIT New Discovery
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

3,332

     

1,371

     

10,503

     

545

     

600

     

633

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

172

     

1,990

     

1,432

     

5

     

118

     

7

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(256

)

   

(29

)

   

(10,564

)

   

(32

)

   

(173

)

   

(40

)

 

Units end of year

   

3,248

     

3,332

     

1,371

     

518

     

545

     

600

   
    Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Equity
Division
  PIMCO VIT All Asset
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

239,727

     

294,163

     

175,378

     

5,679

     

9,883

     

9,745

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

283,687

     

36,215

     

156,621

     

183

     

5,343

     

642

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(303,617

)

   

(90,651

)

   

(37,836

)

   

(4,409

)

   

(9,547

)

   

(504

)

 

Units end of year

   

219,797

     

239,727

     

294,163

     

1,453

     

5,679

     

9,883

   
    Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT
Division
  Putnam VT International Value
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020 (b)

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

139

     

     

     

178

     

179

     

184

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

25

     

139

     

     

43

     

50

     

41

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(1

)

   

     

     

(221

)

   

(51

)

   

(46

)

 

Units end of year

   

163

     

139

     

     

     

178

     

179

   

(a) For the period January 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020.

(b) Had no net assets at December 31, 2020.


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    MFS® VIT II High Yield
Division
  Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging Markets Debt
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

6,970

     

7,095

     

7,214

     

22,801

     

28,961

     

43,022

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

     

     

     

28,463

     

1,143

     

5,236

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(124

)

   

(125

)

   

(119

)

   

(36,378

)

   

(7,303

)

   

(19,297

)

 

Units end of year

   

6,846

     

6,970

     

7,095

     

14,886

     

22,801

     

28,961

   
    PIMCO VIT CommodityRealReturn® Strategy
Division
  PIMCO VIT Low Duration
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

2,908

     

3,263

     

584

     

66,507

     

73,877

     

71,259

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

2,405

     

164

     

3,038

     

     

3,972

     

3,904

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(1,294

)

   

(519

)

   

(359

)

   

(4,338

)

   

(11,342

)

   

(1,286

)

 

Units end of year

   

4,019

     

2,908

     

3,263

     

62,169

     

66,507

     

73,877

   
    Royce Micro-Cap
Division
  Royce Small-Cap
Division
 
   

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

Units beginning of year

   

495

     

499

     

500

     

557

     

578

     

588

   
Units issued and
transferred from other
funding options
   

     

     

45

     

64

     

40

     

42

   
Units redeemed and
transferred to other
funding options
   

(4

)

   

(4

)

   

(46

)

   

(72

)

   

(61

)

   

(52

)

 

Units end of year

   

491

     

495

     

499

     

549

     

557

     

578

   


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Company sells a number of variable life products which have unique combinations of features and fees, some of which directly affect the unit values of the Divisions. Differences in the fee structures result in a variety of unit values, expense ratios, and total returns.

The following table is a summary of unit values and units outstanding for the Policies, net assets, net investment income ratios, expense ratios, excluding expenses for the underlying fund, portfolio or series, and total return ratios for the respective stated periods in the five years ended December 31, 2020:

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

AB VPS Global Thematic Growth

   

2020

     

2,943

     

15.44

     

45,437

     

0.46

     

0.00

   

39.08

 

Division

   

2019

     

2,852

     

11.10

     

31,660

     

0.17

     

0.00

   

29.78

 
     

2018

     

3,702

     

8.55

     

31,667

     

     

0.00

   

(9.98)

 
     

2017

     

3,649

     

9.50

     

34,675

     

0.24

     

0.00

   

36.30

 
     

2016

     

4,645

     

6.97

     

32,386

     

     

0.00

   

(0.88)

 

AB VPS Intermediate Bond

   

2020

     

8,355

     

19.50

     

162,971

     

3.16

     

0.00

   

5.64

 

Division

   

2019

     

8,607

     

18.46

     

158,911

     

2.67

     

0.00

   

7.99

 
     

2018

     

8,974

     

17.10

     

153,420

     

1.07

     

0.00

   

(1.01)

 
     

2017

     

4,418

     

17.27

     

76,308

     

3.74

     

0.00

   

3.27

 
     

2016

     

5,684

     

16.72

     

95,051

     

2.98

     

0.00

   

4.36

 

American Funds® Bond

   

2020

     

435,425

     

15.31 - 29.37

     

7,903,513

     

2.12

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.75 - 9.73

 

Division

   

2019

     

414,967

     

14.07 - 26.77

     

6,856,016

     

2.68

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.38 - 9.36

 
     

2018

     

376,098

     

12.99 - 24.48

     

5,696,031

     

2.36

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.61) - (0.71)

 
     

2017

     

441,078

     

13.20 - 24.65

     

6,687,934

     

1.95

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.74 - 3.66

 
     

2016

     

434,380

     

12.85 - 23.78

     

6,362,160

     

1.69

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.02 - 2.94

 

American Funds® Global Small

   

2020

     

1,190,615

     

66.65 - 91.43

     

92,801,053

     

0.17

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

28.56 - 29.72

 

Capitalization Division

   

2019

     

1,280,303

     

51.84 - 70.48

     

77,030,169

     

0.16

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

30.34 - 31.52

 
     

2018

     

1,386,320

     

39.77 - 53.59

     

63,507,960

     

0.08

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(11.35) - (10.55)

 
     

2017

     

1,470,404

     

44.87 - 59.91

     

75,338,643

     

0.43

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.77 - 25.89

 
     

2016

     

1,565,814

     

35.96 - 47.59

     

63,768,756

     

0.25

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.18 - 2.10

 

American Funds® Growth

   

2020

     

807,747

   

99.23 - 441.30

*

   

311,444,357

     

0.32

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

50.71 - 52.08

 

Division

 

2019

   

771,615

   

65.25 - 713.73

     

223,225,743

     

0.75

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

29.60 - 30.77

 

* Due to system limitations, the

   

2018

   

836,344

   

49.89 - 545.78

     

185,071,928

     

0.43

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.15) - (0.25)

 

Units Outstanding for this fund

 

2017

   

903,104

   

50.02 - 547.13

     

200,354,614

     

0.50

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

27.15 - 28.29

 

were increased and accordingly

 

2016

   

978,206

   

38.99 - 426.47

     

168,913,307

     

0.78

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.51 - 9.49

 

the Unit Values decreased during

 

                         

the year ended December 31,

 

                         

2020. There was no impact to

 

                         

the net assets of the Division.

 

                         

American Funds® Growth-Income

   

2020

     

835,146

     

139.15 - 505.83

     

138,973,519

     

1.37

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

12.53 - 13.55

 

Division

   

2019

     

883,644

     

123.66 - 445.48

     

129,723,950

     

1.67

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

25.01 - 26.14

 
     

2018

     

944,058

     

98.93 - 353.18

     

109,820,938

     

1.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(2.67) - (1.79)

 
     

2017

     

1,016,793

     

101.64 - 359.60

     

120,442,660

     

1.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.29 - 22.38

 
     

2016

     

1,093,901

     

83.80 - 293.83

     

105,740,546

     

1.48

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.52 - 11.52

 

American Funds® High-Income

   

2020

     

2,630

     

18.44

     

48,516

     

9.42

     

0.00

   

7.94

 

Bond Division (Had no net

   

2019

     

1,992

     

17.09

     

34,035

     

7.35

     

0.00

   

12.55

 

assets at December 31, 2016)

   

2018

     

546

     

15.18

     

8,286

     

6.15

     

0.00

   

(2.34)

 
     

2017

     

557

     

15.55

     

8,652

     

5.42

     

0.00

   

6.89

 
     

2016

     

     

14.54

     

     

     

0.00

   

17.69

 


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

American Funds® International

   

2020

     

41,938

     

55.33

     

2,320,506

     

0.67

     

0.00

   

13.97

 

Division

   

2019

     

43,385

     

48.55

     

2,106,276

     

1.46

     

0.00

   

22.88

 
     

2018

     

46,499

     

39.51

     

1,837,064

     

2.43

     

0.00

   

(13.13)

 
     

2017

     

14,364

     

45.48

     

653,285

     

1.29

     

0.00

   

32.14

 
     

2016

     

10,123

     

34.42

     

348,390

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

3.53

 

American Funds® U.S.

   

2020

     

2,271

     

28.37

     

64,431

     

1.84

     

0.00

   

9.80

 

Government/AAA-Rated

   

2019

     

2,299

     

25.84

     

59,401

     

2.05

     

0.00

   

5.32

 

Securities Division

   

2018

     

2,234

     

24.54

     

54,812

     

1.83

     

0.00

   

0.73

 
     

2017

     

2,245

     

24.36

     

54,697

     

1.33

     

0.00

   

1.59

 
     

2016

     

2,265

     

23.98

     

54,307

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

1.19

 

BHFTI AB Global Dynamic

   

2020

     

5,884

     

17.81

     

104,790

     

1.69

     

0.00

   

6.09

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

5,461

     

16.79

     

91,680

     

3.45

     

0.00

   

18.07

 
     

2018

     

5,469

     

14.22

     

77,749

     

1.64

     

0.00

   

(6.97)

 
     

2017

     

5,215

     

15.28

     

79,701

     

1.47

     

0.00

   

13.62

 
     

2016

     

4,603

     

13.45

     

61,910

     

1.58

     

0.00

   

3.60

 

BHFTI American Funds® Balanced

   

2020

     

60,418

     

24.63

     

1,487,933

     

1.96

     

0.00

   

15.84

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

67,995

     

21.26

     

1,445,605

     

2.08

     

0.00

   

19.88

 
     

2018

     

66,505

     

17.73

     

1,179,440

     

1.77

     

0.00

   

(3.95)

 
     

2017

     

65,872

     

18.46

     

1,216,312

     

1.74

     

0.00

   

17.19

 
     

2016

     

62,881

     

15.76

     

990,764

     

1.95

     

0.00

   

8.04

 

BHFTI American Funds® Growth

   

2020

     

97,971

     

26.78

     

2,623,990

     

1.85

     

0.00

   

17.34

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

98,420

     

22.83

     

2,246,552

     

1.93

     

0.00

   

24.05

 
     

2018

     

116,394

     

18.40

     

2,141,745

     

1.46

     

0.00

   

(5.52)

 
     

2017

     

117,316

     

19.48

     

2,284,932

     

1.47

     

0.00

   

21.71

 
     

2016

     

110,079

     

16.00

     

1,761,546

     

1.65

     

0.00

   

9.28

 

BHFTI American Funds® Moderate

   

2020

     

81,015

     

22.25

     

1,802,190

     

2.20

     

0.00

   

13.30

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

82,898

     

19.63

     

1,627,630

     

2.25

     

0.00

   

16.59

 
     

2018

     

83,960

     

16.84

     

1,413,851

     

2.08

     

0.00

   

(3.14)

 
     

2017

     

83,131

     

17.39

     

1,445,306

     

2.06

     

0.00

   

13.37

 
     

2016

     

75,553

     

15.34

     

1,158,636

     

2.23

     

0.00

   

7.25

 

BHFTI AQR Global Risk Balanced

   

2020

     

15,032

     

13.22

     

198,710

     

2.33

     

0.00

   

3.02

 

Division

   

2019

     

14,354

     

12.83

     

184,175

     

2.91

     

0.00

   

19.92

 
     

2018

     

13,539

     

10.70

     

144,867

     

0.38

     

0.00

   

(6.35)

 
     

2017

     

14,107

     

11.43

     

161,171

     

1.66

     

0.00

   

9.80

 
     

2016

     

13,059

     

10.41

     

135,878

     

     

0.00

   

8.96

 

BHFTI BlackRock Global Tactical

   

2020

     

38,507

     

17.00

     

654,705

     

1.54

     

0.00

   

4.31

 

Strategies Division

   

2019

     

34,843

     

16.30

     

567,933

     

0.20

     

0.00

   

20.63

 
     

2018

     

31,192

     

13.51

     

421,493

     

1.45

     

0.00

   

(7.18)

 
     

2017

     

29,101

     

14.56

     

423,672

     

0.69

     

0.00

   

13.31

 
     

2016

     

24,706

     

12.85

     

317,436

     

1.46

     

0.00

   

4.43

 

BHFTI Brighthouse Asset

   

2020

     

880,792

     

29.39 - 325.17

     

29,845,174

     

1.37

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.16 - 19.23

 

Allocation 100 Division

   

2019

     

923,654

     

24.87 - 273.45

     

26,239,390

     

1.78

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

26.65 - 27.79

 
     

2018

     

1,019,388

     

19.64 - 214.51

     

22,677,558

     

1.26

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(10.61) - (9.80)

 
     

2017

     

1,029,774

     

21.97 - 238.51

     

25,375,458

     

1.47

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

22.11 - 23.21

 
     

2016

     

1,060,800

     

17.99 - 194.02

     

21,704,625

     

2.51

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.21 - 9.19

 


UL-197



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTI Brighthouse Balanced Plus

   

2020

     

22,076

     

21.28

     

469,831

     

2.45

     

0.00

   

12.52

 

Division

   

2019

     

24,489

     

18.91

     

463,179

     

2.00

     

0.00

   

23.57

 
     

2018

     

23,872

     

15.31

     

365,405

     

1.65

     

0.00

   

(7.36)

 
     

2017

     

24,072

     

16.52

     

397,746

     

1.55

     

0.00

   

18.33

 
     

2016

     

22,699

     

13.96

     

316,959

     

2.75

     

0.00

   

8.36

 

BHFTI Brighthouse Small Cap

   

2020

     

29,467

     

35.40

     

1,043,005

     

1.30

     

0.00

   

(0.57)

 

Value Division

   

2019

     

28,267

     

35.60

     

1,006,269

     

0.84

     

0.00

   

28.78

 
     

2018

     

33,559

     

27.64

     

927,713

     

0.92

     

0.00

   

(15.23)

 
     

2017

     

24,110

     

32.61

     

786,268

     

0.90

     

0.00

   

11.70

 
     

2016

     

26,524

     

29.20

     

774,395

     

1.16

     

0.00

   

31.25

 

BHFTI Brighthouse/Aberdeen

   

2020

     

83,457

     

19.46 - 30.77

     

2,019,002

     

1.96

     

0.00

   

27.30 - 27.68

 

Emerging Markets Equity

   

2019

     

86,472

     

15.24 - 24.17

     

1,613,170

     

1.80

     

0.00

   

20.75 - 20.98

 

Division

   

2018

     

77,696

     

12.60 - 20.02

     

1,188,878

     

2.58

     

0.00

   

(14.18) - (13.92)

 
     

2017

     

54,830

     

14.64 - 23.33

     

878,183

     

1.25

     

0.00

   

28.33 - 28.59

 
     

2016

     

51,328

     

11.38 - 18.18

     

652,237

     

1.10

     

0.00

   

11.50 - 11.83

 

BHFTI Brighthouse/Templeton

   

2020

     

21,919

     

13.92

     

305,204

     

6.58

     

0.00

   

(5.75)

 

International Bond Division

   

2019

     

20,570

     

14.77

     

303,898

     

8.43

     

0.00

   

1.44

 
     

2018

     

17,688

     

14.56

     

257,603

     

     

0.00

   

1.29

 
     

2017

     

17,506

     

14.38

     

251,705

     

     

0.00

   

0.44

 
     

2016

     

15,275

     

14.32

     

218,676

     

     

0.00

   

1.07

 

BHFTI Brighthouse/Wellington

   

2020

     

7,329,428

     

30.52 - 124.30

     

577,620,175

     

1.13

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.27 - 22.37

 

Large Cap Research Division

   

2019

     

7,682,381

     

24.96 - 102.50

     

499,000,336

     

1.15

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

30.99 - 32.17

 
     

2018

     

8,203,510

     

18.90 - 78.25

     

405,410,343

     

1.03

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(6.92) - (6.08)

 
     

2017

     

8,680,557

     

20.14 - 84.06

     

459,536,061

     

1.09

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.09 - 22.18

 
     

2016

     

9,352,449

     

16.49 - 69.42

     

409,625,033

     

2.42

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.62 - 8.59

 

BHFTI Clarion Global Real Estate

   

2020

     

990,960

     

23.38 - 27.16

     

26,416,840

     

4.69

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(5.63) - (4.78)

 

Division

   

2019

     

1,058,412

     

24.78 - 28.53

     

29,628,630

     

3.28

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.98 - 25.10

 
     

2018

     

1,119,415

     

19.98 - 22.80

     

25,078,849

     

6.16

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(9.18) - (8.36)

 
     

2017

     

1,228,028

     

22.00 - 24.88

     

30,031,023

     

3.67

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

9.98 - 10.97

 
     

2016

     

1,253,786

     

20.01 - 22.42

     

27,646,710

     

2.35

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.25 - 1.15

 

BHFTI Harris Oakmark

   

2020

     

1,098,169

     

20.75 - 40.68

     

42,373,128

     

3.34

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.42 - 5.37

 

International Division

   

2019

     

1,149,294

     

19.69 - 38.61

     

42,162,984

     

2.42

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.72 - 24.83

 
     

2018

     

1,222,892

     

15.78 - 30.93

     

36,102,931

     

1.93

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(24.42) - (23.73)

 
     

2017

     

1,251,121

     

20.69 - 40.56

     

48,278,392

     

1.81

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

29.61 - 30.78

 
     

2016

     

1,332,216

     

15.82 - 31.01

     

39,465,106

     

2.35

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.46 - 8.43

 

BHFTI Invesco Balanced-Risk

   

2020

     

52,763

     

1.59

     

83,967

     

5.35

     

0.00

   

10.14

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

48,880

     

1.44

     

70,629

     

     

0.00

   

15.28

 
     

2018

     

44,433

     

1.25

     

55,693

     

1.17

     

0.00

   

(6.43)

 
     

2017

     

47,953

     

1.34

     

64,239

     

3.54

     

0.00

   

10.00

 
     

2016

     

37,656

     

1.22

     

45,859

     

0.15

     

0.00

   

11.72

 

BHFTI Invesco Global Equity

   

2020

     

1,152,521

     

58.22 - 72.13

     

73,613,883

     

0.89

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

26.77 - 27.92

 

Division

   

2019

     

1,230,393

     

45.93 - 56.39

     

61,706,401

     

1.06

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

30.73 - 31.91

 
     

2018

     

1,327,490

     

35.13 - 42.75

     

50,616,938

     

1.23

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(13.75) - (12.96)

 
     

2017

     

1,391,388

     

40.73 - 49.12

     

61,029,678

     

1.15

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

35.90 - 37.12

 
     

2016

     

1,446,533

     

29.97 - 35.82

     

46,257,719

     

1.18

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.41) - 0.49

 


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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTI Invesco Small Cap

   

2020

     

170,045

     

60.80 - 81.48

     

11,990,947

     

0.09

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

55.83 - 57.24

 

Growth Division

   

2019

     

172,676

     

39.02 - 51.82

     

7,743,564

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.52 - 24.64

 
     

2018

     

189,081

     

31.59 - 41.57

     

6,811,774

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(9.59) - (8.77)

 
     

2017

     

198,393

     

34.94 - 45.57

     

7,838,418

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.49 - 25.61

 
     

2016

     

213,792

     

28.07 - 36.28

     

6,722,591

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.72 - 11.72

 

BHFTI JPMorgan Global

   

2020

     

110,963

     

1.86

     

206,006

     

2.17

     

0.00

   

12.23

 

Active Allocation Division

   

2019

     

109,106

     

1.65

     

180,493

     

3.22

     

0.00

   

16.91

 
     

2018

     

150,720

     

1.41

     

213,265

     

1.71

     

0.00

   

(7.19)

 
     

2017

     

164,613

     

1.52

     

250,960

     

2.44

     

0.00

   

16.66

 
     

2016

     

155,632

     

1.31

     

203,391

     

1.98

     

0.00

   

2.90

 

BHFTI JPMorgan Small Cap

   

2020

     

19,793

     

32.22

     

637,763

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

6.34

 

Value Division

   

2019

     

17,082

     

30.30

     

517,568

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

19.53

 
     

2018

     

13,980

     

25.35

     

354,379

     

1.39

     

0.00

   

(13.76)

 
     

2017

     

15,092

     

29.39

     

443,605

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

3.62

 
     

2016

     

14,430

     

28.37

     

409,299

     

1.75

     

0.00

   

30.86

 

BHFTI Loomis Sayles Global

   

2020

     

15,397

     

36.45

     

561,208

     

0.94

     

0.00

   

15.11

 

Allocation Division

   

2019

     

14,485

     

31.67

     

458,663

     

1.76

     

0.00

   

27.86

 
     

2018

     

14,146

     

24.77

     

350,341

     

2.02

     

0.00

   

(5.20)

 
     

2017

     

17,200

     

26.12

     

449,303

     

1.59

     

0.00

   

23.33

 
     

2016

     

17,543

     

21.18

     

371,582

     

1.93

     

0.00

   

5.03

 

BHFTI Loomis Sayles Growth

   

2020

     

1,591,359

     

28.74 - 34.82

     

53,589,941

     

0.83

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.35 - 32.54

 

Division

   

2019

     

1,729,858

     

21.88 - 26.27

     

44,014,963

     

1.05

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

22.72 - 23.83

 
     

2018

     

1,851,832

     

17.83 - 21.22

     

38,082,044

     

0.81

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(7.65) - (6.81)

 
     

2017

     

2,017,737

     

19.30 - 22.77

     

44,501,184

     

0.93

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

17.64 - 18.70

 
     

2016

     

2,204,665

     

16.32 - 19.18

     

40,986,942

     

0.67

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.06 - 2.98

 

BHFTI MetLife Multi-Index

   

2020

     

1,152

     

179.78

     

207,140

     

2.20

     

0.00

   

6.56

 

Targeted Risk Division

   

2019

     

1,128

     

168.72

     

190,385

     

2.12

     

0.00

   

21.71

 
     

2018

     

1,102

     

138.62

     

152,733

     

1.72

     

0.00

   

(7.18)

 
     

2017

     

1,183

     

149.35

     

176,748

     

1.45

     

0.00

   

15.54

 
     

2016

     

1,302

     

129.26

     

168,352

     

1.28

     

0.00

   

4.36

 

BHFTI MFS® Research

   

2020

     

810,239

     

26.35 - 31.45

     

23,548,115

     

2.30

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

12.26 - 13.27

 

International Division

   

2019

     

757,602

     

23.31 - 27.76

     

19,669,707

     

1.52

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

27.54 - 28.69

 
     

2018

     

802,391

     

18.17 - 21.57

     

16,248,354

     

2.14

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(14.58) - (13.81)

 
     

2017

     

887,068

     

21.13 - 25.03

     

20,729,356

     

1.89

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

27.36 - 28.51

 
     

2016

     

945,225

     

16.48 - 19.48

     

17,206,100

     

2.18

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.56) - (0.67)

 

BHFTI Morgan Stanley

   

2020

     

7,603,605

     

46.41 - 130.27

     

795,347,450

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

151.49 - 153.77

 

Discovery Division

   

2019

     

8,205,516

     

18.29 - 51.34

     

339,317,318

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

39.21 - 40.47

 
     

2018

     

8,757,498

     

13.02 - 36.55

     

258,506,697

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

9.42 - 10.41

 
     

2017

     

9,244,431

     

11.79 - 33.10

     

247,719,412

     

0.35

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

39.10 - 40.36

 
     

2016

     

9,711,269

     

8.40 - 23.58

     

186,034,522

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(9.09) - (8.27)

 

BHFTI PanAgora Global

   

2020

     

548

     

1.56

     

855

     

3.27

     

0.00

   

11.85

 

Diversified Risk Division

   

2019

     

484

     

1.39

     

674

     

3.07

     

0.00

   

21.99

 
     

2018

     

355

     

1.14

     

406

     

     

0.00

   

(7.59)

 
     

2017

     

265

     

1.24

     

328

     

     

0.00

   

12.60

 
     

2016

     

14

     

1.10

     

15

     

2.47

     

0.00

   

11.12

 


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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTI PIMCO Inflation

   

2020

     

564,791

     

14.94 - 22.52

     

10,790,167

     

2.99

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.85 - 11.85

 

Protected Bond Division

   

2019

     

584,141

     

13.36 - 20.13

     

9,924,534

     

3.63

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.52 - 8.49

 
     

2018

     

599,323

     

12.32 - 18.56

     

9,403,725

     

1.83

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(3.01) - (2.13)

 
     

2017

     

641,205

     

12.58 - 18.96

     

10,294,920

     

1.78

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.88 - 3.81

 
     

2016

     

671,639

     

12.12 - 18.27

     

10,359,389

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.22 - 5.17

 

BHFTI PIMCO Total Return

   

2020

     

2,127,098

     

15.52 - 28.70

     

53,377,735

     

3.96

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.84 - 8.82

 

Division

   

2019

     

2,140,981

     

14.27 - 26.37

     

49,636,590

     

3.07

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.71 - 8.69

 
     

2018

     

2,196,080

     

13.12 - 24.27

     

46,880,853

     

1.57

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.87) - 0.03

 
     

2017

     

1,849,597

     

13.12 - 24.26

     

43,336,900

     

1.96

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

3.84 - 4.77

 
     

2016

     

1,910,080

     

12.52 - 23.15

     

42,840,892

     

2.79

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.93 - 2.85

 

BHFTI Schroders Global

   

2020

     

73,514

     

1.72

     

126,497

     

1.74

     

0.00

   

2.11

 

Multi-Asset Division

   

2019

     

66,855

     

1.69

     

112,663

     

1.48

     

0.00

   

21.49

 
     

2018

     

63,931

     

1.39

     

88,678

     

1.50

     

0.00

   

(9.42)

 
     

2017

     

47,155

     

1.53

     

72,213

     

0.79

     

0.00

   

14.29

 
     

2016

     

39,046

     

1.34

     

52,316

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

5.65

 

BHFTI SSGA Growth and

   

2020

     

361,641

     

21.68 - 26.26

     

8,953,964

     

2.89

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

9.15 - 10.14

 

Income ETF Division

   

2019

     

389,915

     

19.86 - 23.84

     

8,774,580

     

2.60

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.80 - 19.88

 
     

2018

     

411,604

     

16.72 - 19.89

     

7,736,455

     

2.52

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(7.13) - (6.29)

 
     

2017

     

441,765

     

18.00 - 21.22

     

8,867,092

     

2.61

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

15.17 - 16.21

 
     

2016

     

470,829

     

15.63 - 18.26

     

8,122,289

     

2.57

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.08 - 6.03

 

BHFTI SSGA Growth ETF

   

2020

     

333,024

     

22.09 - 27.27

     

8,591,681

     

2.60

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.06 - 11.06

 

Division

   

2019

     

334,933

     

20.07 - 24.55

     

7,772,729

     

2.23

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.50 - 22.60

 
     

2018

     

356,198

     

16.52 - 20.02

     

6,727,191

     

2.30

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(9.27) - (8.44)

 
     

2017

     

388,361

     

18.21 - 21.87

     

8,014,231

     

2.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.91 - 19.98

 
     

2016

     

416,398

     

15.31 - 18.23

     

7,142,017

     

2.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.09 - 7.04

 

BHFTI T. Rowe Price Large Cap

   

2020

     

114,061

     

28.14

     

3,210,189

     

2.58

     

0.00

   

3.15

 

Value Division

   

2019

     

113,705

     

27.29

     

3,102,498

     

2.23

     

0.00

   

26.81

 
     

2018

     

133,556

     

21.52

     

2,873,608

     

1.93

     

0.00

   

(8.95)

 
     

2017

     

116,199

     

23.63

     

2,745,970

     

2.22

     

0.00

   

17.27

 
     

2016

     

115,474

     

20.15

     

2,327,000

     

2.99

     

0.00

   

16.20

 

BHFTI T. Rowe Price Mid Cap

   

2020

     

1,107,534

     

41.06 - 70.87

     

52,915,937

     

0.25

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.19 - 24.30

 

Growth Division

   

2019

     

1,217,875

     

33.33 - 57.19

     

46,858,064

     

0.26

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

30.24 - 31.42

 
     

2018

     

1,327,338

     

25.59 - 43.63

     

38,942,906

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(2.89) - (2.01)

 
     

2017

     

1,398,449

     

26.36 - 44.61

     

41,886,462

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.02 - 25.13

 
     

2016

     

1,449,651

     

21.25 - 35.76

     

34,743,933

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.56 - 6.52

 

BHFTI Victory Sycamore Mid

   

2020

     

1,808,639

     

32.29 - 68.80

     

98,316,934

     

1.63

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.90 - 7.87

 

Cap Value Division

   

2019

     

1,873,760

     

29.94 - 63.78

     

94,502,489

     

1.31

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

28.19 - 29.35

 
     

2018

     

1,995,325

     

23.14 - 49.30

     

77,710,769

     

0.80

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(10.77) - (9.95)

 
     

2017

     

2,117,145

     

25.70 - 54.75

     

91,702,582

     

1.14

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.79 - 9.77

 
     

2016

     

2,255,824

     

23.41 - 49.88

     

88,992,742

     

0.89

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.74 - 15.78

 

BHFTII Baillie Gifford

   

2020

     

1,983,009

     

25.86 - 39.13

     

60,383,398

     

1.95

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

25.44 - 26.58

 

International Stock Division

   

2019

     

2,066,442

     

20.43 - 30.92

     

49,933,924

     

1.33

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.63 - 32.82

 
     

2018

     

2,204,495

     

15.38 - 23.28

     

40,263,535

     

1.17

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(17.76) - (17.01)

 
     

2017

     

2,260,585

     

18.54 - 28.05

     

49,983,598

     

1.22

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

33.94 - 35.15

 
     

2016

     

2,371,047

     

13.72 - 20.75

     

38,958,130

     

1.62

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.43 - 5.38

 


UL-200



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTII BlackRock Bond

   

2020

     

2,497,234

     

27.38 - 129.68

     

85,545,862

     

3.61

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.62 - 8.60

 

Income Division

   

2019

     

2,580,447

     

25.22 - 119.41

     

82,259,521

     

3.68

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.84 - 9.83

 
     

2018

     

2,438,867

     

22.96 - 108.73

     

71,825,590

     

3.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.25) - (0.36)

 
     

2017

     

2,640,356

     

23.04 - 109.12

     

77,942,302

     

3.10

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

3.17 - 4.10

 
     

2016

     

2,728,539

     

22.13 - 104.82

     

77,277,403

     

3.19

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.20 - 3.12

 

BHFTII BlackRock Capital

   

2020

     

345,252

     

42.53 - 171.19

     

22,244,614

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

39.40 - 40.66

 

Appreciation Division

   

2019

     

346,393

     

30.23 - 121.70

     

15,931,824

     

0.22

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.66 - 32.85

 
     

2018

     

361,309

     

22.76 - 91.61

     

12,506,977

     

0.12

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.50 - 2.43

 
     

2017

     

354,455

     

22.22 - 89.44

     

12,042,675

     

0.10

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

32.73 - 33.93

 
     

2016

     

375,761

     

16.59 - 66.78

     

9,502,695

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.81) - 0.09

 

BHFTII BlackRock Ultra-Short

   

2020

     

1,362,096

     

17.07 - 19.01

     

25,545,918

     

2.13

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.47) - 0.43

 

Term Bond Division

   

2019

     

1,501,263

     

17.15 - 18.93

     

28,087,767

     

1.80

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.21 - 2.13

 
     

2018

     

1,542,974

     

16.94 - 18.53

     

28,316,223

     

1.06

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.89 - 1.81

 
     

2017

     

1,528,238

     

16.79 - 18.20

     

27,545,528

     

0.34

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.01) - 0.89

 
     

2016

     

1,271,211

     

16.79 - 18.04

     

22,657,240

     

0.07

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.55) - 0.35

 

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset

   

2020

     

215,846

     

19.57 - 216.69

     

4,732,795

     

2.92

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.72 - 9.70

 

Allocation 20 Division

   

2019

     

225,662

     

18.00 - 197.86

     

4,516,440

     

2.35

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

11.14 - 12.14

 
     

2018

     

228,095

     

16.19 - 177.08

     

4,080,074

     

2.36

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(3.29) - (2.41)

 
     

2017

     

240,312

     

16.75 - 181.83

     

4,439,761

     

2.43

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.20 - 7.16

 
     

2016

     

271,913

     

15.77 - 170.04

     

5,067,129

     

3.50

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

3.83 - 4.76

 

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset

   

2020

     

405,649

     

22.23 - 245.90

     

11,660,215

     

2.87

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.31 - 11.31

 

Allocation 40 Division

   

2019

     

437,228

     

20.16 - 221.46

     

11,161,607

     

2.40

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.91 - 15.94

 
     

2018

     

455,924

     

17.54 - 191.58

     

9,992,530

     

2.21

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(5.12) - (4.25)

 
     

2017

     

503,263

     

18.49 - 200.40

     

11,333,586

     

2.20

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.02 - 11.01

 
     

2016

     

514,580

     

16.80 - 181.12

     

10,372,997

     

3.77

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.38 - 6.33

 

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset

   

2020

     

2,185,612

     

25.06 - 277.36

     

61,629,691

     

2.44

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

13.06 - 14.09

 

Allocation 60 Division

   

2019

     

2,321,571

     

22.16 - 243.62

     

57,435,303

     

2.19

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.77 - 19.85

 
     

2018

     

2,440,917

     

18.66 - 204.00

     

50,471,247

     

1.90

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(6.78) - (5.93)

 
     

2017

     

2,546,180

     

20.02 - 217.31

     

56,043,905

     

1.96

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

13.91 - 14.93

 
     

2016

     

2,715,538

     

17.57 - 189.41

     

52,559,818

     

3.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.50 - 7.47

 

BHFTII Brighthouse Asset

   

2020

     

3,924,463

     

27.81 - 32.02

     

123,881,151

     

2.06

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

15.96 - 17.01

 

Allocation 80 Division

   

2019

     

4,095,013

     

23.99 - 27.37

     

110,596,939

     

2.00

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

22.92 - 24.04

 
     

2018

     

4,357,846

     

19.51 - 22.07

     

94,944,590

     

1.54

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(8.74) - (7.91)

 
     

2017

     

4,581,913

     

21.38 - 23.96

     

108,508,807

     

1.77

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.37 - 19.44

 
     

2016

     

4,846,527

     

18.06 - 194.92

     

96,200,969

     

3.23

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.46 - 8.43

 

BHFTII Brighthouse/Artisan

   

2020

     

129,202

     

41.00 - 598.68

     

65,211,225

     

0.96

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.29 - 6.25

 

Mid Cap Value Division

   

2019

     

132,110

     

38.68 - 563.49

     

63,307,525

     

0.76

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

22.64 - 23.75

 
     

2018

     

139,029

     

31.34 - 455.34

     

54,171,311

     

0.63

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(13.98) - (13.20)

 
     

2017

     

143,529

     

36.19 - 524.59

     

65,688,616

     

0.70

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

11.81 - 12.82

 
     

2016

     

150,076

     

32.16 - 464.99

     

62,142,398

     

1.09

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.86 - 22.96

 

BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington

   

2020

     

6,068,802

     

40.88 - 165.41

     

376,504,610

     

2.21

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

16.67 - 17.72

 

Balanced Division

   

2019

     

6,391,352

     

34.72 - 140.51

     

339,265,361

     

2.20

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.89 - 22.99

 
     

2018

     

6,756,248

     

28.23 - 114.24

     

293,336,150

     

1.75

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(4.63) - (3.76)

 
     

2017

     

7,141,516

     

29.34 - 118.71

     

324,356,064

     

1.91

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.11 - 15.14

 
     

2016

     

7,546,541

     

25.48 - 103.10

     

299,463,081

     

2.75

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.04 - 6.99

 


UL-201



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTII Brighthouse/Wellington

   

2020

     

867,728

     

39.77 - 131.37

     

95,952,366

     

1.61

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.27 - 11.27

 

Core Equity Opportunities

   

2019

     

909,178

     

35.74 - 118.06

     

90,517,969

     

1.61

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

29.76 - 30.94

 

Division

   

2018

     

1,000,401

     

27.29 - 90.17

     

75,138,215

     

1.75

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.99) - (0.09)

 
     

2017

     

1,071,707

     

27.32 - 90.25

     

80,734,814

     

1.55

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.00 - 19.07

 
     

2016

     

1,167,450

     

22.94 - 75.79

     

73,520,028

     

1.62

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.38 - 7.34

 

BHFTII Frontier Mid Cap

   

2020

     

4,763,313

     

61.21 - 233.26

     

352,347,332

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

30.51 - 31.70

 

Growth Division

   

2019

     

5,034,751

     

46.48 - 177.12

     

284,652,778

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.94 - 33.13

 
     

2018

     

5,346,436

     

34.91 - 133.05

     

228,525,898

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(6.49) - (5.64)

 
     

2017

     

5,651,424

     

37.00 - 141.00

     

257,694,581

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.14 - 25.26

 
     

2016

     

6,128,888

     

29.54 - 112.57

     

225,309,908

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.46 - 5.40

 

BHFTII Jennison Growth

   

2020

     

973,705

     

35.67 - 78.74

     

63,757,959

     

0.21

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

55.39 - 56.80

 

Division

   

2019

     

1,219,293

     

22.75 - 50.22

     

46,586,115

     

0.45

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.64 - 32.83

 
     

2018

     

1,343,448

     

17.13 - 37.81

     

38,434,347

     

0.33

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.55) - 0.35

 
     

2017

     

1,163,887

     

17.07 - 37.67

     

36,062,692

     

0.29

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

36.10 - 37.32

 
     

2016

     

876,445

     

12.43 - 27.43

     

22,968,240

     

0.29

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.73) - 0.17

 

BHFTII Loomis Sayles

   

2020

     

294,826

   

45.83 - 133.77

*

   

28,568,739

     

0.13

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

11.06 - 12.07

 

Small Cap Core Division

 

2019

   

56,229

   

40.90 - 905.79

     

26,944,849

     

0.03

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.41 - 25.54

 

* Due to system limitations, the

 

2018

   

58,707

   

32.58 - 721.52

     

23,146,364

     

0.02

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(11.87) - (11.07)

 

Units Outstanding for this fund

 

2017

   

61,308

   

36.63 - 811.35

     

27,323,892

     

0.29

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.21 - 15.24

 

were increased and accordingly

 

2016

   

72,870

   

31.79 - 704.03

     

25,855,024

     

0.33

     

0.00 - 0.90

 

18.20 - 19.27

 

the Unit Values decreased during

 

                         

the year ended December 31,

 

                         

2020. There was no impact to

 

                         

the net assets of the Division.

 

                         

BHFTII Loomis Sayles

   

2020

     

357,529

     

42.61 - 50.85

     

17,857,777

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

33.14 - 34.34

 

Small Cap Growth Division

   

2019

     

405,373

     

32.00 - 37.85

     

15,100,926

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

25.74 - 26.88

 
     

2018

     

443,647

     

25.45 - 29.83

     

13,028,159

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(0.36) - 0.55

 
     

2017

     

447,539

     

25.54 - 29.67

     

13,090,723

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

25.90 - 27.04

 
     

2016

     

482,679

     

20.29 - 23.36

     

11,122,720

     

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.26 - 6.21

 

BHFTII MetLife Aggregate

   

2020

     

5,813,302

     

21.77 - 27.17

     

155,753,138

     

2.80

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.25 - 7.21

 

Bond Index Division

   

2019

     

5,812,785

     

20.49 - 25.35

     

145,313,344

     

3.09

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.66 - 8.64

 
     

2018

     

5,275,887

     

19.03 - 23.33

     

121,280,938

     

2.97

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.07) - (0.18)

 
     

2017

     

5,861,102

     

19.24 - 23.37

     

135,065,114

     

2.89

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

2.34 - 3.26

 
     

2016

     

5,707,855

     

18.80 - 22.63

     

127,387,339

     

2.75

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.43 - 2.35

 

BHFTII MetLife Mid Cap

   

2020

     

1,980,000

     

50.02 - 60.14

     

116,199,047

     

1.43

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

12.38 - 13.39

 

Stock Index Division

   

2019

     

2,028,102

     

44.51 - 53.03

     

105,130,205

     

1.38

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.82 - 25.95

 
     

2018

     

2,176,295

     

35.66 - 42.11

     

89,622,036

     

1.27

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(12.10) - (11.30)

 
     

2017

     

2,347,441

     

40.57 - 47.47

     

108,841,789

     

1.38

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.91 - 15.95

 
     

2016

     

2,368,844

     

35.31 - 40.94

     

95,179,145

     

1.28

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

19.36 - 20.43

 

BHFTII MetLife MSCI EAFE®

   

2020

     

4,476,776

     

17.25 - 26.53

     

105,987,571

     

3.13

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

6.88 - 7.85

 

Index Division

   

2019

     

4,565,504

     

16.14 - 24.60

     

100,342,710

     

2.63

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

20.84 - 21.93

 
     

2018

     

4,552,151

     

13.35 - 20.18

     

81,621,230

     

2.99

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(14.69) - (13.91)

 
     

2017

     

4,450,219

     

15.65 - 23.44

     

92,302,760

     

2.71

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.79 - 24.90

 
     

2016

     

4,616,576

     

12.64 - 18.76

     

76,450,323

     

2.63

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.43 - 1.34

 


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTII MetLife Russell 2000®

   

2020

     

1,645,359

     

40.59 - 64.19

     

95,347,869

     

1.36

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

18.55 - 19.62

 

Index Division

   

2019

     

1,720,023

     

34.24 - 53.66

     

83,270,353

     

1.19

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

24.50 - 25.62

 
     

2018

     

1,863,483

     

27.50 - 42.72

     

71,931,123

     

1.12

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(11.77) - (10.97)

 
     

2017

     

1,943,253

     

31.17 - 47.98

     

84,250,343

     

1.21

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

13.64 - 14.67

 
     

2016

     

2,084,347

     

27.43 - 41.84

     

78,678,964

     

1.38

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

20.20 - 21.28

 

BHFTII MetLife Stock Index

   

2020

     

23,153,775

     

43.95 - 196.87

     

1,409,776,127

     

1.86

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

17.04 - 18.10

 

Division

   

2019

     

24,254,257

     

37.22 - 166.69

     

1,253,040,903

     

2.11

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

29.97 - 31.15

 
     

2018

     

25,803,037

     

28.38 - 127.10

     

1,015,481,013

     

1.79

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(5.46) - (4.60)

 
     

2017

     

27,422,366

     

29.75 - 133.23

     

1,133,720,310

     

1.77

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

20.45 - 21.54

 
     

2016

     

29,438,840

     

24.47 - 109.62

     

1,023,023,669

     

1.99

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.67 - 11.67

 

BHFTII MFS® Total Return

   

2020

     

370,848

     

26.35 - 149.74

     

11,450,715

     

2.39

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.78 - 9.76

 

Division

   

2019

     

402,049

     

24.23 - 136.42

     

11,322,426

     

2.99

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

19.29 - 20.37

 
     

2018

     

1,343,444

     

20.31 - 113.34

     

30,340,416

     

2.11

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(6.42) - (5.57)

 
     

2017

     

1,371,577

     

21.70 - 120.03

     

32,868,277

     

1.55

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

11.44 - 12.44

 
     

2016

     

474,868

     

19.48 - 106.74

     

10,408,921

     

2.88

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

8.22 - 9.20

 

BHFTII MFS® Value Division

   

2020

     

3,223,534

     

35.61 - 52.36

     

126,437,900

     

1.97

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

3.03 - 3.96

 
     

2019

     

3,412,658

     

34.25 - 50.37

     

129,708,718

     

1.91

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

28.97 - 30.13

 
     

2018

     

3,661,165

     

26.32 - 38.70

     

106,961,733

     

1.57

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(10.86) - (10.05)

 
     

2017

     

3,244,182

     

29.26 - 43.03

     

106,238,372

     

1.97

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

16.95 - 18.00

 
     

2016

     

3,245,942

     

24.80 - 36.46

     

88,412,117

     

2.26

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

13.37 - 14.39

 

BHFTII Neuberger Berman

   

2020

     

2,384,020

     

54.35 - 65.34

     

152,961,400

     

0.18

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.98 - 25.11

 

Genesis Division

   

2019

     

2,525,813

     

43.83 - 52.23

     

129,615,154

     

0.24

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

28.52 - 29.68

 
     

2018

     

2,696,612

     

34.11 - 40.27

     

106,797,667

     

0.35

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(7.54) - (6.70)

 
     

2017

     

2,861,185

     

36.89 - 43.17

     

121,560,508

     

0.41

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

14.72 - 15.75

 
     

2016

     

3,062,903

     

32.16 - 37.29

     

112,504,182

     

0.47

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

17.62 - 18.68

 

BHFTII T. Rowe Price

   

2020

     

2,266,675

     

47.91 - 82.28

     

154,221,627

     

0.23

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

35.72 - 36.95

 

Large Cap Growth Division

   

2019

     

2,411,422

     

35.30 - 60.08

     

120,058,034

     

0.42

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

29.81 - 30.99

 
     

2018

     

2,584,754

     

27.19 - 45.87

     

98,275,874

     

0.42

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(1.83) - (0.94)

 
     

2017

     

2,755,067

     

27.70 - 46.30

     

105,928,694

     

0.30

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

32.66 - 33.86

 
     

2016

     

2,929,700

     

20.88 - 34.59

     

84,300,674

     

0.06

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.85 - 1.76

 

BHFTII T. Rowe Price

   

2020

     

1,994,254

     

72.80 - 91.65

     

165,942,863

     

0.20

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

23.22 - 24.34

 

Small Cap Growth Division

   

2019

     

2,156,978

     

59.08 - 73.71

     

145,221,926

     

0.05

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

31.97 - 33.16

 
     

2018

     

2,312,969

     

44.77 - 55.36

     

117,460,304

     

0.12

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(7.39) - (6.55)

 
     

2017

     

2,419,219

     

48.34 - 59.24

     

131,687,031

     

0.31

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

21.79 - 22.88

 
     

2016

     

2,533,741

     

39.69 - 48.20

     

112,461,733

     

0.26

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

10.74 - 11.74

 

BHFTII Van Eck Global

   

2020

     

2,444

     

142.77

     

348,927

     

1.38

     

0.00

   

21.58

 

Natural Resources Division

   

2019

     

2,985

     

117.43

     

350,488

     

0.61

     

0.00

   

12.59

 
     

2018

     

2,550

     

104.30

     

265,912

     

0.18

     

0.00

   

(28.64)

 
     

2017

     

2,127

     

146.16

     

310,832

     

0.11

     

0.00

   

(0.62)

 
     

2016

     

1,763

     

147.06

     

259,264

     

0.86

     

0.00

   

44.26

 

BHFTII Western Asset

   

2020

     

1,547,262

     

13.34 - 56.98

     

56,289,149

     

5.86

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.95 - 6.92

 

Management Strategic Bond

   

2019

     

1,645,761

     

12.48 - 53.29

     

56,510,228

     

4.91

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

13.46 - 14.49

 

Opportunities Division

   

2018

     

1,639,816

     

10.90 - 46.55

     

48,635,633

     

5.32

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

(4.66) - (3.80)

 
     

2017

     

1,766,489

     

11.33 - 48.39

     

54,412,037

     

3.87

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

7.26 - 8.23

 
     

2016

     

1,852,684

     

10.47 - 44.71

     

52,921,776

     

1.88

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.71 - 8.55

 


UL-203



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

BHFTII Western Asset

   

2020

     

913,585

     

17.94 - 29.50

     

19,983,786

     

3.13

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

4.30 - 5.24

 

Management U.S. Government

   

2019

     

803,446

     

17.20 - 28.03

     

16,117,304

     

2.72

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

5.08 - 6.03

 

Division

   

2018

     

845,377

     

16.37 - 26.44

     

16,039,099

     

2.30

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.06 - 0.97

 
     

2017

     

843,094

     

16.36 - 26.18

     

15,840,871

     

2.65

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

1.02 - 1.93

 
     

2016

     

848,868

     

16.20 - 25.69

     

15,656,147

     

2.60

     

0.00 - 0.90

   

0.38 - 1.28

 

BNY Mellon VI International

   

2020

     

     

13.79

     

     

3.65

     

0.00

   

(21.66)

 

Value Division (closed 4/30/2020)

   

2019

     

7,923

     

17.60

     

139,460

     

1.34

     

0.00

   

21.92

 
     

2018

     

13,963

     

14.44

     

201,583

     

1.47

     

0.00

   

(16.98)

 
     

2017

     

14,102

     

17.39

     

245,233

     

1.31

     

0.00

   

28.14

 
     

2016

     

14,243

     

13.57

     

193,298

     

1.68

     

0.00

   

(1.58)

 

Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager:

   

2020

     

98,498

     

24.88

     

2,450,438

     

1.06

     

0.00

   

17.15

 

Growth Division

   

2019

     

102,055

     

21.24

     

2,167,176

     

1.47

     

0.00

   

22.66

 
     

2018

     

109,421

     

17.31

     

1,894,386

     

1.37

     

0.00

   

(7.75)

 
     

2017

     

115,410

     

18.77

     

2,166,028

     

1.28

     

0.00

   

18.70

 
     

2016

     

113,781

     

15.81

     

1,799,093

     

1.35

     

0.00

   

2.34

 

Fidelity® VIP Contrafund

   

2020

     

78,321

     

54.22

     

4,246,508

     

0.15

     

0.00

   

30.43

 

Division

   

2019

     

77,171

     

41.57

     

3,207,960

     

0.33

     

0.00

   

31.45

 
     

2018

     

85,494

     

31.62

     

2,703,695

     

0.61

     

0.00

   

(6.49)

 
     

2017

     

89,725

     

33.82

     

3,034,301

     

0.89

     

0.00

   

21.76

 
     

2016

     

96,321

     

27.77

     

2,675,209

     

0.73

     

0.00

   

7.91

 

Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income

   

2020

     

63

     

31.72

     

2,008

     

0.92

     

0.00

   

6.55

 

Division

   

2019

     

5,962

     

29.77

     

177,511

     

2.33

     

0.00

   

27.32

 
     

2018

     

64

     

23.39

     

1,508

     

2.20

     

0.00

   

(8.40)

 
     

2017

     

65

     

25.53

     

1,660

     

0.94

     

0.00

   

12.80

 
     

2016

     

746

     

22.63

     

16,883

     

2.43

     

0.00

   

17.90

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2010

   

2020

     

8,277

     

20.64

     

170,874

     

1.18

     

0.00

   

12.49

 

Division

   

2019

     

9,084

     

18.35

     

166,694

     

2.16

     

0.00

   

16.09

 
     

2018

     

9,170

     

15.81

     

144,962

     

1.68

     

0.00

   

(4.00)

 
     

2017

     

8,858

     

16.47

     

145,861

     

5.59

     

0.00

   

13.08

 
     

2016

     

2,018

     

14.56

     

29,390

     

1.87

     

0.00

   

5.45

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2020

   

2020

     

26,351

     

21.94 - 29.96

     

738,094

     

1.36

     

0.00

   

15.06

 

Division

   

2019

     

26,304

     

19.07 - 26.04

     

642,648

     

2.16

     

0.00

   

20.13

 
     

2018

     

25,229

     

15.88 - 21.68

     

519,686

     

1.51

     

0.00

   

(5.86)

 
     

2017

     

26,108

     

16.86 - 23.03

     

568,714

     

1.37

     

0.00

   

16.62

 
     

2016

     

31,518

     

14.46 - 19.75

     

567,520

     

1.59

     

0.00

   

6.12

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2025

   

2020

     

19,701

     

32.42

     

638,749

     

1.26

     

0.00

   

15.95

 

Division

   

2019

     

20,110

     

27.96

     

562,315

     

2.04

     

0.00

   

21.86

 
     

2018

     

20,549

     

22.95

     

471,525

     

1.41

     

0.00

   

(6.52)

 
     

2017

     

21,032

     

24.55

     

516,236

     

1.50

     

0.00

   

17.89

 
     

2016

     

21,531

     

20.82

     

448,266

     

1.54

     

0.00

   

6.18

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2030

   

2020

     

18,016

     

23.84

     

429,449

     

1.19

     

0.00

   

16.89

 

Division

   

2019

     

18,205

     

20.39

     

371,247

     

2.18

     

0.00

   

24.43

 
     

2018

     

15,105

     

16.39

     

247,569

     

1.38

     

0.00

   

(7.78)

 
     

2017

     

15,714

     

17.77

     

279,269

     

1.69

     

0.00

   

20.96

 
     

2016

     

12,376

     

14.69

     

181,828

     

1.75

     

0.00

   

6.61

 


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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2040

   

2020

     

17,068

     

28.85

     

492,365

     

1.08

     

0.00

   

19.28

 

Division

   

2019

     

14,810

     

24.18

     

358,173

     

1.90

     

0.00

   

28.52

 
     

2018

     

13,260

     

18.82

     

249,528

     

1.22

     

0.00

   

(9.88)

 
     

2017

     

11,353

     

20.88

     

237,064

     

1.36

     

0.00

   

23.60

 
     

2016

     

9,411

     

16.90

     

159,009

     

1.68

     

0.00

   

6.83

 

Fidelity® VIP Freedom 2050

   

2020

     

8,217

     

29.08

     

238,953

     

0.88

     

0.00

   

19.28

 

Division

   

2019

     

10,458

     

24.38

     

254,982

     

1.79

     

0.00

   

28.51

 
     

2018

     

10,867

     

18.97

     

206,161

     

1.20

     

0.00

   

(9.89)

 
     

2017

     

9,075

     

21.05

     

191,069

     

1.54

     

0.00

   

23.52

 
     

2016

     

6,281

     

17.04

     

107,049

     

2.03

     

0.00

   

6.84

 

Fidelity® VIP Government

   

2020

     

295,595

     

18.36

     

5,426,872

     

0.33

     

0.00

   

0.32

 

Money Market Division

   

2019

     

226,282

     

18.30

     

4,141,088

     

1.94

     

0.00

   

2.02

 

(Commenced 4/29/2016)

   

2018

     

166,726

     

17.94

     

2,990,903

     

1.62

     

0.00

   

1.65

 
     

2017

     

246,875

     

17.65

     

4,356,719

     

0.66

     

0.00

   

0.67

 
     

2016

     

218,243

     

17.53

     

3,825,639

     

0.16

     

0.00

   

0.13

 

Fidelity® VIP High Income

   

2020

     

18,065

     

26.70

     

482,344

     

5.29

     

0.00

   

2.75

 

Division

   

2019

     

16,565

     

25.99

     

430,482

     

5.33

     

0.00

   

15.11

 
     

2018

     

21,615

     

22.58

     

488,004

     

5.70

     

0.00

   

(3.29)

 
     

2017

     

20,377

     

23.34

     

475,673

     

5.99

     

0.00

   

6.93

 
     

2016

     

16,884

     

21.83

     

368,584

     

6.80

     

0.00

   

14.61

 

Fidelity® VIP Investment

   

2020

     

2,069

     

21.09

     

43,647

     

1.19

     

0.00

   

9.25

 

Grade Bond Division

   

2019

     

29,736

     

19.31

     

574,150

     

2.44

     

0.00

   

9.58

 
     

2018

     

66,819

     

17.62

     

1,177,337

     

2.42

     

0.00

   

(0.63)

 
     

2017

     

67,826

     

17.73

     

1,202,686

     

2.29

     

0.00

   

4.16

 
     

2016

     

72,929

     

17.02

     

1,241,561

     

2.33

     

0.00

   

4.63

 

Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap

   

2020

     

4,575

     

66.71

     

305,209

     

0.42

     

0.00

   

17.87

 

Division

   

2019

     

4,531

     

56.60

     

256,466

     

0.68

     

0.00

   

23.17

 
     

2018

     

4,620

     

45.95

     

212,284

     

0.39

     

0.00

   

(14.77)

 
     

2017

     

5,144

     

53.92

     

277,353

     

0.49

     

0.00

   

20.54

 
     

2016

     

5,732

     

44.73

     

256,383

     

0.32

     

0.00

   

11.92

 

FTVIPT Franklin Income VIP

   

2020

     

97

     

115.78

     

11,247

     

4.88

     

0.00

   

0.69

 

Division

   

2019

     

154

     

114.98

     

17,748

     

5.42

     

0.00

   

16.06

 
     

2018

     

681

     

99.07

     

67,461

     

4.31

     

0.00

   

(4.30)

 
     

2017

     

541

     

103.53

     

56,045

     

4.12

     

0.00

   

9.67

 
     

2016

     

59

     

943.96

     

56,031

     

4.69

     

0.00

   

14.02

 

FTVIPT Franklin Mutual

   

2020

     

21,114

     

33.26

     

702,191

     

2.51

     

0.00

   

(4.46)

 

Global Discovery VIP Division

   

2019

     

19,409

     

34.81

     

675,612

     

1.69

     

0.00

   

24.37

 
     

2018

     

22,909

     

27.99

     

641,216

     

2.69

     

0.00

   

(11.22)

 
     

2017

     

19,169

     

31.53

     

604,329

     

1.72

     

0.00

   

8.60

 
     

2016

     

19,262

     

29.03

     

559,179

     

1.70

     

0.00

   

12.18

 

FTVIPT Franklin Mutual

   

2020

     

184

     

490.26

     

90,404

     

2.96

     

0.00

   

(5.04)

 

Shares VIP Division

   

2019

     

181

     

516.30

     

93,359

     

1.72

     

0.00

   

22.57

 
     

2018

     

247

     

421.22

     

104,011

     

2.49

     

0.00

   

(9.07)

 
     

2017

     

240

     

463.22

     

111,384

     

2.28

     

0.00

   

8.35

 
     

2016

     

225

     

427.53

     

96,301

     

2.09

     

0.00

   

16.06

 


UL-205



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

FTVIPT Templeton Foreign

   

2020

     

256,921

     

21.57

     

5,541,522

     

3.44

     

0.00

   

(0.92)

 

VIP Division

   

2019

     

312,678

     

21.77

     

6,806,440

     

1.95

     

0.00

   

12.84

 
     

2018

     

335,963

     

19.29

     

6,481,304

     

2.54

     

0.00

   

(15.27)

 
     

2017

     

439,731

     

22.77

     

10,011,812

     

2.76

     

0.00

   

17.02

 
     

2016

     

296,169

     

19.46

     

5,762,444

     

2.14

     

0.00

   

7.49

 

FTVIPT Templeton Global

   

2020

     

44,906

     

24.87

     

1,116,752

     

8.11

     

0.00

   

(5.07)

 

Bond VIP Division

   

2019

     

39,222

     

26.20

     

1,027,522

     

7.07

     

0.00

   

2.26

 
     

2018

     

33,621

     

25.62

     

861,342

     

     

0.00

   

2.21

 
     

2017

     

30,130

     

25.06

     

755,203

     

     

0.00

   

2.15

 
     

2016

     

25,460

     

24.54

     

624,673

     

     

0.00

   

3.21

 

Goldman Sachs Small Cap

   

2020

     

684

     

34.97

     

23,927

     

0.28

     

0.00

   

8.58

 

Equity Insights Division

   

2019

     

236

     

32.21

     

7,614

     

0.47

     

0.00

   

24.84

 
     

2018

     

257

     

25.80

     

6,624

     

0.45

     

0.00

   

(8.62)

 
     

2017

     

275

     

28.23

     

7,764

     

0.41

     

0.00

   

11.57

 
     

2016

     

1,563

     

25.30

     

39,553

     

1.25

     

0.00

   

23.20

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock

   

2020

     

29,639

     

26.04

     

771,760

     

2.33

     

0.00

   

(1.09)

 

Division

   

2019

     

24,325

     

26.33

     

640,358

     

1.81

     

0.00

   

24.94

 
     

2018

     

21,865

     

21.07

     

460,713

     

1.66

     

0.00

   

(12.37)

 
     

2017

     

28,331

     

24.04

     

681,172

     

2.13

     

0.00

   

17.57

 
     

2016

     

22,000

     

20.45

     

449,886

     

1.37

     

0.00

   

16.99

 

Invesco V.I. International

   

2020

     

12,399

     

36.78

     

455,988

     

2.43

     

0.00

   

14.00

 

Growth Division

   

2019

     

12,475

     

32.26

     

402,441

     

1.57

     

0.00

   

28.57

 
     

2018

     

12,884

     

25.09

     

323,273

     

2.11

     

0.00

   

(14.98)

 
     

2017

     

12,350

     

29.51

     

364,454

     

1.42

     

0.00

   

23.00

 
     

2016

     

14,955

     

23.99

     

358,802

     

1.46

     

0.00

   

(0.45)

 

Janus Henderson Balanced

   

2020

     

39,040

     

41.87

     

1,634,516

     

1.50

     

0.00

   

14.03

 

Division

   

2019

     

40,513

     

36.72

     

1,487,502

     

1.61

     

0.00

   

22.27

 
     

2018

     

44,259

     

30.03

     

1,329,030

     

1.79

     

0.00

   

0.43

 
     

2017

     

40,784

     

29.90

     

1,219,410

     

1.39

     

0.00

   

18.13

 
     

2016

     

42,410

     

25.31

     

1,073,389

     

1.94

     

0.00

   

4.32

 

Janus Henderson Enterprise

   

2020

     

7,377

     

46.59

     

343,695

     

     

0.00

   

19.18

 

Division

   

2019

     

11,228

     

39.09

     

438,944

     

0.05

     

0.00

   

35.16

 

(Commenced 5/3/2010

   

2018

     

12,563

     

28.92

     

363,384

     

0.11

     

0.00

   

(0.66)

 

and began transactions in 2016)

   

2017

     

12,025

     

29.12

     

350,154

     

0.16

     

0.00

   

27.09

 
     

2016

     

19,755

     

22.91

     

452,619

     

0.02

     

0.00

   

12.10

 

Janus Henderson Forty

   

2020

     

8,558

     

77.81

     

665,970

     

0.16

     

0.00

   

39.03

 

Division

   

2019

     

8,740

     

55.97

     

489,146

     

0.02

     

0.00

   

36.85

 
     

2018

     

8,128

     

40.90

     

332,413

     

     

0.00

   

1.72

 
     

2017

     

8,229

     

40.21

     

330,857

     

     

0.00

   

29.99

 
     

2016

     

16,329

     

30.93

     

505,032

     

     

0.00

   

1.94

 

Janus Henderson Research

   

2020

     

13,761

     

41.52

     

571,287

     

0.41

     

0.00

   

32.95

 

Division

   

2019

     

14,173

     

31.23

     

442,566

     

0.46

     

0.00

   

35.52

 
     

2018

     

14,343

     

23.04

     

330,470

     

0.55

     

0.00

   

(2.58)

 
     

2017

     

14,524

     

23.65

     

343,490

     

0.40

     

0.00

   

27.88

 
     

2016

     

14,664

     

18.49

     

271,199

     

0.46

     

0.00

   

0.50

 


UL-206



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Continued)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

MFS® VIT Global Equity

   

2020

     

3,248

     

42.73

     

138,775

     

0.98

     

0.00

   

13.04

 

Division

   

2019

     

3,332

     

37.80

     

125,958

     

0.75

     

0.00

   

30.20

 
     

2018

     

1,371

     

29.04

     

39,820

     

0.99

     

0.00

   

(9.92)

 
     

2017

     

10,503

     

32.23

     

338,550

     

0.65

     

0.00

   

23.75

 
     

2016

     

8,391

     

26.05

     

218,575

     

0.68

     

0.00

   

7.06

 

MFS® VIT New Discovery

   

2020

     

518

     

66.36

     

34,362

     

     

0.00

   

45.58

 

Division

   

2019

     

545

     

45.58

     

24,852

     

     

0.00

   

41.27

 
     

2018

     

600

     

32.27

     

19,366

     

     

0.00

   

(1.72)

 
     

2017

     

633

     

32.83

     

20,796

     

     

0.00

   

26.33

 
     

2016

     

7,943

     

25.99

     

206,405

     

     

0.00

   

8.80

 

MFS® VIT II High Yield

   

2020

     

6,846

     

25.43

     

174,064

     

5.42

     

0.00

   

4.85

 

Division

   

2019

     

6,970

     

24.25

     

169,033

     

5.50

     

0.00

   

14.44

 
     

2018

     

7,095

     

21.19

     

150,350

     

5.42

     

0.00

   

(3.24)

 
     

2017

     

7,214

     

21.90

     

157,998

     

6.30

     

0.00

   

6.31

 
     

2016

     

7,335

     

20.60

     

151,111

     

6.53

     

0.00

   

13.64

 

Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging

   

2020

     

14,886

     

45.22

     

673,108

     

4.03

     

0.00

   

5.55

 

Markets Debt Division

   

2019

     

22,801

     

42.84

     

976,803

     

5.34

     

0.00

   

14.25

 
     

2018

     

28,961

     

37.50

     

1,085,951

     

5.79

     

0.00

   

(6.94)

 
     

2017

     

43,022

     

40.30

     

1,733,616

     

5.09

     

0.00

   

9.71

 
     

2016

     

34,218

     

36.73

     

1,256,825

     

5.31

     

0.00

   

10.55

 

Morgan Stanley VIF Emerging

   

2020

     

219,797

     

20.48

     

4,501,048

     

1.28

     

0.00

   

14.44

 

Markets Equity Division

   

2019

     

239,727

     

17.89

     

4,289,769

     

1.11

     

0.00

   

19.59

 
     

2018

     

294,163

     

14.96

     

4,401,714

     

0.41

     

0.00

   

(17.47)

 
     

2017

     

175,378

     

18.13

     

3,179,608

     

0.84

     

0.00

   

35.06

 
     

2016

     

235,477

     

13.42

     

3,160,892

     

0.47

     

0.00

   

6.74

 

PIMCO VIT All Asset Division

   

2020

     

1,453

     

17.17

     

24,946

     

5.37

     

0.00

   

8.01

 
     

2019

     

5,679

     

15.90

     

90,296

     

3.42

     

0.00

   

11.90

 
     

2018

     

9,883

     

14.21

     

140,438

     

3.22

     

0.00

   

(5.41)

 
     

2017

     

9,745

     

15.02

     

146,396

     

4.72

     

0.00

   

13.54

 
     

2016

     

9,539

     

13.23

     

126,203

     

2.67

     

0.00

   

12.93

 

PIMCO VIT

   

2020

     

4,019

     

8.35

     

33,556

     

6.78

     

0.00

   

1.35

 

CommodityRealReturn®

   

2019

     

2,908

     

8.24

     

23,957

     

4.48

     

0.00

   

11.43

 

Strategy Division

   

2018

     

3,263

     

7.39

     

24,125

     

2.28

     

0.00

   

(14.13)

 
     

2017

     

584

     

8.61

     

5,028

     

12.69

     

0.00

   

2.15

 
     

2016

     

1,178

     

8.43

     

9,928

     

1.10

     

0.00

   

15.16

 

PIMCO VIT Low Duration

   

2020

     

62,169

     

13.91

     

864,722

     

1.20

     

0.00

   

2.99

 

Division

   

2019

     

66,507

     

13.51

     

898,208

     

2.77

     

0.00

   

4.03

 
     

2018

     

73,877

     

12.98

     

959,122

     

1.92

     

0.00

   

0.34

 
     

2017

     

71,259

     

12.94

     

921,976

     

1.33

     

0.00

   

1.35

 
     

2016

     

68,350

     

12.77

     

872,582

     

1.50

     

0.00

   

1.41

 

Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT

   

2020

     

163

     

90.92

     

14,788

     

1.28

     

0.00

   

2.14

 

Division

   

2019

     

139

     

89.01

     

12,380

     

     

0.00

   

28.44

 

(Had no net assets at

   

2018

     

     

69.30

     

     

     

0.00

   

(20.25)

 

December 31, 2017 and 2018)

   

2017

     

     

86.90

     

     

     

0.00

   

14.46

 
     

2016

     

737

     

75.92

     

55,933

     

0.74

     

0.00

   

16.56

 


UL-207



METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Concluded)

8.  FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS — (Concluded)

       

As of December 31

 

For the year ended December 31

 
       

Units

 

Unit Value
Lowest to
Highest ($)

 

Net
Assets ($)

 

Investment1
Income
Ratio (%)

 

Expense2
Ratio
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Total3
Return
Lowest to
Highest (%)

 

Putnam VT International

   

2020

     

     

30.98

     

     

2.64

     

0.00

   

3.94

 

Value Division (Had no net

   

2019

     

178

     

29.80

     

5,300

     

2.86

     

0.00

   

20.22

 

assets at December 31, 2020)

   

2018

     

179

     

24.79

     

4,441

     

2.18

     

0.00

   

(17.61)

 
     

2017

     

184

     

30.09

     

5,527

     

1.61

     

0.00

   

24.69

 
     

2016

     

177

     

24.13

     

4,261

     

2.57

     

0.00

   

1.11

 

Royce Micro-Cap Division

   

2020

     

491

     

29.70

     

14,566

     

     

0.00

   

23.79

 
     

2019

     

495

     

23.99

     

11,867

     

     

0.00

   

19.55

 
     

2018

     

499

     

20.07

     

10,008

     

     

0.00

   

(9.04)

 
     

2017

     

500

     

22.06

     

11,026

     

0.68

     

0.00

   

5.18

 
     

2016

     

505

     

20.97

     

10,583

     

0.73

     

0.00

   

19.71

 

Royce Small-Cap Division

   

2020

     

549

     

25.75

     

14,133

     

1.06

     

0.00

   

(7.15)

 
     

2019

     

557

     

27.74

     

15,444

     

0.68

     

0.00

   

18.67

 
     

2018

     

578

     

23.37

     

13,520

     

0.75

     

0.00

   

(8.34)

 
     

2017

     

588

     

25.50

     

14,989

     

0.75

     

0.00

   

5.38

 
     

2016

     

2,833

     

24.20

     

68,550

     

1.99

     

0.00

   

20.96

 

1  These amounts represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the Division from the underlying fund, portfolio, or series, net of management fees assessed by the fund manager, divided by the average net assets, regardless of share class, if any. These ratios exclude those expenses, such as mortality and expense risk charges, that are assessed against Policy owner accounts either through reductions in the unit values or the redemption of units. The investment income ratio is calculated for each period indicated or from the effective date through the end of the reporting period. The recognition of investment income by the Division is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying fund, portfolio, or series, in which the Division invests. The investment income ratio is calculated as a weighted average ratio since the Division may invest in two or more share classes, if any, within the underlying fund, portfolio, or series of the Trusts which may have unique investment income ratios.

2  These amounts represent annualized Policy expenses of each of the applicable Divisions, consisting primarily of mortality and expense risk charges, for each period indicated. The ratios include only those expenses that result in a direct reduction to unit values. Charges made directly to Policy owner accounts through the redemption of units and expenses of the underlying fund, portfolio, or series have been excluded.

3  These amounts represent the total return for the period indicated, including changes in the value of the underlying fund, portfolio, or series, and expenses assessed through the reduction of unit values. These ratios do not include any expenses assessed through the redemption of units. The total return is calculated for each period indicated or from the effective date through the end of the reporting period. The total return is presented as a range of minimum to maximum returns, based on the minimum and maximum returns within each product grouping of the applicable Division.


UL-208




                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

              Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

        Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes and Schedules

                                                                           Page
                                                                          ------
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm..................      2
Financial Statements at December 31, 2020 and 2019 and for the Years
  Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
  Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................      5
  Consolidated Statements of Operations..................................      6
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).................      7
  Consolidated Statements of Equity......................................      8
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows..................................      9
  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.........................     11
     Note 1 -- Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of
       Significant Accounting Policies...................................     11
     Note 2 -- Segment Information.......................................     29
     Note 3 -- Insurance.................................................     34
     Note 4 -- Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business
       Acquired and Other Intangibles....................................     44
     Note 5 -- Reinsurance...............................................     47
     Note 6 -- Closed Block..............................................     52
     Note 7 -- Investments...............................................     55
     Note 8 -- Derivatives...............................................     76
     Note 9 -- Fair Value................................................     87
     Note 10 -- Leases...................................................    100
     Note 11 -- Long-term and Short-term Debt............................    102
     Note 12 -- Equity...................................................    103
     Note 13 -- Other Revenues and Other Expenses........................    108
     Note 14 -- Employee Benefit Plans...................................    109
     Note 15 -- Income Tax...............................................    113
     Note 16 -- Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees................    118
     Note 17 -- Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)..............    122
     Note 18 -- Related Party Transactions...............................    123
Financial Statement Schedules at December 31, 2020 and 2019 and for
  the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
  Schedule I -- Consolidated Summary of Investments -- Other Than
   Investments in Related Parties........................................    124
  Schedule III -- Consolidated Supplementary Insurance Information.......    125
  Schedule IV -- Consolidated Reinsurance................................    127

                                    MLIC-1



            REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the stockholder and the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2020
and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes and Schedules (collectively
referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial
statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the
U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to
have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over
financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an
understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal
control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and
performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the
current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or
required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to
accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and
(2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion
on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating
the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical
audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Fixed Maturity Securities Available-for-Sale -- Fair Value of Level 3 Fixed
Maturity Securities -- Refer to Notes 1, 7, and 9 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company has investments in certain fixed maturity securities classified as
available-for-sale whose fair values are based on unobservable inputs that are
supported by little or no market activity. When a price is not available in the
active market, from an independent pricing service, or from independent broker
quotations, management values the security using internal matrix pricing or
discounted cash flow techniques. These investments are categorized as Level 3
and had an estimated fair value of $4.0 billion as of December 31, 2020.

                                    MLIC-2



Given management uses considerable judgment when estimating the fair value of
Level 3 fixed maturity securities determined using internal matrix pricing or
discounted cash flow techniques, performing audit procedures to evaluate the
estimate of fair value required a high degree of auditor judgment and an
increased extent of effort. This audit effort included the use of professionals
with specialized skills and knowledge, including our fair value specialists, to
assist in performing procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the valuation of Level 3 fixed maturity
securities determined using internal matrix pricing or discounted cash flow
techniques included the following, among others:

    .  We tested the effectiveness of controls over the determination of fair
       value.

    .  We tested the accuracy and completeness of relevant security attributes,
       including credit ratings, maturity dates and coupon rates, used in the
       determination of Level 3 fair values.

    .  With the involvement of our fair value specialists, we developed
       independent fair value estimates for a sample of securities and compared
       our estimates to the Company's estimates and evaluated differences. We
       developed our estimate by evaluating the observable and unobservable
       inputs used by management or developing independent inputs.

    .  We evaluated management's ability to accurately estimate fair value by
       comparing management's historical estimates to subsequent transactions,
       taking into account changes in market conditions subsequent to
       December 31, 2020.

Insurance Liabilities -- Valuation of Future Policy Benefits for Long-Term Care
Insurance -- Refer to Notes 1 and 3 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company's products include long-term care insurance. Liabilities for
amounts payable under long-term care insurance are recorded in future policy
benefits in the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Such liabilities are
established based on actuarial assumptions at the time policies are issued,
which are intended to estimate the experience for the period the policy
benefits are payable. Significant adverse changes in experience on such
contracts may require the establishment of premium deficiency reserves, which
are based on current assumptions. Management's estimate of future policy
benefits for long-term care insurance was $14.3 billion as of December 31, 2020.

Management applies considerable judgment in evaluating actual experience to
determine whether a change in assumptions for long-term care insurance is
warranted. Principal assumptions used in the valuation of future policy
benefits for long-term care insurance include morbidity, policy lapse,
investment returns and mortality.

Given the inherent uncertainty in selecting assumptions, we have determined
that management's evaluation of actual experience when estimating future policy
benefits for long-term care insurance policies is a critical audit matter,
which required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of
effort when performing audit procedures to evaluate the judgments made and the
reasonableness of the assumptions used in the valuation. The audit effort
included the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge,
including our actuarial specialists, to assist in performing these procedures
and evaluating the audit evidence obtained from these procedures.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the assumptions used to determine the estimate
of future policy benefits for long-term care insurance, included, among others,
the following:

    .  We tested the effectiveness of the control over the assumptions used in
       the valuation of future policy benefits and the effectiveness of the
       controls over the underlying data.

    .  With the involvement of our actuarial specialists, we:

       .  evaluated judgments applied by management in setting principal
          assumptions, including evaluating the results of experience studies
          used as the basis for setting those assumptions.

                                    MLIC-3



       .  evaluated management's estimate of, or developed an independent
          estimate of future policy benefits, on a sample basis, and evaluated
          differences. This included confirming that assumptions were applied
          as intended.

       .  evaluated the results of the Company's annual premium deficiency
          tests.

Derivatives -- Valuation of Embedded Derivative Liabilities -- Refer to Notes
1, 3, 8, and 9 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company's products include variable annuity contracts with guaranteed
minimum benefits that provide the policyholder a minimum return based on their
initial deposit adjusted for withdrawals. The guarantees on variable annuity
contracts are accounted for as insurance liabilities or as embedded derivatives
depending on how and when the benefit is paid. Guarantees accounted for as
embedded derivatives include the non-life contingent portion of guaranteed
minimum withdrawal benefits and certain non-life contingent portions of
guaranteed minimum income benefits, and are recorded in policyholder account
balances on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. Embedded derivatives are
measured at estimated fair value separately from the host variable annuity
contract using actuarial and capital market assumptions that are updated
annually. Management's estimate of embedded derivative liabilities was $2.1
billion as of December 31, 2020.

Management applies considerable judgment in selecting assumptions used to
estimate embedded derivative liabilities and changes in market conditions or
variations in certain assumptions could result in significant fluctuations in
the estimate. Principal assumptions include mortality, lapse, dynamic lapse,
withdrawal, utilization, and risk-free rates and implied volatilities. The
valuation of the embedded derivative liabilities is also based on complex
calculations which are data intensive.

Given the inherent uncertainty in selecting assumptions and the complexity of
the calculations, we have determined that management's valuation of the
embedded derivative liabilities is a critical audit matter which required a
high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort when
performing audit procedures to evaluate the judgments made and the
reasonableness of the models and assumptions used in the valuation. The audit
effort included the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge,
including our valuation, modeling and actuarial specialists, to assist in
performing these procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained from
these procedures.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the valuation of embedded derivative
liabilities included, among others, the following:

    .  We tested the effectiveness of controls over the assumptions, including
       controls over the underlying data used in the valuation of embedded
       derivative liabilities.

    .  We tested the effectiveness of controls over the methodologies and
       models used for determining the embedded derivative liabilities.

    .  With the involvement of our valuation, modeling and actuarial
       specialists, we:

       .  evaluated the methods, models, and judgments applied by management in
          the determination of principal assumptions and the calculation of the
          embedded derivative liabilities

       .  evaluated the results of underlying experience studies, capital
          market projections, and judgments applied by management in setting
          the assumptions

       .  developed an independent estimate of the embedded derivative
          liabilities, on a sample basis, and evaluated differences.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, New York
March 8, 2021

We have served as the Company's auditor since at least 1968; however, an
earlier year could not be reliably determined.

                                    MLIC-4



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                          Consolidated Balance Sheets
                          December 31, 2020 and 2019

                (In millions, except share and per share data)

                                                        2020          2019
                                                    ------------- -------------
 Assets
 Investments:
 Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at
  estimated fair value (amortized cost: $156,423
  and $154,397, respectively; allowance for credit
  loss of $51 and $0, respectively)................  $    181,340  $    169,564
 Mortgage loans (net of allowance for credit loss
  of $517 and $289, respectively; includes $199
  and $210, respectively, relating to variable
  interest entities; includes $165 and $188,
  respectively, under the fair value option and $0
  and $59, respectively, of mortgage loans
  held-for-sale)...................................        66,405        65,549
 Policy loans......................................         5,973         6,100
 Real estate and real estate joint ventures
  (includes $1,435 and $1,378, respectively,
  relating to variable interest entities, $169 and
  $127, respectively, under the fair value option
  and $128 and $0, respectively, of real estate
  held-for-sale)...................................         7,478         6,659
 Other limited partnership interests...............         5,775         4,954
 Short-term investments, at estimated fair value...         2,623         1,883
 Other invested assets (includes $992 and $1,085,
  respectively, of leveraged and direct financing
  leases and $79 and $94, respectively, relating
  to variable interest entities)...................        17,723        16,979
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total investments...............................       287,317       271,688
 Cash and cash equivalents, principally at
  estimated fair value (includes $9 and $5,
  respectively, relating to variable interest
  entities)........................................        11,337         8,927
 Accrued investment income (includes $1 and $1,
  respectively, relating to variable interest
  entities)........................................         1,904         1,987
 Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables
  (includes $3 and $3, respectively, relating to
  variable interest entities)......................        21,478        22,435
 Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
  business acquired................................         2,649         3,453
 Other assets (includes $1 and $2, respectively,
  relating to variable interest entities)..........         4,276         4,460
 Separate account assets...........................       128,646       117,867
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total assets....................................  $    457,607  $    430,817
                                                    ============= =============
 Liabilities and Equity
 Liabilities
 Future policy benefits............................  $    133,921  $    128,304
 Policyholder account balances.....................        96,635        91,708
 Other policy-related balances.....................         7,430         7,732
 Policyholder dividends payable....................           397           495
 Policyholder dividend obligation..................         2,969         2,020
 Payables for collateral under securities loaned
  and other transactions...........................        23,122        20,365
 Short-term debt...................................           120           128
 Long-term debt (includes $5 and $5, respectively,
  relating to variable interest entities)..........         1,619         1,548
 Current income tax payable........................           486           388
 Deferred income tax liability.....................         1,980         1,568
 Other liabilities.................................        25,424        26,082
 Separate account liabilities......................       128,646       117,867
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total liabilities...............................       422,749       398,205
                                                    ------------- -------------
 Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Note
  16)
 Equity
 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company stockholder's
  equity:
 Common stock, par value $0.01 per share;
  1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 494,466,664
  shares issued and outstanding....................             5             5
 Additional paid-in capital........................        12,460        12,455
 Retained earnings.................................        10,548         9,943
 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).....        11,662        10,025
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    stockholder's equity...........................        34,675        32,428
 Noncontrolling interests..........................           183           184
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total equity....................................        34,858        32,612
                                                    ------------- -------------
   Total liabilities and equity....................  $    457,607  $    430,817
                                                    ============= =============

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-5



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                     Consolidated Statements of Operations
             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                       2020          2019          2018
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
Revenues
Premiums..........................................  $    20,741   $    21,608   $    26,613
Universal life and investment-type product policy
 fees.............................................        1,996         2,037         2,124
Net investment income.............................       10,250        10,973        10,919
Other revenues....................................        1,661         1,573         1,586
Net investment gains (losses)                               (73)          346           153
Net derivative gains (losses).....................          738          (288)          766
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total revenues...................................       35,313        36,249        42,161
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims..................       23,074        24,051        29,097
Interest credited to policyholder account balances        2,247         2,624         2,479
Policyholder dividends............................          901         1,038         1,085
Other expenses....................................        5,013         4,976         5,191
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total expenses...................................       31,235        32,689        37,852
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
 Income (loss) before provision for income tax....        4,078         3,560         4,309
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)........          534           148           173
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss)................................        3,544         3,412         4,136
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to
 noncontrolling interests.........................           (6)           (6)            6
                                                   ------------  ------------  ------------
 Net income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan
   Life Insurance Company.........................  $     3,550   $     3,418   $     4,130
                                                   ============  ============  ============

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-6



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

            Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                       2020         2019         2018
                                                   -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss).................................  $    3,544   $    3,412   $    4,136
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of
 related offsets..................................       1,911        8,053       (6,318)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives..........         216          279          346
Foreign currency translation adjustments..........          54          (32)         (20)
Defined benefit plans adjustment..................        (108)        (143)       2,409
                                                   -----------  -----------  -----------
 Other comprehensive income (loss), before income
   tax............................................       2,073        8,157       (3,583)
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of
 other comprehensive income (loss)................        (436)      (1,711)         793
                                                   -----------  -----------  -----------
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income
   tax............................................       1,637        6,446       (2,790)
                                                   -----------  -----------  -----------
Comprehensive income (loss).......................       5,181        9,858        1,346
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
 noncontrolling interest, net of income tax.......          (6)          (6)           6
                                                   -----------  -----------  -----------
 Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
   Metropolitan Life Insurance Company............  $    5,187   $    9,864   $    1,340
                                                   ===========  ===========  ===========

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-7



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                       Consolidated Statements of Equity
             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                                  Accumulated           Total
                                         Additional                  Other        Metropolitan Life
                                Common    Paid-in     Retained    Comprehensive   Insurance Company    Noncontrolling   Total
                                Stock     Capital     Earnings   Income (Loss)   Stockholder's Equity    Interests      Equity
                               -------- -----------  ----------  -------------- --------------------- --------------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 2017.. $      5 $    14,150  $   10,035   $     5,428      $       29,618        $     143    $  29,761
Cumulative effects of changes
 in accounting principles,
 net of income tax............                             (917)          924                   7                             7
Capital contributions from
 MetLife, Inc.................                   74                                            74                            74
Returns of capital............                   (2)                                           (2)                           (2)
Transfer of employee benefit
 plans to an affiliate
 (Note 14)....................               (1,772)                                       (1,772)                       (1,772)
Dividends to MetLife, Inc.....                           (3,736)                           (3,736)                       (3,736)
Change in equity of
 noncontrolling interests.....                                                                 --               49           49
Net income (loss).............                            4,130                             4,130                6        4,136
Other comprehensive income
 (loss), net of income tax....                                         (2,790)             (2,790)                       (2,790)
                               -------- -----------  ----------   -----------      --------------        ---------    ---------
Balance at December 31, 2018..        5      12,450       9,512         3,562              25,529              198       25,727
Cumulative effects of changes
 in accounting principles,
 net of income tax............                               78            17                  95                            95
Capital contributions from
 MetLife, Inc.................                    5                                             5                             5
Dividends to MetLife, Inc.....                           (3,065)                           (3,065)                       (3,065)
Change in equity of
 noncontrolling interests.....                                                                 --               (8)          (8)
Net income (loss).............                            3,418                             3,418               (6)       3,412
Other comprehensive income
 (loss), net of income tax....                                          6,446               6,446                         6,446
                               -------- -----------  ----------   -----------      --------------        ---------    ---------
Balance at December 31, 2019..        5      12,455       9,943        10,025              32,428              184       32,612
Cumulative effects of changes
 in accounting principles,
 net of income tax (Note 1)...                             (113)                             (113)                         (113)
Capital contributions from
 MetLife, Inc.................                    5                                             5                             5
Dividends to MetLife, Inc.....                           (2,832)                           (2,832)                       (2,832)
Change in equity of
 noncontrolling interests.....                                                                 --                5            5
Net income (loss).............                            3,550                             3,550               (6)       3,544
Other comprehensive income
 (loss), net of income tax....                                          1,637               1,637                         1,637
                               -------- -----------  ----------   -----------      --------------        ---------    ---------
Balance at December 31, 2020.. $      5 $    12,460  $   10,548   $    11,662      $       34,675        $     183    $  34,858
                               ======== ===========  ==========   ===========      ==============        =========    =========

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-8



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                       2020           2019           2018
                                                  -------------  -------------  -------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)................................ $       3,544  $       3,412  $       4,136
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
 net cash provided by (used in) operating
 activities:
 Depreciation and amortization expenses..........           125             99            264
 Amortization of premiums and accretion of
  discounts associated with investments, net.....          (651)          (823)          (907)
 (Gains) losses on investments and from sales of
  businesses, net................................            73           (346)          (153)
 (Gains) losses on derivatives, net..............          (299)           499           (346)
 (Income) loss from equity method investments,
  net of dividends or distributions..............           238            366            375
 Interest credited to policyholder account
  balances.......................................         2,213          2,624          2,479
 Universal life and investment-type product
  policy fees....................................        (1,130)        (2,037)        (2,124)
 Change in fair value option and trading
  securities.....................................          (171)          (151)             3
 Change in accrued investment income.............            72             45             11
 Change in premiums, reinsurance and other
  receivables....................................           826           (200)          (309)
 Change in deferred policy acquisition costs and
  value of business acquired, net................           355            197            436
 Change in income tax............................           104           (351)           911
 Change in other assets..........................            90            961            947
 Change in insurance-related liabilities and
  policy-related balances........................        (1,256)         1,571          3,997
 Change in other liabilities.....................        (1,372)           277         (1,675)
 Other, net......................................           176             (1)           (19)
                                                  -------------  -------------  -------------
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating
    activities...................................         2,937          6,142          8,026
                                                  -------------  -------------  -------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Sales, maturities and repayments of:
 Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale....        46,700         49,464         67,609
 Equity securities...............................           310            183            135
 Mortgage loans..................................         9,963         11,482          8,908
 Real estate and real estate joint ventures......            81          1,101          1,131
 Other limited partnership interests.............           464            494            479
Purchases and originations of:
 Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale....       (48,561)       (48,421)       (61,109)
 Equity securities...............................          (106)           (49)          (161)
 Mortgage loans..................................       (10,931)       (13,458)       (13,968)
 Real estate and real estate joint ventures......          (768)        (1,443)          (463)
 Other limited partnership interests.............        (1,071)          (971)          (871)
Cash received in connection with freestanding
 derivatives.....................................         3,823          1,759          1,798
Cash paid in connection with freestanding
 derivatives.....................................        (2,886)        (1,957)        (2,258)
Receipts on loans to affiliates..................           251             --             --
Net change in policy loans.......................           127            (39)           (55)
Net change in short-term investments.............          (714)          (377)         1,671
Net change in other invested assets..............            44             (8)           351
Net change in property, equipment and leasehold
 improvements....................................            18             60            209
Other, net.......................................            21             (4)             4
                                                  -------------  -------------  -------------
 Net cash provided by (used in) investing
  activities..................................... $      (3,235) $      (2,184) $       3,410
                                                  -------------  -------------  -------------

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-9



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- (continued)
             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                       2020           2019          2018
                                                  -------------  -------------  ------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Policyholder account balances:
  Deposits....................................... $      77,446  $      74,049  $     74,550
  Withdrawals....................................       (74,655)       (74,571)      (78,746)
Net change in payables for collateral under
 securities loaned and other transactions........         2,757          1,893        (1,399)
Long-term debt issued............................           128             --            24
Long-term debt repaid............................           (97)           (28)         (109)
Financing element on certain derivative
 instruments and other derivative related
 transactions, net...............................           (40)          (175)         (149)
Dividends paid to MetLife, Inc...................        (2,832)        (3,065)       (3,736)
Other, net.......................................            (3)           (19)          (54)
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing
   activities....................................         2,704         (1,916)       (9,619)
Effect of change in foreign currency exchange
 rates on cash and cash equivalents balances.....             4              3            (4)
  Change in cash and cash equivalents............         2,410          2,045         1,813
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.....         8,927          6,882         5,069
                                                  -------------  -------------  ------------
  Cash and cash equivalents, end of year......... $      11,337  $       8,927  $      6,882
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Net cash paid (received) for:
Interest......................................... $          99  $         104  $        107
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Income tax....................................... $          45  $         552  $        483
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Non-cash transactions:
Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc.......... $           5  $           5  $         74
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Transfer of fixed maturity securities
 available-for-sale to an affiliate.............. $         296  $          --  $         --
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Transfer of mortgage loans to an affiliate....... $          84  $          --  $         --
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Transfer of real estate from an affiliate........ $         380  $          --  $         --
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Operating lease liability associated with the
 recognition of right-of-use assets.............. $          --  $         152  $         --
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Transfer of employee benefit plans to an
 affiliate....................................... $          --  $          --  $      1,772
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
 received in connection with pension risk
 transfer transactions........................... $          --  $          --  $      3,016
                                                  =============  =============  ============
Reclassification of certain equity securities to
 other invested assets........................... $          --  $          --  $        733
                                                  =============  =============  ============

       See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

                                    MLIC-10



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies

Business

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (collectively,
"MLIC" or the "Company") is a provider of insurance, annuities, employee
benefits and asset management and is organized into two segments: U.S. and
MetLife Holdings. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. (MetLife, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and
affiliates, "MetLife").

Basis of Presentation

  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires
management to adopt accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that
affect amounts reported on the consolidated financial statements. In applying
these policies and estimates, management makes subjective and complex judgments
that frequently require assumptions about matters that are inherently
uncertain, including uncertainties associated with the novel coronavirus
COVID-19 pandemic (the "COVID-19 Pandemic"). Many of these policies, estimates
and related judgments are common in the insurance and financial services
industries; others are specific to the Company's business and operations.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.

  Consolidation

    The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, as well as
  partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company has control, and
  variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary
  beneficiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

    Since the Company is a member of a controlled group of affiliated
  companies, its results may not be indicative of those of a stand-alone entity.

  Separate Accounts

    Separate accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws.
  Generally, the assets of the separate accounts cannot be used to settle the
  liabilities that arise from any other business of the Company. Separate
  account assets are subject to general account claims only to the extent the
  value of such assets exceeds the separate account liabilities. The Company
  reports separately, as assets and liabilities, investments held in separate
  accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts if:

  .   such separate accounts are legally recognized;

  .   assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from the
      Company's general account liabilities;

  .   investment objectives are directed by the contractholder; and

  .   all investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is
      passed through to the contractholder.

    The Company reports separate account assets at their fair value, which is
  based on the estimated fair values of the underlying assets comprising the
  individual separate account portfolios. Investment performance (including
  investment income, net investment gains (losses) and changes in unrealized
  gains (losses)) and the corresponding amounts credited to contractholders of
  such separate accounts are offset within the same line on the statements of
  operations. Separate accounts credited with a contractual investment return
  are combined on a line-by-line basis with the Company's general account
  assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the accounting for these
  investments is consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar
  financial instruments held within the general account.

    The Company's revenues reflect fees charged to the separate accounts,
  including mortality charges, risk charges, policy administration fees,
  investment management fees and surrender charges. Such fees are included in
  universal life and investment-type product policy fees on the statements of
  operations.

                                    MLIC-11



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

  The following are the Company's significant accounting policies with
references to notes providing additional information on such policies and
critical accounting estimates relating to such policies.

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Accounting Policy                                                                        Note
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Insurance                                                                               3
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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Intangibles     4
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Reinsurance                                                                             5
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Investments                                                                             7
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Derivatives                                                                             8
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Fair Value                                                                              9
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Employee Benefit Plans                                                                  14
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Income Tax                                                                              15
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Litigation Contingencies                                                                16
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  Insurance

   Future Policy Benefit Liabilities and Policyholder Account Balances

     The Company establishes liabilities for amounts payable under insurance
   policies. Generally, amounts are payable over an extended period of time and
   related liabilities are calculated as the present value of future expected
   benefits to be paid, reduced by the present value of future expected
   premiums. Such liabilities are established based on methods and underlying
   assumptions in accordance with GAAP and applicable actuarial standards.
   Principal assumptions used in the establishment of liabilities for future
   policy benefits are mortality, morbidity, policy lapse, renewal, retirement,
   disability incidence, disability terminations, investment returns,
   inflation, expenses and other contingent events as appropriate to the
   respective product type. These assumptions are established at the time the
   policy is issued and are intended to estimate the experience for the period
   the policy benefits are payable. Utilizing these assumptions, liabilities
   are established on a block of business basis. For long-duration insurance
   contracts, assumptions such as mortality, morbidity and interest rates are
   "locked in" upon the issuance of new business. However, significant adverse
   changes in experience on such contracts may require the establishment of
   premium deficiency reserves. Such reserves are determined based on the then
   current assumptions and do not include a provision for adverse deviation.

     Premium deficiency reserves may also be established for short-duration
   contracts to provide for expected future losses. These reserves are based on
   actuarial estimates of the amount of loss inherent in that period, including
   losses incurred for which claims have not been reported. The provisions for
   unreported claims are calculated using studies that measure the historical
   length of time between the incurred date of a claim and its eventual
   reporting to the Company. Anticipated investment income is considered in the
   calculation of premium deficiency losses for short-duration contracts.

     Liabilities for universal and variable life policies with secondary
   guarantees and paid-up guarantees are determined by estimating the expected
   value of death benefits payable when the account balance is projected to be
   zero and recognizing those benefits ratably over the life of the contract
   based on total expected assessments. The assumptions used in estimating the
   secondary and paid-up guarantee liabilities are consistent with those used
   for amortizing deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"), and are thus
   subject to the same variability and risk as further discussed herein. The
   assumptions of investment performance and volatility for variable products
   are consistent with historical experience of appropriate underlying equity
   indices, such as the S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") 500 Index. The benefits used
   in calculating the liabilities are based on the average benefits payable
   over a range of scenarios.

     The Company regularly reviews its estimates of liabilities for future
   policy benefits and compares them with its actual experience. Differences
   result in changes to the liability balances with related charges or credits
   to benefit expenses in the period in which the changes occur.

                                    MLIC-12



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


     Policyholder account balances relate to contracts or contract features
   where the Company has no significant insurance risk.

     The Company issues directly and assumes through reinsurance variable
   annuity products with guaranteed minimum benefits that provide the
   policyholder a minimum return based on their initial deposit adjusted for
   withdrawals. These guarantees are accounted for as insurance liabilities or
   as embedded derivatives depending on how and when the benefit is paid.
   Specifically, a guarantee is accounted for as an embedded derivative if a
   guarantee is paid without requiring (i) the occurrence of a specific
   insurable event, or (ii) the policyholder to annuitize. Alternatively, a
   guarantee is accounted for as an insurance liability if the guarantee is
   paid only upon either (i) the occurrence of a specific insurable event, or
   (ii) annuitization. In certain cases, a guarantee may have elements of both
   an insurance liability and an embedded derivative and in such cases the
   guarantee is split and accounted for under both models.

     Guarantees accounted for as insurance liabilities in future policy
   benefits include guaranteed minimum death benefits ("GMDBs"), the
   life-contingent portion of guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits ("GMWBs"),
   elective annuitizations of guaranteed minimum income benefits ("GMIBs"), and
   the life contingent portion of GMIBs that require annuitization when the
   account balance goes to zero.

     Guarantees accounted for as embedded derivatives in policyholder account
   balances include guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMABs"), the
   non-life contingent portion of GMWBs and certain non-life contingent
   portions of GMIBs. At inception, the Company attributes to the embedded
   derivative a portion of the projected future guarantee fees to be collected
   from the policyholder equal to the present value of projected future
   guaranteed benefits. Any additional fees represent "excess" fees and are
   reported in universal life and investment-type product policy fees.

   Other Policy-Related Balances

     Other policy-related balances include policy and contract claims, premiums
   received in advance, unearned revenue liabilities, obligations assumed under
   structured settlement assignments, policyholder dividends due and unpaid,
   and policyholder dividends left on deposit.

     The liability for policy and contract claims generally relates to incurred
   but not reported ("IBNR") death, disability, and dental claims. In addition,
   included in other policy-related balances are claims which have been
   reported but not yet settled for death, disability and dental. The liability
   for these claims is based on the Company's estimated ultimate cost of
   settling all claims. The Company derives estimates for the development of
   IBNR claims principally from analyses of historical patterns of claims by
   business line. The methods used to determine these estimates are continually
   reviewed. Adjustments resulting from this continuous review process and
   differences between estimates and payments for claims are recognized in
   policyholder benefits and claims expense in the period in which the
   estimates are changed or payments are made.

     The Company accounts for the prepayment of premiums on its individual
   life, group life and health contracts as premiums received in advance. These
   amounts are then recognized in premiums when due.

     The unearned revenue liability relates to universal life and
   investment-type products and represents policy charges for services to be
   provided in future periods. The charges are deferred as unearned revenue and
   amortized using the product's estimated gross profits and margins, similar
   to DAC as discussed further herein. Such amortization is recorded in
   universal life and investment-type product policy fees.

   Recognition of Insurance Revenues and Deposits

     Premiums related to traditional life and annuity contracts with life
   contingencies are recognized as revenues when due from policyholders.
   Policyholder benefits and expenses are provided to recognize profits over
   the estimated lives of the insurance policies. When premiums are due over a
   significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are
   provided, any excess profit is deferred and recognized into earnings in a
   constant relationship to insurance in-force or, for annuities, the amount of
   expected future policy benefit payments.

     Premiums related to short-duration non-medical health, disability and
   accident & health contracts are recognized on a pro rata basis over the
   applicable contract term.

                                    MLIC-13



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


     Deposits related to universal life and investment-type products are
   credited to policyholder account balances. Revenues from such contracts
   consist of fees for mortality, policy administration and surrender charges
   and are recorded in universal life and investment-type product policy fees
   in the period in which services are provided. Amounts that are charged to
   earnings include interest credited and benefit claims incurred in excess of
   related policyholder account balances.

     All revenues and expenses are presented net of reinsurance, as applicable.

  Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles

    The Company incurs significant costs in connection with acquiring new and
  renewal insurance business. Costs that are related directly to the successful
  acquisition or renewal of insurance contracts are capitalized as DAC. Such
  costs include:

  .   incremental direct costs of contract acquisition, such as commissions;

  .   the portion of an employee's total compensation and benefits related to
      time spent selling, underwriting or processing the issuance of new and
      renewal insurance business only with respect to actual policies acquired
      or renewed; and

  .   other essential direct costs that would not have been incurred had a
      policy not been acquired or renewed.

    All other acquisition-related costs, including those related to general
  advertising and solicitation, market research, agent training, product
  development, unsuccessful sales and underwriting efforts, as well as all
  indirect costs, are expensed as incurred.

    Value of business acquired ("VOBA") is an intangible asset resulting from a
  business combination that represents the excess of book value over the
  estimated fair value of acquired insurance, annuity, and investment-type
  contracts in-force at the acquisition date. The estimated fair value of the
  acquired liabilities is based on projections, by each block of business, of
  future policy and contract charges, premiums, mortality and morbidity,
  separate account performance, surrenders, operating expenses, investment
  returns, nonperformance risk adjustment and other factors. Actual experience
  with the purchased business may vary from these projections.

    DAC and VOBA are amortized as follows:

 Products:                              In proportion to the following over
                                        estimated lives of the contracts:
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 . Nonparticipating and                   Actual and expected future gross
   non-dividend-paying traditional        premiums
   contracts:
  .  Term insurance
  .  Nonparticipating whole life
     insurance
  .  Traditional group life insurance
  .  Non-medical health insurance
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 . Participating, dividend-paying         Actual and expected future gross
   traditional contracts                  margins
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 . Fixed and variable universal life      Actual and expected future gross
   contracts                              profits
 . Fixed and variable deferred annuity
   contracts
 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    See Note 4 for additional information on DAC and VOBA amortization.
  Amortization of DAC and VOBA is included in other expenses.

    The recovery of DAC and VOBA is dependent upon the future profitability of
  the related business. DAC and VOBA are aggregated on the financial statements
  for reporting purposes.

    The Company generally has two different types of sales inducements which
  are included in other assets: (i) the policyholder receives a bonus whereby
  the policyholder's initial account balance is increased by an amount equal to
  a specified percentage of the customer's deposit; and (ii) the policyholder
  receives a higher interest rate using a dollar cost averaging method than
  would have been received based on the normal general account interest rate
  credited. The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the
  life of the policy using the same methodology and assumptions used to
  amortize DAC. The amortization of sales inducements is included in
  policyholder benefits and claims. Each year, or more

                                    MLIC-14



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

  frequently if circumstances indicate a potential recoverability issue exists,
  the Company reviews deferred sales inducements ("DSI") to determine the
  recoverability of the asset.

    Value of distribution agreements acquired ("VODA") is reported in other
  assets and represents the present value of expected future profits associated
  with the expected future business derived from the distribution agreements
  acquired as part of a business combination. Value of customer relationships
  acquired ("VOCRA") is also reported in other assets and represents the
  present value of the expected future profits associated with the expected
  future business acquired through existing customers of the acquired company
  or business. The VODA and VOCRA associated with past business combinations
  are amortized over the assets' useful lives ranging from 10 to 30 years and
  such amortization is included in other expenses. Each year, or more
  frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment exists, the
  Company reviews VODA and VOCRA to determine whether the asset is impaired.

  Reinsurance

    For each of its reinsurance agreements, the Company determines whether the
  agreement provides indemnification against loss or liability relating to
  insurance risk in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Cessions
  under reinsurance agreements do not discharge the Company's obligations as
  the primary insurer. The Company reviews all contractual features, including
  those that may limit the amount of insurance risk to which the reinsurer is
  subject or features that delay the timely reimbursement of claims.

    For reinsurance of existing in-force blocks of long-duration contracts that
  transfer significant insurance risk, the difference, if any, between the
  amounts paid (received), and the liabilities ceded (assumed) related to the
  underlying contracts is considered the net cost of reinsurance at the
  inception of the reinsurance agreement. The net cost of reinsurance is
  amortized on a basis consistent with the methodologies and assumptions used
  for amortizing DAC related to the underlying reinsured contracts. Subsequent
  amounts paid (received) on the reinsurance of in-force blocks, as well as
  amounts paid (received) related to new business, are recorded as
  ceded (assumed) premiums; and ceded (assumed) premiums, reinsurance and other
  receivables (future policy benefits) are established.

    For prospective reinsurance of short-duration contracts that meet the
  criteria for reinsurance accounting, amounts paid (received) are recorded as
  ceded (assumed) premiums and ceded (assumed) unearned premiums. Unearned
  premiums are reflected as a component of premiums, reinsurance and other
  receivables (future policy benefits). Such amounts are amortized through
  earned premiums over the remaining contract period in proportion to the
  amount of insurance protection provided. For retroactive reinsurance of
  short-duration contracts that meet the criteria for reinsurance accounting,
  amounts paid (received) in excess of the related insurance liabilities
  ceded (assumed) are recognized immediately as a loss and are reported in the
  appropriate line item within the statement of operations. Any gain on such
  retroactive agreement is deferred and is amortized as part of DAC, primarily
  using the recovery method.

    Amounts currently recoverable under reinsurance agreements are included in
  premiums, reinsurance and other receivables and amounts currently payable are
  included in other liabilities. Assets and liabilities relating to reinsurance
  agreements with the same reinsurer may be recorded net on the balance sheet,
  if a right of offset exists within the reinsurance agreement. In the event
  that reinsurers do not meet their obligations to the Company under the terms
  of the reinsurance agreements, reinsurance recoverable balances could become
  uncollectible. In such instances, reinsurance recoverable balances are stated
  net of allowances for uncollectible reinsurance.

    The funds withheld liability represents amounts withheld by the Company in
  accordance with the terms of the reinsurance agreements. The Company
  withholds the funds rather than transferring the underlying investments and,
  as a result, records funds withheld liability within other liabilities. The
  Company recognizes interest on funds withheld, included in other expenses, at
  rates defined by the terms of the agreement which may be contractually
  specified or directly related to the investment portfolio.

    Premiums, fees and policyholder benefits and claims include amounts assumed
  under reinsurance agreements and are net of reinsurance ceded. Amounts
  received from reinsurers for policy administration are reported in other
  revenues. With respect to GMIBs, a portion of the directly written GMIBs are
  accounted for as insurance liabilities, but the associated reinsurance
  agreements contain embedded derivatives. These embedded derivatives are
  included in premiums, reinsurance

                                    MLIC-15



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

  and other receivables with changes in estimated fair value reported in net
  derivative gains (losses). Certain assumed GMWBs, GMABs and GMIBs are also
  accounted for as embedded derivatives with changes in estimated fair value
  reported in net derivative gains (losses).

    If the Company determines that a reinsurance agreement does not expose the
  reinsurer to a reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance
  risk, the Company records the agreement using the deposit method of
  accounting. Deposits received are included in other liabilities and deposits
  made are included within premiums, reinsurance and other receivables. As
  amounts are paid or received, consistent with the underlying contracts, the
  deposit assets or liabilities are adjusted. Interest on such deposits is
  recorded as other revenues or other expenses, as appropriate. Periodically,
  the Company evaluates the adequacy of the expected payments or recoveries and
  adjusts the deposit asset or liability through other revenues or other
  expenses, as appropriate.

  Investments

   Net Investment Income and Net Investment Gains (Losses)

     Income from investments is reported within net investment income, unless
   otherwise stated herein. Gains and losses on sales of investments,
   intent-to-sell impairments, as well as provisions for credit loss in the
   allowance for credit loss ("ACL") on fixed maturity securities
   available-for-sale ("AFS"), mortgage loans and investments in leases and
   subsequent changes in the ACL or for impairment losses on real estate
   investments and other asset classes, are reported within net investment
   gains (losses), unless otherwise stated herein. Accrued investment income is
   presented separately on the consolidated balance sheet and excluded from the
   carrying value of the related investments, primarily fixed maturity
   securities AFS and mortgage loans.

   Fixed Maturity Securities

     The majority of the Company's fixed maturity securities are classified
   as AFS and are reported at their estimated fair value. Unrealized investment
   gains and losses on these securities are recorded as a separate component of
   other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), net of policy-related amounts and
   deferred income taxes. All security transactions are recorded on a trade
   date basis. Sales of securities are determined on a specific identification
   basis.

     Interest income and prepayment fees are recognized when earned. Interest
   income is recognized using an effective yield method giving effect to
   amortization of premium and accretion of discount, and is based on the
   estimated economic life of the securities, which for mortgage-backed and
   asset-backed securities considers the estimated timing and amount of
   prepayments of the underlying loans. See Note 7 "-- Fixed Maturity
   Securities AFS -- Methodology for Amortization of Premium and Accretion of
   Discount on Structured Products." The amortization of premium and accretion
   of discount also take into consideration call and maturity dates.

     The Company periodically evaluates these securities for impairment. The
   assessment of whether impairments have occurred is based on management's
   case-by-case evaluation of the underlying reasons for the decline in
   estimated fair value as described in Note 7 "-- Fixed Maturity Securities
   AFS -- Evaluation of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS for Credit Loss."

     Prior to January 1, 2020, the Company applied other-than-temporary
   impairment ("OTTI") guidance for securities in an unrealized loss position.
   An OTTI was recognized in earnings within net investment gains (losses) when
   it was anticipated that the amortized cost would not be recovered. When
   either: (i) the Company had the intent to sell the security, or (ii) it was
   more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the security
   before recovery, the reduction of amortized cost and the OTTI recognized in
   earnings was the entire difference between the security's amortized cost and
   estimated fair value. If neither of these conditions existed, the difference
   between the amortized cost of the security and the present value of
   projected future cash flows expected to be collected was recognized as a
   reduction of amortized cost and an OTTI in earnings. If the estimated fair
   value was less than the present value of projected future cash flows
   expected to be collected, this portion of OTTI related to other-than-credit
   factors was recorded in OCI.

     On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted accounting standards update
   ("ASU") 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326) Measurement
   of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"), using a modified

                                    MLIC-16



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

   retrospective approach. Under ASU 2016-13, for securities in an unrealized
   loss position, a credit loss is recognized in earnings within net investment
   gains (losses) when it is anticipated that the amortized cost will not be
   recovered. When either: (i) the Company has the intent to sell the security;
   or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell
   the security before recovery, the reduction of amortized cost and the loss
   recognized in earnings is the entire difference between the security's
   amortized cost and estimated fair value. If neither of these conditions
   exists, the difference between the amortized cost of the security and the
   present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected is
   recognized as a credit loss by establishing an ACL with a corresponding
   charge to earnings in net investment gains (losses). However, the ACL is
   limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost.
   This limitation is known as the "fair value floor." If the estimated fair
   value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected
   to be collected, this portion of the decline in value related to
   other-than-credit factors ("noncredit loss") is recorded in OCI.

     The new credit loss guidance also replaces the model for purchased credit
   impaired ("PCI") fixed maturity securities AFS and financing receivables and
   requires the establishment of an ACL at acquisition, which is added to the
   purchase price to establish the initial amortized cost of the investment.
   Upon adoption, the replacement of the PCI model did not have a material
   impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

   Mortgage Loans

     ASU 2016-13 requires an ACL based on expected lifetime credit loss on
   financing receivables carried at amortized cost, including, but not limited
   to, mortgage loans and leveraged and direct financing leases, as described
   in Note 7.

     The Company disaggregates its mortgage loan investments into three
   portfolio segments: commercial, agricultural and residential. Also included
   in commercial mortgage loans are revolving line of credit loans
   collateralized by commercial properties. The accounting policies that are
   applicable to all portfolio segments are presented below and the accounting
   policies related to each of the portfolio segments are included in Note 7.

     Mortgage loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any
   unamortized premium or discount, deferred fees or expenses, and are net of
   ACL. Interest income and prepayment fees are recognized when earned.
   Interest income is recognized using an effective yield method giving effect
   to amortization of premium and accretion of discount.

     The Company ceases to accrue interest when the collection of interest is
   not considered probable, which is based on a current evaluation of the
   status of the borrower, including the number of days past due. When a loan
   is placed on nonaccrual status, uncollected past due accrued interest income
   that is considered uncollectible is charged-off against net investment
   income. Generally, the accrual of interest income resumes after all
   delinquent amounts are paid and management believes all future principal and
   interest payments will be collected. The Company records cash receipts on
   non-accruing loans in accordance with the loan agreement. The Company
   records charge-offs upon the realization of a credit loss, typically through
   foreclosure or after a decision is made to sell a loan, or for residential
   loans when, after considering the individual consumer's financial status,
   management believes amounts are not collectible. Gain or loss upon
   charge-off is recorded, net of previously established ACL, in net investment
   gains (losses). Cash recoveries on principal amounts previously charged-off
   are generally recorded in net investment gains.

     Also included in mortgage loans are residential mortgage loans for which
   the fair value option ("FVO") was elected, and which are stated at estimated
   fair value. Changes in estimated fair value are recognized in net investment
   income.

     Mortgage loans that were previously designated as held-for-investment, but
   now are designated as held-for-sale, are stated at the lower of amortized
   cost or estimated fair value.

   Policy Loans

     Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balances. Interest income is
   recorded as earned using the contractual interest rate. Generally, accrued
   interest is capitalized on the policy's anniversary date. Valuation
   allowances are not established for policy loans, as they are fully
   collateralized by the cash surrender value of the underlying insurance
   policies. Any unpaid principal and accrued interest are deducted from the
   cash surrender value or the death benefit prior to settlement of the
   insurance policy.

                                    MLIC-17



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


   Real Estate

     Real estate held-for-investment is stated at cost less accumulated
   depreciation. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the
   estimated useful life of the asset (typically 20 to 55 years). Rental income
   is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective
   leases. The Company periodically reviews its real estate held-for-investment
   for impairment and tests for recoverability whenever events or changes in
   circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Properties
   whose carrying values are greater than their undiscounted cash flows are
   written down to their estimated fair value, which is generally computed
   using the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at a rate
   commensurate with the underlying risks.

     Real estate for which the Company commits to a plan to sell within one
   year and actively markets in its current condition for a reasonable price in
   comparison to its estimated fair value is classified as held-for-sale. Real
   estate held-for-sale is stated at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated
   fair value less expected disposition costs and is not depreciated.

   Real Estate Joint Ventures and Other Limited Partnership Interests

     The Company uses the equity method of accounting or the FVO for real
   estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests ("investee")
   when it has more than a minor ownership interest or more than a minor
   influence over the investee's operations. The Company generally recognizes
   its share of the investee's earnings in net investment income on a
   three-month lag in instances where the investee's financial information is
   not sufficiently timely or when the investee's reporting period differs from
   the Company's reporting period.

     The Company accounts for its interest in real estate joint ventures and
   other limited partnership interests in which it has virtually no influence
   over the investee's operations at estimated fair value. Changes in estimated
   fair value of these investments are included in net investment gains
   (losses). Because of the nature and structure of these investments, they do
   not meet the characteristics of an equity security in accordance with
   applicable accounting standards.

     The Company routinely evaluates its equity method investments for
   impairment. For equity method investees, the Company considers financial and
   other information provided by the investee, other known information and
   inherent risks in the underlying investments, as well as future capital
   commitments, in determining whether an impairment has occurred.

   Short-term Investments

     Short-term investments include highly liquid securities and other
   investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than
   three months, at the time of purchase. Securities included within short-term
   investments are stated at estimated fair value, while other investments
   included within short-term investments are stated at amortized cost less
   ACL, which approximates estimated fair value. Short-term investments also
   include investments in affiliated money market pools.

   Other Invested Assets

      Other invested assets consist principally of the following:

   .  Freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values which are
      described in "-- Derivatives" below.

   .  Affiliated investments include affiliated loans and affiliated preferred
      stock. Affiliated loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted
      for any unamortized premium or discount. Interest income is recognized
      using an effective yield method giving effect to amortization of premium
      and accretion of discount. Affiliated preferred stock is stated at cost.
      Dividends are recognized in net investment income when declared.

   .  Tax credit and renewable energy partnerships which derive a significant
      source of investment return in the form of income tax credits or other
      tax incentives. Where tax credits are guaranteed by a creditworthy third
      party, the investment is accounted for under the effective yield method.
      Otherwise, the investment is accounted for under the equity method. See
      Note 15.

                                    MLIC-18



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


   .  Annuities funding structured settlement claims represent annuities
      funding claims assumed by the Company in its capacity as a structured
      settlements assignment company. The annuities are stated at their
      contract value, which represents the present value of the future periodic
      claim payments to be provided. The net investment income recognized
      reflects the amortization of discount of the annuity at its implied
      effective interest rate. See Note 3.

   .  Leveraged leases net investment is equal to the minimum lease payment
      receivables plus the unguaranteed residual value, less the unearned
      income, less ACL and is recorded net of non-recourse debt. Income is
      determined by applying the leveraged lease's estimated rate of return to
      the net investment in the lease in those periods in which the net
      investment at the beginning of the period is positive. Leveraged leases
      derive investment returns in part from their income tax treatment. The
      Company regularly reviews its minimum lease payment receivables for
      credit loss and residual value for impairments.

   .  Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") common stock are carried
      at redemption value and are considered restricted investments until
      redeemed by the respective regional FHLBs.

   .  Fair value option securities ("FVO Securities") are primarily investments
      in fixed maturity securities held-for-investment that are managed on a
      total return basis where the FVO has been elected, with changes in
      estimated fair value included in net investment income.

   .  Equity securities are reported at their estimated fair value, with
      changes in estimated fair value included in net investment gains
      (losses). Sales of securities are determined on a specific identification
      basis. Dividends are recognized in net investment income when declared.

   .  Investment in an operating joint venture that engages in insurance
      underwriting activities is accounted for under the equity method.

   .  Funds withheld represent a receivable for amounts contractually withheld
      by ceding companies in accordance with reinsurance agreements. The
      Company recognizes interest on funds withheld at rates defined by the
      terms of the agreement which may be contractually specified or directly
      related to the underlying investments.

   .  Direct financing leases net investment is equal to the minimum lease
      payment receivables plus the unguaranteed residual value, less the
      unearned income, less ACL. Income is determined by applying the pre-tax
      internal rate of return to the investment balance. The Company regularly
      reviews its minimum lease payment receivables for credit loss and
      residual value for impairments.

   Securities Lending and Repurchase Agreements

     The Company accounts for securities lending transactions and repurchase
   agreements as financing arrangements and the associated liability is
   recorded at the amount of cash received. Income and expenses associated with
   securities lending transactions and repurchase agreements are reported as
   investment income and investment expense, respectively, within net
   investment income.

   Securities Lending

     The Company enters into securities lending transactions, whereby blocks of
   securities are loaned to third parties, primarily brokerage firms and
   commercial banks. The Company obtains collateral at the inception of the
   loan, usually cash, in an amount generally equal to 102% of the estimated
   fair value of the securities loaned, and maintains it at a level greater
   than or equal to 100% for the duration of the loan. Securities loaned under
   such transactions may be sold or re-pledged by the transferee. The Company
   is liable to return to the counterparties the cash collateral received.
   Security collateral on deposit from counterparties in connection with
   securities lending transactions may not be sold or re-pledged, unless the
   counterparty is in default, and is not reflected on the Company's
   consolidated financial statements. The Company monitors the ratio of the
   collateral held to the estimated fair value of the securities loaned on a
   daily basis and additional collateral is obtained as necessary throughout
   the duration of the loan.

                                    MLIC-19



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


   Repurchase Agreements

     The Company participates in short-term repurchase agreements with
   unaffiliated financial institutions. Under these agreements, the Company
   lends fixed maturity securities and receives cash as collateral in an amount
   generally equal to 95% to 100% of the estimated fair value of the securities
   loaned at the inception of the transaction. The Company monitors the ratio
   of the collateral held to the estimated fair value of the securities loaned
   throughout the duration of the transaction and additional collateral is
   obtained as necessary. Securities loaned under such transactions may be sold
   or re-pledged by the transferee.

  Derivatives

   Freestanding Derivatives

     Freestanding derivatives are carried on the Company's balance sheet either
   as assets within other invested assets or as liabilities within other
   liabilities at estimated fair value. The Company does not offset the
   estimated fair value amounts recognized for derivatives executed with the
   same counterparty under the same master netting agreement.

     Accruals on derivatives are generally recorded in accrued investment
   income or within other liabilities. However, accruals that are not scheduled
   to settle within one year are included with the derivative's carrying value
   in other invested assets or other liabilities.

      If a derivative is not designated as an accounting hedge or its use in
   managing risk does not qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the
   estimated fair value of the derivative are reported in net derivative
   gains (losses) except as follows:

Statement of Operations Presentation:  Derivative:
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Policyholder benefits and claims       Economic hedges of variable annuity guarantees included in future
                                           policy benefits
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income                  Economic hedges of equity method investments in joint ventures
                                       Economic hedges of FVO Securities which are linked to equity
                                        indices
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Hedge Accounting

      To qualify for hedge accounting, at the inception of the hedging
   relationship, the Company formally documents its risk management objective
   and strategy for undertaking the hedging transaction, as well as its
   designation of the hedge. Hedge designation and financial statement
   presentation of changes in estimated fair value of the hedging derivatives
   are as follows:

  .   Fair value hedge - a hedge of the estimated fair value of a recognized
      asset or liability - in the same line item as the earnings effect of the
      hedged item. The carrying value of the hedged recognized asset or
      liability is adjusted for changes in its estimated fair value due to the
      hedged risk.

  .   Cash flow hedge - a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the
      variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized
      asset or liability - in OCI and reclassified into the statement of
      operations when the Company's earnings are affected by the variability in
      cash flows of the hedged item.

     The changes in estimated fair values of the hedging derivatives are
   exclusive of any accruals that are separately reported on the statement of
   operations within interest income or interest expense to match the location
   of the hedged item.

     In its hedge documentation, the Company sets forth how the hedging
   instrument is expected to hedge the designated risks related to the hedged
   item and sets forth the method that will be used to retrospectively and
   prospectively assess the hedging instrument's effectiveness. A derivative
   designated as a hedging instrument must be assessed as being highly
   effective in offsetting the designated risk of the hedged item. Hedge
   effectiveness is formally assessed at inception and at least quarterly
   throughout the life of the designated hedging relationship. Assessments of
   hedge effectiveness are also

                                    MLIC-20



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

   subject to interpretation and estimation and different interpretations or
   estimates may have a material effect on the amount reported in net income.

     The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when: (i) it is
   determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting
   changes in the estimated fair value or cash flows of a hedged item; (ii) the
   derivative expires, is sold, terminated, or exercised; (iii) it is no longer
   probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will occur; or (iv) the
   derivative is de-designated as a hedging instrument.

     When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is determined that the
   derivative is not highly effective in offsetting changes in the estimated
   fair value or cash flows of a hedged item, the derivative continues to be
   carried on the balance sheet at its estimated fair value, with changes in
   estimated fair value recognized in net derivative gains (losses). The
   carrying value of the hedged recognized asset or liability under a fair
   value hedge is no longer adjusted for changes in its estimated fair value
   due to the hedged risk, and the cumulative adjustment to its carrying value
   is amortized into income over the remaining life of the hedged item.
   Provided the hedged forecasted transaction is still probable of occurring,
   the changes in estimated fair value of derivatives recorded in OCI related
   to discontinued cash flow hedges are released into the statement of
   operations when the Company's earnings are affected by the variability in
   cash flows of the hedged item.

     When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is no longer probable
   that the forecasted transactions will occur on the anticipated date or
   within two months of that date, the derivative continues to be carried on
   the balance sheet at its estimated fair value, with changes in estimated
   fair value recognized currently in net derivative gains (losses). Deferred
   gains and losses of a derivative recorded in OCI pursuant to the
   discontinued cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction that is no longer
   probable of occurring are recognized immediately in net investment gains
   (losses).

     In all other situations in which hedge accounting is discontinued, the
   derivative is carried at its estimated fair value on the balance sheet, with
   changes in its estimated fair value recognized in the current period as net
   derivative gains (losses).

   Embedded Derivatives

      The Company issues certain products, which include variable annuities,
   and investment contracts and is a party to certain reinsurance agreements
   that have embedded derivatives. The Company assesses each identified
   embedded derivative to determine whether it is required to be bifurcated.
   The embedded derivative is bifurcated from the host contract and accounted
   for as a freestanding derivative if:

   .  the combined instrument is not accounted for in its entirety at estimated
      fair value with changes in estimated fair value recorded in earnings;

   .  the terms of the embedded derivative are not clearly and closely related
      to the economic characteristics of the host contract; and

   .  a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative
      would qualify as a derivative instrument.

      Such embedded derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at estimated
   fair value with the host contract and changes in their estimated fair value
   are generally reported in net derivative gains (losses). If the Company is
   unable to properly identify and measure an embedded derivative for
   separation from its host contract, the entire contract is carried on the
   balance sheet at estimated fair value, with changes in estimated fair value
   recognized in the current period in net investment gains (losses) or net
   investment income. Additionally, the Company may elect to carry an entire
   contract on the balance sheet at estimated fair value, with changes in
   estimated fair value recognized in the current period in net investment
   gains (losses) or net investment income if that contract contains an
   embedded derivative that requires bifurcation. At inception, the Company
   attributes to the embedded derivative a portion of the projected future
   guarantee fees to be collected from the policyholder equal to the present
   value of projected future guaranteed benefits. Any additional fees represent
   "excess" fees and are reported in universal life and investment-type product
   policy fees.

                                    MLIC-21



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


  Fair Value

    Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset
  or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most
  advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction
  between market participants on the measurement date. In most cases, the exit
  price and the transaction (or entry) price will be the same at initial
  recognition.

    Subsequent to initial recognition, fair values are based on unadjusted
  quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that are
  readily and regularly obtainable. When such unadjusted quoted prices are not
  available, estimated fair values are based on quoted prices in markets that
  are not active, quoted prices for similar but not identical assets or
  liabilities, or other observable inputs. If these inputs are not available,
  or observable inputs are not determinable, unobservable inputs and/or
  adjustments to observable inputs requiring management's judgment are used to
  determine the estimated fair value of assets and liabilities.

  Employee Benefit Plans

    The Company sponsors a U.S. nonqualified defined benefit pension plan
  covering MetLife employees who meet specified eligibility requirements of the
  sponsor and its participating affiliates. In addition, the Company also
  provides pension benefits for certain U.S. retired employees and
  postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for certain non-U.S.
  retired employees. A December 31 measurement date is used for all of the
  Company's defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans.

    The Company recognizes the funded status of each of its defined benefit
  pension and other postretirement benefit plans, measured as the difference
  between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation, which is
  the projected benefit obligation ("PBO") for pension benefits and the
  accumulated postretirement benefit obligation ("APBO") for other
  postretirement benefits in other assets or other liabilities.

    Actuarial gains and losses result from differences between each plan's
  actual experience and the assumed experience on plan assets or PBO during a
  particular period and are recorded in accumulated OCI ("AOCI"). To the extent
  such gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the PBO or the estimated
  fair value of plan assets, the excess is amortized into net periodic benefit
  costs, generally over the average projected future service years of the
  active employees. In addition, prior service costs (credit) are recognized in
  AOCI at the time of the amendment and then amortized to net periodic benefit
  costs over the average projected future service years of the active employees.

    Net periodic benefit costs are determined using management's estimates and
  actuarial assumptions and are comprised of service cost, interest cost,
  settlement and curtailment costs, expected return on plan assets,
  amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses, and amortization of prior
  service costs (credit). Fair value is used to determine the expected return
  on plan assets.

    The Company sponsors a nonqualified defined contribution plan for all
  MetLife employees who qualify. This nonqualified defined contribution plan
  provides supplemental benefits in excess of limits applicable to a qualified
  plan which is sponsored by an affiliate. Through September 30, 2018, the
  Company sponsored qualified defined contribution plans for substantially all
  MetLife employees under which a portion of employee contributions were
  matched. As of October 1, 2018, except for the nonqualified defined
  contribution plan, the plan sponsor of the qualified defined contribution
  plans was changed from the Company to an affiliate.

    See Note 14 for information on the plan sponsor change.

  Income Tax

    Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its includable subsidiaries join
  with MetLife, Inc. and its includable subsidiaries in filing a consolidated
  U.S. life insurance and non-life insurance federal income tax return in
  accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
  amended. Current taxes (and the benefits of tax attributes such as losses)
  are allocated to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its includable
  subsidiaries under the consolidated tax return regulations and a tax sharing
  agreement. Under the consolidated tax return regulations, MetLife, Inc. has
  elected the "percentage method" (and 100% under such method) of reimbursing
  companies for tax attributes, e.g., net operating losses. As a result, 100%
  of tax attributes are reimbursed by MetLife, Inc. to the extent that
  consolidated federal income tax

                                    MLIC-22



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

  of the consolidated federal tax return group is reduced in a year by tax
  attributes. On an annual basis, each of the profitable subsidiaries pays to
  MetLife, Inc. the federal income tax which it would have paid based upon that
  year's taxable income. If Metropolitan Life Insurance Company or its
  includable subsidiaries have current or prior deductions and credits
  (including but not limited to losses) which reduce the consolidated tax
  liability of the consolidated federal tax return group, the deductions and
  credits are characterized as realized (or realizable) by Metropolitan Life
  Insurance Company and its includable subsidiaries when those tax attributes
  are realized (or realizable) by the consolidated federal tax return group,
  even if Metropolitan Life Insurance Company or its includable subsidiaries
  would not have realized the attributes on a stand-alone basis under a "wait
  and see" method.

    The Company's accounting for income taxes represents management's best
  estimate of various events and transactions.

    Deferred tax assets and liabilities resulting from temporary differences
  between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities are
  measured at the balance sheet date using enacted tax rates expected to apply
  to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to
  reverse.

    The realization of deferred tax assets depends upon the existence of
  sufficient taxable income within the carryback or carryforward periods under
  the tax law in the applicable tax jurisdiction. Valuation allowances are
  established against deferred tax assets when management determines, based on
  available information, that it is more likely than not that deferred income
  tax assets will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in
  determining whether valuation allowances should be established, as well as
  the amount of such allowances. When making such determination, the Company
  considers many factors, including:

  .   the nature, frequency, and amount of cumulative financial reporting
      income and losses in recent years;

  .   the jurisdiction in which the deferred tax asset was generated;

  .   the length of time that carryforward can be utilized in the various
      taxing jurisdictions;

  .   future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and
      carryforwards;

  .   future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;

  .   taxable income in prior carryback years; and

  .   tax planning strategies.

    The Company may be required to change its provision for income taxes when
  estimates used in determining valuation allowances on deferred tax assets
  significantly change or when receipt of new information indicates the need
  for adjustment in valuation allowances. Additionally, the effect of changes
  in tax laws, tax regulations, or interpretations of such laws or regulations,
  is recognized in net income tax expense (benefit) in the period of change.

    The Company determines whether it is more likely than not that a tax
  position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing
  authorities before any part of the benefit can be recorded on the financial
  statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that
  is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. Unrecognized
  tax benefits due to tax uncertainties that do not meet the threshold are
  included within other liabilities and are charged to earnings in the period
  that such determination is made.

    The Company classifies interest recognized as interest expense and
  penalties recognized as a component of income tax expense.

    In December 2017, H.R. 1, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
  of 2017 ("U.S. Tax Reform") was signed into law. See Note 15 for additional
  information on U.S. Tax Reform and related Staff Accounting Bulletin 118
  ("SAB 118") provisional amounts.

  Litigation Contingencies

    The Company is a defendant in a large number of litigation matters and is
  involved in a number of regulatory investigations. Given the large and/or
  indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters and the inherent

                                    MLIC-23



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

  unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an adverse outcome in
  certain matters could, from time to time, have a material effect on the
  Company's consolidated net income or cash flows in particular quarterly or
  annual periods. Liabilities are established when it is probable that a loss
  has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
  Except as otherwise disclosed in Note 16, legal costs are recognized as
  incurred. On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant
  information with respect to liabilities for litigation, regulatory
  investigations and litigation-related contingencies to be reflected on the
  Company's consolidated financial statements.

  Other Accounting Policies

   Stock-Based Compensation

     The Company recognizes stock-based compensation on its consolidated
   results of operations based on MetLife, Inc.'s allocation. MetLife, Inc.
   applies the accounting policies described below to determine those expenses.

     MetLife, Inc. grants certain employees stock-based compensation awards
   under various plans subject to vesting conditions. MetLife, Inc. recognizes
   compensation expense in an amount fixed at grant date or remeasured
   quarterly, depending on characteristics of the award. MetLife, Inc.
   generally recognizes this expense over the vesting period. However, MetLife,
   Inc. truncates the expense period to the date the employee attained
   age-and-service criteria to exercise or receive payment for the award
   regardless of continued employment. In such a case, MetLife, Inc. does not
   accelerate award exercise or payment timing. MetLife, Inc. also takes an
   estimation of forfeitures into account.

   Cash and Cash Equivalents

     The Company considers highly liquid securities and other investments
   purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at
   the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Securities included within cash
   equivalents are stated at estimated fair value, while other investments
   included within cash equivalents are stated at amortized cost, which
   approximates estimated fair value.

   Property, Equipment, Leasehold Improvements and Computer Software

     Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, which are included in
   other assets, are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and
   amortization. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over
   the estimated useful lives of the assets, as appropriate. The estimated life
   is generally 40 years for company occupied real estate property, from one to
   25 years for leasehold improvements, and from three to seven years for all
   other property and equipment. The cost basis of the property, equipment and
   leasehold improvements was $856 million and $890 million at December 31,
   2020 and 2019, respectively. Accumulated depreciation and amortization of
   property, equipment and leasehold improvements was $657 million and
   $635 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Related
   depreciation and amortization expense was $26 million, $24 million and
   $81 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
   respectively.

     Computer software, which is included in other assets, is stated at cost,
   less accumulated amortization. Purchased software costs, as well as certain
   internal and external costs incurred to develop internal-use computer
   software during the application development stage, are capitalized. Such
   costs are amortized over a four-year period using the straight-line method.
   The cost basis of computer software was $1.3 billion at both December 31,
   2020 and 2019. Accumulated amortization of capitalized software was
   $1.3 billion at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. Related amortization
   expense was $2 million, $0 and $90 million for the years ended December 31,
   2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

   Leases

     The Company, as lessee, has entered into various lease and sublease
   agreements for office space and equipment. At contract inception, the
   Company determines that an arrangement contains a lease if the contract
   conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of
   time in exchange for consideration. For contracts that contain a lease, the
   Company recognizes the right-of-use ("ROU") asset in Other assets and the
   lease liability in Other liabilities. Leases with an initial term of 12
   months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.

                                    MLIC-24



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


     ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for
   the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to
   make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities
   are determined using the Company's incremental borrowing rate based upon
   information available at commencement date to recognize the present value of
   lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets also include lease payments
   and excludes lease incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend or
   terminate the lease and are included in the lease measurement when it is
   reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option.

     The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. The
   Company does not separate lease and non-lease components and accounts for
   these items as a single lease component for all asset classes.

     The majority of the Company's leases and subleases are operating leases
   related to office space. The Company recognizes lease expense for operating
   leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

   Other Revenues

     Other revenues primarily include fees related to service contracts from
   customers for prepaid legal plans, administrative services-only contracts,
   and recordkeeping and related services. Substantially all of the revenue
   from the services is recognized over time as the applicable services are
   provided or are made available to the customers. The revenue recognized
   includes variable consideration to the extent it is probable that a
   significant reversal will not occur. In addition to the service fees, other
   revenues also include certain stable value fees and reinsurance ceded. These
   fees are recognized as earned.

   Policyholder Dividends

     Policyholder dividends are approved annually by Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company's Board of Directors. The aggregate amount of policyholder
   dividends is related to actual interest, mortality, morbidity and expense
   experience for the year, as well as management's judgment as to the
   appropriate level of statutory surplus to be retained by Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company.

   Foreign Currency

     Assets, liabilities and operations of foreign affiliates and subsidiaries
   are recorded based on the functional currency of each entity. The
   determination of the functional currency is made based on the appropriate
   economic and management indicators. The local currencies of foreign
   operations are the functional currencies. Assets and liabilities of foreign
   affiliates and subsidiaries are translated from the functional currency to
   U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at each year-end and revenues
   and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates during the year.
   The resulting translation adjustments are charged or credited directly to
   OCI, net of applicable taxes. Gains and losses from foreign currency
   transactions, including the effect of re-measurement of monetary assets and
   liabilities to the appropriate functional currency, are reported as part of
   net investment gains (losses) in the period in which they occur.

   Goodwill

     On January 1,2020, the Company adopted ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill
   and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, using a
   prospective transition approach for goodwill impairment testing. Goodwill
   represents the future economic benefits arising from net assets acquired in
   a business combination that are not individually identified and recognized.
   Goodwill is calculated as the excess of cost over the estimated fair value
   of such net assets acquired, is not amortized, and is tested for impairment
   based on a fair value approach at least annually, or more frequently if
   events or circumstances indicate that there may be justification for
   conducting an interim test. The Company performs its annual goodwill
   impairment testing during the third quarter based upon data as of the close
   of the second quarter. Goodwill associated with a business acquisition is
   not tested for impairment during the year the business is acquired unless
   there is a significant identified impairment event.

     The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level, which is the
   operating segment or a business one level below the operating segment, if
   discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by
   management at that level. For purposes of goodwill impairment testing, if
   the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an
   impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying
   value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized
   would not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting
   unit.

                                    MLIC-25



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

   Additionally, the Company will consider income tax effects from any tax
   deductible goodwill on the carrying value of the reporting unit when
   measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable.

     On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates potential triggering events
   that may affect the estimated fair value of the Company's reporting units to
   assess whether any goodwill impairment exists. Deteriorating or adverse
   market conditions for certain reporting units may have a significant impact
   on the estimated fair value of these reporting units and could result in
   future impairments of goodwill.

     For the 2020 annual goodwill impairment tests, the Company concluded that
   goodwill was not impaired. The goodwill balance was $86 million in the U.S.
   segment at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. The goodwill balance was
   $31 million in the MetLife Holdings segment at both December 31, 2020 and
   2019.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

  Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") in the form of ASUs to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The
Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. The following
tables provide a description of new ASUs issued by the FASB and the impact of
the adoption on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

  Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

    The table below describes the impacts of the ASUs adopted by the Company,
  effective during 2020 and 2019.

      Standard                       Description                  Effective Date and        Impact on Financial Statements
                                                                  Method of Adoption
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ASU 2020-04,           The new guidance provides optional       Effective for contract  The new guidance reduces the
Reference Rate         expedients and exceptions for applying   modifications made      operational and financial impacts of
Reform (Topic 848):    GAAP to contracts, hedging               between March 12,       contract modifications that replace a
Facilitation of the    relationships and other transactions     2020 and                reference rate, such as London
Effects of Reference   affected by reference rate reform if     December 31, 2022       Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR),
Rate Reform on         certain criteria are met. The                                    affected by reference rate reform.
Financial Reporting;   expedients and exceptions provided by                            The adoption of the new guidance
as clarified and       the amendments do not apply to contract                          provides relief from current GAAP
amended by ASU         modifications made and hedging                                   and is not expected to have a material
2021-01, Reference     relationships entered into or evaluated                          impact on the Company's
Rate Reform (Topic     after December 31, 2022, with certain                            consolidated financial statements.
848): Scope            exceptions. ASU 2021-01 amends the                               The Company will continue to
                       scope of the recent reference rate                               evaluate the impacts of reference rate
                       reform guidance. New optional                                    reform on contract modifications and
                       expedients allow derivative instruments                          hedging relationships through
                       impacted by changes in the interest                              December 31, 2022.
                       rate used for margining, discounting,
                       or contract price alignment (i.e.,
                       discount transition) to qualify for
                       certain optional relief.
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ASU 2017-04,           The new guidance simplifies the former   January 1, 2020, the    The adoption of the new guidance
Intangibles-Goodwill   two-step goodwill impairment test by     Company adopted,        reduced the complexity involved
and Other (Topic       eliminating Step 2 of the test. The new  using a prospective     with the evaluation of goodwill for
350): Simplifying the  guidance requires a one-step impairment  approach.               impairment and did not have an
Test for Goodwill      test in which an entity compares the                             impact on the Company's
Impairment             fair value of a reporting unit with its                          consolidated financial statements.
                       carrying amount and recognizes an
                       impairment charge for the amount by
                       which the carrying amount exceeds the
                       reporting unit's fair value, if any.
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                                    MLIC-26



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)

         Standard                       Description                Effective Date and        Impact on Financial Statements
                                                                   Method of Adoption
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ASU 2016-13, Financial       The new guidance requires an ACL    January 1, 2020 for     The adoption of this guidance
Instruments-Credit Losses    based on the expected lifetime      substantially all       resulted in a $113 million, net of
(Topic 326): Measurement     credit loss on financing            financial assets, the   income tax, decrease to retained
of Credit Losses on          receivables carried at amortized    Company adopted         earnings primarily related to the
Financial Instruments, as    cost, including, but not limited    using a modified        Company's mortgage loan
clarified and amended by     to, mortgage loans, premium         retrospective           investments. The Company has
ASU 2018-19, Codification    receivables, reinsurance            approach. For           included the required disclosures
Improvements to Topic 326,   receivables and leveraged and       previously impaired     within Note 7.
Financial Instruments-       direct financing leases.            fixed maturity
Credit Losses; ASU           The former model for OTTI on fixed  securities AFS and
2019-04, Codification        maturity securities AFS has been    certain fixed maturity
Improvements to Topic 326,   modified and requires the           securities
Financial Instruments-       recording of an ACL instead of a    AFS acquired with
Credit Losses, Topic 815,    reduction of the amortized cost.    evidence of credit
Derivatives and Hedging,     Any improvements in expected        quality deterioration
and Topic 825, Financial     future cash flows will no longer    since origination, the
Instruments; ASU 2019-05,    be reflected as a prospective       Company adopted
Financial Instruments-       yield adjustment, but instead will  prospectively on
Credit Losses (Topic 326):   be reflected as a reduction in the  January 1,2020.
Targeted Transition Relief;  ACL. The new guidance also
and ASU 2019-11,             replaces the model for PCI fixed
Codification Improvements    maturity securities AFS and
to Topic 326, Financial      financing receivables and requires
Instruments-Credit Losses    the establishment of an ACL at
                             acquisition, which is added to the
                             purchase price to establish the
                             initial amortized cost of the
                             investment.
                             The new guidance also requires
                             enhanced disclosures.
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ASU 2016-02, Leases          The guidance requires a lessee to   January 1, 2019. The    The Company elected the package of
(Topic 842), as clarified    recognize assets and liabilities    Company adopted         practical expedients allowed under
and amended by ASU           for leases with lease terms of      using a modified        the transition guidance. This allowed
2018-10, Codification        more than 12 months. Leases are     retrospective           the Company to carry forward its
Improvements to Topic 842,   classified as finance or operating  approach.               historical lease classification. In
Leases, ASU 2018-11,         leases and both types of leases                             addition, the Company elected all
Leases (Topic 842):          are recognized on the balance                               other practical expedients that were
Targeted Improvements,       sheet. Lessor accounting remains                            allowed under the new guidance and
and ASU 2018-20, Leases      largely unchanged from previous                             were applicable, including the
(Topic 842): Narrow-Scope    guidance except for certain                                 practical expedient to combine lease
Improvements for Lessors     targeted changes. The new guidance                          and non-lease components into one
                             also requires new qualitative and                           lease component for certain real
                             quantitative disclosures. In July                           estate leases.
                             2018, two amendments to the                                 The adoption of this guidance
                             guidance were issued. The                                   resulted in the recording of additional
                             amendments provided the option to                           net ROU assets and lease liabilities
                             adopt the new guidance                                      of approximately $866 million and
                             prospectively without adjusting                             $950 million, respectively, as of
                             comparative periods. Also, the                              January 1, 2019. The reduction of
                             amendments provided lessors with a                          ROU assets was a result of
                             practical expedient not to                                  adjustments for prepaid/deferred rent,
                             separate lease and non-lease                                unamortized initial direct costs and
                             components for certain operating                            impairment of certain ROU assets
                             leases. In December 2018, an                                based on the net present value of the
                             amendment was issued to clarify                             remaining minimum lease payments
                             lessor accounting relating to                               and sublease revenues. In addition, as
                             taxes, certain lessor's costs and                           of January 1, 2019, retained earnings
                             variable payments related to both                           increased by $95 million, net of
                             lease and non-lease components.                             income tax, as a result of the
                                                                                         recognition of deferred gains on
                                                                                         previous sale leaseback transactions.
                                                                                         The guidance did not have a material
                                                                                         impact on the Company's
                                                                                         consolidated net income and cash
                                                                                         flows. The Company has included
                                                                                         expanded disclosures on the
                                                                                         consolidated balance sheets and in
                                                                                         Notes 7 and 10.

                                    MLIC-27



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)


Future Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

  ASUs not listed below were assessed and either determined to be not
applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements or disclosures. ASUs issued but not yet
adopted as of December 31, 2020 that are currently being assessed and may or
may not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements or disclosures are summarized in the table below.

                                                                  Effective Date and
      Standard                       Description                  Method of Adoption         Impact on Financial Statements
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ASU 2019-12,           The new guidance simplifies the          January 1, 2021. The    The new guidance will not have a
Income Taxes (Topic    accounting for income taxes by removing  new guidance should     material impact on the Company's
740): Simplifying the  certain exceptions to the tax            be applied either on a  consolidated financial statements and
Accounting for         accounting guidance and providing        retrospective,          will be adopted on a prospective basis.
Income Taxes           clarification to other specific tax      modified
                       accounting guidance to eliminate         retrospective or
                       variations in practice. Specifically,    prospective basis
                       it removes the exceptions related to     based on the items to
                       the a) incremental approach for          which the
                       intraperiod tax allocation when there    amendments relate.
                       is a loss from continuing operations     Early adoption is
                       and income or a gain from other items,   permitted.
                       b) recognition of a deferred tax
                       liability when foreign investment
                       ownership changes from equity method
                       investment to consolidated subsidiary
                       and vice versa and c) use of interim
                       period tax accounting for
                       year-to-date-losses that exceed
                       anticipated losses. The guidance also
                       simplifies the application of the
                       income tax guidance for franchise taxes
                       that are partially based on income and
                       the accounting for tax law changes
                       during interim periods, clarifies the
                       accounting for transactions that result
                       in a step-up in tax basis of goodwill,
                       provides for the option to elect
                       allocation of consolidated income taxes
                       to entities disregarded by taxing
                       authorities for their stand-alone
                       reporting, and requires that an entity
                       reflect the effect of an enacted change
                       in tax laws or rates in the annual
                       effective tax rate computation in the
                       interim period that includes the
                       enactment date.
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ASU 2018-12,           The new guidance (i) prescribes the      January 1, 2023, to be  The implementation efforts of the
Financial Services--   discount rate to be used in measuring    applied                 Company and the evaluation of the
Insurance (Topic       the liability for future policy          retrospectively to      impact of the new guidance are in
944): Targeted         benefits for traditional and limited     January 1, 2021 (with   progress. Given the nature and extent of
Improvements to the    payment long-duration contracts, and     early adoption          the required changes to a significant
Accounting for Long-   requires assumptions for those           permitted).             portion of the Company's operations,
Duration Contracts,    liability valuations to be updated                               the adoption of this guidance is
as amended by ASU      after contract inception, (ii) requires                          expected to have a material impact on
2019-09, Financial     more market-based product guarantees on                          its consolidated financial statements.
Services--Insurance    certain separate account and other
(Topic 944):           account balance long-duration contracts
Effective Date, as     to be accounted for at fair value,
amended by ASU         (iii) simplifies the amortization of
2020-11, Financial     DAC for virtually all long-duration
Services--Insurance    contracts, and (iv) introduces certain
(Topic 944):           financial statement presentation
Effective Date and     requirements, as well as significant
Early Application      additional quantitative and qualitative
                       disclosures. The amendments in ASU
                       2019-09 defer the effective date of ASU
                       2018-12 to January 1, 2022 for all
                       entities, and the amendments in ASU
                       2020-11 further defer the effective
                       date of ASU 2018-12 for an additional
                       one year to January 1, 2023 for all
                       entities.
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                                    MLIC-28



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


2. Segment Information

  The Company is organized into two segments: U.S. and MetLife Holdings. In
addition, the Company reports certain of its results of operations in
Corporate & Other.

U.S.

  The U.S. segment offers a broad range of protection products and services
aimed at serving the financial needs of customers throughout their lives. These
products are sold to corporations and their respective employees, other
institutions and their respective members, as well as individuals. The U.S.
segment is organized into two businesses: Group Benefits and Retirement and
Income Solutions ("RIS").

 .   The Group Benefits business offers products such as term, variable and
     universal life insurance, dental, group and individual disability, vision
     and accident & health insurance.

 .   The RIS business offers a broad range of life and annuity-based insurance
     and investment products, including stable value and pension risk transfer
     products, institutional income annuities, structured settlements, and
     capital markets investment products, as well as solutions for funding
     postretirement benefits and company-, bank- and trust-owned life insurance.

MetLife Holdings

  The MetLife Holdings segment consists of operations relating to products and
businesses that the Company no longer actively markets. These include variable,
universal, term and whole life insurance, variable, fixed and index-linked
annuities, and long-term care insurance.

Corporate & Other

  Corporate & Other contains various start-up, developing and run-off
businesses. Also included in Corporate & Other are: the excess capital, as well
as certain charges and activities, not allocated to the segments (including
enterprise-wide strategic initiative restructuring charges), the Company's
ancillary non-U.S. operations, interest expense related to the majority of the
Company's outstanding debt, expenses associated with certain legal proceedings
and income tax audit issues, and the elimination of intersegment amounts (which
generally relate to affiliated reinsurance and intersegment loans, bearing
interest rates commensurate with related borrowings).

Financial Measures and Segment Accounting Policies

  Adjusted earnings is used by management to evaluate performance and allocate
resources. Consistent with GAAP guidance for segment reporting, adjusted
earnings is also the Company's GAAP measure of segment performance and is
reported below. Adjusted earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for net
income (loss). The Company believes the presentation of adjusted earnings, as
the Company measures it for management purposes, enhances the understanding of
its performance by highlighting the results of operations and the underlying
profitability drivers of the business.

  Adjusted earnings is defined as adjusted revenues less adjusted expenses, net
of income tax.

  The financial measures of adjusted revenues and adjusted expenses focus on
the Company's primary businesses principally by excluding the impact of market
volatility, which could distort trends, and revenues and costs related to
non-core products and certain entities required to be consolidated under GAAP.
Also, these measures exclude results of discontinued operations under GAAP and
other businesses that have been or will be sold or exited by MLIC but do not
meet the discontinued operations criteria under GAAP and are referred to as
divested businesses. Divested businesses also include the net impact of
transactions with exited businesses that have been eliminated in consolidation
under GAAP and costs relating to businesses that have been or will be sold or
exited by MLIC that do not meet the criteria to be included in results of
discontinued operations under GAAP. Adjusted revenues also excludes net
investment gains (losses) and net derivative gains (losses).

                                    MLIC-29



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

2. Segment Information (continued)


  The following additional adjustments are made to revenues, in the line items
indicated, in calculating adjusted revenues:

 .   Universal life and investment-type product policy fees excludes the
     amortization of unearned revenue related to net investment gains (losses)
     and net derivative gains (losses) and certain variable annuity GMIB fees
     ("GMIB fees"); and

 .   Net investment income: (i) includes adjustments for earned income on
     derivatives and amortization of premium on derivatives that are hedges of
     investments or that are used to replicate certain investments, but do not
     qualify for hedge accounting treatment, (ii) excludes post-tax adjusted
     earnings adjustments relating to insurance joint ventures accounted for
     under the equity method, (iii) excludes certain amounts related to
     securitization entities that are VIEs consolidated under GAAP and
     (iv) includes distributions of profits from certain other limited
     partnership interests that were previously accounted for under the cost
     method, but are now accounted for at estimated fair value, where the
     change in estimated fair value is recognized in net investment gains
     (losses) under GAAP.

  The following additional adjustments are made to expenses, in the line items
indicated, in calculating adjusted expenses:

 .   Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder dividends excludes:
     (i) amortization of basis adjustments associated with de-designated fair
     value hedges of future policy benefits, (ii) changes in the policyholder
     dividend obligation related to net investment gains (losses) and net
     derivative gains (losses), (iii) amounts associated with periodic
     crediting rate adjustments based on the total return of a contractually
     referenced pool of assets and other pass-through adjustments,
     (iv) benefits and hedging costs related to GMIBs ("GMIB costs") and
     (v) market value adjustments associated with surrenders or terminations of
     contracts ("Market value adjustments");

 .   Interest credited to policyholder account balances includes adjustments
     for earned income on derivatives and amortization of premium on
     derivatives that are hedges of policyholder account balances but do not
     qualify for hedge accounting treatment;

 .   Amortization of DAC and VOBA excludes amounts related to: (i) net
     investment gains (losses) and net derivative gains (losses), (ii) GMIB
     fees and GMIB costs and (iii) Market value adjustments;

 .   Interest expense on debt excludes certain amounts related to
     securitization entities that are VIEs consolidated under GAAP; and

 .   Other expenses excludes: (i) noncontrolling interests, (ii) acquisition,
     integration and other costs, and (iii) goodwill impairments.

  The tax impact of the adjustments mentioned above are calculated net of the
U.S. or foreign statutory tax rate, which could differ from the Company's
effective tax rate. Additionally, the provision for income tax (expense)
benefit also includes the impact related to the timing of certain tax credits,
as well as certain tax reforms.

  Set forth in the tables below is certain financial information with respect
to the Company's segments, as well as Corporate & Other, for the years ended
December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and at December 31, 2020 and 2019. The segment
accounting policies are the same as those used to prepare the Company's
consolidated financial statements, except for adjusted earnings adjustments as
defined above. In addition, segment accounting policies include the method of
capital allocation described below.

  Economic capital is an internally developed risk capital model, the purpose
of which is to measure the risk in the business and to provide a basis upon
which capital is deployed. The economic capital model accounts for the unique
and specific nature of the risks inherent in MetLife's and the Company's
businesses.

  MetLife's economic capital model, coupled with considerations of local
capital requirements, aligns segment allocated equity with emerging standards
and consistent risk principles. The model applies statistics-based risk
evaluation principles to the material risks to which the Company is exposed.
These consistent risk principles include calibrating required economic capital
shock factors to a specific confidence level and time horizon while applying an
industry standard method for the inclusion of diversification benefits among
risk types. MetLife's management is responsible for the ongoing production and
enhancement of the economic capital model and reviews its approach periodically
to ensure that it remains consistent with emerging industry practice standards.

                                    MLIC-30



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

2. Segment Information (continued)


  Segment net investment income is credited or charged based on the level of
allocated equity; however, changes in allocated equity do not impact the
Company's consolidated net investment income, net income (loss) or adjusted
earnings.

  Net investment income is based upon the actual results of each segment's
specifically identifiable investment portfolios adjusted for allocated equity.
Other costs are allocated to each of the segments based upon: (i) a review of
the nature of such costs; (ii) time studies analyzing the amount of employee
compensation costs incurred by each segment; and (iii) cost estimates included
in the Company's product pricing.

                                                                   MetLife    Corporate                               Total
Year Ended December 31, 2020                            U.S.       Holdings    & Other      Total     Adjustments  Consolidated
--------------------------------------------------- -----------  -----------  --------- ------------  -----------  ------------
                                                                                   (In millions)
Revenues
Premiums...........................................  $   17,778   $    2,962   $     1   $    20,741   $       --   $    20,741
Universal life and investment-type product policy
 fees..............................................       1,044          868        --         1,912           84         1,996
Net investment income..............................       6,348        4,616      (136)       10,828         (578)       10,250
Other revenues.....................................         857          224       580         1,661           --         1,661
Net investment gains (losses)......................          --           --        --            --          (73)          (73)
Net derivative gains (losses)......................          --           --        --            --          738           738
                                                    -----------  -----------  --------- ------------  -----------  ------------
  Total revenues...................................      26,027        8,670       445        35,142          171        35,313
                                                    -----------  -----------  --------- ------------  -----------  ------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder
 dividends.........................................      17,821        5,669        --        23,490          485        23,975
Interest credited to policyholder account balances.       1,569          687        --         2,256           (9)        2,247
Capitalization of DAC..............................         (49)          (2)       --           (51)          --           (51)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA.......................          56          290        --           346           60           406
Interest expense on debt...........................           7            6        86            99           --            99
Other expenses.....................................       3,085          801       666         4,552            7         4,559
                                                    -----------  -----------  --------- ------------  -----------  ------------
  Total expenses...................................      22,489        7,451       752        30,692          543        31,235
                                                    -----------  -----------  --------- ------------  -----------  ------------
Provision for income tax expense (benefit).........         752          236      (376)          612          (78)          534
                                                    -----------  -----------  --------- ------------               ------------
  Adjusted earnings................................  $    2,786   $      983   $    69         3,838
                                                    ===========  ===========  =========
Adjustments to:
Total revenues.....................................                                              171
Total expenses.....................................                                             (543)
Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.........                                               78
                                                                                        ------------
  Net income (loss)...........................................                           $     3,544                $     3,544
                                                                                        ============               ============

                                             MetLife    Corporate
  At December 31, 2020             U.S.      Holdings    & Other      Total
  ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
                                                (In millions)
  Total assets.................  $  262,478  $  164,956  $  30,173  $  457,607
  Separate account assets......  $   81,866  $   46,780  $      --  $  128,646
  Separate account liabilities.  $   81,866  $   46,780  $      --  $  128,646

                                    MLIC-31



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

2. Segment Information (continued)


                                                            MetLife      Corporate                                 Total
Year Ended December 31, 2019                    U.S.        Holdings      & Other        Total     Adjustments  Consolidated
------------------------------------------- ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------  -----------  ------------
                                                                              (In millions)
Revenues
Premiums...................................  $    18,510   $     3,098  $        --   $    21,608   $       --   $    21,608
Universal life and investment-type product
 policy fees...............................        1,037           912           --         1,949           88         2,037
Net investment income......................        6,647         4,688          (73)       11,262         (289)       10,973
Other revenues.............................          815           220          538         1,573           --         1,573
Net investment gains (losses)..............           --            --           --            --          346           346
Net derivative gains (losses)..............           --            --           --            --         (288)         (288)
                                            ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------  -----------  ------------
  Total revenues...........................       27,009         8,918          465        36,392         (143)       36,249
                                            ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims and
 policyholder dividends....................       18,963         5,920           --        24,883          206        25,089
Interest credited to policyholder account
 balances..................................        1,925           718           --         2,643          (19)        2,624
Capitalization of DAC......................          (53)           10           --           (43)          --           (43)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA...............           55           220           --           275          (36)          239
Interest expense on debt...................           10             8           87           105           --           105
Other expenses.............................        2,947           844          877         4,668            7         4,675
                                            ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------  -----------  ------------
  Total expenses...........................       23,847         7,720          964        32,531          158        32,689
                                            ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------  -----------  ------------
Provision for income tax expense (benefit).          656           232         (677)          211          (63)          148
                                            ------------  ------------ ------------  ------------               ------------
  Adjusted earnings........................  $     2,506   $       966  $       178         3,650
                                            ============  ============ ============
Adjustments to:
Total revenues.............................                                                  (143)
Total expenses.............................                                                  (158)
Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.                                                    63
                                                                                     ------------
  Net income (loss)........................                                           $     3,412                $     3,412
                                                                                     ============               ============

                                              MetLife      Corporate
At December 31, 2019              U.S.        Holdings      & Other        Total
----------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ -------------
                                                  (In millions)
Total assets.................  $    246,319  $    156,327  $    28,171  $    430,817
Separate account assets......  $     73,056  $     44,811  $        --  $    117,867
Separate account liabilities.  $     73,056  $     44,811  $        --  $    117,867

                                    MLIC-32



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

2. Segment Information (continued)


                                                                      MetLife   Corporate                             Total
Year Ended December 31, 2018                                U.S.      Holdings   & Other     Total     Adjustments Consolidated
------------------------------------------------------- -----------  ---------- --------- -----------  ----------- ------------
                                                                                     (In millions)
Revenues
Premiums............................................... $    23,388  $    3,205 $     20  $    26,613  $       --  $    26,613
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees.       1,023       1,008       --        2,031          93        2,124
Net investment income..................................       6,678       4,780     (154)      11,304        (385)      10,919
Other revenues.........................................         775         240      571        1,586          --        1,586
Net investment gains (losses)..........................          --          --       --           --         153          153
Net derivative gains (losses)..........................          --          --       --           --         766          766
                                                        -----------  ---------- --------- -----------  ----------- ------------
  Total revenues.......................................      31,864       9,233      437       41,534         627       42,161
                                                        -----------  ---------- --------- -----------  ----------- ------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder
 dividends.............................................      24,202       5,870        5       30,077         105       30,182
Interest credited to policyholder account balances.....       1,735         748       --        2,483          (4)       2,479
Capitalization of DAC..................................         (40)          6       --          (34)         --          (34)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA...........................          75         245       --          320         150          470
Interest expense on debt...............................          12           8       88          108          --          108
Other expenses.........................................       2,838         980      834        4,652          (5)       4,647
                                                        -----------  ---------- --------- -----------  ----------- ------------
  Total expenses.......................................      28,822       7,857      927       37,606         246       37,852
                                                        -----------  ---------- --------  -----------  ----------  -----------
Provision for income tax expense (benefit).............         648         269     (823)          94          79          173
                                                        -----------  ---------- --------- -----------              ------------
  Adjusted earnings.................................... $     2,394  $    1,107 $    333        3,834
                                                        ===========  ========== =========
Adjustments to:
Total revenues.........................................                                           627
Total expenses.........................................                                          (246)
Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.............                                           (79)
                                                                                          -----------
  Net income (loss)....................................                                   $     4,136              $     4,136
                                                                                          ===========              ============

   The following table presents total premiums, universal life and
investment-type product policy fees and other revenues by major product groups
of the Company's segments, as well as Corporate & Other:

                                                  Years Ended December 31,
                                                -----------------------------
                                                  2020      2019      2018
                                                --------- --------- ---------
                                                        (In millions)
  Life insurance............................... $  14,018 $  13,413 $  13,251
  Accident & health insurance..................     8,650     8,556     8,071
  Annuities....................................     1,352     2,917     8,685
  Other........................................       378       332       316
                                                --------- --------- ---------
   Total....................................... $  24,398 $  25,218 $  30,323
                                                ========= ========= =========

  Substantially all of the Company's consolidated premiums, universal life and
investment-type product policy fees and other revenues originated in the U.S.

  Revenues derived from one U.S. segment customer were $3.3 billion,
$3.0 billion and $3.1 billion for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
2018, respectively, which represented 14%, 12% and 10% of the consolidated
premiums, universal life and investment-type product policy fees and other
revenues, respectively. Revenues derived from the second U.S. segment customer
were $6.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, which represented 20%
of consolidated premiums, universal life and investment-type product policy
fees and other revenues. The revenue was from a single premium received for a
pension risk transfer. Revenues derived from any other customer did not exceed
10% of consolidated premiums, universal life and investment-type product policy
fees and other revenues for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.

                                    MLIC-33



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


3. Insurance

Insurance Liabilities

   Insurance liabilities, including affiliated insurance liabilities on
reinsurance assumed and ceded, are comprised of future policy benefits,
policyholder account balances and other policy-related balances. Information
regarding insurance liabilities by segment, as well as Corporate & Other, was
as follows at:

                                           December 31,
                                         -----------------
                                           2020     2019
                                         -------- --------
                                           (In millions)
                      U.S............... $147,557 $139,081
                      MetLife Holdings..   90,259   88,451
                      Corporate & Other.      170      212
                                         -------- --------
                        Total........... $237,986 $227,744
                                         ======== ========

  See Note 5 for discussion of affiliated reinsurance liabilities included in
the table above.

  Future policy benefits are measured as follows:

      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Product Type:                 Measurement Assumptions:
      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Participating life            Aggregate of (i) net level premium
                                      reserves for death and endowment
                                      policy benefits (calculated based
                                      upon the non-forfeiture interest
                                      rate, ranging from 3% to 7%, and
                                      mortality rates guaranteed in
                                      calculating the cash surrender
                                      values described in such
                                      contracts); and (ii) the liability
                                      for terminal dividends.
      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Nonparticipating life         Aggregate of the present value of
                                      future expected benefit payments
                                      and related expenses less the
                                      present value of future expected
                                      net premiums. Assumptions as to
                                      mortality and persistency are based
                                      upon the Company's experience when
                                      the basis of the liability is
                                      established. Interest rate
                                      assumptions for the aggregate
                                      future policy benefit liabilities
                                      range from 2% to 11%.
      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Individual and group          Present value of future expected
      traditional fixed annuities     payments. Interest rate assumptions
      after annuitization             used in establishing such
                                      liabilities range from 1% to 11%.
      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Non-medical health insurance  The net level premium method and
                                      assumptions as to future morbidity,
                                      withdrawals and interest, which
                                      provide a margin for adverse
                                      deviation. Interest rate
                                      assumptions used in establishing
                                      such liabilities range from 1% to
                                      7%.
      --------------------------------------------------------------------
      Disabled lives                Present value of benefits method and
                                      experience assumptions as to claim
                                      terminations, expenses and
                                      interest. Interest rate assumptions
                                      used in establishing such
                                      liabilities range from 2% to 8%.
      --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Participating business represented 3% of the Company's life insurance
in-force at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. Participating policies represented
17%, 19% and 20% of gross traditional life insurance premiums for the years
ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

  Policyholder account balances are equal to: (i) policy account values, which
consist of an accumulation of gross premium payments; and (ii) credited
interest, ranging from less than 1% to 8%, less expenses, mortality charges and
withdrawals.

                                    MLIC-34



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


Guarantees

   The Company issues directly and assumes through reinsurance variable annuity
products with guaranteed minimum benefits. GMABs, the non-life contingent
portion of GMWBs and certain non-life contingent portions of GMIBs are
accounted for as embedded derivatives in policyholder account balances and are
further discussed in Note 8. Guarantees accounted for as insurance liabilities
include:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guarantee:                                      Measurement Assumptions:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GMDBs  . A return of purchase payment upon    . Present value of expected death benefits in excess
          death even if the account value is     of the projected account balance recognizing the
          reduced to zero.                       excess ratably over the accumulation period
                                                 based on the present value of total expected
                                                 assessments.

       . An enhanced death benefit may be     . Assumptions are consistent with those used for
          available for an additional fee.       amortizing DAC, and are thus subject to the
                                                 same variability and risk.

                                              .  Investment performance and volatility assumptions
                                                 are consistent with the historical experience of
                                                 the appropriate underlying equity index, such as
                                                 the S&P 500 Index.

                                              . Benefit assumptions are based on the average
                                                 benefits payable over a range of scenarios.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GMIBs  . After a specified period of time     . Present value of expected income benefits in excess
          determined at the time of issuance     of the projected account balance at any future
          of the variable annuity contract,      date of annuitization and recognizing the excess
          a minimum accumulation of purchase     ratably over the accumulation period based on
          payments, even if the account          present value of total expected assessments.
          value is reduced to zero, that can
          be annuitized to receive a monthly
          income stream that is not less
          than a specified amount.

       .  Certain contracts also provide for  . Assumptions are consistent with those used for
          a guaranteed lump sum return of        estimating GMDB liabilities.
          purchase premium in lieu of the
          annuitization benefit.

                                              . Calculation incorporates an assumption for the
                                                 percentage of the potential annuitizations that
                                                 may be elected by the contractholder.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GMWBs. . A return of purchase payment via     . Expected value of the life contingent payments and
          partial withdrawals, even if the       expected assessments using assumptions
          account value is reduced to zero,      consistent with those used for estimating the
          provided that cumulative               GMDB liabilities.
          withdrawals in a contract year do
          not exceed a certain limit.

       . Certain contracts include
          guaranteed withdrawals that are
          life contingent.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  The Company also issues other annuity contracts that apply a lower rate on
funds deposited if the contractholder elects to surrender the contract for cash
and a higher rate if the contractholder elects to annuitize. These guarantees
include benefits that are payable in the event of death, maturity or at
annuitization. Certain other annuity contracts contain guaranteed annuitization
benefits that may be above what would be provided by the current account value
of the contract. Additionally, the Company issues universal and variable life
contracts where the Company contractually guarantees to the contractholder a
secondary guarantee or a guaranteed paid-up benefit.

                                    MLIC-35



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


   Information regarding the liabilities for guarantees (excluding base policy
liabilities and embedded derivatives) relating to annuity and universal and
variable life contracts was as follows:

                                                      Universal and Variable
                                 Annuity Contracts        Life Contracts
                              ----------------------  ----------------------
                               GMDBs and              Secondary    Paid-Up
                                 GMWBs       GMIBs    Guarantees  Guarantees      Total
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
                                                      (In millions)
Direct:
Balance at January 1, 2018... $      326  $      579  $      725  $      109  $      1,739
Incurred guaranteed benefits.          3         162          95           5           265
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (12)         (3)         --          --           (15)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2018.        317         738         820         114         1,989
Incurred guaranteed benefits.         57          19         255          52           383
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (13)         --          --          --           (13)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2019.        361         757       1,075         166         2,359
Incurred guaranteed benefits.        144         206         320         (12)          658
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (12)         (4)        (44)        (14)          (74)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2020. $      493  $      959  $    1,351  $      140  $      2,943
                              ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ============
Ceded:
Balance at January 1, 2018... $       --  $       --  $      272  $       76  $        348
Incurred guaranteed benefits.         --          --          29           4            33
Paid guaranteed benefits.....         --          --          --          --            --
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2018.         --          --         301          80           381
Incurred guaranteed benefits.         --          --          95          15           110
Paid guaranteed benefits.....         --          --          --          --            --
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2019.         --          --         396          95           491
Incurred guaranteed benefits.         --          --          93          13           106
Paid guaranteed benefits.....         --          --         (20)         (9)          (29)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2020. $       --  $       --  $      469  $       99  $        568
                              ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ============
Net:
Balance at January 1, 2018... $      326  $      579  $      453  $       33  $      1,391
Incurred guaranteed benefits.          3         162          66           1           232
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (12)         (3)         --          --           (15)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2018.        317         738         519          34         1,608
Incurred guaranteed benefits.         57          19         160          37           273
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (13)         --          --          --           (13)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2019.        361         757         679          71         1,868
Incurred guaranteed benefits.        144         206         227         (25)          552
Paid guaranteed benefits.....        (12)         (4)        (24)         (5)          (45)
                              ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------  ------------
Balance at December 31, 2020. $      493  $      959  $      882  $       41  $      2,375
                              ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========  ============

                                    MLIC-36



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


    Information regarding the Company's guarantee exposure, which includes
  direct business, but excludes offsets from hedging or reinsurance, if any,
  was as follows at:

                                                                        December 31,
                                         -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         2020                                  2019
                                         ---------------------------------     ---------------------------------
                                              In the               At               In the               At
                                           Event of Death      Annuitization     Event of Death      Annuitization
                                         ----------------   ---------------    ----------------   ---------------
                                                                    (Dollars in millions)
Annuity Contracts:
Variable Annuity Guarantees:
  Total account value (1), (2)..........  $      50,047      $      21,229      $      49,207      $      21,472
  Separate account value (1)............  $      40,583      $      20,368      $      39,679      $      20,666
  Net amount at risk....................  $       1,178 (3)  $         552 (4)  $       1,195 (3)  $         524 (4)
Average attained age of contractholders.       68 years           67 years           68 years           66 years
Other Annuity Guarantees:
  Total account value (1), (2)..........            N/A      $         142                N/A      $         143
  Net amount at risk....................            N/A      $          74 (5)            N/A      $          80 (5)
Average attained age of contractholders.            N/A           55 years                N/A           54 years

                                                                        December 31,
                                         -----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         2020                                  2019
                                         ---------------------------------     ---------------------------------
                                            Secondary            Paid-Up          Secondary            Paid-Up
                                             Guarantees         Guarantees         Guarantees        Guarantees
                                         ----------------   ---------------    ----------------   ---------------
                                                                    (Dollars in millions)
Universal and Variable Life Contracts:
  Total account value (1), (2)..........  $       5,607      $         861      $       4,909      $         899
  Net amount at risk (6)................  $      39,134      $       5,525      $      41,385      $       5,884
Average attained age of policyholders...       58 years           65 years           57 years           64 years

--------
(1) The Company's annuity and life contracts with guarantees may offer more
    than one type of guarantee in each contract. Therefore, the amounts listed
    above may not be mutually exclusive.

(2) Includes the contractholder's investments in the general account and
    separate account, if applicable.

(3) Defined as the death benefit less the total account value, as of the
    balance sheet date. It represents the amount of the claim that the Company
    would incur if death claims were filed on all contracts on the balance
    sheet date and includes any additional contractual claims associated with
    riders purchased to assist with covering income taxes payable upon death.

(4) Defined as the amount (if any) that would be required to be added to the
    total account value to purchase a lifetime income stream, based on current
    annuity rates, equal to the minimum amount provided under the guaranteed
    benefit. This amount represents the Company's potential economic exposure
    to such guarantees in the event all contractholders were to annuitize on
    the balance sheet date, even though the contracts contain terms that allow
    annuitization of the guaranteed amount only after the 10th anniversary of
    the contract, which not all contractholders have achieved.

(5) Defined as either the excess of the upper tier, adjusted for a profit
    margin, less the lower tier, as of the balance sheet date or the amount (if
    any) that would be required to be added to the total account value to
    purchase a lifetime income stream, based on current annuity rates, equal to
    the minimum amount provided under the guaranteed benefit. These amounts
    represent the Company's potential economic exposure to such guarantees in
    the event all contractholders were to annuitize on the balance sheet date.

(6) Defined as the guarantee amount less the account value, as of the balance
    sheet date. It represents the amount of the claim that the Company would
    incur if death claims were filed on all contracts on the balance sheet date.

                                    MLIC-37



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


Guarantees -- Separate Accounts

   Account balances of contracts with guarantees were invested in separate
account asset classes as follows at:

                                          December 31,
                                   ---------------------------
                                       2020          2019
                                   ------------- -------------
                                          (In millions)
                  Fund Groupings:
                  Equity.......... $      23,891 $      21,960
                  Balanced........        16,992        17,396
                  Bond............         3,052         3,024
                  Money Market....            52            48
                                   ------------- -------------
                    Total......... $      43,987 $      42,428
                                   ============= =============

Obligations Assumed Under Structured Settlement Assignments

  The Company assumed structured settlement claim obligations as an assignment
company. These liabilities are measured at the present value of the future
periodic claims to be provided and reported as other policy-related balances.
The Company received a fee for assuming these claim obligations and, as the
assignee of the claim, is legally obligated to ensure periodic payments are
made to the claimant. The Company purchased annuities to fund these future
periodic payment claim obligations and designates payments to be made directly
to the claimant by the annuity writer. These annuities funding structured
settlement claims are recorded as an investment. The Company has recorded
unpaid claim obligations and annuity contracts of equal amounts of $1.3 billion
at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. See Note 1.

Obligations Under Funding Agreements

  The Company issues fixed and floating rate funding agreements, which are
denominated in either U.S. dollars or foreign currencies, to certain
unconsolidated special purpose entities that have issued either debt securities
or commercial paper for which payment of interest and principal is secured by
such funding agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
the Company issued $39.3 billion, $37.3 billion and $41.8 billion,
respectively, and repaid $36.7 billion, $36.4 billion and $43.7 billion,
respectively, of such funding agreements. At December 31, 2020 and 2019,
liabilities for funding agreements outstanding, which are included in
policyholder account balances, were $38.8 billion and $34.6 billion,
respectively.

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a member of the FHLB of New York.
Holdings of common stock of the FHLB of New York, included in other invested
assets, were $765 million and $737 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.

                                    MLIC-38



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


   The Company has also entered into funding agreements with the FHLB of New
York and a subsidiary of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, a
federally chartered instrumentality of the U.S. ("Farmer Mac"). The liability
for such funding agreements is included in policyholder account balances.
Information related to such funding agreements was as follows at:

                              Liability                    Collateral
                      ------------------------- -----------------------------
                                             December 31,
                      -------------------------------------------------------
                          2020         2019           2020             2019
                      ------------ ------------ ------------     ------------
                                             (In millions)
FHLB of New York (1). $     15,245 $     14,445 $     17,258 (2) $     16,570 (2)
Farmer Mac (3)....... $      2,375 $      2,550 $      2,450     $      2,670
--------

(1) Represents funding agreements issued to the FHLB of New York in exchange
    for cash and for which the FHLB of New York has been granted a lien on
    certain assets, some of which are in the custody of the FHLB of New York,
    including residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"), to collateralize
    obligations under such funding agreements. The Company is permitted to
    withdraw any portion of the collateral in the custody of the FHLB of
    New York as long as there is no event of default and the remaining
    qualified collateral is sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance
    level. Upon any event of default by the Company, the FHLB of New York's
    recovery on the collateral is limited to the amount of the Company's
    liability to the FHLB of New York.

(2) Advances are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities. The amount of
    collateral presented is at estimated fair value.

(3) Represents funding agreements issued to a subsidiary of Farmer Mac. The
    obligations under these funding agreements are secured by a pledge of
    certain eligible agricultural mortgage loans and may, under certain
    circumstances, be secured by other qualified collateral. The amount of
    collateral presented is at carrying value.

Liabilities for Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses

  The following is information about incurred and paid claims development by
segment at December 31, 2020. Such amounts are presented net of reinsurance,
and are not discounted. The tables present claims development and cumulative
claim payments by incurral year. The development tables are only presented for
significant short-duration product liabilities within each segment. The
information about incurred and paid claims development prior to 2020 is
presented as supplementary information.

                                    MLIC-39



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


  U.S.

   Group Life - Term

                 Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net of Reinsurance            At December 31, 2020
         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------------------------
                                      For the Years Ended December 31,
         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Total IBNR
                                           (Unaudited)                                              Liabilities Plus
         --------------------------------------------------------------------------------               Expected     Cumulative
                                                                                                     Development on  Number of
Incurral                                                                                                Reported      Reported
  Year     2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     2017     2018     2019     2020         Claims        Claims
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------  ---------------- ----------
                                                         (Dollars in millions)
  2011.. $  6,318 $  6,290 $  6,293 $  6,269 $  6,287 $  6,295 $  6,294 $  6,295 $  6,297 $  6,299        $  1        208,202
  2012..             6,503    6,579    6,569    6,546    6,568    6,569    6,569    6,572    6,574           1        209,960
  2013..                      6,637    6,713    6,719    6,720    6,730    6,720    6,723    6,724           1        212,572
  2014..                               6,986    6,919    6,913    6,910    6,914    6,919    6,920           3        215,388
  2015..                                        7,040    7,015    7,014    7,021    7,024    7,025           3        217,729
  2016..                                                 7,125    7,085    7,095    7,104    7,105           6        218,487
  2017..                                                          7,432    7,418    7,425    7,427           9        257,925
  2018..                                                                   7,757    7,655    7,646          14        242,815
  2019..                                                                            7,935    7,900          23        239,317
  2020..                                                                                     8,913         757        206,427
                                                                                          --------
 Total.........................................................................             72,533
Cumulative paid claims and paid allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of
 reinsurance....................................................................           (70,179)
All outstanding liabilities for incurral years prior to 2011, net of
 reinsurance....................................................................                18
                                                                                          --------
 Total unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance.........           $  2,372
                                                                                          ========

                 Cumulative Paid Claims and Paid Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            For the Years Ended December 31,
               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 (Unaudited)
               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------
Incurral Year    2011     2012     2013     2014     2015     2016     2017     2018     2019      2020
-------------  -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ----------
                                                      (In millions)
    2011...... $  4,982 $  6,194 $  6,239 $  6,256 $  6,281 $  6,290 $  6,292 $  6,295 $  6,296  $   6,297
    2012......             5,132    6,472    6,518    6,532    6,558    6,565    6,566    6,569      6,572
    2013......                      5,216    6,614    6,664    6,678    6,711    6,715    6,720      6,721
    2014......                               5,428    6,809    6,858    6,869    6,902    6,912      6,915
    2015......                                        5,524    6,913    6,958    6,974    7,008      7,018
    2016......                                                 5,582    6,980    7,034    7,053      7,086
    2017......                                                          5,761    7,292    7,355      7,374
    2018......                                                                   6,008    7,521      7,578
    2019......                                                                            6,178      7,756
    2020......                                                                                       6,862
                                                                                                ----------
 Total cumulative paid claims and paid allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance   $  70,179
                                                                                                ==========

   Average Annual Percentage Payout

     The following is supplementary information about average historical claims
   duration at December 31, 2020:

                          Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age, Net of Reinsurance
                          -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Years.............   1         2       3       4       5       6       7      8      9     10
       Group Life - Term. 78.2%     20.0%    0.7%    0.2%    0.5%    0.1%    --%    --%    --%    --%

                                    MLIC-40



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


   Group Long-Term Disability

                   Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense, Net of Reinsurance        At December 31, 2020
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  ---------------------------
                                        For the Years Ended December 31,                             Total IBNR
                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Liabilities Plus
                                              (Unaudited)                                             Expected     Cumulative
                -----------------------------------------------------------------------            Development on  Number of
Incurral                                                                                              Reported      Reported
 Year            2011    2012    2013    2014    2015    2016    2017    2018    2019     2020         Claims        Claims
--------        ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------  ---------------- ----------
                                                            (Dollars in millions)
  2011......... $   955 $   916 $   894 $   914 $   924 $   923 $   918 $   917 $   914 $    910        $ --         21,644
  2012.........             966     979     980   1,014   1,034   1,037   1,021   1,015    1,011          --         20,086
  2013.........                   1,008   1,027   1,032   1,049   1,070   1,069   1,044    1,032          --         21,138
  2014.........                           1,076   1,077   1,079   1,101   1,109   1,098    1,097          --         22,852
  2015.........                                   1,082   1,105   1,093   1,100   1,087    1,081          --         21,209
  2016.........                                           1,131   1,139   1,159   1,162    1,139          --         17,967
  2017.........                                                   1,244   1,202   1,203    1,195          --         16,313
  2018.........                                                           1,240   1,175    1,163           7         15,135
  2019.........                                                                   1,277    1,212          33         15,044
  2020.........                                                                            1,253         630          8,387
                                                                                        --------
 Total................................................................................    11,093
Cumulative paid claims and paid allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance   (5,657)
All outstanding liabilities for incurral years prior to 2011, net of reinsurance.......    1,543
                                                                                        --------
 Total unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance................  $  6,979
                                                                                        ========

                   Cumulative Paid Claims and Paid Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              For the Years Ended December 31,
                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   (Unaudited)
                 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Incurral Year     2011      2012      2013      2014      2015      2016      2017      2018      2019      2020
-------------    -------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------  --------  -------- -----------
                                                        (In millions)
    2011........ $    44  $    217  $    337  $    411  $    478  $    537  $    588  $    635  $    670  $      703
    2012........                43       229       365       453       524       591       648       694         730
    2013........                          43       234       382       475       551       622       676         722
    2014........                                    51       266       428       526       609       677         732
    2015........                                              50       264       427       524       601         665
    2016........                                                        49       267       433       548         628
    2017........                                                                  56       290       476         579
    2018........                                                                            54       314         497
    2019........                                                                                      57         342
    2020........                                                                                                  59
                                                                                                         -----------
 Total cumulative paid claims and paid allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance            $    5,657
                                                                                                         ===========

   Average Annual Percentage Payout

     The following is supplementary information about average historical claims
   duration at December 31, 2020:

                            Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age, Net of Reinsurance
                            -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Years......................  1        2        3       4       5       6       7       8      9      10
Group Long-Term Disability. 4.6%    20.0%    14.6%    8.9%    7.2%    6.4%    5.4%    4.7%   3.7%   3.6%

                                    MLIC-41



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


  Significant Methodologies and Assumptions

     Group Life - Term and Group Long-Term Disability incurred but not paid
   ("IBNP") liabilities are developed using a combination of loss ratio and
   development methods. Claims in the course of settlement are then subtracted
   from the IBNP liabilities, resulting in the IBNR liabilities. The loss ratio
   method is used in the period in which the claims are neither sufficient nor
   credible. In developing the loss ratios, any material rate increases that
   could change the underlying premium without affecting the estimated incurred
   losses are taken into account. For periods where sufficient and credible
   claim data exists, the development method is used based on the claim
   triangles which categorize claims according to both the period in which they
   were incurred and the period in which they were paid, adjudicated or
   reported. The end result is a triangle of known data that is used to develop
   known completion ratios and factors. Claims paid are then subtracted from
   the estimated ultimate incurred claims to calculate the IBNP liability.

     An expense liability is held for the future expenses associated with the
   payment of incurred but not yet paid claims (IBNR and pending). This is
   expressed as a percentage of the underlying claims liability and is based on
   past experience and the anticipated future expense structure.

     For Group Life - Term and Group Long-Term Disability, first year incurred
   claims and allocated loss adjustment expenses increased in 2020 compared to
   the 2019 incurral year due to the growth in the size of the business.

     There were no significant changes in methodologies for the year ended
   December 31, 2020. The assumptions used in calculating the unpaid claims and
   claim adjustment expenses for Group Life - Term and Group Long-Term
   Disability are updated annually to reflect emerging trends in claim
   experience.

     No additional premiums or return premiums have been accrued as a result of
   the prior year development.

     Liabilities for Group Life - Term unpaid claims and claim adjustment
   expenses are not discounted.

     The liabilities for Group Long-Term Disability unpaid claims and claim
   adjustment expenses were $6.0 billion at both December 31, 2020 and 2019.
   Using interest rates ranging from 3% to 8%, based on the incurral year, the
   total discount applied to these liabilities was $1.2 billion at both
   December 31, 2020 and 2019. The amount of interest accretion recognized was
   $452 million, $470 million and $509 million for the years ended December 31,
   2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These amounts were reflected in
   policyholder benefits and claims.

     For Group Life - Term, claims were based upon individual death claims. For
   Group Long-Term Disability, claim frequency was determined by the number of
   reported claims as identified by a unique claim number assigned to
   individual claimants. Claim counts initially include claims that do not
   ultimately result in a liability. These claims are omitted from the claim
   counts once it is determined that there is no liability.

     The incurred and paid claims disclosed for the Group Life - Term product
   includes activity related to the product's continued protection feature;
   however, the associated actuarial reserve for future benefit obligations
   under this feature is excluded from the liability for unpaid claims.

     The Group Long-Term Disability IBNR, included in the development tables
   above, was developed using discounted cash flows, and is presented on a
   discounted basis.

                                    MLIC-42



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


  Reconciliation of the Disclosure of Incurred and Paid Claims Development to
  the Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

    The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables
  to the liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses on the
  consolidated balance sheet was as follows at:

                                                                                                    December 31, 2020
                                                                                              -----------------------------
                                                                                                      (In millions)
Short-Duration:
Unpaid claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance:
U.S.:
Group Life - Term............................................................................ $        2,372
Group Long-Term Disability...................................................................          6,979
                                                                                              --------------
  Total......................................................................................                $        9,351
Other insurance lines - all segments combined................................................                           607
                                                                                                             --------------
  Total unpaid claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance...........                         9,958
                                                                                                             --------------
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims:
U.S.:
Group Life - Term............................................................................             12
Group Long-Term Disability...................................................................            128
                                                                                              --------------
  Total......................................................................................                           140
Other insurance lines - all segments combined................................................                           180
                                                                                                             --------------
  Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims.............................................                           320
                                                                                                             --------------
  Total unpaid claims and allocated claims adjustment expense................................                        10,278
Discounting..................................................................................                        (1,186)
                                                                                                             --------------
Liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment liabilities - short-duration................                         9,092
Liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment liabilities - all long-duration lines.......                         4,431
                                                                                                             --------------
  Total liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expense (included in future policy
   benefits and other policy-related balances)...............................................                $       13,523
                                                                                                             ==============

                                    MLIC-43



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

3. Insurance (continued)


  Rollforward of Claims and Claim Adjustment Expenses

      Information regarding the liabilities for unpaid claims and claim
   adjustment expenses was as follows:

                                               Years Ended December 31,
                                  -------------------------------------------------
                                        2020             2019             2018
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
                                                    (In millions)
Balance at January 1,............ $        13,140  $        12,590  $        12,090
  Less: Reinsurance recoverables.           1,525            1,497            1,401
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Net balance at January 1,........          11,615           11,093           10,689
Incurred related to:
  Current year...................          18,620           17,711           16,714
  Prior years (1)................             (19)              44              241
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
    Total incurred...............          18,601           17,755           16,955
Paid related to:
  Current year...................         (13,854)         (12,934)         (12,359)
  Prior years....................          (4,478)          (4,299)          (4,192)
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
    Total paid...................         (18,332)         (17,233)         (16,551)
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Net balance at December 31,......          11,884           11,615           11,093
  Add: Reinsurance recoverables..           1,639            1,525            1,497
                                  ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Balance at December 31,.......... $        13,523  $        13,140  $        12,590
                                  ===============  ===============  ===============
--------

(1) For the year ended December 31, 2020, claims and claim adjustment expenses
    associated with prior years decreased due to favorable claims experience in
    the current year. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, claims
    and claim adjustment expenses associated with prior years increased due to
    events incurred in prior years but reported in the current year.

Separate Accounts

  Separate account assets and liabilities include two categories of account
types: pass-through separate accounts totaling $78.0 billion and $72.2 billion
at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for which the policyholder assumes
all investment risk, and separate accounts for which the Company contractually
guarantees either a minimum return or account value to the policyholder which
totaled $50.6 billion and $45.6 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. The latter category consisted primarily of guaranteed interest
contracts ("GICs"). The average interest rate credited on these contracts was
2.54% and 2.91% at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

  For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, there were no
investment gains (losses) on transfers of assets from the general account to
the separate accounts.

4. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles

  See Note 1 for a description of capitalized acquisition costs.

Nonparticipating and Non-Dividend-Paying Traditional Contracts

  The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to these contracts (term
insurance, nonparticipating whole life insurance, traditional group life
insurance, and non-medical health insurance) over the appropriate premium
paying period in proportion to the actual and expected future gross premiums
that were set at contract issue. The expected premiums are based upon the
premium requirement of each policy and assumptions for mortality, morbidity,
persistency and investment returns at policy issuance, or policy acquisition
(as it relates to VOBA), include provisions for adverse deviation, and are
consistent with the assumptions used to calculate future policyholder benefit
liabilities. These assumptions are not revised after policy issuance or
acquisition unless the DAC or VOBA balance is deemed to be unrecoverable from
future expected profits. Absent a premium deficiency, variability in
amortization after policy issuance or acquisition is caused only by variability
in premium volumes.

                                    MLIC-44



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

4. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles (continued)


Participating, Dividend-Paying Traditional Contracts

  The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to these contracts over the
estimated lives of the contracts in proportion to actual and expected future
gross margins. The amortization includes interest based on rates in effect at
inception or acquisition of the contracts. The future gross margins are
dependent principally on investment returns, policyholder dividend scales,
mortality, persistency, expenses to administer the business, creditworthiness
of reinsurance counterparties and certain economic variables, such as
inflation. For participating contracts within the closed block (dividend-paying
traditional contracts) future gross margins are also dependent upon changes in
the policyholder dividend obligation. See Note 6. Of these factors, the Company
anticipates that investment returns, expenses, persistency and other factor
changes, as well as policyholder dividend scales, are reasonably likely to
impact significantly the rate of DAC and VOBA amortization. Each reporting
period, the Company updates the estimated gross margins with the actual gross
margins for that period. When the actual gross margins change from previously
estimated gross margins, the cumulative DAC and VOBA amortization is
re-estimated and adjusted by a cumulative charge or credit to current
operations. When actual gross margins exceed those previously estimated, the
DAC and VOBA amortization will increase, resulting in a current period charge
to earnings. The opposite result occurs when the actual gross margins are below
the previously estimated gross margins. Each reporting period, the Company also
updates the actual amount of business in-force, which impacts expected future
gross margins. When expected future gross margins are below those previously
estimated, the DAC and VOBA amortization will increase, resulting in a current
period charge to earnings. The opposite result occurs when the expected future
gross margins are above the previously estimated expected future gross margins.
Each period, the Company also reviews the estimated gross margins for each
block of business to determine the recoverability of DAC and VOBA balances.

Fixed and Variable Universal Life Contracts and Fixed and Variable Deferred
Annuity Contracts

  The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to these contracts over the
estimated lives of the contracts in proportion to actual and expected future
gross profits. The amortization includes interest based on rates in effect at
inception or acquisition of the contracts. The amount of future gross profits
is dependent principally upon returns in excess of the amounts credited to
policyholders, mortality, persistency, interest crediting rates, expenses to
administer the business, creditworthiness of reinsurance counterparties, the
effect of any hedges used and certain economic variables, such as inflation. Of
these factors, the Company anticipates that investment returns, expenses and
persistency are reasonably likely to significantly impact the rate of DAC and
VOBA amortization. Each reporting period, the Company updates the estimated
gross profits with the actual gross profits for that period. When the actual
gross profits change from previously estimated gross profits, the cumulative
DAC and VOBA amortization is re-estimated and adjusted by a cumulative charge
or credit to current operations. When actual gross profits exceed those
previously estimated, the DAC and VOBA amortization will increase, resulting in
a current period charge to earnings. The opposite result occurs when the actual
gross profits are below the previously estimated gross profits. Each reporting
period, the Company also updates the actual amount of business remaining
in-force, which impacts expected future gross profits. When expected future
gross profits are below those previously estimated, the DAC and VOBA
amortization will increase, resulting in a current period charge to earnings.
The opposite result occurs when the expected future gross profits are above the
previously estimated expected future gross profits. Each period, the Company
also reviews the estimated gross profits for each block of business to
determine the recoverability of DAC and VOBA balances.

Factors Impacting Amortization

  Separate account rates of return on variable universal life contracts and
variable deferred annuity contracts affect in-force account balances on such
contracts each reporting period, which can result in significant fluctuations
in amortization of DAC and VOBA. Returns that are higher than the Company's
long-term expectation produce higher account balances, which increases the
Company's future fee expectations and decreases future benefit payment
expectations on minimum death and living benefit guarantees, resulting in
higher expected future gross profits. The opposite result occurs when returns
are lower than the Company's long-term expectation. The Company's practice to
determine the impact of gross profits resulting from returns on separate
accounts assumes that long-term appreciation in equity markets is not changed
by short-term market fluctuations, but is only changed when sustained interim
deviations are expected. The Company monitors these events and only changes the
assumption when its long-term expectation changes.

                                    MLIC-45



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

4. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles (continued)


  The Company also periodically reviews other long-term assumptions underlying
the projections of estimated gross margins and profits. These assumptions
primarily relate to investment returns, policyholder dividend scales, interest
crediting rates, mortality, persistency, policyholder behavior and expenses to
administer business. Management annually updates assumptions used in the
calculation of estimated gross margins and profits which may have significantly
changed. If the update of assumptions causes expected future gross margins and
profits to increase, DAC and VOBA amortization will decrease, resulting in a
current period increase to earnings. The opposite result occurs when the
assumption update causes expected future gross margins and profits to decrease.

  Periodically, the Company modifies product benefits, features, rights or
coverages that occur by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by
amendment, endorsement, or rider to a contract, or by election or coverage
within a contract. If such modification, referred to as an internal
replacement, substantially changes the contract, the associated DAC or VOBA is
written off immediately through income and any new deferrable costs associated
with the replacement contract are deferred. If the modification does not
substantially change the contract, the DAC or VOBA amortization on the original
contract will continue and any acquisition costs associated with the related
modification are expensed.

  Amortization of DAC and VOBA is attributed to net investment gains (losses)
and net derivative gains (losses), and to other expenses for the amount of
gross margins or profits originating from transactions other than investment
gains and losses. Unrealized investment gains and losses represent the amount
of DAC and VOBA that would have been amortized if such gains and losses had
been recognized.

   Information regarding DAC and VOBA was as follows:

                                                                              Years Ended December 31,
                                                                 -------------------------------------------------
                                                                       2020             2019             2018
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
                                                                                   (In millions)
DAC:
Balance at January 1,...........................................  $        3,427   $        4,089   $        4,320
Capitalizations.................................................              51               43               34
Amortization related to:
Net investment gains (losses) and net derivative gains (losses).             (56)              25             (114)
Other expenses..................................................            (348)            (263)            (355)
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
  Total amortization............................................            (404)            (238)            (469)
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Unrealized investment gains (losses)............................            (448)            (467)             204
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Balance at December 31,.........................................           2,626            3,427            4,089
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
VOBA:
Balance at January 1,...........................................              26               28               28
Amortization related to other expenses..........................              (2)              (1)              (1)
Unrealized investment gains (losses)............................              (1)              (1)               1
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Balance at December 31,.........................................              23               26               28
                                                                 ---------------  ---------------  ---------------
Total DAC and VOBA:
Balance at December 31,.........................................  $        2,649   $        3,453   $        4,117
                                                                 ===============  ===============  ===============

   Information regarding total DAC and VOBA by segment was as follows:

                                          December 31,
                                   ---------------------------
                                       2020          2019
                                   ------------- -------------
                                          (In millions)
                 U.S..............  $        398  $        405
                 MetLife Holdings.         2,251         3,048
                                   ------------- -------------
                   Total..........  $      2,649  $      3,453
                                   ============= =============

                                    MLIC-46



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

4. Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles (continued)


   Information regarding other intangibles was as follows:

                                              Years Ended December 31,
                                         ----------------------------------
                                            2020        2019        2018
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                    (In millions)
   DSI:
   Balance at January 1,................ $       62  $       93  $       93
   Capitalization.......................         --           1           1
   Amortization.........................        (21)        (20)        (15)
   Unrealized investment gains (losses).        (11)        (12)         14
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
   Balance at December 31,.............. $       30  $       62  $       93
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
   VODA and VOCRA:
   Balance at January 1,................ $      157  $      181  $      207
   Amortization.........................        (22)        (24)        (26)
                                         ----------  ----------  ----------
   Balance at December 31,.............. $      135  $      157  $      181
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========
   Accumulated amortization............. $      322  $      300  $      276
                                         ==========  ==========  ==========

   The estimated future amortization expense to be reported in other expenses
for the next five years is as follows:

                                                                   VODA and
                                                        VOBA        VOCRA
                                                    ------------ -------------
                                                          (In millions)
 2021.............................................. $          2 $          19
 2022.............................................. $          2 $          17
 2023.............................................. $          2 $          15
 2024.............................................. $          2 $          13
 2025.............................................. $          2 $          12

5. Reinsurance

  The Company enters into reinsurance agreements that transfer risk from its
various insurance products to affiliated and unaffiliated companies. These
cessions limit losses, minimize exposure to significant risks and provide
additional capacity for future growth. The Company also provides reinsurance by
accepting risk from affiliates and nonaffiliates.

  Under the terms of the reinsurance agreements, the reinsurer agrees to
reimburse the Company for the ceded amount in the event a claim is paid.
Cessions under reinsurance agreements do not discharge the Company's obligation
as the primary insurer. In the event that reinsurers do not meet their
obligations under the terms of the reinsurance agreements, reinsurance
recoverable balances could become uncollectible.

  Accounting for reinsurance requires extensive use of assumptions and
estimates, particularly related to the future performance of the underlying
business and the potential impact of counterparty credit risks. The Company
periodically reviews actual and anticipated experience compared to the
aforementioned assumptions used to establish assets and liabilities relating to
ceded and assumed reinsurance and evaluates the financial strength of
counterparties to its reinsurance agreements using criteria similar to that
evaluated in the security impairment process discussed in Note 7.

U.S.

  For its Group Benefits business, the Company generally retains most of the
risk and only cedes particular risk on certain client arrangements.

  The majority of the Company's reinsurance activity within this business
relates to client agreements for employer sponsored captive programs,
risk-sharing agreements and multinational pooling. The risks ceded under these
agreements are generally quota shares of group life and disability policies.
The cessions vary from 50% to 100% of all the risks of the policies.

                                    MLIC-47



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

5. Reinsurance (continued)


  The Company's RIS business has engaged in reinsurance activities on an
opportunistic basis. There were no new transactions during the periods
presented.

MetLife Holdings

  For its life products, the Company has historically reinsured the mortality
risk primarily on an excess of retention basis or on a quota share basis. In
addition to reinsuring mortality risk as described above, the Company reinsures
other risks, as well as specific coverages. Placement of reinsurance is done
primarily on an automatic basis and also on a facultative basis for risks with
specified characteristics.

Catastrophe Coverage

  The Company has exposure to catastrophes which could contribute to
significant fluctuations in its results of operations. For its U.S. segment,
the Company purchases catastrophe coverage to reinsure risks issued within
territories that it believes are subject to the greatest catastrophic risks.
For its MetLife Holdings segment, the Company uses excess of retention and
quota share reinsurance agreements to provide greater diversification of risk
and minimize exposure to larger risks. Excess of retention reinsurance
agreements provide for a portion of a risk to remain with the direct writing
company and quota share reinsurance agreements provide for the direct writing
company to transfer a fixed percentage of all risks of a class of policies.

Reinsurance Recoverables

  The Company reinsures its business through a diversified group of
well-capitalized reinsurers. The Company analyzes recent trends in arbitration
and litigation outcomes in disputes, if any, with its reinsurers. The Company
monitors ratings and evaluates the financial strength of its reinsurers by
analyzing their financial statements. In addition, the reinsurance recoverable
balance due from each reinsurer is evaluated as part of the overall monitoring
process. Recoverability of reinsurance recoverable balances is evaluated based
on these analyses. The Company generally secures large reinsurance recoverable
balances with various forms of collateral, including secured trusts, funds
withheld accounts, and irrevocable letters of credit. These reinsurance
recoverable balances are stated net of allowances for uncollectible
reinsurance, which at December 31, 2020 and 2019 were not significant.

  The Company has secured certain reinsurance recoverable balances with various
forms of collateral, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and
irrevocable letters of credit. The Company had $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion of
unsecured unaffiliated reinsurance recoverable balances at December 31, 2020
and 2019, respectively.

  At December 31, 2020, the Company had $2.5 billion of net unaffiliated ceded
reinsurance recoverables. Of this total, $1.8 billion, or 72%, were with the
Company's five largest unaffiliated ceded reinsurers, including $1.2 billion of
net unaffiliated ceded reinsurance recoverables which were unsecured. At
December 31, 2019, the Company had $2.6 billion of net unaffiliated ceded
reinsurance recoverables. Of this total, $1.9 billion, or 73%, were with the
Company's five largest unaffiliated ceded reinsurers, including $1.3 billion of
net unaffiliated ceded reinsurance recoverables which were unsecured.

  The Company has reinsured with an unaffiliated third-party reinsurer, 59% of
the closed block through a modified coinsurance agreement. The Company accounts
for this agreement under the deposit method of accounting. The Company, having
the right of offset, has offset the modified coinsurance deposit with the
deposit recoverable.

                                    MLIC-48



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

5. Reinsurance (continued)


   The amounts on the consolidated statements of operations include the impact
of reinsurance. Information regarding the significant effects of reinsurance
was as follows:

                                                                          Years Ended December 31,
                                                               ----------------------------------------------
                                                                    2020            2019            2018
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
                                                                                (In millions)
Premiums
Direct premiums...............................................  $      20,821   $      21,804   $      26,883
Reinsurance assumed...........................................            909             811             752
Reinsurance ceded.............................................           (989)         (1,007)         (1,022)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net premiums................................................  $      20,741   $      21,608   $      26,613
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees
Direct universal life and investment-type product policy fees.  $       2,290   $       2,331   $       2,382
Reinsurance assumed...........................................            (16)            (15)              9
Reinsurance ceded.............................................           (278)           (279)           (267)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net universal life and investment-type product policy fees..  $       1,996   $       2,037   $       2,124
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Other revenues
Direct other revenues.........................................  $       1,043   $       1,007   $       1,017
Reinsurance assumed...........................................             10              (5)            (11)
Reinsurance ceded.............................................            608             571             580
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net other revenues..........................................  $       1,661   $       1,573   $       1,586
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Policyholder benefits and claims
Direct policyholder benefits and claims.......................  $      23,488   $      24,469   $      29,589
Reinsurance assumed...........................................            811             728             691
Reinsurance ceded.............................................         (1,225)         (1,146)         (1,183)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net policyholder benefits and claims........................  $      23,074   $      24,051   $      29,097
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Interest credited to policyholder account balances
Direct interest credited to policyholder account balances.....  $       2,218   $       2,592   $       2,446
Reinsurance assumed...........................................             42              44              46
Reinsurance ceded.............................................            (13)            (12)            (13)
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net interest credited to policyholder account balances......  $       2,247   $       2,624   $       2,479
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============
Other expenses
Direct other expenses.........................................  $       4,469   $       4,464   $       4,650
Reinsurance assumed...........................................             71              50              71
Reinsurance ceded.............................................            473             462             470
                                                               --------------  --------------  --------------
  Net other expenses..........................................  $       5,013   $       4,976   $       5,191
                                                               ==============  ==============  ==============

                                    MLIC-49



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

5. Reinsurance (continued)


   The amounts on the consolidated balance sheets include the impact of
reinsurance. Information regarding the significant effects of reinsurance was
as follows at:

                                                                            December 31,
                                             ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             2020                                  2019
                                             ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------
                                                                           Total                                 Total
                                                                          Balance                               Balance
                                              Direct   Assumed   Ceded     Sheet    Direct   Assumed   Ceded     Sheet
                                             --------- ------- --------  --------- --------- ------- --------  ---------
                                                                            (In millions)
Assets
Premiums, reinsurance and other
 receivables................................  $  2,509  $  831  $18,138   $ 21,478  $  2,767  $  700  $18,968   $ 22,435
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value
 of business acquired.......................     2,864      13     (228)     2,649     3,657      14     (218)     3,453
                                             --------- ------- --------  --------- --------- ------- --------  ---------
  Total assets..............................  $  5,373  $  844  $17,910   $ 24,127  $  6,424  $  714  $18,750   $ 25,888
                                             ========= ======= ========  ========= ========= ======= ========  =========
Liabilities
Future policy benefits......................  $132,776  $1,159  $   (14)  $133,921  $127,058  $1,252  $    (6)  $128,304
Policyholder account balances...............    96,479     156       --     96,635    91,550     158       --     91,708
Other policy-related balances...............     7,103     322        5      7,430     7,466     257        9      7,732
Other liabilities...........................     7,027   2,406   15,991     25,424     7,211   2,318   16,553     26,082
                                             --------- ------- --------  --------- --------- ------- --------  ---------
  Total liabilities.........................  $243,385  $4,043  $15,982   $263,410  $233,285  $3,985  $16,556   $253,826
                                             ========= ======= ========  ========= ========= ======= ========  =========

  Reinsurance agreements that do not expose the Company to a reasonable
possibility of a significant loss from insurance risk are recorded using the
deposit method of accounting. The deposit assets on reinsurance were
$12.8 billion and $13.7 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The deposit liabilities on reinsurance were $1.8 billion and $1.7 billion at
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Related Party Reinsurance Transactions

  The Company has reinsurance agreements with certain of MetLife, Inc.'s
subsidiaries, including MetLife Reinsurance Company of Charleston ("MRC"),
MetLife Reinsurance Company of Vermont, and Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance
Company, all of which are related parties. Additionally, the Company has
reinsurance agreements with Brighthouse Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries
("Brighthouse"), a former subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. In August 2017, MetLife,
Inc. completed the separation of Brighthouse and retained 19.2% of Brighthouse
Financial, Inc. common stock outstanding. In June 2018, MetLife, Inc. sold its
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. common stock and Brighthouse was no longer
considered a related party.

                                    MLIC-50



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

5. Reinsurance (continued)


   Information regarding the significant effects of affiliated reinsurance
included on the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

                                                                     Years Ended December 31,
                                                              -------------------------------------
                                                                  2020         2019         2018
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
                                                                          (In millions)
Premiums
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $        8   $        9   $        9
Reinsurance ceded............................................        (113)        (115)        (117)
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net premiums...............................................  $     (105)  $     (106)  $     (108)
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $        1   $        1   $       (1)
Reinsurance ceded............................................          (7)         (17)         (18)
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net universal life and investment-type product policy fees.  $       (6)  $      (16)  $      (19)
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========
Other revenues
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $      (12)  $      (19)  $       --
Reinsurance ceded............................................         572          533          541
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net other revenues.........................................  $      560   $      514   $      541
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========
Policyholder benefits and claims
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $        1   $        4   $       11
Reinsurance ceded............................................        (145)        (153)        (120)
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net policyholder benefits and claims.......................  $     (144)  $     (149)  $     (109)
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========
Interest credited to policyholder account balances
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $       29   $       30   $       38
Reinsurance ceded............................................         (13)         (12)         (13)
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net interest credited to policyholder account balances.....  $       16   $       18   $       25
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========
Other expenses
Reinsurance assumed..........................................  $       --   $       --   $       10
Reinsurance ceded............................................         516          533          543
                                                              -----------  -----------  -----------
  Net other expenses.........................................  $      516   $      533   $      553
                                                              ===========  ===========  ===========

   Information regarding the significant effects of affiliated reinsurance
included on the consolidated balance sheets was as follows at:

                                                                            December 31,
                                                         --------------------------------------------------
                                                                   2020                      2019
                                                         ------------------------  ------------------------
                                                           Assumed       Ceded       Assumed       Ceded
                                                         ----------- ------------  ----------- ------------
                                                                            (In millions)
Assets
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables.............  $        1  $    12,453   $       --  $    12,584
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business
 acquired...............................................          --         (145)          --         (160)
                                                         ----------- ------------  ----------- ------------
  Total assets..........................................  $        1  $    12,308   $       --  $    12,424
                                                         =========== ============  =========== ============
Liabilities
Future policy benefits..................................  $       48  $       (14)  $       55  $        (6)
Policyholder account balances...........................         123           --          131           --
Other policy-related balances...........................           1            5            1            9
Other liabilities.......................................         864       12,816          824       12,695
                                                         ----------- ------------  ----------- ------------
  Total liabilities.....................................  $    1,036  $    12,807   $    1,011  $    12,698
                                                         =========== ============  =========== ============

                                    MLIC-51



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

5. Reinsurance (continued)


  The Company ceded two blocks of business to an affiliate on a 75% coinsurance
with funds withheld basis. Certain contractual features of these agreements
qualify as embedded derivatives, which are separately accounted for at
estimated fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The embedded
derivatives related to the funds withheld associated with these reinsurance
agreements are included within other liabilities and were $45 million and
$21 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Net derivative gains
(losses) associated with these embedded derivatives were ($24) million,
($17) million and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
2018, respectively.

  Certain contractual features of the closed block agreement with MRC create an
embedded derivative, which is separately accounted for at estimated fair value
on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The embedded derivative related
to the funds withheld associated with this reinsurance agreement is included
within other liabilities and was $1.4 billion and $996 million at December 31,
2020 and 2019, respectively. Net derivative gains (losses) associated with the
embedded derivative were ($387) million, ($535) million and $421 million for
the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

  The Company has secured certain reinsurance recoverable balances with various
forms of collateral, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and
irrevocable letters of credit. The Company had $606 million and $528 million of
unsecured affiliated reinsurance recoverable balances at December 31, 2020 and
2019, respectively.

  Affiliated reinsurance agreements that do not expose the Company to a
reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance risk are recorded
using the deposit method of accounting. The deposit assets on affiliated
reinsurance were $11.0 billion and $11.2 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. The deposit liabilities on affiliated reinsurance were
$863 million and $821 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

6. Closed Block

  On April 7, 2000 (the "Demutualization Date"), Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company converted from a mutual life insurance company to a stock life
insurance company and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. The
conversion was pursuant to an order by the New York Superintendent of Insurance
approving Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's plan of reorganization, as
amended (the "Plan of Reorganization"). On the Demutualization Date,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company established a closed block for the benefit
of holders of certain individual life insurance policies of Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company. Assets have been allocated to the closed block in an amount
that has been determined to produce cash flows which, together with anticipated
revenues from the policies included in the closed block, are reasonably
expected to be sufficient to support obligations and liabilities relating to
these policies, including, but not limited to, provisions for the payment of
claims and certain expenses and taxes, and to provide for the continuation of
policyholder dividend scales in effect for 1999, if the experience underlying
such dividend scales continues, and for appropriate adjustments in such scales
if the experience changes. At least annually, the Company compares actual and
projected experience against the experience assumed in the then-current
dividend scales. Dividend scales are adjusted periodically to give effect to
changes in experience.

  The closed block assets, the cash flows generated by the closed block assets
and the anticipated revenues from the policies in the closed block will benefit
only the holders of the policies in the closed block. To the extent that, over
time, cash flows from the assets allocated to the closed block and claims and
other experience related to the closed block are, in the aggregate, more or
less favorable than what was assumed when the closed block was established,
total dividends paid to closed block policyholders in the future may be greater
than or less than the total dividends that would have been paid to these
policyholders if the policyholder dividend scales in effect for 1999 had been
continued. Any cash flows in excess of amounts assumed will be available for
distribution over time to closed block policyholders and will not be available
to stockholders. If the closed block has insufficient funds to make guaranteed
policy benefit payments, such payments will be made from assets outside of the
closed block. The closed block will continue in effect as long as any policy in
the closed block remains in-force. The expected life of the closed block is
over 100 years from the Demutualization Date.

  The Company uses the same accounting principles to account for the
participating policies included in the closed block as it used prior to the
Demutualization Date. However, the Company establishes a policyholder dividend
obligation for earnings that will be paid to policyholders as additional
dividends as described below. The excess of closed block liabilities over
closed block assets at the Demutualization Date (adjusted to eliminate the
impact of related amounts in AOCI) represents the estimated maximum future
earnings from the closed block expected to result from operations, attributed
net of income tax, to

                                    MLIC-52



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

6. Closed Block (continued)

the closed block. Earnings of the closed block are recognized in income over
the period the policies and contracts in the closed block remain in-force.
Management believes that over time the actual cumulative earnings of the closed
block will approximately equal the expected cumulative earnings due to the
effect of dividend changes. If, over the period the closed block remains in
existence, the actual cumulative earnings of the closed block are greater than
the expected cumulative earnings of the closed block, the Company will pay the
excess to closed block policyholders as additional policyholder dividends
unless offset by future unfavorable experience of the closed block and,
accordingly, will recognize only the expected cumulative earnings in income
with the excess recorded as a policyholder dividend obligation. If over such
period, the actual cumulative earnings of the closed block are less than the
expected cumulative earnings of the closed block, the Company will recognize
only the actual earnings in income. However, the Company may change
policyholder dividend scales in the future, which would be intended to increase
future actual earnings until the actual cumulative earnings equal the expected
cumulative earnings.

  Experience within the closed block, in particular mortality and investment
yields, as well as realized and unrealized gains and losses, directly impact
the policyholder dividend obligation. Amortization of the closed block DAC,
which resides outside of the closed block, is based upon cumulative actual and
expected earnings within the closed block. Accordingly, the Company's net
income continues to be sensitive to the actual performance of the closed block.

  Closed block assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are combined on a
line-by-line basis with the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses outside
the closed block based on the nature of the particular item.

                                    MLIC-53



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

6. Closed Block (continued)


   Information regarding the closed block liabilities and assets designated to
the closed block was as follows at:

                                                                                             December 31,
                                                                                     ----------------------------
                                                                                          2020           2019
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
                                                                                             (In millions)
Closed Block Liabilities
Future policy benefits.............................................................. $      38,758  $      39,379
Other policy-related balances.......................................................           321            423
Policyholder dividends payable......................................................           337            432
Policyholder dividend obligation....................................................         2,969          2,020
Deferred income tax liability.......................................................           130             79
Other liabilities...................................................................           172             81
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Total closed block liabilities....................................................        42,687         42,414
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
Assets Designated to the Closed Block
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value...............        27,186         25,977
Mortgage loans......................................................................         6,807          7,052
Policy loans........................................................................         4,355          4,489
Real estate and real estate joint ventures..........................................           559            544
Other invested assets...............................................................           492            416
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Total investments.................................................................        39,399         38,478
Cash and cash equivalents...........................................................            --            448
Accrued investment income...........................................................           402            419
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables.........................................            50             75
Current income tax recoverable......................................................            28             91
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Total assets designated to the closed block.......................................        39,879         39,511
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block.....         2,808          2,903
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
AOCI:
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of income tax.............................         3,524          2,453
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net of income tax.........................            23             97
Allocated to policyholder dividend obligation, net of income tax....................        (2,346)        (1,596)
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Total amounts included in AOCI....................................................         1,201            954
                                                                                     -------------  -------------
  Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities. $       4,009  $       3,857
                                                                                     =============  =============

   Information regarding the closed block policyholder dividend obligation was
as follows:

                                                     Years Ended December 31,
                                              --------------------------------------
                                                  2020          2019         2018
                                              ------------- ------------- ----------
                                                           (In millions)
Balance at January 1,........................  $      2,020  $        428  $   2,121
Change in unrealized investment and
 derivative gains (losses)...................           949         1,592     (1,693)
                                              ------------- ------------- ----------
Balance at December 31,......................  $      2,969  $      2,020  $     428
                                              ============= ============= ==========

                                    MLIC-54



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

6. Closed Block (continued)


   Information regarding the closed block revenues and expenses was as follows:

                                                      Years Ended December 31,
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                  2020          2019          2018
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
                                                            (In millions)
Revenues
Premiums..................................... $      1,498  $      1,580  $      1,672
Net investment income........................        1,596         1,740         1,758
Net investment gains (losses)................          (25)           (7)          (71)
Net derivative gains (losses)................          (17)           12            22
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total revenues..............................        3,052         3,325         3,381
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims.............        2,330         2,291         2,475
Policyholder dividends.......................          791           924           968
Other expenses...............................          104           111           117
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
 Total expenses..............................        3,225         3,326         3,560
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
 Revenues, net of expenses before provision
   for income tax expense (benefit)..........         (173)           (1)         (179)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)...          (36)           (2)          (39)
                                              ------------  ------------  ------------
 Revenues, net of expenses and provision for
   income tax expense (benefit).............. $       (137) $          1  $       (140)
                                              ============  ============  ============

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company charges the closed block with federal
income taxes, state and local premium taxes and other state or local taxes, as
well as investment management expenses relating to the closed block as provided
in the Plan of Reorganization. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company also charges
the closed block for expenses of maintaining the policies included in the
closed block.

7. Investments

  See Note 9 for information about the fair value hierarchy for investments and
the related valuation methodologies.

Investment Risks and Uncertainties

  Investments are exposed to the following primary sources of risk: credit,
interest rate, liquidity, market valuation, currency and real estate risk. The
financial statement risks, stemming from such investment risks, are those
associated with the determination of estimated fair values, the diminished
ability to sell certain investments in times of strained market conditions, the
recognition of ACL and impairments, the recognition of income on certain
investments and the potential consolidation of VIEs. The use of different
methodologies, assumptions and inputs relating to these financial statement
risks may have a material effect on the amounts presented within the
consolidated financial statements.

  The determination of ACL and impairments is highly subjective and is based
upon quarterly evaluations and assessments of known and inherent risks
associated with the respective asset class. Such evaluations and assessments
are revised as conditions change and new information becomes available.

  The recognition of income on certain investments (e.g. structured securities,
including mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities ("ABS"), certain
structured investment transactions and FVO Securities) is dependent upon
certain factors such as prepayments and defaults, and changes in such factors
could result in changes in amounts to be earned.

Fixed Maturity Securities AFS

  Fixed Maturity Securities AFS by Sector

    The following table presents the fixed maturity securities AFS by sector.
  U.S. corporate and foreign corporate sectors include redeemable preferred
  stock. RMBS includes agency, prime, alternative and sub-prime mortgage-backed
  securities. ABS includes securities collateralized by corporate loans and
  consumer loans. Municipals includes taxable and tax-exempt

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)

  revenue bonds and, to a much lesser extent, general obligations of states,
  municipalities and political subdivisions. Commercial mortgage-backed
  securities ("CMBS") primarily includes securities collateralized by multiple
  commercial mortgage loans. RMBS, ABS and CMBS are, collectively, "Structured
  Products." In accordance with new credit loss guidance adopted January 1,
  2020, securities that incurred a credit loss after December 31, 2019 and were
  still held as of December 31, 2020, are presented net of ACL. In accordance
  with previous guidance, both the temporary loss and OTTI loss are presented
  for securities that were in an unrealized loss position as of December 31,
  2019.

                                     December 31, 2020                                 December 31, 2019
                      ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------
                                      Gross Unrealized                                 Gross Unrealized
                                ---------------------------- Estimated           ----------------------------  Estimated
                      Amortized                                Fair    Amortized          Temporary    OTTI      Fair
                        Cost      ACL      Gains     Losses    Value     Cost     Gains    Losses   Losses (1)   Value
                      --------- -------  ---------- -------- --------- --------- -------- --------- ---------- ---------
                                                                (In millions)
U.S. corporate....... $  50,989 $   (43) $    9,618 $    155 $  60,409 $  52,446 $  6,236  $   223   $    --   $  58,459
Foreign corporate....    28,093      (8)      4,478      284    32,279    28,421    2,397      517        --      30,301
U.S. government and
 agency..............    24,620      --       6,178       27    30,771    25,568    3,706       26        --      29,248
RMBS.................    22,552      --       1,706       32    24,226    21,476    1,324       59       (32)     22,773
ABS..................    12,456      --         169       50    12,575    10,215       47       61        --      10,201
Municipals...........     6,888      --       2,096        1     8,983     6,419    1,450       13        --       7,856
CMBS.................     6,503      --         381       55     6,829     5,523      214       17        --       5,720
Foreign government...     4,322      --         978       32     5,268     4,329      724       47        --       5,006
                      --------- -------  ---------- -------- --------- --------- --------  -------   -------   ---------
 Total fixed
   maturity
   securities AFS.... $ 156,423 $  (51)  $   25,604 $    636 $ 181,340 $ 154,397 $ 16,098  $   963   $  (32)   $ 169,564
                      ========= =======  ========== ======== ========= ========= ========  =======   =======   =========
-------------

(1) Noncredit OTTI losses included in AOCI in an unrealized gain position are
    due to increases in estimated fair value subsequent to initial recognition
    of noncredit losses on such securities. See also "-- Net Unrealized
    Investment Gains (Losses)."

  Methodology for Amortization of Premium and Accretion of Discount on
Structured Products

    Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on Structured Products
  considers the estimated timing and amount of prepayments of the underlying
  loans. Actual prepayment experience is periodically reviewed and effective
  yields are recalculated when differences arise between the originally
  anticipated and the actual prepayments received and currently anticipated.
  Prepayment assumptions for Structured Products are estimated using inputs
  obtained from third-party specialists and based on management's knowledge of
  the current market. For credit-sensitive and certain prepayment-sensitive
  Structured Products, the effective yield is recalculated on a prospective
  basis. For all other Structured Products, the effective yield is recalculated
  on a retrospective basis.

  Maturities of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS

    The amortized cost, net of ACL, and estimated fair value of fixed maturity
  securities AFS, by contractual maturity date, were as follows at December 31,
  2020:

                                                       Due After Five
                                         Due After One     Years                                 Total Fixed
                             Due in One  Year Through   Through Ten   Due After Ten Structured     Maturity
                            Year or Less  Five Years       Years          Years      Products   Securities AFS
                            ------------ ------------- -------------- ------------- ----------- --------------
                                                              (In millions)
Amortized cost, net of ACL.  $    7,763   $    22,891   $    26,776    $    57,431  $    41,511  $    156,372
Estimated fair value.......  $    7,762   $    24,207   $    30,874    $    74,867  $    43,630  $    181,340

    Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to the
  exercise of call or prepayment options. Fixed maturity securities AFS not due
  at a single maturity date have been presented in the year of final
  contractual maturity. Structured Products are shown separately, as they are
  not due at a single maturity.

  Continuous Gross Unrealized Losses for Fixed Maturity Securities AFS by Sector

    The following table presents the estimated fair value and gross unrealized
  losses of fixed maturity securities AFS in an unrealized loss position by
  sector and aggregated by length of time that the securities have been in a
  continuous unrealized

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)

  loss position. Included in the table below are securities without an ACL as
  of December 31, 2020, in accordance with new credit loss guidance adopted
  January 1, 2020. Also included in the table below are all securities in an
  unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2019, in accordance with previous
  guidance.

                                                December 31, 2020                          December 31, 2019
                                    ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------
                                                          Equal to or Greater                        Equal to or Greater
                                     Less than 12 Months     than 12 Months     Less than 12 Months     than 12 Months
                                    --------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
                                    Estimated    Gross    Estimated   Gross    Estimated    Gross    Estimated   Gross
                                      Fair     Unrealized   Fair    Unrealized   Fair     Unrealized   Fair    Unrealized
                                      Value      Losses     Value     Losses     Value      Losses     Value     Losses
                                    ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ----------
                                                                    (Dollars in millions)
U.S. corporate..................... $    2,351  $   112   $     230  $    36   $    2,036  $    77   $   1,304  $   146
Foreign corporate..................      2,431      225          34       59        1,368       93       3,499      424
U.S. government and agency.........      1,686       27          --       --        1,552       26          29       --
RMBS...............................      1,119       20         128       12        1,479       15         524       12
ABS................................      2,561       18       2,233       32        2,428       13       3,778       48
Municipals.........................         51        1          --       --          508       13           1       --
CMBS...............................      1,110       41         306       14          857        5         212       12
Foreign government.................        110        6         115       27          149        6         215       41
                                    ----------  -------   ---------  -------   ----------  -------   ---------  -------
  Total fixed maturity securities
   AFS............................. $   11,419  $   450   $   3,046  $   180   $   10,377  $   248   $   9,562  $   683
                                    ==========  =======   =========  =======   ==========  =======   =========  =======
Investment grade................... $    9,012  $   297   $   2,841  $   158   $    9,288  $   190   $   8,233  $   530
Below investment grade.............      2,407      153         205       22        1,089       58       1,329      153
                                    ----------  -------   ---------  -------   ----------  -------   ---------  -------
  Total fixed maturity securities
   AFS............................. $   11,419  $   450   $   3,046  $   180   $   10,377  $   248   $   9,562  $   683
                                    ==========  =======   =========  =======   ==========  =======   =========  =======
Total number of securities in an
 unrealized loss position..........        984                  385                 1,059                  802
                                    ==========            =========            ==========            =========

  Evaluation of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS for Credit Loss

   Evaluation and Measurement Methodologies

     Management considers a wide range of factors about the security issuer and
   uses its best judgment in evaluating the cause of the decline in the
   estimated fair value of the security and in assessing the prospects for
   near-term recovery. Inherent in management's evaluation of the security are
   assumptions and estimates about the operations of the issuer and its future
   earnings potential. Considerations used in the credit loss evaluation
   process include, but are not limited to:(i) the extent to which the
   estimated fair value has been below amortized cost, (ii) adverse conditions
   specifically related to a security, an industry sector or sub-sector, or an
   economically depressed geographic area, adverse change in the financial
   condition of the issuer of the security, changes in technology,
   discontinuance of a segment of the business that may affect future earnings,
   and changes in the quality of credit enhancement, (iii) payment structure of
   the security and likelihood of the issuer being able to make payments,
   (iv) failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest and principal
   payments, (v) whether the issuer, or series of issuers or an industry has
   suffered a catastrophic loss or has exhausted natural resources,
   (vi) whether the Company has the intent to sell or will more likely than not
   be required to sell a particular security before the decline in estimated
   fair value below amortized cost recovers, (vii) with respect to Structured
   Products, changes in forecasted cash flows after considering the changes in
   the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors and quality of
   underlying collateral, expected prepayment speeds, current and forecasted
   loss severity, consideration of the payment terms of the underlying assets
   backing a particular security, and the payment priority within the tranche
   structure of the security, (viii) changes in the rating of the security by a
   rating agency, and (ix) other subjective factors, including concentrations
   and information obtained from regulators.

     The methodology and significant inputs used to determine the amount of
   credit loss are as follows:

  .   The Company calculates the recovery value by performing a discounted cash
      flow analysis based on the present value of future cash flows. The
      discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the security at
      the time of purchase for fixed-rate securities and the spot rate at the
      date of evaluation of credit loss for floating-rate securities.

  .   When determining collectability and the period over which value is
      expected to recover, the Company applies considerations utilized in its
      overall credit loss evaluation process which incorporates information
      regarding the

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)

      specific security, fundamentals of the industry and geographic area in
      which the security issuer operates, and overall macroeconomic conditions.
      Projected future cash flows are estimated using assumptions derived from
      management's single best estimate, the most likely outcome in a range of
      possible outcomes, after giving consideration to a variety of variables
      that include, but are not limited to: payment terms of the security; the
      likelihood that the issuer can service the interest and principal
      payments; the quality and amount of any credit enhancements; the
      security's position within the capital structure of the issuer; possible
      corporate restructurings or asset sales by the issuer; any private and
      public sector programs to restructure foreign government securities and
      municipals; and changes to the rating of the security or the issuer by
      rating agencies.

  .   Additional considerations are made when assessing the unique features
      that apply to certain Structured Products including, but not limited to:
      the quality of underlying collateral, historical performance of the
      underlying loan obligors, historical rent and vacancy levels, changes in
      the financial condition of the underlying loan obligors, expected
      prepayment speeds, current and forecasted loss severity, consideration of
      the payment terms of the underlying loans or assets backing a particular
      security, changes in the quality of credit enhancement and the payment
      priority within the tranche structure of the security.

     With respect to securities that have attributes of debt and equity
   ("perpetual hybrid securities"), consideration is given in the credit loss
   analysis as to whether there has been any deterioration in the credit of the
   issuer and the likelihood of recovery in value of the securities that are in
   a severe unrealized loss position. Consideration is also given as to whether
   any perpetual hybrid securities with an unrealized loss, regardless of
   credit rating, have deferred any dividend payments.

     After the adoption of new credit loss guidance on January 1, 2020, in
   periods subsequent to the recognition of an initial ACL on a security, the
   Company reassesses credit loss quarterly. Subsequent increases or decreases
   in the expected cash flow from the security result in corresponding
   decreases or increases in the ACL which are recorded within net investment
   gains (losses); however, the previously recorded ACL is not reduced to an
   amount below zero. Full or partial write-offs are deducted from the ACL in
   the period the security, or a portion thereof, is considered uncollectible.
   Recoveries of amounts previously written off are recorded to the ACL in the
   period received. When the Company has the intent to sell the security or it
   is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the
   security before recovery of its amortized cost, any ACL is written off and
   the amortized cost is written down to estimated fair value through a charge
   within net investment gains (losses), which becomes the new amortized cost
   of the security.

     In accordance with the previous guidance, methodologies to evaluate the
   recoverability of a security in an unrealized loss position were similar,
   except: (i) the length of time estimated fair value had been below amortized
   cost was considered for securities, and (ii) for non-functional currency
   denominated securities, the impact from weakening non-functional currencies
   on securities that were near maturity was considered in the evaluation. In
   addition, measurement methodologies were similar, except: (i) a fair value
   floor was not utilized to limit the credit loss recognized, (ii) the
   amortized cost of securities was adjusted for the OTTI to the expected
   recoverable amount and an ACL was not utilized, (iii) subsequent to a credit
   loss being recognized, increases in expected cash flows from the security
   did not result in an immediate increase in valuation recognized in earnings
   through net investment gains (losses) from reduction of the ACL instead such
   increases in value were recorded as unrealized gains in OCI, and (iv) in
   periods subsequent to the recognition of OTTI on a security, the Company
   accounted for the impaired security as if it had been purchased on the
   measurement date of the impairment; accordingly, the discount (or reduced
   premium) based on the new cost basis was accreted over the remaining term of
   the security in a prospective manner based on the amount and timing of
   estimated future cash flows.

  Evaluation of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS in an Unrealized Loss Position

     Gross unrealized losses on securities without an ACL decreased
   $301 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 to $630 million primarily
   due to decreases in interest rates and movement in foreign currency exchange
   rates, partially offset by widening credit spreads.

     Gross unrealized losses on securities without an ACL that have been in a
   continuous gross unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater were
   $180 million at December 31, 2020, or 29% of the total gross unrealized
   losses on securities without an ACL.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


   Investment Grade Fixed Maturity Securities AFS

     Of the $180 million of gross unrealized losses on securities without an
   ACL that have been in a continuous gross unrealized loss position for 12
   months or greater, $158 million, or 88%, were related to 337 investment
   grade securities. Unrealized losses on investment grade securities are
   principally related to widening credit spreads since purchase and, with
   respect to fixed-rate securities, rising interest rates since purchase.

   Below Investment Grade Fixed Maturity Securities AFS

     Of the $180 million of gross unrealized losses on securities without an
   ACL that have been in a continuous gross unrealized loss position for 12
   months or greater, $22 million, or 12%, were related to 48 below investment
   grade securities. Unrealized losses on below investment grade securities are
   principally related to U.S. and foreign corporate securities (primarily
   industrial and consumer), ABS and CMBS and are the result of significantly
   wider credit spreads resulting from higher risk premiums since purchase,
   largely due to economic and market uncertainty, as well as with respect to
   fixed-rate securities, rising interest rates since purchase. Management
   evaluates U.S. corporate and foreign corporate securities based on factors
   such as expected cash flows, financial condition and near-term and long-term
   prospects of the issuers. Management evaluates ABS and CMBS based on actual
   and projected cash flows after considering the quality of underlying
   collateral, credit enhancements, expected prepayment speeds, current and
   forecasted loss severity, the payment terms of the underlying assets backing
   a particular security and the payment priority within the tranche structure
   of the security.

   Current Period Evaluation

     At December 31, 2020, with respect to securities in an unrealized loss
   position without an ACL, the Company did not intend to sell these
   securities, and it was not more likely than not that the Company would be
   required to sell these securities before the anticipated recovery of the
   remaining amortized cost. Based on the Company's current evaluation of its
   securities in an unrealized loss position without an ACL, the Company
   concluded that these securities had not incurred a credit loss and should
   not have an ACL at December 31, 2020.

     Future provisions for credit loss will depend primarily on economic
   fundamentals, issuer performance (including changes in the present value of
   future cash flows expected to be collected), changes in credit ratings and
   collateral valuation.

   Rollforward of Allowance for Credit Loss for Fixed Maturity Securities AFS
   By Sector

     The rollforward of ACL for fixed maturity securities AFS by sector for the
   year ended December 31, 2020 is as follows:

                                                              U.S.      Foreign     Foreign
                                                            Corporate  Government  Corporate     RMBS        Total
                                                           ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ----------
                                                                                 (In millions)
Balance at January 1,.....................................  $      --   $      --   $     --   $      --   $      --
Additions:
ACL not previously recorded...............................         74           6          9           2          91
Changes for securities with previously recorded
 ACL......................................................         (2)         --         (1)         (2)         (5)
Reductions:
Securities sold or exchanged..............................        (28)         (6)        --          --         (34)
Securities intended/required to be sold prior to recovery
 of amortized cost basis..................................         (1)         --         --          --          (1)
                                                           ----------  ----------  ---------  ----------  ----------
Balance at December 31,...................................  $      43   $      --   $      8   $      --   $      51
                                                           ==========  ==========  =========  ==========  ==========

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


Mortgage Loans

  Mortgage Loans by Portfolio Segment

    Mortgage loans are summarized as follows at:

                                                                December 31,
                                                 -------------------------------------------
                                                         2020                  2019
                                                 -------------------- ----------------------
                                                 Carrying    % of      Carrying     % of
Portfolio Segment                                 Value      Total      Value       Total
-----------------                                --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
                                                            (Dollars in millions)
Mortgage loans:
Commercial...................................... $  38,528      58.0% $    37,311      56.9%
Agricultural....................................    16,426       24.7      15,705       23.9
Residential.....................................    11,803       17.8      12,575       19.2
                                                 --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
  Total amortized cost..........................    66,757      100.5      65,591      100.0
Allowance for credit loss.......................     (517)      (0.8)       (289)      (0.4)
                                                 --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
Subtotal mortgage loans, net....................    66,240       99.7      65,302       99.6
Residential -- FVO..............................       165        0.3         188        0.3
                                                 --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
  Total mortgage loans held-for-investment, net.    66,405      100.0      65,490       99.9
Mortgage loans held-for-sale....................        --         --          59        0.1
                                                 --------- ---------- ----------- ----------
  Total mortgage loans, net..................... $  66,405     100.0% $    65,549     100.0%
                                                 ========= ========== =========== ==========

    The Company elects the FVO for certain residential mortgage loans that are
  managed on a total return basis. See Note 9 for further information.

    The amount of net discounts, included within total amortized cost,
  primarily attributable to residential mortgage loans was $924 million and
  $852 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The accrued
  interest income excluded from total amortized cost for commercial,
  agricultural and residential mortgage loans at December 31, 2020 and 2019 was
  $164 million and $155 million; $158 million and $176 million; and
  $101 million and $89 million, respectively.

    Purchases of mortgage loans, primarily residential, were $2.8 billion,
  $4.0 billion and $3.4 billion for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
  2018, respectively.

    The Company originates and acquires unaffiliated mortgage loans and
  simultaneously sells a portion to affiliates under master participation
  agreements. The aggregate amount of mortgage loan participation interests in
  unaffiliated mortgage loans sold by the Company to affiliates for the years
  ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $59 million, $100 million and
  $1.5 billion, respectively. In connection with the mortgage loan
  participations, the Company collected mortgage loan principal and interest
  payments from unaffiliated borrowers on behalf of affiliates and remitted
  such receipts to the affiliates in the amount of $540 million, $951 million
  and $1.5 billion for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
  respectively.

    The Company purchases mortgage loan participation interests under a master
  participation agreement from an affiliate, simultaneously with the
  affiliate's origination or acquisition of mortgage loans. The aggregate
  amount of mortgage loan participation interests purchased by the Company from
  such affiliate for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was
  $3.8 billion and $4.1 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively. In connection
  with the mortgage loan participations, the affiliate collected mortgage loan
  principal and interest payments on the Company's behalf and the affiliate
  remitted such payments to the Company in the amount of $696 million,
  $403 million and $119 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
  2018, respectively.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


  Allowance for Credit Loss Rollforward by Portfolio Segment

    The changes in the ACL, by portfolio segment, were as follows:

                                                                                     For the Years Ended December 31,
                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       2020                                        2019
                                    ------------------------------------------  ------------------------------------------
                                    Commercial Agricultural Residential  Total  Commercial Agricultural Residential  Total
                                    ---------- ------------ ----------- ------  ---------- ------------ ----------- ------
                                                                                               (In millions)
Balance at January 1,                 $  186      $  49       $   54    $  289    $  190      $  44        $  57    $  291
Provision (release)................      100         18           27       145        (4)        10            7        13
Adoption of new credit loss
 guidance..........................      (87)        32          154        99        --         --           --        --
Initial credit losses on PCD
 loans (1).........................       --         --           18        18        --         --           --        --
Charge-offs, net of recoveries.....       --         (2)         (32)      (34)       --         (5)         (10)      (15)
                                      ------      -----       ------    ------    ------      -----        -----    ------
Balance at December 31,............   $  199      $  97       $  221    $  517    $  186      $  49        $  54    $  289
                                      ======      =====       ======    ======    ======      =====        =====    ======

                                    -------------------------------------------
                                                       2018
                                    ------------------------------------------
                                    Commercial Agricultural Residential  Total
                                    ---------- ------------ ----------- ------

Balance at January 1,                 $  173      $  40        $  58    $  271
Provision (release)................       17          4            7        28
Adoption of new credit loss
 guidance..........................       --         --           --        --
Initial credit losses on PCD
 loans (1).........................       --         --           --        --
Charge-offs, net of recoveries.....       --         --           (8)       (8)
                                      ------      -----        -----    ------
Balance at December 31,............   $  190      $  44        $  57    $  291
                                      ======      =====        =====    ======
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(1) Represents the initial credit losses on purchased mortgage loans accounted
    for as purchased financial assets with credit deterioration ("PCD").

   Allowance for Credit Loss Methodology

     After the adoption of new credit loss guidance on January 1, 2020, the
   Company records an allowance for expected lifetime credit loss in an amount
   that represents the portion of the amortized cost basis of mortgage loans
   that the Company does not expect to collect, resulting in mortgage loans
   being presented at the net amount expected to be collected. In determining
   the Company's ACL, management: (i) pools mortgage loans that share similar
   risk characteristics, (ii) considers expected lifetime credit loss over the
   contractual term of its mortgage loans adjusted for expected prepayments and
   any extensions, and (iii) considers past events and current and forecasted
   economic conditions. Each of the Company's commercial, agricultural and
   residential mortgage loan portfolio segments are evaluated separately. The
   ACL is calculated for each mortgage loan portfolio segment based on inputs
   unique to each loan portfolio segment. On a quarterly basis, mortgage loans
   within a portfolio segment that share similar risk characteristics, such as
   internal risk ratings or consumer credit scores, are pooled for calculation
   of ACL. On an ongoing basis, mortgage loans with dissimilar risk
   characteristics (i.e., loans with significant declines in credit quality),
   collateral dependent mortgage loans (i.e., when the borrower is experiencing
   financial difficulty, including when foreclosure is reasonably possible or
   probable) and reasonably expected troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs")
   (i.e., the Company grants concessions to borrower that is experiencing
   financial difficulties) are evaluated individually for credit loss. The ACL
   for loans evaluated individually are established using the same
   methodologies for all three portfolio segments. For example, the ACL for a
   collateral dependent loan is established as the excess of amortized cost
   over the estimated fair value of the loan's underlying collateral, less
   selling cost when foreclosure is probable. Accordingly, the change in the
   estimated fair value of collateral dependent loans, which are evaluated
   individually for credit loss, is recorded as a change in the ACL which is
   recorded on a quarterly basis as a charge or credit to earnings in net
   investment gains (losses).

     In accordance with the previous guidance, evaluation and measurement
   methodologies in determining the ACL were similar, except: (i) credit loss
   was recognized when incurred (when it was probable, based on current
   information and events, that all amounts due under the loan agreement would
   not be collected), (ii) pooling of loans with similar risk characteristics
   was permitted, but not required, (iii) forecasts of economic conditions were
   not considered in the evaluation, (iv) measurement of the expected lifetime
   credit loss over the contractual term, or expected term, was not considered
   in the measurement, and (v) the credit loss for loans evaluated individually
   could also be determined using either discounted cash flows using the loans'
   original effective interest rate or observable market prices.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


   Commercial and Agricultural Mortgage Loan Portfolio Segments

     Commercial and agricultural mortgage loan ACL are calculated in a similar
   manner. Within each loan portfolio segment, commercial and agricultural,
   loans are pooled by internal risk rating. Estimated lifetime loss rates,
   which vary by internal risk rating, are applied to the amortized cost of
   each loan, excluding accrued investment income, on a quarterly basis to
   develop the ACL. Internal risk ratings are based on an assessment of the
   loan's credit quality, which can change over time. The estimated lifetime
   loss rates are based on several loan portfolio segment-specific factors,
   including (i) the Company's experience with defaults and loss severity,
   (ii) expected default and loss severity over the forecast period,
   (iii) current and forecasted economic conditions including growth,
   inflation, interest rates and unemployment levels, (iv) loan specific
   characteristics including loan-to-value ("LTV") ratios, and (v) internal
   risk ratings. These evaluations are revised as conditions change and new
   information becomes available. The Company uses its several decades of
   historical default and loss severity experience which capture multiple
   economic cycles. The Company uses a forecast of economic assumptions for a
   two-year period for most of its commercial and agricultural mortgage loans,
   while a one-year period is used for loans originated in certain markets.
   After the applicable forecast period, the Company reverts to its historical
   loss experience using a straight-line basis over two years. For evaluations
   of commercial mortgage loans, in addition to historical experience,
   management considers factors that include the impact of a rapid change to
   the economy, which may not be reflected in the loan portfolio, recent loss
   and recovery trend experience as compared to historical loss and recovery
   experience, and loan specific characteristics including debt service
   coverage ratios ("DSCR"). In estimating expected lifetime credit loss over
   the term of its commercial mortgage loans, the Company adjusts for expected
   prepayment and extension experience during the forecast period using
   historical prepayment and extension experience considering the expected
   position in the economic cycle and the loan profile (i.e., floating rate,
   shorter-term fixed rate and longer-term fixed rate) and after the forecast
   period using long-term historical prepayment experience. For evaluations of
   agricultural mortgage loans, in addition to historical experience,
   management considers factors that include increased stress in certain
   sectors, which may be evidenced by higher delinquency rates, or a change in
   the number of higher risk loans. In estimating expected lifetime credit loss
   over the term of its agricultural mortgage loans, the Company's experience
   is much less sensitive to the position in the economic cycle and by loan
   profile; accordingly, historical prepayment experience is used, while
   extension terms are not prevalent with the Company's agricultural mortgage
   loans.

     Commercial mortgage loans are reviewed on an ongoing basis, which review
   includes, but is not limited to, an analysis of the property financial
   statements and rent roll, lease rollover analysis, property inspections,
   market analysis, estimated valuations of the underlying collateral, LTV
   ratios, DSCR and tenant creditworthiness. The monitoring process focuses on
   higher risk loans, which include those that are classified as restructured,
   delinquent or in foreclosure, as well as loans with higher LTV ratios and
   lower DSCR. Agricultural mortgage loans are reviewed on an ongoing basis,
   which review includes, but is not limited to, property inspections, market
   analysis, estimated valuations of the underlying collateral, LTV ratios and
   borrower creditworthiness, as well as reviews on a geographic and
   property-type basis. The monitoring process for agricultural mortgage loans
   also focuses on higher risk loans.

     For commercial mortgage loans, the primary credit quality indicator is the
   DSCR, which compares a property's net operating income to amounts needed to
   service the principal and interest due under the loan. Generally, the lower
   the DSCR, the higher the risk of experiencing a credit loss. The Company
   also reviews the LTV ratio of its commercial mortgage loan portfolio. LTV
   ratios compare the unpaid principal balance of the loan to the estimated
   fair value of the underlying collateral. Generally, the higher the LTV
   ratio, the higher the risk of experiencing a credit loss. The DSCR and the
   values utilized in calculating the ratio are updated routinely. In addition,
   the LTV ratio is routinely updated for all but the lowest risk loans as part
   of the Company's ongoing review of its commercial mortgage loan portfolio.

     For agricultural mortgage loans, the Company's primary credit quality
   indicator is the LTV ratio. The values utilized in calculating this ratio
   are developed in connection with the ongoing review of the agricultural
   mortgage loan portfolio and are routinely updated.

     Commitments to lend: After loans are approved, the Company makes
   commitments to lend and, typically, borrowers draw down on some or all of
   the commitments. The timing of mortgage loan funding is based on the
   commitment expiration dates. A liability for credit loss for unfunded
   commercial and agricultural mortgage loan commitments is recorded within net
   investment gains (losses). The liability is based on estimated lifetime loss
   rates as described above and the amount of the outstanding commitments,
   which for lines of credit, considers estimated utilization rates. When the
   commitment is funded or expires, the liability is adjusted accordingly.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


   Residential Mortgage Loan Portfolio Segment

     The Company's residential mortgage loan portfolio is comprised primarily
   of purchased closed end, amortizing residential mortgage loans, including
   both performing loans purchased within 12 months of origination and
   reperforming loans purchased after they have been performing for at least 12
   months post-modification. Residential mortgage loans are pooled by loan type
   (i.e., new origination and reperforming) and pooled by similar risk profiles
   (including consumer credit score and LTV ratios). Estimated lifetime loss
   rates, which vary by loan type and risk profile, are applied to the
   amortized cost of each loan excluding accrued investment income on a
   quarterly basis to develop the ACL. The estimated lifetime loss rates are
   based on several factors, including (i) industry historical experience and
   expected results over the forecast period for defaults, (ii) loss severity,
   (iii) prepayment rates, (iv) current and forecasted economic conditions
   including growth, inflation, interest rates and unemployment levels, and
   (v) loan pool specific characteristics including consumer credit scores, LTV
   ratios, payment history and home prices. These evaluations are revised as
   conditions change and new information becomes available. The Company uses
   industry historical experience which captures multiple economic cycles as
   the Company has purchased most of its residential mortgage loans in the last
   five years. The Company uses a forecast of economic assumptions for a
   two-year period for most of its residential mortgage loans. After the
   applicable forecast period, the Company immediately reverts to industry
   historical loss experience.

     For residential mortgage loans, the Company's primary credit quality
   indicator is whether the loan is performing or nonperforming. The Company
   generally defines nonperforming residential mortgage loans as those that are
   60 or more days past due and/or in nonaccrual status which is assessed
   monthly. Generally, nonperforming residential mortgage loans have a higher
   risk of experiencing a credit loss.

  Mortgage Loan Concessions

     In response to the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic,
   during 2020 the Company granted concessions to certain of its commercial,
   agricultural and residential mortgage loan borrowers, including payment
   deferrals and other loan modifications. The Company has elected the option
   under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"),
   the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and the Interagency Statement on
   Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with
   Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (Revised) ("Interagency Statement")
   issued by bank regulatory agencies, not to account for or report qualifying
   concessions as TDRs and not to classify such loans as either past due or
   nonaccrual during the payment deferral period. Additionally, in accordance
   with the FASB's published response to a COVID-19 Pandemic technical inquiry,
   the Company continues to accrue interest income on such loans that have
   deferred payment. The Company records an ACL on this accrued interest income.

   Commercial

     For some commercial mortgage loan borrowers (principally in the retail and
   hotel sectors), the Company granted concessions which were primarily
   interest and principal payment deferrals generally ranging from three to
   four months and, to a much lesser extent, maturity date extensions. Deferred
   commercial mortgage loan interest and principal payments were $48 million at
   December 31, 2020.

   Agricultural

     For some agricultural mortgage loan borrowers (principally in the annual
   crops and agribusiness sectors), the Company granted concessions which were
   primarily principal payment deferrals generally ranging from three to
   12 months, and covenant changes and, to a much lesser extent, maturity date
   extensions. Deferred agricultural mortgage loan interest and principal
   payments were $6 million at December 31, 2020.

   Residential

     For some residential mortgage loan borrowers, the Company granted
   concessions which were primarily three-month interest and principal payment
   deferrals. Deferred residential mortgage loan interest and principal
   payments were $33 million at December 31, 2020.

   Troubled Debt Restructurings

     The Company assesses loan concessions prior to the issuance of, or outside
   the scope of, the CARES Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and
   the Interagency Statement on a case-by-case basis to evaluate whether a TDR

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                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)

   has occurred. The Company may grant concessions to borrowers experiencing
   financial difficulties, which, if not significant, are not classified as
   TDRs, while more significant concessions are classified as TDRs. Generally,
   the types of concessions include: reduction of the contractual interest
   rate, extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than current
   market interest rates, and/or a reduction of accrued interest. The amount,
   timing and extent of the concessions granted are considered in determining
   any ACL recorded.

     For both years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have
   commercial mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring.

     For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company did not have a
   significant amount of agricultural mortgage loans modified in a troubled
   debt restructuring. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had
   three agricultural mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring
   with carrying value of $111 million for both pre-modification and
   post-modification.

     For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company did not have a
   significant amount of residential mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt
   restructuring. For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company had 396
   residential mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring with
   carrying value of $97 million and $87 million pre-modification and
   post-modification, respectively.

     For both years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have
   a significant amount of mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt
   restructuring with subsequent payment default.

  Credit Quality of Mortgage Loans by Portfolio Segment

    The amortized cost of commercial mortgage loans by credit quality indicator
  and vintage year was as follows at December 31, 2020:

                                                                                                Revolving              % of
Credit Quality Indicator     2020          2019       2018       2017       2016       Prior      Loans       Total    Total
------------------------  ----------    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ------
                                                               (Dollars in millions)
   LTV ratios:
   Less than 65%.........  $   3,111     $   2,473  $   3,852  $   2,814  $   3,795  $    8,314  $   2,318  $   26,677  69.2%
   65% to 75%............      1,113         2,892      1,687      1,176        738       1,549         --       9,155   23.8
   76% to 80%............         --           130         60        388        265         236         --       1,079    2.8
   Greater than 80%......         --            --        204        421        102         890         --       1,617    4.2
                          ----------    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ------
     Total...............  $   4,224     $   5,495  $   5,803  $   4,799  $   4,900  $   10,989  $   2,318  $   38,528 100.0%
                          ==========    ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== ========== =========== ======
   DSCR:
    1.20x...............  $   3,879     $   5,137  $   5,629  $   4,272  $   4,704  $   10,434  $   2,318  $   36,373  94.4%
   1.00x - 1.20x.........        213            --         18        199        196         476         --       1,102    2.9
   <1.00x................        132           358        156        328         --          79         --       1,053    2.7
                          ----------    ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ------
     Total...............  $   4,224     $   5,495  $   5,803  $   4,799  $   4,900  $   10,989  $   2,318  $   38,528 100.0%
                          ==========    ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== ========== =========== ======

    The amortized cost of agricultural mortgage loans by credit quality
  indicator and vintage year was as follows at December 31, 2020:

                                                                                            Revolving               % of
Credit Quality Indicator     2020       2019       2018       2017       2016      Prior      Loans       Total     Total
------------------------  ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- -------
                                                               (Dollars in millions)
   LTV ratios:
   Less than 65%.........  $   2,303  $   2,027  $   2,689  $   1,003  $   2,387  $   3,646  $   1,049  $   15,104   91.9%
   65% to 75%............        344        144         36         38        179        458         30       1,229     7.5
   76% to 80%............         --         --         --         --         --         51         --          51     0.3
   Greater than 80%......         --         --         --         --         --         42         --          42     0.3
                          ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- -------
     Total...............  $   2,647  $   2,171  $   2,725  $   1,041  $   2,566  $   4,197  $   1,079  $   16,426    100%
                          ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ========== =========== =======

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


    The amortized cost of residential mortgage loans by credit quality
  indicator and vintage year was as follows at December 31, 2020:

                                                                                    Revolving              % of
Credit Quality Indicator    2020      2019      2018     2017     2016     Prior      Loans      Total     Total
------------------------  -------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- --------- ----------- --------
                                                           (Dollars in millions)
Performance indicators:
Performing...............  $   302  $   1,490  $   850  $   357  $   228  $   8,060   $   --   $   11,287    95.6%
Nonperforming (1)........        5         85       20        5        1        400       --          516      4.4
                          -------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- ----------  -------  ----------- --------
  Total..................  $   307  $   1,575  $   870  $   362  $   229  $   8,460   $   --   $   11,803   100.0%
                          ======== ========== ======== ======== ======== ==========  =======  =========== ========
-------------

(1)Includes residential mortgage loans in process of foreclosure of
   $102 million and $117 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

    LTV ratios compare the unpaid principal balance of the loan to the
  estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. At December 31, 2020, the
  amortized cost of commercial and agricultural mortgage loans with an LTV
  ratio in excess of 100% was $531 million, or less than 1% of total commercial
  and agricultural mortgage loans, however after considering the reduction in
  carrying value from the related ACL, no loans have a ratio greater than 100%.

  Past Due and Nonaccrual Mortgage Loans

    The Company has a high quality, well performing mortgage loan portfolio,
  with 99% of all mortgage loans classified as performing at both December 31,
  2020 and 2019. The Company defines delinquency consistent with industry
  practice, when mortgage loans are past due more than two or more months, as
  applicable, by portfolio segment. The past due and nonaccrual mortgage loans
  at amortized cost, prior to ACL, by portfolio segment, were as follows:

                                                        Greater than 90 Days Past Due and
                                Past Due                     Still Accruing Interest                   Nonaccrual
                   ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Portfolio Segment  December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
-----------------  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                                                                  (In millions)
  Commercial......              $ --              $ --               $--               $--            $  293              $167
  Agricultural....               251               124                20                 2               261               137
  Residential.....               516               377                54                --               503               377
                   ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
    Total.........              $767              $501               $74               $ 2            $1,057              $681
                   ================= ================= ================= ================= ================= =================

     The amortized cost for nonaccrual commercial, agricultural and residential
   mortgage loans at beginning of year 2019 was $167 million, $105 million and
   $402 million, respectively. The amortized cost for nonaccrual commercial
   mortgage loans with no ACL was $156 million and $0 at December 31, 2020 and
   December 31, 2019, respectively. The amortized cost for nonaccrual
   agricultural mortgage loans with no ACL was $173 million and $93 million at
   December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no
   nonaccrual residential mortgage loans without an ACL at either December 31,
   2020 or December 31, 2019.

  Purchased Investments with Credit Deterioration

     Investments that, as of the date of acquisition, have experienced a
   more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination
   are classified as PCD. The amortized cost for PCD investments is the
   purchase price plus an ACL for the initial estimate of expected lifetime
   credit losses established upon purchase. Subsequent changes in the ACL on
   PCD investments are recorded in net investment gains (losses). The
   non-credit discount or premium is accreted or amortized to net investment
   income on an effective yield basis.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


    The following table reconciles the contractual principal to the purchase
  price of PCD investments:

                                          Year Ended December 31, 2020
                                 ----------------------------------------------
                                                         Non-Credit
                                 Contractual   ACL at    (Discount)   Purchase
                                  Principal  Acquisition  Premium      Price
                                 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------
                                                 (In millions)
 PCD residential mortgage loans.  $    593   $      (18) $      (13) $      562

    Prior to the adoption of new credit loss guidance for the recognition of
  credit losses on financial instruments, the Company applied applicable
  guidance for investments acquired with evidence of credit quality
  deterioration since origination, known as PCI investments. The Company's PCI
  investments had an outstanding principal balance of $3.2 billion at
  December 31, 2019, which represents the contractually required principal and
  accrued interest payments whether or not currently due and a carrying value
  (estimated fair value of the investments plus accrued interest) of
  $2.7 billion at December 31, 2019. Accretion of accretable yield on PCI
  investments recognized in net investment income was $170 million and
  $266 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Real Estate and Real Estate Joint Ventures

      The Company's real estate investment portfolio is diversified by property
   type, geography and income stream, including income from operating leases,
   operating income and equity in earnings from equity method real estate joint
   ventures. Real estate investments, by income type, as well as income earned,
   were as follows at and for the periods indicated:

                                                          December 31,            Years Ended December 31,
                                                    ------------------------- ---------------------------------
                                                        2020         2019        2020        2019       2018
                                                    ------------ ------------ ----------  ---------- ----------
Income Type                                              Carrying Value                    Income
-----------                                         ------------------------- ---------------------------------
                                                                           (In millions)
Leased real estate investments..................... $      1,965 $      1,586 $      188  $      165 $      210
Other real estate investments......................          418          419        127         174        177
Real estate joint ventures.........................        5,095        4,654        (59)         62         85
                                                    ------------ ------------ ----------  ---------- ----------
  Total real estate and real estate joint ventures. $      7,478 $      6,659 $      256  $      401 $      472
                                                    ============ ============ ==========  ========== ==========

   The carrying value of real estate investments acquired through foreclosure
 was $18 million and $34 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
 Depreciation expense on real estate investments was $73 million, $62 million
 and $65 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
 respectively. Real estate investments were net of accumulated depreciation of
 $789 million and $652 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

   As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, earnings from certain of the Company's
 equity method real estate joint ventures were reduced for the year ended
 December 31, 2020, principally hotel properties. Certain of these real estate
 joint ventures have granted some lessees COVID-19 Pandemic-related lease
 concessions. See "-- Leases -- Lease Concessions."

Leases

 Leased Real Estate Investments -- Operating Leases

   The Company, as lessor, leases investment real estate, principally
 commercial real estate for office and retail use, through a variety of
 operating lease arrangements, which typically include tenant reimbursement for
 property operating costs and options to renew or extend the lease. In some
 circumstances, leases may include an option for the lessee to purchase the
 property. In addition, certain leases of retail space may stipulate that a
 portion of the income earned is contingent upon the level of the tenants'
 revenues. The Company has elected a practical expedient of not separating
 non-lease components related to reimbursement of property operating costs from
 associated lease components. These property operating costs have the same
 timing and pattern of transfer as the related lease component, because they
 are incurred over the same period of time as the operating lease. Therefore,
 the combined component is accounted for as a single operating lease. Risk is
 managed through

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                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


 lessee credit analysis, property type diversification, and geographic
 diversification. Leased real estate investments and income earned, by property
 type, were as follows at and for the periods indicated:

                                                  December 31,            Years Ended December 31,
                                            ------------------------- --------------------------------
                                                2020         2019        2020       2019       2018
                                            ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
                                                 Carrying Value                    Income
                                            ------------------------- --------------------------------
                                                                  (In millions)
Leased real estate investments:
  Office................................... $        661 $        278 $       31 $       49 $       60
  Retail...................................          498          507         66         70         65
  Apartment................................          516          525         40          3         49
  Industrial...............................          258          243         50         42         35
  Land.....................................           23           --          1         --         --
  Other....................................            9           33         --          1          1
                                            ------------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
    Total leased real estate investments... $      1,965 $      1,586 $      188 $      165 $      210
                                            ============ ============ ========== ========== ==========

    Future contractual receipts under operating leases at December 31, 2020
  were $143 million in 2021, $136 million in 2022, $127 million in 2023,
  $107 million in 2024, $96 million in 2025, $287 million thereafter and, in
  total, $896 million.

  Leveraged and Direct Financing Leases

    The Company has diversified leveraged lease and direct financing lease
  portfolios. Its leveraged leases principally include renewable energy
  generation facilities, rail cars, commercial real estate and commercial
  aircraft, and its direct financing leases principally include renewable
  energy generation facilities. These assets are leased through a variety of
  lease arrangements, which may include options to renew or extend the lease
  and options for the lessee to purchase the property. Residual values are
  estimated using available third-party data at inception of the lease. Risk is
  managed through lessee credit analysis, asset allocation, geographic
  diversification, and ongoing reviews of estimated residual values, using
  available third-party data and, in certain leases, linking the amount of
  future rental receipts to changes in inflation rates. Generally, estimated
  residual values are not guaranteed by the lessee or a third party.

    Investment in leveraged and direct financing leases consisted of the
  following at:

                                       December 31, 2020       December 31, 2019
                                    ----------------------  ----------------------
                                                  Direct                  Direct
                                     Leveraged   Financing   Leveraged   Financing
                                      Leases      Leases      Leases      Leases
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                                     (In millions)
Lease receivables, net (1)......... $      597  $      210  $      666  $      232
Estimated residual values..........        573          42         592          42
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Subtotal.........................      1,170         252       1,258         274
Unearned income....................       (318)        (74)       (362)        (85)
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Investment in leases, before ACL.        852         178         896         189
ACL................................        (36)         (2)         --          --
                                    ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Investment in leases, net of ACL. $      816  $      176  $      896  $      189
                                    ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
-------------

(1) Future contractual receipts under direct financing leases as of
    December 31, 2020 are $21 million in 2021, $21 million in 2022, $21 million
    in 2023, $21 million in 2024, $21 million in 2025, $105 million thereafter
    and, in total, $210 million.

    Lease receivables are generally due in periodic installments. The payment
  periods for leveraged leases generally range from one to 11 years, but in
  certain circumstances can be over 11 years, while the payment periods for
  direct financing leases generally range from one to 16 years. For lease
  receivables, the primary credit quality indicator is whether the lease
  receivable is performing or nonperforming, which is assessed monthly. The
  Company generally defines nonperforming lease

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                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


  receivables as those that are 90 days or more past due. At both December 31,
  2020 and 2019, all lease receivables were performing.

    The deferred income tax liability related to leveraged leases was
  $287 million and $425 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

    The components of income from investment in leveraged and direct financing
  leases, excluding net investment gains (losses), were as follows:

                                                               Years Ended December 31,
                                              -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                     2020                2019                2018
                                              ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
                                                         Direct              Direct              Direct
                                              Leveraged Financing Leveraged Financing Leveraged Financing
                                               Leases    Leases    Leases    Leases    Leases    Leases
                                              --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                                                     (In millions)
Lease investment income...................... $      36 $     11  $      37 $     12  $      37 $      13
Less: Income tax expense.....................         8        2          8        3          8         3
                                              --------- --------  --------- --------  --------- ---------
  Lease investment income, net of income tax. $      28 $      9  $      29 $      9  $      29 $      10
                                              ========= ========  ========= ========  ========= =========

    In accordance with new credit loss guidance adopted January 1, 2020, the
  Company records an allowance for expected lifetime credit loss in an amount
  that represents the portion of the investment in leases that the Company does
  not expect to collect, resulting in the investment in leases being presented
  at the net amount expected to be collected. In determining the ACL,
  management: (i) pools leases that share similar risk characteristics,
  (ii) considers expected lifetime credit loss over the contractual term of the
  lease, and (iii) considers past events and current and forecasted economic
  conditions. Leases with dissimilar risk characteristics are evaluated
  individually for credit loss. Expected lifetime credit loss on leveraged and
  direct financing lease receivables is estimated using a probability of
  default and loss given default model, where the probability of default
  incorporates third party credit ratings of the lessee and the related
  historical default data. The Company also assesses the non-guaranteed
  residual values for recoverability by comparison to the current estimated
  fair value of the leased asset and considers other relevant market
  information such as independent third-party forecasts, consulting, asset
  brokerage and investment banking reports and data, comparable market
  transactions, and factors such as the competitive dynamics impacting specific
  industries, technological change and obsolescence, government and regulatory
  rules, tax policy, potential environmental liabilities and litigation.

    Prior to the adoption of the new credit loss guidance, lease impairment
  losses were recorded as incurred. Under the incurred loss model, if all
  amounts due under the lease agreement would not be collected, based on
  current information and events, an impairment loss was recorded. The
  impairment loss was recorded as a reduction of the investment in lease and
  within net investment gains (losses).

  Lease Concessions

    In response to the adverse economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the
  Company granted concessions to certain of its operating lease lessees,
  primarily in the form of rent deferrals. In accordance with a Question and
  Answer document issued by the FASB in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the
  Company has elected not to evaluate whether such lease concessions are lease
  modifications, continues to accrue income on such leases and records rent
  receivables. The rent deferrals generally range from one to five months.
  Deferred rental payments and rental abatements for operating leases were each
  $2 million at December 31, 2020. The Company also has interests in certain
  unconsolidated real estate joint ventures which have granted COVID-19
  Pandemic-related lease concessions.

 Other Invested Assets

   Other invested assets is comprised primarily of freestanding derivatives
 with positive estimated fair values (see Note 8), affiliated investments, tax
 credit and renewable energy partnerships, annuities funding structured
 settlement claims, and leveraged and direct financing leases. See "-- Related
 Party Investment Transactions" for information regarding affiliated
 investments.

                                    MLIC-68



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



  Tax Credit Partnerships

   The carrying value of tax credit partnerships was $1.1 billion and
 $1.3 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Losses from tax
 credit partnerships included within net investment income were $225 million,
 $240 million and $257 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
 2018, respectively.

Cash Equivalents

  The carrying value of cash equivalents, which includes securities and other
investments with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at
the time of purchase, was $6.8 billion and $5.5 billion at December 31, 2020
and 2019, respectively.

Net Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

  Unrealized investment gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities AFS and
derivatives and the effect on DAC, VOBA, DSI, future policy benefits and the
policyholder dividend obligation, that would result from the realization of the
unrealized gains (losses), are included in net unrealized investment gains
(losses) in AOCI.

   The components of net unrealized investment gains (losses), included in
AOCI, were as follows:

                                                 Years Ended December 31,
                                         ---------------------------------------
                                             2020          2019          2018
                                         ------------  ------------  -----------
                                                      (In millions)
Fixed maturity securities AFS...........  $    24,954   $    15,177   $    3,915
Derivatives.............................        2,259         2,043        1,742
Other...................................          235           210          231
                                         ------------  ------------  -----------
 Subtotal...............................       27,448        17,430        5,888
                                         ------------  ------------  -----------
Amounts allocated from:
Future policy benefits..................       (7,603)       (1,121)          (5)
DAC, VOBA and DSI.......................       (1,511)       (1,051)        (571)
Policyholder dividend obligation........       (2,969)       (2,020)        (428)
                                         ------------  ------------  -----------
 Subtotal...............................      (12,083)       (4,192)      (1,004)
Deferred income tax benefit (expense)...       (3,190)       (2,742)        (987)
                                         ------------  ------------  -----------
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)  $    12,175   $    10,496   $    3,897
                                         ============  ============  ===========

  The changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) were as follows:

                                                                                  Years Ended December 31,
                                                                           --------------------------------------
                                                                               2020          2019         2018
                                                                           ------------  -----------  -----------
                                                                                        (In millions)
Balance at January 1,.....................................................  $    10,496   $    3,897   $    7,257
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting principles, net of income tax.           --           17        1,310
Unrealized investment gains (losses) during the year......................       10,018       11,520       (7,898)
Unrealized investment gains (losses) relating to:
Future policy benefits....................................................       (6,482)      (1,116)          14
DAC, VOBA and DSI.........................................................         (460)        (480)         219
Policyholder dividend obligation..........................................         (949)      (1,592)       1,693
Deferred income tax benefit (expense).....................................         (448)      (1,750)       1,302
                                                                           ------------  -----------  -----------
Balance at December 31,...................................................  $    12,175   $   10,496   $    3,897
                                                                           ============  ===========  ===========
Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)........................  $     1,679   $    6,599   $   (3,360)
                                                                           ============  ===========  ===========

Concentrations of Credit Risk

  There were no investments in any counterparty that were greater than 10% of
the Company's equity, other than the U.S. government and its agencies, at both
December 31, 2020 and 2019.

                                    MLIC-69



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



Securities Lending and Repurchase Agreements

  Securities, Collateral and Reinvestment Portfolio

  A summary of the outstanding securities lending and repurchase agreements is
as follows:

                                                               December 31,
                       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            2020                                           2019
                       ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------
                           Securities (1)                                 Securities (1)
                       ------------------                             ------------------
                                               Cash                                           Cash
                                            Collateral   Reinvestment                      Collateral   Reinvestment
                                          Received from  Portfolio at                    Received from  Portfolio at
                         Estimated Fair   Counterparties  Estimated       Estimated      Counterparties  Estimated
Agreement Type               Value           (2), (3)     Fair Value      Fair Value        (2), (3)     Fair Value
--------------         ------------------ -------------- ------------ ------------------ -------------- ------------
                                                               (In millions)
Securities lending....    $    13,289      $    13,566   $    13,739     $    12,455      $    12,791   $    12,847
Repurchase agreements.    $     3,276      $     3,210   $     3,251     $     2,333      $     2,310   $     2,320

--------

(1)Securities on loan in connection with these programs are included within
   fixed maturity securities AFS, and short-term investments.

(2)In connection with securities lending and repurchase agreements, in addition
   to cash collateral received, the Company received from counterparties
   non-cash security collateral of $1 million and $0 at December 31, 2020 and
   2019, respectively, which is not reflected on the consolidated financial
   statements.

(3)The liability for cash collateral for these programs is included within
   payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions and
   other liabilities.

Contractual Maturities

      A summary of the remaining contractual maturities of securities lending
   and repurchase agreements is as follows:

                                                                               December 31,
                                                    -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  2020                              2019
                                                    --------------------------------- ---------------------------------
                                                          Remaining Maturities              Remaining Maturities
                                                    --------------------------------- ---------------------------------
                                                                     Over 1                            Over 1
                                                                     Month                             Month
                                                             1 Month  to 6                     1 Month  to 6
Security Type                                       Open (1) or Less Months   Total   Open (1) or Less Months   Total
-------------                                       -------- ------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ------- --------
                                                                               (In millions)
Cash collateral liability by loaned security type:
  Securities lending:
    U.S. government and agency..................... $ 1,705  $ 8,768 $ 3,093 $ 13,566 $ 2,260  $ 5,040 $ 5,491 $ 12,791
  Repurchase agreements:
    U.S. government and agency..................... $    --  $ 3,210 $    -- $  3,210 $    --  $ 2,310 $    -- $  2,310

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(1)The related loaned security could be returned to the Company on the next
   business day, which would require the Company to immediately return the cash
   collateral.

  If the Company is required to return significant amounts of cash collateral
on short notice and is forced to sell securities to meet the return obligation,
it may have difficulty selling such collateral that is invested in securities
in a timely manner, be forced to sell securities in a volatile or illiquid
market for less than what otherwise would have been realized under normal
market conditions, or both.

  The securities lending and repurchase agreements reinvestment portfolios
consist principally of high quality, liquid, publicly-traded fixed maturity
securities AFS, short-term investments, cash equivalents or cash. If the
securities on loan, securities pledged or the reinvestment portfolio become
less liquid, liquidity resources within the general account are available to
meet any potential cash demands when securities on loan or securities pledged
are put back by the counterparty.

                                    MLIC-70



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



Invested Assets on Deposit and Pledged as Collateral

   Invested assets on deposit and pledged as collateral are presented below at
estimated fair value for all asset classes, except mortgage loans, which are
presented at carrying value at:

                                                                   December 31,
                                                              -----------------------
                                                                 2020        2019
                                                              ----------- -----------
                                                                   (In millions)
Invested assets on deposit (regulatory deposits)............. $       123 $        62
Invested assets pledged as collateral (1)....................      22,405      20,659
                                                              ----------- -----------
  Total invested assets on deposit and pledged as collateral. $    22,528 $    20,721
                                                              =========== ===========
--------

(1) The Company has pledged invested assets in connection with various
    agreements and transactions, including funding agreements (see Note 3),
    derivative transactions (see Note 8) and secured debt (see Note 11).

  See "-- Securities Lending and Repurchase Agreements" for information
regarding securities supporting securities lending and repurchase agreement
transactions and Note 6 for information regarding investments designated to the
closed block. In addition, the Company's investment in FHLB common stock, which
is considered restricted until redeemed by the issuers, was $765 million and
$737 million, at redemption value, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Collectively Significant Equity Method Investments

  The Company holds investments in real estate joint ventures, real estate
funds and other limited partnership interests consisting of leveraged buy-out
funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, joint ventures and other funds. The
portion of these investments accounted for under the equity method had a
carrying value of $12.5 billion at December 31, 2020. The Company's maximum
exposure to loss related to these equity method investments is limited to the
carrying value of these investments plus unfunded commitments of $3.5 billion
at December 31, 2020. Except for certain real estate joint ventures and certain
funds, the Company's investments in its remaining real estate funds and other
limited partnership interests are generally of a passive nature in that the
Company does not participate in the management of the entities.

  As described in Note 1, the Company generally records its share of earnings
in its equity method investments using a three-month lag methodology and within
net investment income. Aggregate net investment income from these equity method
investments exceeded 10% of the Company's consolidated pre-tax income (loss)
for two of the three most recent annual periods: 2020 and 2019.

  The following aggregated summarized financial data reflects the latest
available financial information and does not represent the Company's
proportionate share of the assets, liabilities, or earnings of such entities.

  Aggregate total assets of these entities totaled $593.9 billion and
$527.8 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Aggregate total
liabilities of these entities totaled $80.5 billion and $77.6 billion at
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Aggregate net income (loss) of these
entities totaled $34.4 billion, $40.9 billion and $42.7 billion for the years
ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Aggregate net
income (loss) from the underlying entities in which the Company invests is
primarily comprised of investment income, including recurring investment income
and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses).

Variable Interest Entities

  The Company has invested in legal entities that are VIEs. In certain
instances, the Company holds both the power to direct the most significant
activities of the entity, as well as an economic interest in the entity and, as
such, is deemed to be the primary beneficiary or consolidator of the entity.
The determination of the VIE's primary beneficiary requires an evaluation of
the contractual and implied rights and obligations associated with each party's
relationship with or involvement in the entity, an estimate of the entity's
expected losses and expected residual returns and the allocation of such
estimates to each party involved in the entity.

                                    MLIC-71



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



  Consolidated VIEs

    Creditors or beneficial interest holders of VIEs where the Company is the
  primary beneficiary have no recourse to the general credit of the Company, as
  the Company's obligation to the VIEs is limited to the amount of its
  committed investment.

    The following table presents the total assets and total liabilities
  relating to investment related VIEs for which the Company has concluded that
  it is the primary beneficiary and which are consolidated at:

                                                                December 31,
                                                ---------------------------------------------
                                                         2020                   2019
                                                ---------------------- ----------------------
                                                  Total       Total      Total       Total
Asset Type                                        Assets   Liabilities   Assets   Liabilities
----------                                      ---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
                                                                (In millions)
Real estate joint ventures (1)................. $    1,435   $   --    $    1,378   $   --
Investment fund (primarily mortgage loans) (2).        201       --           211       --
Renewable energy partnership (3)...............         87       --            94       --
Other investments (4)..........................          4        5            10        5
                                                ---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
  Total........................................ $    1,727   $    5    $    1,693   $    5
                                                ========== =========== ========== ===========

--------

(1) The Company's investment in affiliated real estate joint ventures was
    $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
    Other affiliates' investments in these affiliated real estate joint
    ventures were $130 million and $129 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
    respectively.

(2) The Company's investment in this affiliated investment fund was
    $164 million and $172 million, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
    An affiliate had an investment in this affiliated investment fund of
    $37 million and $39 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(3) Assets of the renewable energy partnership primarily consisted of other
    invested assets.

(4) Assets of other investments primarily consisted of cash and cash
    equivalents at December 31, 2020 and other invested assets at December 31,
    2019.

  Unconsolidated VIEs

    The carrying amount and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs in which
  the Company holds a significant variable interest but is not the primary
  beneficiary and which have not been consolidated were as follows at:

                                                          December 31,
                                     -------------------------------------------------------
                                                2020                        2019
                                     --------------------------- ---------------------------
                                                      Maximum                     Maximum
                                        Carrying     Exposure       Carrying     Exposure
Asset Type                              Amount       to Loss (1)    Amount       to Loss (1)
----------                           ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
                                                          (In millions)
Fixed maturity securities AFS:
  Structured Products (2)........... $      41,803 $      41,803 $      37,119 $      37,119
  U.S. and foreign corporate........         1,905         1,905         1,098         1,098
Other limited partnership interests.         5,247         8,589         4,461         7,423
Other invested assets...............         1,436         1,517         1,554         1,677
Real estate joint ventures..........            18            21            25            28
                                     ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
  Total............................. $      50,409 $      53,835 $      44,257 $      47,345
                                     ============= ============= ============= =============
-------------
(1) The maximum exposure to loss relating to fixed maturity securities AFS is
    equal to their carrying amounts or the carrying amounts of retained
    interests. The maximum exposure to loss relating to other limited
    partnership interests and real estate joint ventures is equal to the
    carrying amounts plus any unfunded commitments. For certain of its
    investments

                                    MLIC-72



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)


    in other invested assets, the Company's return is in the form of income tax
    credits which are guaranteed by creditworthy third parties. For such
    investments, the maximum exposure to loss is equal to the carrying amounts
    plus any unfunded commitments, reduced by income tax credits guaranteed by
    third parties of $3 million and $6 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
    respectively. Such a maximum loss would be expected to occur only upon
    bankruptcy of the issuer or investee.

(2) For these variable interests, the Company's involvement is limited to that
    of a passive investor in mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities issued
    by trusts that do not have substantial equity.

    As described in Note 16, the Company makes commitments to fund partnership
  investments in the normal course of business. Excluding these commitments,
  the Company did not provide financial or other support to investees
  designated as VIEs for each of the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
  2018.

    The Company securitizes certain residential mortgage loans and acquires an
  interest in the related RMBS issued. While the Company has a variable
  interest in the issuer of the securities, it is not the primary beneficiary
  of the issuer of the securities since it does not have any rights to remove
  the servicer or veto rights over the servicer's actions. The resulting gains
  (losses) from the securitizations are included within net investment gains
  (losses). The estimated fair value of the related RMBS acquired in connection
  with the securitizations is included in the carrying amount and maximum
  exposure to loss for Structured Products presented in the table above.

    The carrying value and the estimated fair value of residential mortgage
  loans securitized were $308 million and $313 million, respectively, during
  2020, and $443 million and $467 million, respectively, during 2019. Gains on
  securitizations of $5 million and $24 million for the years ended
  December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, were included within net investment
  gains (losses). The estimated fair value of RMBS acquired in connection with
  the securitizations was $43 million and $131 million at December 31, 2020 and
  2019, respectively.

    See Note 9 for information on how the estimated fair value of mortgage
  loans and RMBS is determined, the valuation approaches and key inputs, their
  placement in the fair value hierarchy, and for certain RMBS, quantitative
  information about the significant unobservable inputs and the sensitivity of
  their estimated fair value to changes in those inputs.

Net Investment Income

   The components of net investment income were as follows:

                                                           Years Ended December 31,
                                                   -----------------------------------------
Asset Type                                             2020          2019          2018
----------                                         ------------- ------------- -------------
                                                                 (In millions)
Investment income:
Fixed maturity securities AFS.....................   $     6,535   $     7,015   $     7,268
Equity securities.................................            25            35            42
Mortgage loans....................................         2,836         3,147         2,822
Policy loans......................................           305           307           297
Real estate and real estate joint ventures........           256           401           472
Other limited partnership interests...............           633           545           519
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.            77           183           121
FVO Securities (1)................................            48            74            22
Operating joint venture...........................            80            69            37
Other.............................................           154           221           261
                                                   ------------- ------------- -------------
  Subtotal........................................        10,949        11,997        11,861
Less: Investment expenses.........................           699         1,024           942
                                                   ------------- ------------- -------------
  Net investment income...........................   $    10,250   $    10,973   $    10,919
                                                   ============= ============= =============
-------------

(1) Changes in estimated fair value subsequent to purchase for investments
    still held as of the end of the respective periods and included in net
    investment income were principally from equity-linked notes included within
    FVO Securities were $46 million, $74 million and $22 million for the years
    ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

                                    MLIC-73



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



    See "-- Related Party Investment Transactions" for discussion of affiliated
  net investment income and investment expenses.

    Net investment income from equity method investments, comprised of real
  estate joint ventures, other limited partnership interests, tax credit and
  renewable energy partnerships and operating joint ventures, totaled
  $427 million, $458 million and $344 million for the years ended December 31,
  2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Net Investment Gains (Losses)

  Components of Net Investment Gains (Losses)

    The components of net investment gains (losses) were as follows:

                                                                                                Years Ended December 31,
                                                                                            ----------------------------
Asset Type                                                                                     2020      2019      2018
----------                                                                                  --------  --------  --------
                                                                                                    (In millions)
Fixed maturity securities AFS:
  Net credit loss (provision) release (1)..................................................  $  (101)  $   (39)  $   (23)
  Net gains (losses) on sales and disposals................................................       43        51       107
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
    Total gains (losses) on fixed maturity securities AFS..................................      (58)       12        84
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
Equity securities:
  Net gains (losses) on sales and disposals................................................       10        12        17
  Change in estimated fair value (2).......................................................      (86)       38      (101)
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
    Total gains (losses) on equity securities..............................................      (76)       50       (84)
Mortgage loans.............................................................................     (188)      (13)      (50)
Real estate and real estate joint ventures.................................................        7       396       311
Other limited partnership interests........................................................      (12)        3         8
Other (3)..................................................................................      293       (46)     (162)
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
  Subtotal.................................................................................      (34)      402       107
Change in estimated fair value of other limited partnership interest and real estate joint
 ventures..................................................................................       (5)      (15)       11
Non-investment portfolio gains (losses)....................................................      (34)      (41)       35
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
  Subtotal.................................................................................      (39)      (56)       46
                                                                                            --------  --------  --------
  Total net investment gains (losses)......................................................  $   (73)  $   346   $   153
                                                                                            ========  ========  ========
--------

(1) Net credit loss provision by sector for industrial corporate, consumer
    corporate, foreign government securities and RMBS for the year ended
    December 31, 2019 were ($19) million, ($16) million, ($2) million and ($2)
    million, respectively. Net credit loss provision by sector for consumer
    corporate, industrial corporate and finance corporate securities for the
    year ended December 31, 2018 were ($19) million, ($2) million and
    ($2) million, respectively. See "-- Rollforward of Allowance for Credit
    Loss for Fixed Maturity Securities AFS By Sector." Due to the adoption of
    new credit loss guidance on January 1, 2020, prior period OTTI loss is
    presented as credit loss.

(2) Changes in estimated fair value subsequent to purchase for equity
    securities still held as of the end of the period included in net
    investment gains (losses) were ($80) million, $31 million and ($82) million
    for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 respectively.

(3) Other gains (losses) included (i) $128 million reclassified from AOCI to
    earnings due to the sale of certain investments that were hedged in
    qualifying cash flow hedges and a leveraged lease gain of $87 million for
    the year ended December 31, 2020, (ii) tax credit partnership impairment
    losses of $92 million, and a renewable energy partnership disposal gain of
    $46 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, and (iii) renewable
    energy partnership disposal losses of $83 million and leveraged lease
    impairment losses of $105 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.

    See "-- Related Party Investment Transactions" for discussion of affiliated
  net investment gains (losses) related to transfers of invested assets to
  affiliates.

                                    MLIC-74



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



    Gains (losses) from foreign currency transactions included within net
  investment gains (losses) were ($19) million, ($57) million and $21 million
  for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

  Fixed Maturity Securities AFS -- Sales and Disposals and Credit Loss

    Sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis.
  Proceeds from sales or disposals and the components of net investment
  gains (losses) were as shown in the table below:

                                              Years Ended December 31,
                                       -------------------------------------
                                           2020         2019         2018
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------
                                                   (In millions)
  Proceeds............................  $   20,453   $   32,175   $   53,042
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========
  Gross investment gains..............  $      419   $      392   $      604
  Gross investment losses.............        (376)        (341)        (497)
  Net credit loss (provision) release.        (101)         (39)         (23)
                                       -----------  -----------  -----------
    Net investment gains (losses).....  $      (58)  $       12   $       84
                                       ===========  ===========  ===========

  Related Party Investment Transactions

    The Company transfers invested assets primarily consisting of fixed
  maturity securities AFS, mortgage loans and real estate and real estate joint
  ventures to and from affiliates. Invested assets transferred were as follows:

                                                                         Years Ended December 31,
                                                                     ----------------------------
                                                                     2020      2019      2018
                                                                       -----     -----    -----
                                                                       (In millions)
Estimated fair value of invested assets transferred to affiliates...  $393      $ --      $ --
Amortized cost of invested assets transferred to affiliates.........  $379      $ --      $ --
Net investment gains (losses) recognized on transfers...............  $ 14      $ --      $ --
Estimated fair value of invested assets transferred from affiliates.  $381      $ 46      $ 77

    Recurring related party investments and related net investment income were
  as follows at and for the periods ended:

                                                                      December 31,    Years Ended December 31,
                                                                    ----------------- ------------------------
                                                                      2020     2019    2020     2019    2018
                                                                    -------- -------- -----    -----   -----
Investment Type/Balance Sheet
Category                                  Related Party              Carrying Value   Net Investment Income
-----------------------------   ----------------------------------- ----------------- ------------------------
                                                                               (In millions)
Affiliated investments (1),(2). MetLife, Inc.                       $  1,643 $  1,810 $  35    $  34   $  31
Affiliated investments (3)..... American Life Insurance Company          100      100     3        3       3
                                Metropolitan Property and Casualty
Affiliated investments (4)..... Insurance Company                        315      315     6       11      10
                                                                    -------- --------  -----    -----   -----
Other invested assets..........                                     $  2,058 $  2,225 $  44    $  48   $  44
                                                                    ======== ========  =====    =====   =====
--------

(1) Represents an investment in affiliated senior notes. The affiliated senior
    notes have maturity dates from July 2021 to October 2029 and bear interest,
    payable semi-annually, at a rate per annum ranging from 1.60% to 3.14%.

(2) In September 2020, MetLife, Inc. repaid in cash at maturity a
    (Yen)26.5 billion 0.82% affiliated senior note issued to MLIC.

(3) Represents an affiliated surplus note. In June 2020, the affiliated surplus
    note, which bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.17%, matured and was
    refinanced with a $100 million affiliated surplus note, which bears
    interest at a fixed rate of 1.88%, payable semiannually, and is due June
    2025.

(4) Represents an investment in affiliated preferred stock. Dividends are
    payable quarterly at a variable rate.

  Through March 31, 2018, the Company provided investment administrative
services to certain affiliates. The related investment administrative service
charges to these affiliates were $19 million for the year ended December 31,
2018. Effective April 1, 2018, the Company receives investment advisory
services from an affiliate. The related affiliated investment advisory charges
to the Company were $280 million, $299 million and $198 million for the years
ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

                                    MLIC-75



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

7. Investments (continued)



    See "-- Variable Interest Entities" for information on investments in
  affiliated real estate joint ventures and an affiliated investment fund.

8. Derivatives

Accounting for Derivatives

  See Note 1 for a description of the Company's accounting policies for
derivatives and Note 9 for information about the fair value hierarchy for
derivatives.

Derivative Strategies

  The Company is exposed to various risks relating to its ongoing business
operations, including interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, credit and
equity market. The Company uses a variety of strategies to manage these risks,
including the use of derivatives.

  Derivatives are financial instruments with values derived from interest
rates, foreign currency exchange rates, credit spreads and/or other financial
indices. Derivatives may be exchange-traded or contracted in the
over-the-counter ("OTC") market. Certain of the Company's OTC derivatives are
cleared and settled through central clearing counterparties ("OTC-cleared"),
while others are bilateral contracts between two
counterparties ("OTC-bilateral"). The types of derivatives the Company uses
include swaps, forwards, futures and option contracts. To a lesser extent, the
Company uses credit default swaps and structured interest rate swaps to
synthetically replicate investment risks and returns which are not readily
available in the cash markets.

Interest Rate Derivatives

  The Company uses a variety of interest rate derivatives to reduce its
exposure to changes in interest rates, including interest rate swaps, interest
rate total return swaps, caps, floors, swaptions, futures and forwards.

  Interest rate swaps are used by the Company primarily to reduce market risks
from changes in interest rates and to alter interest rate exposure arising from
mismatches between assets and liabilities (duration mismatches). In an interest
rate swap, the Company agrees with another party to exchange, at specified
intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest amounts
as calculated by reference to an agreed notional amount. The Company utilizes
interest rate swaps in fair value, cash flow and nonqualifying hedging
relationships.

  The Company uses structured interest rate swaps to synthetically create
investments that are either more expensive to acquire or otherwise unavailable
in the cash markets. These transactions are a combination of a derivative and a
cash instrument such as a U.S. government and agency, or other fixed maturity
securities AFS. Structured interest rate swaps are included in interest rate
swaps and are not designated as hedging instruments.

  Interest rate total return swaps are swaps whereby the Company agrees with
another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between the
economic risk and reward of an asset or a market index and a benchmark interest
rate, calculated by reference to an agreed notional amount. No cash is
exchanged at the outset of the contract. Cash is paid and received over the
life of the contract based on the terms of the swap. These transactions are
entered into pursuant to master agreements that provide for a single net
payment to be made by the counterparty at each due date. Interest rate total
return swaps are used by the Company to reduce market risks from changes in
interest rates and to alter interest rate exposure arising from mismatches
between assets and liabilities (duration mismatches). The Company utilizes
interest rate total return swaps in nonqualifying hedging relationships.

  The Company purchases interest rate caps primarily to protect its floating
rate liabilities against rises in interest rates above a specified level, and
against interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and
liabilities, and interest rate floors primarily to protect its minimum rate
guarantee liabilities against declines in interest rates below a specified
level. In certain instances, the Company locks in the economic impact of
existing purchased caps and floors by entering into offsetting written caps and
floors. The Company utilizes interest rate caps and floors in nonqualifying
hedging relationships.

  In exchange-traded interest rate (Treasury and swap) futures transactions,
the Company agrees to purchase or sell a specified number of contracts, the
value of which is determined by the different classes of interest rate
securities, to post variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the
difference in the daily market values of those contracts and to pledge initial
margin based on futures exchange requirements. The Company enters into
exchange-traded futures with regulated

                                    MLIC-76



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)

futures commission merchants that are members of the exchange. Exchange-traded
interest rate (Treasury and swap) futures are used primarily to hedge
mismatches between the duration of assets in a portfolio and the duration of
liabilities supported by those assets, to hedge against changes in value of
securities the Company owns or anticipates acquiring, to hedge against changes
in interest rates on anticipated liability issuances by replicating Treasury or
swap curve performance, and to hedge minimum guarantees embedded in certain
variable annuity products issued by the Company. The Company utilizes
exchange-traded interest rate futures in nonqualifying hedging relationships.

  Swaptions are used by the Company to hedge interest rate risk associated with
the Company's long-term liabilities and invested assets. A swaption is an
option to enter into a swap with a forward starting effective date. In certain
instances, the Company locks in the economic impact of existing purchased
swaptions by entering into offsetting written swaptions. The Company pays a
premium for purchased swaptions and receives a premium for written swaptions.
The Company utilizes swaptions in nonqualifying hedging relationships.
Swaptions are included in interest rate options.

  The Company enters into interest rate forwards to buy and sell securities.
The price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment for such a
contract is made at a specified future date. The Company utilizes interest rate
forwards in cash flow and nonqualifying hedging relationships.

  A synthetic GIC is a contract that simulates the performance of a traditional
GIC through the use of financial instruments. The contractholder owns the
underlying assets, and the Company provides a guarantee (or "wrap") on the
participant funds for an annual risk charge. The Company's maximum exposure to
loss on synthetic GICs is the notional amount, in the event the values of all
of the underlying assets were reduced to zero. The Company's risk is
substantially lower due to contractual provisions that limit the portfolio to
high quality assets, which are pre-approved and monitored for compliance, as
well as the collection of risk charges. In addition, the crediting rates reset
periodically to amortize market value gains and losses over a period equal to
the duration of the wrapped portfolio, subject to a 0% floor. While plan
participants may transact at book value, contractholder withdrawals may only
occur immediately at market value, or at book value paid over a period of time
per contract provisions. Synthetic GICs are not designated as hedging
instruments.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives

  The Company uses foreign currency exchange rate derivatives, including
foreign currency swaps and foreign currency forwards, to reduce the risk from
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies.

  In a foreign currency swap transaction, the Company agrees with another party
to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between one currency and
another at a fixed exchange rate, generally set at inception, calculated by
reference to an agreed upon notional amount. The notional amount of each
currency is exchanged at the inception and termination of the currency swap by
each party. The Company utilizes foreign currency swaps in fair value, cash
flow and nonqualifying hedging relationships.

  In a foreign currency forward transaction, the Company agrees with another
party to deliver a specified amount of an identified currency at a specified
future date. The price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment
for such a contract is made at the specified future date. The Company utilizes
foreign currency forwards in nonqualifying hedging relationships.

Credit Derivatives

  The Company enters into purchased credit default swaps to hedge against
credit-related changes in the value of its investments. In a credit default
swap transaction, the Company agrees with another party to pay, at specified
intervals, a premium to hedge credit risk. If a credit event occurs, as defined
by the contract, the contract may be cash settled or it may be settled gross by
the delivery of par quantities of the referenced investment equal to the
specified swap notional amount in exchange for the payment of cash amounts by
the counterparty equal to the par value of the investment surrendered. Credit

                                    MLIC-77



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)

events vary by type of issuer but typically include bankruptcy, failure to pay
debt obligations and involuntary restructuring for corporate obligors, as well
as repudiation, moratorium or governmental intervention for sovereign obligors.
In each case, payout on a credit default swap is triggered only after the
Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee of the International Swaps and
Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") deems that a credit event has occurred.
The Company utilizes credit default swaps in nonqualifying hedging
relationships.

  The Company enters into written credit default swaps to synthetically create
credit investments that are either more expensive to acquire or otherwise
unavailable in the cash markets. These transactions are a combination of a
derivative and one or more cash instruments, such as U.S. government and
agency, or other fixed maturity securities AFS. These credit default swaps are
not designated as hedging instruments.

  The Company enters into forwards to lock in the price to be paid for forward
purchases of certain securities. The price is agreed upon at the time of the
contract and payment for the contract is made at a specified future date. When
the primary purpose of entering into these transactions is to hedge against the
risk of changes in purchase price due to changes in credit spreads, the Company
designates these transactions as credit forwards. The Company utilizes credit
forwards in cash flow hedging relationships.

Equity Derivatives

  The Company uses a variety of equity derivatives to reduce its exposure to
equity market risk, including equity index options, equity variance swaps,
exchange-traded equity futures and equity total return swaps.

  Equity index options are used by the Company primarily to hedge minimum
guarantees embedded in certain variable annuity products issued by the Company.
To hedge against adverse changes in equity indices, the Company enters into
contracts to sell the underlying equity index within a limited time at a
contracted price. The contracts will be net settled in cash based on
differentials in the indices at the time of exercise and the strike price.
Certain of these contracts may also contain settlement provisions linked to
interest rates. In certain instances, the Company may enter into a combination
of transactions to hedge adverse changes in equity indices within a
pre-determined range through the purchase and sale of options. The Company
utilizes equity index options in nonqualifying hedging relationships.

  Equity variance swaps are used by the Company primarily to hedge minimum
guarantees embedded in certain variable annuity products issued by the Company.
In an equity variance swap, the Company agrees with another party to exchange
amounts in the future, based on changes in equity volatility over a defined
period. The Company utilizes equity variance swaps in nonqualifying hedging
relationships.

  In exchange-traded equity futures transactions, the Company agrees to
purchase or sell a specified number of contracts, the value of which is
determined by the different classes of equity securities, to post variation
margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily
market values of those contracts and to pledge initial margin based on futures
exchange requirements. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with
regulated futures commission merchants that are members of the exchange.
Exchange-traded equity futures are used primarily to hedge minimum guarantees
embedded in certain variable annuity products issued by the Company. The
Company utilizes exchange-traded equity futures in nonqualifying hedging
relationships.

  In an equity total return swap, the Company agrees with another party to
exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between the economic risk and
reward of an asset or a market index and a benchmark interest rate, calculated
by reference to an agreed notional amount. No cash is exchanged at the outset
of the contract. Cash is paid and received over the life of the contract based
on the terms of the swap. The Company uses equity total return swaps to hedge
its equity market guarantees in certain of its insurance products. Equity total
return swaps can be used as hedges or to synthetically create investments. The
Company utilizes equity total return swaps in nonqualifying hedging
relationships.

                                    MLIC-78



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


Primary Risks Managed by Derivatives

   The following table presents the primary underlying risk exposure, gross
notional amount and estimated fair value of the Company's derivatives,
excluding embedded derivatives, held at:

                                                                                        December 31,
                                                            --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          2020                               2019
                                                            --------------------------------- ----------------------------------
                                                                        Estimated Fair Value               Estimated Fair Value
                                                                       ----------------------             ----------------------
                                                              Gross                             Gross
                                                             Notional                          Notional
                          Primary Underlying Risk Exposure    Amount    Assets    Liabilities   Amount     Assets    Liabilities
                          --------------------------------  ---------- --------- ------------ ----------- --------- ------------
                                                                                       (In millions)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swaps...... Interest rate                      $   3,175  $  3,224   $       4   $    2,370  $  2,668   $       2
Foreign currency swaps... Foreign currency exchange rate         1,049         5          76        1,250        12          17
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
 Subtotal................                                        4,224     3,229          80        3,620     2,680          19
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps...... Interest rate                          4,400        14          --        3,324       125          27
Interest rate forwards... Interest rate                          5,081       489          --        6,793        75         142
Foreign currency swaps... Foreign currency exchange rate        28,017     1,102       1,353       27,240     1,199       1,103
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
 Subtotal................                                       37,498     1,605       1,353       37,357     1,399       1,272
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
 Total qualifying hedges.                                       41,722     4,834       1,433       40,977     4,079       1,291
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
Derivatives Not Designated or Not Qualifying as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate swaps...... Interest rate                         30,512     3,041           7       38,820     2,296         133
Interest rate floors..... Interest rate                         12,701       350          --       12,701       156          --
Interest rate caps....... Interest rate                         40,104        13          --       42,622        18           5
Interest rate futures.... Interest rate                            406        --          --          745        --          --
Interest rate options.... Interest rate                         15,337       174          --       24,944       427          --
Interest rate forwards... Interest rate                            265        --           9           --        --          --
Interest rate total
 return swaps............ Interest rate                          1,048        --          59        1,048         5          49
Synthetic GICs........... Interest rate                         11,739        --          --       16,498        --          --
Foreign currency swaps... Foreign currency exchange rate         5,596       292         238        6,124       419          97
Foreign currency forwards Foreign currency exchange rate         1,236         9          18        1,001        12           8
Credit default swaps --
 purchased............... Credit                                   886         8           9          888         4          11
Credit default swaps --
 written................. Credit                                 6,961       126          --        8,711       200           1
Equity futures........... Equity market                          2,591        --          16        2,039        --           5
Equity index options..... Equity market                         19,601       459         189       23,104       447         417
Equity variance swaps.... Equity market                            425        11           9          637        17          17
Equity total return swaps Equity market                          2,542         1         274          716        --          68
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
 Total non-designated or nonqualifying derivatives........     151,950     4,484         828      180,598     4,001         811
                                                            ---------- ---------  ----------  ----------- ---------  ----------
 Total....................................................   $ 193,672  $  9,318   $   2,261   $  221,575  $  8,080   $   2,102
                                                            ========== =========  ==========  =========== =========  ==========

  Based on gross notional amounts, a substantial portion of the Company's
derivatives was not designated or did not qualify as part of a hedging
relationship at both December 31, 2020 and 2019. The Company's use of
derivatives includes (i) derivatives that serve as macro hedges of the
Company's exposure to various risks and that generally do not qualify for hedge
accounting due to the criteria required under the portfolio hedging rules;
(ii) derivatives that economically hedge insurance liabilities that contain
mortality or morbidity risk and that generally do not qualify for hedge
accounting because the lack of these risks in the derivatives cannot support an
expectation of a highly effective hedging relationship; (iii) derivatives that
economically hedge embedded derivatives that do not qualify for hedge
accounting because the changes in estimated fair value of the embedded
derivatives are already recorded in net income; and (iv) written credit default
swaps and interest rate swaps that are used to synthetically create investments
and that do not qualify for hedge accounting because they do not involve a
hedging relationship. For these nonqualified derivatives, changes in market
factors can lead to the recognition of fair value changes on the statement of
operations without an offsetting gain or loss recognized in earnings for the
item being hedged.

                                    MLIC-79



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


The Effects of Derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   The following table presents the consolidated financial statement location
and amount of gain (loss) recognized on fair value, cash flow, nonqualifying
hedging relationships and embedded derivatives:

                                                                       Year Ended December 31, 2020
                                                   --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                  Interest
                                                                 Net        Net                  Credited to
                                                      Net     Investment Derivative Policyholder Policyholder
                                                   Investment   Gains      Gains    Benefits and   Account
                                                     Income    (Losses)   (Losses)     Claims     Balances       OCI
                                                   ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------  ---------
                                                                         (In millions)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).  $    (10)  $     --  $      --    $    360         $--          N/A
Hedged items......................................        12         --         --        (399)         --          N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).       (45)        --         --          --          --          N/A
Hedged items......................................        43         --         --          --          --          N/A
                                                   ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------  ---------
  Subtotal........................................        --         --         --         (39)         --          N/A
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A       $1,268
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        36        121         --          --          --        (157)
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A        (124)
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................         3        768         --          --          --        (771)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --       (680)        --          --          --           --
Credit derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A         N/A           --
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        --         --         --          --          --           --
                                                    --------   --------  ---------    --------     --------    ---------
  Subtotal........................................        39        209         --          --          --          216
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated or Not
 Qualifying as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate derivatives (1).....................        (6)        --      1,999          --          --          N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives (1)....        --         --       (371)         --          --          N/A
Credit derivatives -- purchased (1)...............        --         --         (6)         --          --          N/A
Credit derivatives -- written (1).................        --         --        (78)         --          --          N/A
Equity derivatives (1)............................        (2)        --       (973)       (238)         --          N/A
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --         --         91          --          --          N/A
                                                    --------   --------  ---------    --------     --------    ---------
  Subtotal........................................        (8)        --        662        (238)         --          N/A
Earned income on derivatives......................       239         --        633         186       (152)           --
Embedded derivatives (2)..........................       N/A        N/A       (557)         --         N/A          N/A
                                                   ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------  ---------
  Total...........................................  $    270   $    209  $     738    $    (91)     $(152)     $    216
                                                   ========== ========== ========== ============ ============  =========

                                    MLIC-80



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


                                                                       Year Ended December 31, 2019
                                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                   Interest
                                                                 Net        Net                  Credited to
                                                      Net     Investment Derivative Policyholder Policyholder
                                                   Investment   Gains      Gains    Benefits and   Account
                                                     Income    (Losses)   (Losses)     Claims      Balances      OCI
                                                   ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
                                                                              (In millions)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).  $     (2)  $     --   $     --    $    339     $      1        N/A
Hedged items......................................         4         --         --        (369)          --        N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).       (54)        --         --          --           --        N/A
Hedged items......................................        54         --         --          --           --        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    --------     --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................         2         --         --         (30)           1        N/A
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A          N/A   $    605
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        23          4         --          --           --        (27)
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A          N/A        (67)
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        (3)       212         --          --           --       (209)
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --       (211)        --          --           --         --
Credit derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A         N/A          N/A         --
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................         1         --         --          --           --         (1)
                                                    --------   --------   --------    --------     --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................        21          5         --          --           --        301
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated or Not
 Qualifying as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate derivatives (1).....................        (3)        --        720          --           --        N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives (1)....        --         --        (49)         --           --        N/A
Credit derivatives -- purchased (1)...............        --         --        (25)         --           --        N/A
Credit derivatives -- written (1).................        --         --        172          --           --        N/A
Equity derivatives (1)............................        --         --       (944)       (150)          --        N/A
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --         --         (4)         --           --        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    --------     --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................        (3)        --       (130)       (150)          --        N/A
Earned income on derivatives......................       270         --        272         135         (147)        --
Embedded derivatives (2)..........................       N/A        N/A       (430)         --          N/A        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    --------     --------   --------
  Total...........................................  $    290   $      5   $   (288)   $    (45)    $   (146)  $    301
                                                    ========   ========   ========    ========     ========   ========

                                    MLIC-81



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


                                                                       Year Ended December 31, 2018
                                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                   Interest
                                                                 Net        Net                  Credited to
                                                      Net     Investment Derivative Policyholder Policyholder
                                                   Investment   Gains      Gains    Benefits and   Account
                                                     Income    (Losses)   (Losses)     Claims      Balances      OCI
                                                   ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ------------ --------
                                                                              (In millions)
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).  $     --   $     --   $   (220)   $    --      $     --        N/A
Hedged items......................................        --         --        226         --            --        N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives:
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (1).        --         --         75         --            --        N/A
Hedged items......................................        --         --        (78)        --            --        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    -------      --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................        --         --          3         --            --        N/A
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Interest rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A           N/A   $   (262)
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        20         --         22         --            --        (42)
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A           N/A        180
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................        (3)        --       (469)        --            --        472
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --         --        475         --            --         --
Credit derivatives: (1)
Amount of gains (losses) deferred in AOCI.........       N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A           N/A         --
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI
 into income......................................         1         --          1         --            --         (2)
                                                    --------   --------   --------    -------      --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................        18         --         29         --            --        346
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Not Designated or Not
 Qualifying as Hedging Instruments:
Interest rate derivatives (1).....................         4         --       (340)        --            --        N/A
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives (1)....        --         --        429         --            --        N/A
Credit derivatives -- purchased (1)...............        --         --          9         --            --        N/A
Credit derivatives -- written (1).................        --         --        (90)        --            --        N/A
Equity derivatives (1)............................         1         --        166         45            --        N/A
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) on
 hedged items.....................................        --         --       (155)        --            --        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    -------      --------   --------
  Subtotal........................................         5         --         19         45            --        N/A
Earned income on derivatives......................       371         --        339          8          (113)        --
Embedded derivatives (2)..........................       N/A        N/A        376         --           N/A        N/A
                                                    --------   --------   --------    -------      --------   --------
  Total...........................................  $    394   $     --   $    766    $    53      $   (113)  $    346
                                                    ========   ========   ========    =======      ========   ========
--------
(1)Excludes earned income on derivatives.

(2)The valuation of guaranteed minimum benefits includes a nonperformance risk
   adjustment. The amounts included in net derivative gains (losses) in
   connection with this adjustment were $7 million, ($16) million and
   $51 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
   respectively.

                                    MLIC-82



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


Fair Value Hedges

   The Company designates and accounts for the following as fair value hedges
when they have met the requirements of fair value hedging: (i) interest rate
swaps to convert fixed rate assets and liabilities to floating rate assets and
liabilities; and (ii) foreign currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency fair
value exposure of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.

   The following table presents the balance sheet classification, carrying
amount and cumulative fair value hedging adjustments for items designated and
qualifying as hedged items in fair value hedges:

                                                             Cumulative Amount
                                                           of Fair Value Hedging
                                                                Adjustments
                                Carrying Amount of the   Included in the Carrying
                                        Hedged               Amount of Hedged
Balance Sheet Line Item          Assets/(Liabilities)    Assets/(Liabilities) (1)
------------------------------ ------------------------  ------------------------
                               December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
                                   2020         2019         2020         2019
                               ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
                                                  (In millions)
Fixed maturity securities AFS.   $    461    $      404    $     (1)    $    (1)
Mortgage loans................   $    925    $    1,127    $     20     $     2
Future policy benefits........   $ (5,512)   $   (4,475)   $ (1,307)    $  (908)
-------------
(1)Includes ($1) million of hedging adjustments on discontinued hedging
   relationships at both December 31, 2020 and 2019.

  All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the
assessment of hedge effectiveness.

Cash Flow Hedges

  The Company designates and accounts for the following as cash flow hedges
when they have met the requirements of cash flow hedging: (i) interest rate
swaps to convert floating rate assets and liabilities to fixed rate assets and
liabilities; (ii) foreign currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency cash
flow exposure of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities;
(iii) interest rate forwards and credit forwards to lock in the price to be
paid for forward purchases of investments; and (iv) interest rate swaps and
interest rate forwards to hedge the forecasted purchases of fixed rate
investments.

  In certain instances, the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting
because the forecasted transactions were no longer probable of occurring.
Because certain of the forecasted transactions also were not probable of
occurring within two months of the anticipated date, the Company reclassified
amounts from AOCI into income. These amounts were $45 million, $51 million, and
$0 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

  At both the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the maximum length of
time over which the Company was hedging its exposure to variability in future
cash flows for forecasted transactions did not exceed eight years.

  At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the balance in AOCI associated with cash flow
hedges was $2.3 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively.

  All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the
assessment of hedge effectiveness.

  At December 31, 2020, the Company expected to reclassify $11 million of
deferred net gains (losses) on derivatives in AOCI, to earnings within the next
12 months.

Credit Derivatives

   In connection with synthetically created credit investment transactions, the
Company writes credit default swaps for which it receives a premium to insure
credit risk. Such credit derivatives are included within the effects of
derivatives on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
income (loss) table. If a credit event occurs, as defined by the contract, the
contract may be cash settled or it may be settled gross by the Company paying
the counterparty the specified swap notional amount in exchange for the
delivery of par quantities of the referenced credit obligation. The Company's
maximum amount at risk, assuming the value of all referenced credit obligations
is zero, was $7.0 billion and $8.7 billion at December 31,

                                    MLIC-83



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)

2020 and 2019, respectively. The Company can terminate these contracts at any
time through cash settlement with the counterparty at an amount equal to the
then current estimated fair value of the credit default swaps. At December 31,
2020 and 2019, the Company would have received $126 million and $199 million,
respectively, to terminate all of these contracts.

   The following table presents the estimated fair value, maximum amount of
future payments and weighted average years to maturity of written credit
default swaps at:

                                                                          December 31,
                                          -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           2020                                   2019
                                          -------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
                                                        Maximum                                Maximum
                                          Estimated      Amount                  Estimated      Amount
                                          Fair Value   of Future      Weighted   Fair Value   of Future      Weighted
                                          of Credit  Payments under   Average    of Credit  Payments under   Average
Rating Agency Designation of Referenced    Default   Credit Default   Years to    Default   Credit Default   Years to
Credit Obligations (1)                      Swaps        Swaps      Maturity (2)   Swaps        Swaps      Maturity (2)
----------------------------------------- ---------- -------------- ------------ ---------- -------------- ------------
                                                                      (Dollars in millions)
Aaa/Aa/A
Single name credit default swaps (3).....  $     --   $         54         0.6     $     1   $         94         1.7
Credit default swaps referencing indices.        27          1,779         2.5          34          2,099         2.3
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
  Subtotal...............................        27          1,833         2.4          35          2,193         2.2
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
Baa
Single name credit default swaps (3).....         2            174         2.1           2            124         1.6
Credit default swaps referencing indices.        97          4,954         5.3         141          6,165         5.0
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
  Subtotal...............................        99          5,128         5.2         143          6,289         5.0
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
B
Single name credit default swaps (3).....        --             --          --          --             10         0.5
Credit default swaps referencing indices.        --             --          --          21            219         5.0
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
  Subtotal...............................        --             --          --          21            229         4.8
                                          ---------  -------------                --------  -------------
  Total..................................  $    126   $      6,961         4.5     $   199   $      8,711         4.3
                                          =========  =============                ========  =============
-------------
(1)The rating agency designations are based on availability and the midpoint of
   the applicable ratings among Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's"), S&P and
   Fitch Ratings. If no rating is available from a rating agency, then an
   internally developed rating is used.

(2)The weighted average years to maturity of the credit default swaps is
   calculated based on weighted average gross notional amounts.

(3)Single name credit default swaps may be referenced to the credit of
   corporations, foreign governments, or municipals.

Credit Risk on Freestanding Derivatives

  The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of
nonperformance by its counterparties to derivatives. Generally, the current
credit exposure of the Company's derivatives is limited to the net positive
estimated fair value of derivatives at the reporting date after taking into
consideration the existence of master netting or similar agreements and any
collateral received pursuant to such agreements.

  The Company manages its credit risk related to derivatives by entering into
transactions with creditworthy counterparties and establishing and monitoring
exposure limits. The Company's OTC-bilateral derivative transactions are
governed by ISDA Master Agreements which provide for legally enforceable
set-off and close-out netting of exposures to specific counterparties in the
event of early termination of a transaction, which includes, but is not limited
to, events of default and bankruptcy. In the event of an early termination, the
Company is permitted to set off receivables from the counterparty against
payables to the same counterparty arising out of all included transactions. All
of the Company's ISDA Master Agreements also include Credit Support Annex
provisions which require both the pledging and accepting of collateral in
connection with its OTC-bilateral derivatives.

                                    MLIC-84



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


  The Company's OTC-cleared derivatives are effected through central clearing
counterparties and its exchange-traded derivatives are effected through
regulated exchanges. Such positions are marked to market and margined on a
daily basis (both initial margin and variation margin), and the Company has
minimal exposure to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by
counterparties to such derivatives.

  See Note 9 for a description of the impact of credit risk on the valuation of
derivatives.

  The estimated fair values of the Company's net derivative assets and net
derivative liabilities after the application of master netting agreements and
collateral were as follows at:

                                                                                                  December 31,
                                                                               --------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         2020                      2019
                                                                               ------------------------  ------------------------
Derivatives Subject to a Master Netting Arrangement or a Similar Arrangement      Assets    Liabilities     Assets    Liabilities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------   -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
                                                                                                 (In millions)
Gross estimated fair value of derivatives:
OTC-bilateral (1).............................................................  $    9,244   $    2,192   $    7,974   $    2,035
OTC-cleared (1)...............................................................         139            6          191           53
Exchange-traded...............................................................          --           16           --            5
                                                                               -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
 Total gross estimated fair value of derivatives presented on the
   consolidated balance sheets (1)............................................       9,383        2,214        8,165        2,093
Gross amounts not offset on the consolidated balance sheets:
Gross estimated fair value of derivatives: (2)
OTC-bilateral.................................................................      (1,996)      (1,996)      (1,915)     (1,915)
OTC-cleared...................................................................          (5)          (5)         (25)        (25)
Cash collateral: (3), (4)
OTC-bilateral.................................................................      (6,073)          --       (4,808)          --
OTC-cleared...................................................................         (98)          --         (165)          --
Securities collateral: (5)
OTC-bilateral.................................................................      (1,115)        (188)      (1,246)       (114)
OTC-cleared...................................................................          --           (1)          --         (28)
Exchange-traded...............................................................          --          (16)          --          (5)
                                                                               -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
 Net amount after application of master netting agreements and collateral.....  $       96   $        8   $        6   $        6
                                                                               ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
--------
(1)At December 31, 2020 and 2019, derivative assets included income (expense)
   accruals reported in accrued investment income or in other liabilities of
   $65 million and $85 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities
   included (income) expense accruals reported in accrued investment income or
   in other liabilities of ($47) million and ($9) million, respectively.

(2)Estimated fair value of derivatives is limited to the amount that is subject
   to set-off and includes income or expense accruals.

(3)Cash collateral received by the Company for OTC-bilateral and OTC-cleared
   derivatives, where the centralized clearinghouse treats variation margin as
   collateral, is included in cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments
   or in fixed maturity securities AFS, and the obligation to return it is
   included in payables for collateral under securities loaned and other
   transactions on the balance sheet.

(4)The receivable for the return of cash collateral provided by the Company is
   inclusive of initial margin on exchange-traded and OTC-cleared derivatives
   and is included in premiums, reinsurance and other receivables on the
   balance sheet. The amount of cash collateral offset in the table above is
   limited to the net estimated fair value of derivatives after application of
   netting agreements. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company received
   excess cash collateral of $175 million and $290 million, respectively, and
   provided no excess cash collateral for either period.

                                    MLIC-85



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


(5)Securities collateral received by the Company is held in separate custodial
   accounts and is not recorded on the balance sheet. Subject to certain
   constraints, the Company is permitted by contract to sell or re-pledge this
   collateral, but at December 31, 2020, none of the collateral had been sold
   or re-pledged. Securities collateral pledged by the Company is reported in
   fixed maturity securities AFS on the balance sheet. Subject to certain
   constraints, the counterparties are permitted by contract to sell or
   re-pledge this collateral. The amount of securities collateral offset in the
   table above is limited to the net estimated fair value of derivatives after
   application of netting agreements and cash collateral. At December 31, 2020
   and 2019, the Company received excess securities collateral with an
   estimated fair value of $150 million and $97 million, respectively, for its
   OTC-bilateral derivatives, which are not included in the table above due to
   the foregoing limitation. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company
   provided excess securities collateral with an estimated fair value of
   $185 million and $48 million, respectively, for its OTC-bilateral
   derivatives, $1.4 billion and $462 million, respectively, for its
   OTC-cleared derivatives, and $188 million and $90 million, respectively, for
   its exchange-traded derivatives, which are not included in the table above
   due to the foregoing limitation.

  The Company's collateral arrangements for its OTC-bilateral derivatives
generally require the counterparty in a net liability position, after
considering the effect of netting agreements, to pledge collateral when the
collateral amount owed by that counterparty reaches a minimum transfer amount.
All of the Company's netting agreements for derivatives contain provisions that
require both Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and the counterparty to
maintain a specific investment grade financial strength or credit rating from
each of Moody's and S&P. If a party's financial strength or credit rating were
to fall below that specific investment grade financial strength or credit
rating, that party would be in violation of these provisions, and the other
party to the derivatives could terminate the transactions and demand immediate
settlement and payment based on such party's reasonable valuation of the
derivatives.

  The following table presents the estimated fair value of the Company's
OTC-bilateral derivatives that were in a net liability position after
considering the effect of netting agreements, together with the estimated fair
value and balance sheet location of the collateral pledged.

                                                                                  December 31,
                                                        -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      2020                             2019
                                                        -------------------------------- --------------------------------
                                                        Derivatives Derivatives          Derivatives Derivatives
                                                        Subject to  Not Subject          Subject to  Not Subject
                                                         Financial  to Financial          Financial  to Financial
                                                         Strength-   Strength-            Strength-   Strength-
                                                        Contingent   Contingent          Contingent   Contingent
                                                        Provisions   Provisions   Total  Provisions   Provisions   Total
                                                        ----------- ------------ ------- ----------- ------------ -------
                                                                                  (In millions)
Estimated fair value of derivatives in a net liability
 position (1)..........................................  $    196      $   --    $   196  $    120      $   --    $   120
Estimated fair value of collateral provided:
Fixed maturity securities AFS..........................  $    239      $   --    $   239  $    135      $   --    $   135
-------------
(1)After taking into consideration the existence of netting agreements.

Embedded Derivatives

  The Company issues certain products or purchases certain investments that
contain embedded derivatives that are required to be separated from their host
contracts and accounted for as freestanding derivatives.

                                    MLIC-86



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

8. Derivatives (continued)


   The following table presents the estimated fair value and balance sheet
location of the Company's embedded derivatives that have been separated from
their host contracts at:

                                                                                    December 31,
                                                                               ----------------------
                                                   Balance Sheet Location         2020       2019
                                                ------------------------------ ---------- -----------
                                                                                   (In millions)
Embedded derivatives within liability host
 contracts:
Direct guaranteed minimum benefits............. Policyholder account balances.  $     488   $     175
Assumed guaranteed minimum benefits............ Policyholder account balances.          5           3
Funds withheld on ceded reinsurance (including
 affiliated)................................... Other liabilities.............      1,428       1,017
Fixed annuities with equity indexed returns.... Policyholder account balances.        139         130
Other guarantees............................... Policyholder account balances.          1          --
                                                                               ---------- -----------
  Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts......................    $   2,061   $   1,325
                                                                               ========== ===========

9. Fair Value

   When developing estimated fair values, the Company considers three broad
valuation approaches: (i) the market approach, (ii) the income approach, and
(iii) the cost approach. The Company determines the most appropriate valuation
approach to use, given what is being measured and the availability of
sufficient inputs, giving priority to observable inputs. The Company
categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value into a
three-level hierarchy, based on the significant input with the lowest level in
its valuation. The input levels are as follows:

Level 1  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
         liabilities. The Company defines active markets based on average
         trading volume for equity securities. The size of the bid/ask spread
         is used as an indicator of market activity for fixed maturity
         securities AFS.

Level 2  Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are
         observable either directly or indirectly. These inputs can include
         quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities other than quoted
         prices in Level 1, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or
         other significant inputs that are observable or can be derived
         principally from or corroborated by observable market data for
         substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3  Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market
         activity and are significant to the determination of estimated fair
         value of the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs reflect the
         reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market
         participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

   Financial markets are susceptible to severe events evidenced by rapid
depreciation in asset values accompanied by a reduction in asset liquidity. The
Company's ability to sell securities, as well as the price ultimately realized
for these securities, depends upon the demand and liquidity in the market and
increases the use of judgment in determining the estimated fair value of
certain securities.

   Considerable judgment is often required in interpreting the market data used
to develop estimates of fair value, and the use of different assumptions or
valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.

                                    MLIC-87



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


Recurring Fair Value Measurements

   The assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring
basis and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy, including
those items for which the Company has elected the FVO, are presented below at:

                                                                                    December 31, 2020
                                                          ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         Fair Value Hierarchy
                                                          ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                   Total
                                                                                                                 Estimated
                                                              Level 1           Level 2          Level 3         Fair Value
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
                                                                                      (In millions)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities AFS:
U.S. corporate...........................................  $            --  $         53,717  $         6,692  $         60,409
Foreign corporate........................................               --            24,098            8,181            32,279
U.S. government and agency...............................           12,697            18,074               --            30,771
RMBS.....................................................               --            21,186            3,040            24,226
ABS......................................................               --            11,351            1,224            12,575
Municipals...............................................               --             8,983               --             8,983
CMBS.....................................................               --             6,628              201             6,829
Foreign government.......................................               --             5,263                5             5,268
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total fixed maturity securities AFS....................           12,697           149,300           19,343           181,340
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Short-term investments...................................            2,216               406                1             2,623
Residential mortgage loans -- FVO........................               --                --              165               165
Other investments........................................              431               270              565             1,266
Derivative assets: (1)
Interest rate............................................               --             6,816              489             7,305
Foreign currency exchange rate...........................               --             1,408               --             1,408
Credit...................................................               --               109               25               134
Equity market............................................               --               454               17               471
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total derivative assets................................               --             8,787              531             9,318
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Separate account assets (2)..............................           28,296            99,405              945           128,646
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total assets (3).......................................  $        43,640  $        258,168  $        21,550  $        323,358
                                                          ================ ================= ================ =================
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Interest rate............................................               --                11               68                79
Foreign currency exchange rate...........................               --             1,683                2             1,685
Credit...................................................               --                 9               --                 9
Equity market............................................               16               463                9               488
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total derivative liabilities...........................               16             2,166               79             2,261
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (4).               --                --            2,061             2,061
Separate account liabilities (2).........................               12                 8                6                26
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total liabilities......................................  $            28  $          2,174  $         2,146  $          4,348
                                                          ================ ================= ================ =================

                                    MLIC-88



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


                                                                                    December 31, 2019
                                                          ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                         Fair Value Hierarchy
                                                          ---------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                   Total
                                                                                                                 Estimated
                                                              Level 1           Level 2          Level 3         Fair Value
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
                                                                                      (In millions)
Assets
Fixed maturity securities AFS:
U.S. corporate...........................................  $            --  $         53,975  $         4,484  $         58,459
Foreign corporate........................................               --            25,403            4,898            30,301
U.S. government and agency...............................           11,484            17,764               --            29,248
RMBS.....................................................                3            20,158            2,612            22,773
ABS......................................................               --             9,459              742            10,201
Municipals...............................................               --             7,849                7             7,856
CMBS.....................................................               --             5,679               41             5,720
Foreign government.......................................               --             4,996               10             5,006
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total fixed maturity securities AFS....................           11,487           145,283           12,794           169,564
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Short-term investments...................................            1,077               789               17             1,883
Residential mortgage loans -- FVO........................               --                --              188               188
Other investments........................................              396                56              799             1,251
Derivative assets: (1)
Interest rate............................................               --             5,690               80             5,770
Foreign currency exchange rate...........................               --             1,642               --             1,642
Credit...................................................               --               172               32               204
Equity market............................................               --               439               25               464
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total derivative assets................................               --             7,943              137             8,080
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Separate account assets (2)..............................           22,753            94,192              922           117,867
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total assets (3).......................................  $        35,713  $        248,263  $        14,857  $        298,833
                                                          ================ ================= ================ =================
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities: (1)
Interest rate............................................  $            --  $            167  $           191  $            358
Foreign currency exchange rate...........................               --             1,225               --             1,225
Credit...................................................               --                11                1                12
Equity market............................................                5               485               17               507
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total derivative liabilities...........................                5             1,888              209             2,102
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (4).               --                --            1,325             1,325
Separate account liabilities (2).........................                1                14                7                22
                                                          ---------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
  Total liabilities......................................  $             6  $          1,902  $         1,541  $          3,449
                                                          ================ ================= ================ =================
--------
(1)Derivative assets are presented within other invested assets on the
   consolidated balance sheets and derivative liabilities are presented within
   other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The amounts are
   presented gross in the tables above to reflect the presentation on the
   consolidated balance sheets, but are presented net for purposes of the
   rollforward in the Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable
   Inputs (Level 3) tables.

(2)Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by
   corresponding amounts credited to contractholders whose liability is
   reflected within separate account liabilities. Separate account liabilities
   are set equal to the estimated fair value of separate account assets.
   Separate account liabilities presented in the tables above represent
   derivative liabilities.

(3)Total assets included in the fair value hierarchy exclude other limited
   partnership interests that are measured at estimated fair value using the
   net asset value ("NAV") per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient.
   At December 31, 2020 and 2019, the estimated fair value of such investments
   was $70 million and $90 million, respectively.

                                    MLIC-89



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


(4)Embedded derivatives within liability host contracts are presented within
   policyholder account balances and other liabilities on the consolidated
   balance sheets.

  The following describes the valuation methodologies used to measure assets
and liabilities at fair value.

  Investments

   Securities, Short-term Investments and Other Investments

     When available, the estimated fair value of these financial instruments is
   based on quoted prices in active markets that are readily and regularly
   obtainable. Generally, these are the most liquid of the Company's securities
   holdings and valuation of these securities does not involve management's
   judgment.

     When quoted prices in active markets are not available, the determination
   of estimated fair value is based on market standard valuation methodologies,
   giving priority to observable inputs. The significant inputs to the market
   standard valuation methodologies for certain types of securities with
   reasonable levels of price transparency are inputs that are observable in
   the market or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by,
   observable market data. When observable inputs are not available, the market
   standard valuation methodologies rely on inputs that are significant to the
   estimated fair value that are not observable in the market or cannot be
   derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. These
   unobservable inputs can be based in large part on management's judgment or
   estimation and cannot be supported by reference to market activity. Even
   though these inputs are unobservable, management believes they are
   consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such
   securities and are considered appropriate given the circumstances.

     The estimated fair value of short-term investments and other investments
   is determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein
   for securities.

     The valuation approaches and key inputs for each category of assets or
   liabilities that are classified within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value
   hierarchy are presented below. The primary valuation approaches are the
   market approach, which considers recent prices from market transactions
   involving identical or similar assets or liabilities, and the income
   approach, which converts expected future amounts (e.g. cash flows) to a
   single current, discounted amount. The valuation

                                    MLIC-90



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)

   of most instruments listed below is determined using independent pricing
   sources, matrix pricing, discounted cash flow methodologies or other similar
   techniques that use either observable market inputs or unobservable inputs.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Level 2                                Level 3
Instrument            Observable Inputs                     Unobservable Inputs
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Fixed maturity securities AFS
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  U.S. corporate and Foreign corporate securities
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Valuation Approaches: Principally the  Valuation Approaches: Principally the
            market and income approaches.          market approach.
            Key Inputs:                            Key Inputs:
            . quoted prices in markets that are    .illiquidity premium
              not active
            . benchmark yields; spreads off        .delta spread adjustments to reflect
              benchmark yields; new issuances;      specific credit-related issues
              issuer ratings
            . trades of identical or comparable    .credit spreads
              securities; duration
            . privately-placed securities are
              valued using the additional key      . quoted prices in markets that are
              inputs:                                not active for identical or similar
            . market yield curve; call provisions    securities that are less liquid and
             . observable prices and spreads for     based on lower levels of trading
               similar public or private             activity than securities classified
               securities that incorporate the       in Level 2
               credit quality and industry sector  .independent non-binding broker
               of the issuer                        quotations
            . delta spread adjustments to reflect
              specific credit-related issues
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  U.S. government and agency securities, Municipals and Foreign government securities
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Valuation Approaches: Principally the  Valuation Approaches: Principally the
            market approach.                       market approach.
            Key Inputs:                            Key Inputs:
            .quoted prices in markets that are     .independent non-binding broker
             not active                             quotations
            .benchmark U.S. Treasury yield or      . quoted prices in markets that are
             other yields                            not active for identical or similar
                                                     securities that are less liquid and
            .the spread off the U.S. Treasury        based on lower levels of trading
             yield curve for the identical           activity than securities classified
             security                                in Level 2
            .issuer ratings and issuer spreads;    .credit spreads
             broker-dealer quotations
            .comparable securities that are
             actively traded
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  Structured Products
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Valuation Approaches: Principally the  Valuation Approaches: Principally the
            market and income approaches.          market and income approaches.
            Key Inputs:                            Key Inputs:
            .quoted prices in markets that are     .credit spreads
             not active
            .spreads for actively traded           . quoted prices in markets that are
             securities; spreads off benchmark       not active for identical or similar
             yields                                  securities that are less liquid and
                                                     based on lower levels of trading
            .expected prepayment speeds and          activity than securities classified
             volumes                                 in Level 2
            .current and forecasted loss           .independent non-binding broker
             severity; ratings; geographic region   quotations
            .weighted average coupon and weighted  .credit ratings
             average maturity
            .average delinquency rates;
             debt-service coverage ratios
            .credit ratings
            .issuance-specific information,
             including, but not limited to:
             .collateral type; structure of the
              security; vintage of the loans
             .payment terms of the underlying
              assets
             .payment priority within the
              tranche; deal performance
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short-term investments and Other investments
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            . Certain short-term investments and   . Certain short-term investments and
               other investments are of a similar     other investments are of a similar
               nature and class to the fixed          nature and class to the fixed
               maturity securities AFS described      maturity securities AFS described
               above; while certain other             above, while certain other
               investments are similar to equity      investments are similar to equity
               securities. The valuation              securities. The valuation
               approaches and observable inputs       approaches and unobservable inputs
               used in their valuation are also       used in their valuation are also
               similar to those described above.      similar to those described above.
               Other investments contain equity       Other investments contain equity
               securities valued using quoted         securities that use key
               prices in markets that are not         unobservable inputs such as credit
               considered active.                     ratings; issuance structures, in
                                                      addition to those described above
                                                      for fixed maturities AFS.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Residential mortgage loans -- FVO
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            .N/A                                     Valuation Approaches: Principally
                                                     the market approach.
                                                     Valuation Techniques and Key
                                                     Inputs: These investments are based
                                                     primarily on matrix pricing or
                                                     other similar techniques that
                                                     utilize inputs from mortgage
                                                     servicers that are unobservable or
                                                     cannot be derived principally from,
                                                     or corroborated by, observable
                                                     market data.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Separate account assets and Separate account liabilities (1)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Mutual funds and hedge funds without readily determinable fair values as prices are
    not published publicly
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Key Input:                             .N/A
            .quoted prices or reported NAV
             provided by the fund managers
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Other limited partnership interests
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
            .N/A                                     Valued giving consideration to the
                                                     underlying holdings of the
                                                     partnerships and adjusting, if
                                                     appropriate.
                                                   Key Inputs:
                                                   .liquidity; bid/ask spreads;
                                                    performance record of the fund
                                                    manager
                                                   .other relevant variables that may
                                                    impact the exit value of the
                                                    particular partnership interest
-           -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                    MLIC-91



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


--------

(1)Estimated fair value equals carrying value, based on the value of the
   underlying assets, including: mutual fund interests, fixed maturity
   securities, equity securities, derivatives, hedge funds, other limited
   partnership interests, short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents.
   Fixed maturity securities, equity securities, derivatives, short-term
   investments and cash and cash equivalents are similar in nature to the
   instruments described under "-- Securities, Short-term Investments and Other
   Investments" and "-- Derivatives -- Freestanding Derivatives."

  Derivatives

    The estimated fair value of derivatives is determined through the use of
  quoted market prices for exchange-traded derivatives, or through the use of
  pricing models for OTC-bilateral and OTC-cleared derivatives. The
  determination of estimated fair value, when quoted market values are not
  available, is based on market standard valuation methodologies and inputs
  that management believes are consistent with what other market participants
  would use when pricing such instruments. Derivative valuations can be
  affected by changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates,
  financial indices, credit spreads, default risk, nonperformance risk,
  volatility, liquidity and changes in estimates and assumptions used in the
  pricing models.

    The significant inputs to the pricing models for most OTC-bilateral and
  OTC-cleared derivatives are inputs that are observable in the market or can
  be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
  Certain OTC-bilateral and OTC-cleared derivatives may rely on inputs that are
  significant to the estimated fair value that are not observable in the market
  or cannot be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market
  data. These unobservable inputs may involve significant management judgment
  or estimation. Even though unobservable, these inputs are based on
  assumptions deemed appropriate given the circumstances and management
  believes they are consistent with what other market participants would use
  when pricing such instruments.

    Most inputs for OTC-bilateral and OTC-cleared derivatives are mid-market
  inputs but, in certain cases, liquidity adjustments are made when they are
  deemed more representative of exit value. Market liquidity, as well as the
  use of different methodologies, assumptions and inputs, may have a material
  effect on the estimated fair values of the Company's derivatives and could
  materially affect net income.

    The credit risk of both the counterparty and the Company are considered in
  determining the estimated fair value for all OTC-bilateral and OTC-cleared
  derivatives, and any potential credit adjustment is based on the net exposure
  by counterparty after taking into account the effects of netting agreements
  and collateral arrangements. The Company values its OTC-bilateral and
  OTC-cleared derivatives using standard swap curves which may include a spread
  to the risk-free rate, depending upon specific collateral arrangements. This
  credit spread is appropriate for those parties that execute trades at pricing
  levels consistent with similar collateral arrangements. As the Company and
  its significant derivative counterparties generally execute trades at such
  pricing levels and hold sufficient collateral, additional credit risk
  adjustments are not currently required in the valuation process. The
  Company's ability to consistently execute at such pricing levels is, in part,
  due to the netting agreements and collateral arrangements that are in place
  with all of its significant derivative counterparties. An evaluation of the
  requirement to make additional credit risk adjustments is performed by the
  Company each reporting period.

  Freestanding Derivatives

   Level 2 Valuation Approaches and Key Inputs:

     This level includes all types of derivatives utilized by the Company with
  the exception of exchange-traded derivatives included within Level 1 and
  those derivatives with unobservable inputs as described in Level 3.

   Level 3 Valuation Approaches and Key Inputs:

    These valuation methodologies generally use the same inputs as described in
  the corresponding sections for Level 2 measurements of derivatives. However,
  these derivatives result in Level 3 classification because one or more of the
  significant inputs are not observable in the market or cannot be derived
  principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.

                                    MLIC-92



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


    Freestanding derivatives are principally valued using the income approach.
  Valuations of non-option-based derivatives utilize present value techniques,
  whereas valuations of option-based derivatives utilize option pricing models.
  Key inputs are as follows:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                            Foreign Currency
              Instrument                         Interest Rate                Exchange Rate                Credit
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inputs common to Level 2 and Level 3     swap yield curves               swap yield curves        swap yield curves
 by instrument type                      basis curves                    basis curves             credit curves
                                         interest rate volatility (1)    currency spot rates      recovery rates
                                                                         cross currency basis
                                                                          curves
------------------------------------------                               -                        -
Level 3                                  swap yield curves (2)           swap yield curves (2)    swap yield curves (2)
                                         basis curves (2)                basis curves (2)         credit curves (2)
                                         repurchase rates                cross currency basis     credit spreads
                                                                          curves (2)              repurchase rates
                                                                         currency correlation     independent non-binding
                                                                                                    broker quotations
-                                        -                               -                        -
----------------------------------------------------------------------

              Instrument                        Equity Market
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Inputs common to Level 2 and Level 3     swap yield curves
 by instrument type                      spot equity index levels
                                         dividend yield curves
                                         equity volatility (1)

-----------------------------------------
Level 3                                  dividend yield curves (2)
                                         equity volatility (1), (2)
                                         correlation between
                                           model inputs (1)


-

--------

(1)Option-based only.

(2)Extrapolation beyond the observable limits of the curve(s).

  Embedded Derivatives

    Embedded derivatives principally include certain direct and assumed
  variable annuity guarantees, annuity contracts, and investment risk within
  funds withheld related to certain reinsurance agreements. Embedded
  derivatives are recorded at estimated fair value with changes in estimated
  fair value reported in net income.

    The Company issues certain variable annuity products with guaranteed
  minimum benefits. GMWBs, GMABs and certain GMIBs contain embedded
  derivatives, which are measured at estimated fair value separately from the
  host variable annuity contract, with changes in estimated fair value reported
  in net derivative gains (losses). These embedded derivatives are classified
  within policyholder account balances on the consolidated balance sheets.

    The Company calculates the fair value of these embedded derivatives, which
  is estimated as the present value of projected future benefits minus the
  present value of projected future fees using actuarial and capital market
  assumptions including expectations concerning policyholder behavior. The
  calculation is based on in-force business, projecting future cash flows from
  the embedded derivative over multiple risk neutral stochastic scenarios using
  observable risk-free rates.

    Capital market assumptions, such as risk-free rates and implied
  volatilities, are based on market prices for publicly traded instruments to
  the extent that prices for such instruments are observable. Implied
  volatilities beyond the observable period are extrapolated based on
  observable implied volatilities and historical volatilities. Actuarial
  assumptions, including mortality, lapse, withdrawal and utilization, are
  unobservable and are reviewed at least annually based on actuarial studies of
  historical experience.

    The valuation of these guarantee liabilities includes nonperformance risk
  adjustments and adjustments for a risk margin related to non-capital market
  inputs. The nonperformance adjustment is determined by taking into
  consideration publicly available information relating to spreads in the
  secondary market for MetLife, Inc.'s debt, including related credit default
  swaps. These observable spreads are then adjusted, as necessary, to reflect
  the priority of these liabilities and the claims paying ability of the
  issuing insurance subsidiaries as compared to MetLife, Inc.

    Risk margins are established to capture the non-capital market risks of the
  instrument which represent the additional compensation a market participant
  would require to assume the risks related to the uncertainties of such
  actuarial assumptions as annuitization, premium persistency, partial
  withdrawal and surrenders. The establishment of risk margins

                                    MLIC-93



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)

  requires the use of significant management judgment, including assumptions of
  the amount and cost of capital needed to cover the guarantees. These
  guarantees may be more costly than expected in volatile or declining equity
  markets. Market conditions including, but not limited to, changes in interest
  rates, equity indices, market volatility and foreign currency exchange rates;
  changes in nonperformance risk; and variations in actuarial assumptions
  regarding policyholder behavior, mortality and risk margins related to
  non-capital market inputs, may result in significant fluctuations in the
  estimated fair value of the guarantees that could materially affect net
  income.

    The estimated fair value of the embedded derivatives within funds withheld
  related to certain ceded reinsurance is determined based on the change in
  estimated fair value of the underlying assets held by the Company in a
  reference portfolio backing the funds withheld liability. The estimated fair
  value of the underlying assets is determined as described in "-- Investments
  -- Securities, Short-term Investments and Other Investments." The estimated
  fair value of these embedded derivatives is included, along with their funds
  withheld hosts, in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with
  changes in estimated fair value recorded in net derivative gains (losses).
  Changes in the credit spreads on the underlying assets, interest rates and
  market volatility may result in significant fluctuations in the estimated
  fair value of these embedded derivatives that could materially affect net
  income.

    The Company issues certain annuity contracts which allow the policyholder
  to participate in returns from equity indices. These equity indexed features
  are embedded derivatives which are measured at estimated fair value
  separately from the host fixed annuity contract, with changes in estimated
  fair value reported in net derivative gains (losses). These embedded
  derivatives are classified within policyholder account balances on the
  consolidated balance sheets.

    The estimated fair value of the embedded equity indexed derivatives, based
  on the present value of future equity returns to the policyholder using
  actuarial and present value assumptions including expectations concerning
  policyholder behavior, is calculated by the Company's actuarial department.
  The calculation is based on in-force business and uses standard capital
  market techniques, such as Black-Scholes, to calculate the value of the
  portion of the embedded derivative for which the terms are set. The portion
  of the embedded derivative covering the period beyond where terms are set is
  calculated as the present value of amounts expected to be spent to provide
  equity indexed returns in those periods. The valuation of these embedded
  derivatives also includes the establishment of a risk margin, as well as
  changes in nonperformance risk.

   Embedded Derivatives Within Asset and Liability Host Contracts

    Level 3 Valuation Approaches and Key Inputs:

      Direct and assumed guaranteed minimum benefits

         These embedded derivatives are principally valued using the income
      approach. Valuations are based on option pricing techniques, which
      utilize significant inputs that may include swap yield curves, currency
      exchange rates and implied volatilities. These embedded derivatives
      result in Level 3 classification because one or more of the significant
      inputs are not observable in the market or cannot be derived principally
      from, or corroborated by, observable market data. Significant
      unobservable inputs generally include: the extrapolation beyond
      observable limits of the swap yield curves and implied volatilities,
      actuarial assumptions for policyholder behavior and mortality and the
      potential variability in policyholder behavior and mortality,
      nonperformance risk and cost of capital for purposes of calculating the
      risk margin.

      Embedded derivatives within funds withheld related to certain ceded
      reinsurance

         These embedded derivatives are principally valued using the income
      approach. The valuations are based on present value techniques, which
      utilize significant inputs that may include the swap yield curves and the
      fair value of assets within the reference portfolio. These embedded
      derivatives result in Level 3 classification because one or more of the
      significant inputs are not observable in the market or cannot be derived
      principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. Significant
      unobservable inputs generally include the fair value of certain assets
      within the reference portfolio which are not observable in the market and
      cannot be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market
      data.

                                    MLIC-94



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


Transfers between Levels

   Overall, transfers between levels occur when there are changes in the
 observability of inputs and market activity.

  Transfers into or out of Level 3:

      Assets and liabilities are transferred into Level 3 when a significant
   input cannot be corroborated with market observable data. This occurs when
   market activity decreases significantly and underlying inputs cannot be
   observed, current prices are not available, and/or when there are
   significant variances in quoted prices, thereby affecting transparency.
   Assets and liabilities are transferred out of Level 3 when circumstances
   change such that a significant input can be corroborated with market
   observable data. This may be due to a significant increase in market
   activity, a specific event, or one or more significant input(s) becoming
   observable.

  Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable
  Inputs (Level 3)

    The following table presents certain quantitative information about the
  significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, and the
  sensitivity of the estimated fair value to changes in those inputs, for the
  more significant asset and liability classes measured at fair value on a
  recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at:

                                                                                          December 31, 2020
                                                                                     --------------------------
                                                                Significant                             Weighted
                                  Valuation Techniques      Unobservable Inputs           Range        Average (1)
                               --------------------------- -----------------------   --------------    -----------
Fixed maturity securities AFS (3)
U.S. corporate and foreign
 corporate.................... Matrix pricing              Offered quotes (4)          --   -    186       118
                               Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           --   -    116        99
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RMBS.......................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           --   -    159        98
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABS........................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           1    -    107       100
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derivatives
Interest rate................. Present value techniques    Swap yield (6)              92   -    184       149
                                                           Repurchase rates (8)       (12)  -     1        (6)

                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currency exchange      Present value
 rate.........................     techniques              Swap yield (6)             (31)  -    (13)      (20)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Credit........................ Present value
                                   techniques              Credit spreads (9)          96   -     99        98
                               Consensus pricing           Offered quotes (10)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity market................. Present value               Volatility (11)            21%   -    28%       28%
                                   techniques or
                                   option pricing
                                   models
                                                           Correlation (12)           10%   -    30%       10%
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Embedded derivatives
Direct and assumed guaranteed  Option pricing              Mortality rates:
 minimum benefits.............     techniques
                                                               Ages 0 - 40           0.01%  -   0.12%     0.06%
                                                               Ages 41 - 60          0.05%  -   0.65%     0.30%
                                                               Ages 61 - 115         0.31%  -    100%     1.90%
                                                           Lapse rates:
                                                               Durations 1 - 10      0.25%  -    100%     6.86%
                                                               Durations 11 - 20     4.70%  -    100%     5.18%
                                                               Durations 21 - 116      2%   -    100%     5.18%
                                                           Utilization rates           0%   -    22%      0.17%
                                                           Withdrawal rates          0.25%  -    10%      3.98%
                                                           Long-term equity          16.66% -   22.21%    18.70%
                                                               volatilities
                                                           Nonperformance risk       0.04%  -   0.39%     0.40%
                                                               spread
                                                                                          December 31, 2019
                                                                                     ---------------------------
                                                                Significant                             Weighted
                                  Valuation Techniques      Unobservable Inputs           Range        Average (1)
                               --------------------------- -----------------------   --------------    -----------
Fixed maturity securities AFS (3)
U.S. corporate and foreign
 corporate.................... Matrix pricing              Offered quotes (4)          5    -    145       110
                               Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           25   -    131       101
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RMBS.......................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           --   -    119       95
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABS........................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)           8    -    101       98
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derivatives
Interest rate................. Present value techniques    Swap yield (6)             190   -    251
                                                           Repurchase rates (8)       (6)   -     6

                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currency exchange      Present value
 rate.........................     techniques              Swap yield (6)             (22)  -    (5)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Credit........................ Present value
                                   techniques              Credit spreads (9)          96   -    100
                               Consensus pricing           Offered quotes (10)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity market................. Present value               Volatility (11)            14%   -    23%
                                   techniques or
                                   option pricing
                                   models
                                                           Correlation (12)           10%   -    30%
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Embedded derivatives
Direct and assumed guaranteed  Option pricing              Mortality rates:
 minimum benefits.............     techniques
                                                               Ages 0 - 40           0.01%  -   0.18%
                                                               Ages 41 - 60          0.04%  -   0.57%
                                                               Ages 61 - 115         0.26%  -    100%
                                                           Lapse rates:
                                                               Durations 1 - 10      0.25%  -    100%
                                                               Durations 11 - 20       3%   -    100%
                                                               Durations 21 - 116      2%   -    100%
                                                           Utilization rates           0%   -    22%
                                                           Withdrawal rates          0.25%  -    10%
                                                           Long-term equity          16.24% -   21.65%
                                                               volatilities
                                                           Nonperformance risk       0.03%  -   0.43%
                                                               spread
                                                                                        Impact of
                                                                                     Increase in Input
                                                                Significant            on Estimated
                                  Valuation Techniques      Unobservable Inputs       Fair Value (2)
                               --------------------------- -----------------------   -----------------
Fixed maturity securities AFS (3)
U.S. corporate and foreign
 corporate.................... Matrix pricing              Offered quotes (4)           Increase
                               Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)            Increase
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
RMBS.......................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)          Increase (5)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABS........................... Market pricing              Quoted prices (4)          Increase (5)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Derivatives
Interest rate................. Present value techniques    Swap yield (6)             Increase (7)
                                                           Repurchase rates (8)       Decrease (7)
                                                                                     ------------------
                               ------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currency exchange      Present value
 rate.........................     techniques              Swap yield (6)             Increase (7)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Credit........................ Present value
                                   techniques              Credit spreads (9)         Decrease (7)
                               Consensus pricing           Offered quotes (10)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity market................. Present value               Volatility (11)            Increase (7)
                                   techniques or
                                   option pricing
                                   models
                                                           Correlation (12)
                               ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Embedded derivatives
Direct and assumed guaranteed  Option pricing              Mortality rates:
 minimum benefits.............     techniques
                                                               Ages 0 - 40            Decrease (13)
                                                               Ages 41 - 60           Decrease (13)
                                                               Ages 61 - 115          Decrease (13)
                                                           Lapse rates:
                                                               Durations 1 - 10       Decrease (14)
                                                               Durations 11 - 20      Decrease (14)
                                                               Durations 21 - 116     Decrease (14)
                                                           Utilization rates          Increase (15)
                                                           Withdrawal rates             (16)
                                                           Long-term equity           Increase (17)
                                                               volatilities
                                                           Nonperformance risk        Decrease (18)
                                                               spread

--------

(1) The weighted average for fixed maturity securities AFS and derivatives is
    determined based on the estimated fair value of the securities and
    derivatives. The weighted average for embedded derivatives is determined
    based on a combination of account values and experience data.

                                    MLIC-95



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


(2) The impact of a decrease in input would have resulted in the opposite
    impact on estimated fair value. For embedded derivatives, changes to direct
    and assumed guaranteed minimum benefits are based on liability positions.

(3) Significant increases (decreases) in expected default rates in isolation
    would have resulted in substantially lower (higher) valuations.

(4) Range and weighted average are presented in accordance with the market
    convention for fixed maturity securities AFS of dollars per hundred dollars
    of par.

(5) Changes in the assumptions used for the probability of default would have
    been accompanied by a directionally similar change in the assumption used
    for the loss severity and a directionally opposite change in the
    assumptions used for prepayment rates.

(6) Ranges represent the rates across different yield curves and are presented
    in basis points. The swap yield curves are utilized among different types
    of derivatives to project cash flows, as well as to discount future cash
    flows to present value. Since this valuation methodology uses a range of
    inputs across a yield curve to value the derivative, presenting a range is
    more representative of the unobservable input used in the valuation.
(7) Changes in estimated fair value are based on long U.S. dollar net asset
    positions and will be inversely impacted for short U.S. dollar net asset
    positions.

(8) Ranges represent different repurchase rates utilized as components within
    the valuation methodology and are presented in basis points.

(9) Represents the risk quoted in basis points of a credit default event on the
    underlying instrument. Credit derivatives with significant unobservable
    inputs are primarily comprised of written credit default swaps.

(10)At both December 31, 2020 and 2019, independent non-binding broker
    quotations were used in the determination of less than 1% of the total net
    derivative estimated fair value.

(11)Ranges represent the underlying equity volatility quoted in percentage
    points. Since this valuation methodology uses a range of inputs across
    multiple volatility surfaces to value the derivative, presenting a range is
    more representative of the unobservable input used in the valuation.

(12)Ranges represent the different correlation factors utilized as components
    within the valuation methodology. Presenting a range of correlation factors
    is more representative of the unobservable input used in the valuation.
    Increases (decreases) in correlation in isolation will increase (decrease)
    the significance of the change in valuations.

(13)Mortality rates vary by age and by demographic characteristics such as
    gender. Mortality rate assumptions are based on company experience. A
    mortality improvement assumption is also applied. For any given contract,
    mortality rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows are
    projected for purposes of valuing the embedded derivative.

(14)Base lapse rates are adjusted at the contract level based on a comparison
    of the actuarially calculated guaranteed values and the current
    policyholder account value, as well as other factors, such as the
    applicability of any surrender charges. A dynamic lapse function reduces
    the base lapse rate when the guaranteed amount is greater than the account
    value as in the money contracts are less likely to lapse. Lapse rates are
    also generally assumed to be lower in periods when a surrender charge
    applies. For any given contract, lapse rates vary throughout the period
    over which cash flows are projected for purposes of valuing the embedded
    derivative.

(15)The utilization rate assumption estimates the percentage of contractholders
    with GMIBs or a lifetime withdrawal benefit who will elect to utilize the
    benefit upon becoming eligible. The rates may vary by the type of
    guarantee, the amount by which the guaranteed amount is greater than the
    account value, the contract's withdrawal history and by the age of the
    policyholder. For any given contract, utilization rates vary throughout the
    period over which cash flows are projected for purposes of valuing the
    embedded derivative.

(16)The withdrawal rate represents the percentage of account balance that any
    given policyholder will elect to withdraw from the contract each year. The
    withdrawal rate assumption varies by age and duration of the contract, and
    also by other factors such as benefit type. For any given contract,
    withdrawal rates vary throughout the period over which cash flows

                                    MLIC-96



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)

    are projected for purposes of valuing the embedded derivative. For GMWBs,
    any increase (decrease) in withdrawal rates results in an increase
    (decrease) in the estimated fair value of the guarantees. For GMABs and
    GMIBs, any increase (decrease) in withdrawal rates results in a decrease
    (increase) in the estimated fair value.

(17)Long-term equity volatilities represent equity volatility beyond the period
    for which observable equity volatilities are available. For any given
    contract, long-term equity volatility rates vary throughout the period over
    which cash flows are projected for purposes of valuing the embedded
    derivative.

(18)Nonperformance risk spread varies by duration and by currency. For any
    given contract, multiple nonperformance risk spreads will apply, depending
    on the duration of the cash flow being discounted for purposes of valuing
    the embedded derivative.

  Generally, all other classes of assets and liabilities classified within
Level 3 that are not included in the preceding table use the same valuation
techniques and significant unobservable inputs as previously described for
Level 3. The sensitivity of the estimated fair value to changes in the
significant unobservable inputs for these other assets and liabilities is
similar in nature to that described in the preceding table. The valuation
techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value
measurement for the more significant assets measured at estimated fair value on
a nonrecurring basis and determined using significant unobservable inputs
(Level 3) are summarized in "-- Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements."

  The following tables summarize the change of all assets (liabilities)
measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3):

                                         Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
                                         ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                    Fixed Maturity Securities AFS
                                         --------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Structured                   Foreign     Short-term
                                          Corporate (6)     Products      Municipals   Government   Investments
                                         --------------   ------------   -----------  -----------  ------------
                                                                   (In millions)
Balance, January 1, 2019................ $       7,101    $      3,541    $      --    $     10      $     25
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in net income (loss)
 (1), (2)...............................           (41)             43           --          --            --
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in AOCI..............           564              30           --          --            --
Purchases (3)...........................         2,335             703            7           1            17
Sales (3)...............................          (699)           (538)          --          (2)          (25)
Issuances (3)...........................            --              --           --          --            --
Settlements (3).........................            --              --           --          --            --
Transfers into Level 3 (4)..............           504              --           --           1            --
Transfers out of Level 3 (4)............          (382)           (384)          --          --            --
                                         -------------    ------------    ---------    --------      --------
Balance, December 31, 2019..............         9,382           3,395            7          10            17
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in net income (loss)
 (1), (2)...............................           (91)             46           --          --            --
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in AOCI..............           979              22           --          --            --
Purchases (3)...........................         3,018           1,670           --          --             1
Sales (3)...............................          (960)           (740)          --          (2)           (2)
Issuances (3)...........................            --              --           --          --            --
Settlements (3).........................            --              --           --          --            --
Transfers into Level 3 (4)..............         2,968             108           --          --            --
Transfers out of Level 3 (4)............          (423)            (36)          (7)         (3)          (15)
                                         -------------    ------------    ---------    --------      --------
Balance, December 31, 2020.............. $      14,873    $      4,465    $      --    $      5      $      1
                                         =============    ============    =========    ========      ========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses)
 included in net income (loss) for the
 instruments still held at December 31,
 2018: (5).............................. $          (5)   $         68    $      --    $     --      $     --
                                         =============    ============    =========    ========      ========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses)
 included in net income (loss) for the
 instruments still held at December 31,
 2019: (5).............................. $         (34)   $         42    $      --    $     --      $     --
                                         =============    ============    =========    ========      ========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses)
 included in net income (loss) for the
 instruments still held at
 December 31, 2020 (5).................. $         (53)   $         52    $      --    $     --      $     --
                                         =============    ============    =========    ========      ========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses)
 included in AOCI for the instruments
 still held at December 31, 2020: (5)... $         963    $         22    $      --    $     --      $     --
                                         =============    ============    =========    ========      ========
Gains (Losses) Data for the year ended
 December 31, 2018......................
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in net income (loss)
 (1), (2)............................... $           2    $         79    $      --    $      1      $     --
Total realized/unrealized gains
 (losses) included in AOCI.............. $        (463)   $        (31)   $      --    $     (1)     $     --

                                    MLIC-97



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


                                                        Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
                                                        ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Residential                     Net        Net Embedded
                                                         Mortgage        Other      Derivatives    Derivatives      Separate
                                                        Loans - FVO   Investments       (7)            (8)        Accounts (9)
                                                        -----------   -----------   -----------   -------------   ------------
                                                                                 (In millions)
Balance, January 1, 2019............................... $      299    $      571    $     (192)   $        (704)   $      937
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 net income (loss) (1), (2)............................          7            94           (36)            (429)            7
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 AOCI..................................................         --            --           161               --            --
Purchases (3)..........................................         --           232             4               --           126
Sales (3)..............................................        (87)          (98)           --               --          (151)
Issuances (3)..........................................         --            --            (1)              --            (3)
Settlements (3)........................................        (31)           --            (8)            (192)            2
Transfers into Level 3 (4).............................         --            --            --               --            --
Transfers out of Level 3 (4)...........................         --            --            --               --            (3)
                                                        ----------    ----------    ----------    -------------    ----------
Balance, December 31, 2019.............................        188           799           (72)          (1,325)          915
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 net income (loss) (1), (2)............................          9            73           176             (557)           --
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 AOCI..................................................         --            --           772               --            --
Purchases (3)..........................................         --            33             4               --           184
Sales (3)..............................................        (13)         (147)           --               --          (153)
Issuances (3)..........................................         --            --            (2)              --            (4)
Settlements (3)........................................        (19)           --          (426)            (179)            1
Transfers into Level 3 (4).............................         --            --            --               --             1
Transfers out of Level 3 (4)...........................         --          (193)           --               --            (5)
                                                        ----------    ----------    ----------    -------------    ----------
Balance, December 31, 2020............................. $      165    $      565    $      452    $      (2,061)   $      939
                                                        ==========    ==========    ==========    =============    ==========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net
 income (loss) for the instruments still held at
 December 31, 2018: (5)................................ $      (15)   $        1    $       18    $         387    $       --
                                                        ==========    ==========    ==========    =============    ==========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net
 income (loss) for the instruments still held at
 December 31, 2019: (5)................................ $      (14)   $       86    $      (44)   $        (422)   $       --
                                                        ==========    ==========    ==========    =============    ==========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net
 income (loss) for the instruments still held at
 December 31, 2020: (5)................................ $        3    $       67    $      (76)   $        (565)   $       --
                                                        ==========    ==========    ==========    =============    ==========
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in AOCI
 for the instruments still held at December 31, 2020:
 (5)................................................... $       --    $       --    $      579    $          --    $       --
                                                        ==========    ==========    ==========    =============    ==========
Gains (Losses) Data for the year ended December 31,
 2018..................................................
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 net income (loss) (1), (2)............................ $        7    $       (8)   $      (69)   $         376    $        7
Total realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in
 AOCI.................................................. $       --    $       --    $     (110)   $          --    $       --

--------

(1) Amortization of premium/accretion of discount is included within net
    investment income. Impairments charged to net income (loss) on securities
    are included in net investment gains (losses), while changes in estimated
    fair value of residential mortgage loans -- FVO are included in net
    investment income. Lapses associated with net embedded derivatives are
    included in net derivative gains (losses). Substantially all
    realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for net
    derivatives and net embedded derivatives are reported in net derivative
    gains (losses).

(2) Interest and dividend accruals, as well as cash interest coupons and
    dividends received, are excluded from the rollforward.

(3) Items purchased/issued and then sold/settled in the same period are
    excluded from the rollforward. Fees attributed to embedded derivatives are
    included in settlements.

(4) Items transferred into and then out of Level 3 in the same period are
    excluded from the rollforward.

(5) Changes in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) and
    included in AOCI relate to assets and liabilities still held at the end of
    the respective periods. Substantially all changes in unrealized gains
    (losses) included in net income (loss) for net derivatives and net embedded
    derivatives are reported in net derivative gains (losses).

(6) Comprised of U.S. and foreign corporate securities.

(7) Freestanding derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for
    purposes of the rollforward.

                                    MLIC-98



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


(8) Embedded derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for purposes
    of the rollforward.

(9) Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset
    by corresponding amounts credited to contractholders within separate
    account liabilities. Therefore, such changes in estimated fair value are
    not recorded in net income (loss). For the purpose of this disclosure,
    these changes are presented within net investment gains (losses). Separate
    account assets and liabilities are presented net for the purposes of the
    rollforward.

  Fair Value Option

    The Company elects the FVO for certain residential mortgage loans that are
  managed on a total return basis. The following table presents information for
  residential mortgage loans which are accounted for under the FVO and were
  initially measured at fair value.

                                                                                              December 31,
                                                                                         ----------------------
                                                                                            2020        2019
                                                                                         ----------  ----------
                                                                                              (In millions)
Unpaid principal balance................................................................ $      172  $      209
Difference between estimated fair value and unpaid principal balance....................         (7)        (21)
                                                                                         ----------  ----------
Carrying value at estimated fair value.................................................. $      165  $      188
                                                                                         ==========  ==========
Loans in nonaccrual status.............................................................. $       45  $       47
Loans more than 90 days past due........................................................ $       27  $       18
Loans in nonaccrual status or more than 90 days past due, or both -- difference between
 aggregate estimated fair value and unpaid principal balance............................ $      (13) $      (19)

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

  The following table presents information for assets measured at estimated
fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the periods and still held at the
reporting dates (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). The
estimated fair values for these assets were determined using significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3).

                                      At December 31,            Years Ended December 31,
                              -------------------------------- ----------------------------
                                 2020            2019             2020      2019     2018
                              ----------       ---------       ---------- -------- --------
                              Carrying Value After Measurement        Gains (Losses)
                              -------------------------------- ----------------------------
                                              (In millions)
     Mortgage loans, net (1). $    320         $    52         $    (110) $    (2) $    (2)
--------

(1)Estimated fair values for impaired mortgage loans are based on estimated
   fair value of the underlying collateral.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Carried at Other Than Fair Value

  The following tables provide fair value information for financial instruments
that are carried on the balance sheet at amounts other than fair value. These
tables exclude the following financial instruments: cash and cash equivalents,
accrued investment income, payables for collateral under securities loaned and
other transactions, short-term debt and those short-term investments that are
not securities, such as time deposits, and therefore are not included in the
three-level hierarchy table disclosed in the "-- Recurring Fair Value
Measurements" section. The Company believes that due to the short-term nature
of these excluded assets, which are primarily classified in Level 2, the
estimated fair value approximates carrying value. All remaining balance sheet
amounts excluded from the tables below are not considered financial instruments
subject to this disclosure.

                                    MLIC-99



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

9. Fair Value (continued)


   The carrying values and estimated fair values for such financial
instruments, and their corresponding placement in the fair value hierarchy, are
summarized as follows at:

                                                            December 31, 2020
                                             ------------------------------------------------
                                                          Fair Value Hierarchy
                                                       ---------------------------
                                                                                     Total
                                             Carrying                              Estimated
                                              Value    Level 1  Level 2   Level 3  Fair Value
                                             --------- ------- --------- --------- ----------
                                                              (In millions)
Assets
Mortgage loans.............................. $  66,240 $    -- $      -- $  70,391 $  70,391
Policy loans................................ $   5,973 $    -- $      -- $   7,148 $   7,148
Other invested assets....................... $   2,849 $    -- $   2,586 $     167 $   2,753
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables. $  13,173 $    -- $     363 $  13,274 $  13,637
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances............... $  78,059 $    -- $      -- $  82,982 $  82,982
Long-term debt.............................. $   1,615 $    -- $   2,018 $      -- $   2,018
Other liabilities........................... $  12,595 $    -- $     134 $  12,778 $  12,912
Separate account liabilities................ $  59,103 $    -- $  59,103 $      -- $  59,103

                                                            December 31, 2019
                                             ------------------------------------------------
                                                          Fair Value Hierarchy
                                                       ---------------------------
                                                                                     Total
                                                                                   Estimated
                                             Carrying                                 Fair
                                              Value    Level 1  Level 2   Level 3    Value
                                             --------- ------- --------- --------- ----------
                                                              (In millions)
Assets
Mortgage loans.............................. $  65,361 $    -- $      -- $  67,680 $  67,680
Policy loans................................ $   6,100 $    -- $     263 $   6,935 $   7,198
Other invested assets....................... $   2,964 $    -- $   2,708 $     158 $   2,866
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables. $  14,042 $    -- $     367 $  14,488 $  14,855
Liabilities
Policyholder account balances............... $  73,693 $    -- $      -- $  75,885 $  75,885
Long-term debt.............................. $   1,543 $    -- $   1,888 $      -- $   1,888
Other liabilities........................... $  12,789 $    -- $     113 $  12,819 $  12,932
Separate account liabilities................ $  52,830 $    -- $  52,830 $      -- $  52,830

10. Leases

  The Company, as lessee, has entered into various lease and sublease
agreements primarily for office space. The Company has operating leases with
remaining lease terms of less than one year to 10 years. The remaining lease
terms for the subleases are less than one year to eight years.

ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities

   ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases were:

                                     December 31, December 31,
                                         2020         2019
                                     ------------ ------------
                                           (In millions)
                  ROU assets........    $  718       $  819
                  Lease liabilities.    $  795       $  895

                                   MLIC-100



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

10. Leases (continued)


Lease Costs

   The components of operating lease costs were as follows:

                                           For the Year Ended
                                            December 31,
                                           -----------------
                                            2020      2019
                                            ------   ------
                                            (In millions)
                     Operating lease cost. $  117    $  109
                     Variable lease cost..     15        20
                     Sublease income......    (89)      (80)
                                            ------   ------
                      Net lease cost...... $   43    $   49
                                            ======   ======

  Operating lease expense was $116 million for the year ended December 31,
2018. Non-cancelable sublease income was $66 million for the year ended
December 31, 2018.

Other Information

   Supplemental other information related to operating leases was as follows:

                                                                                       December 31, December 31,
                                                                                           2020         2019
                                                                                       ------------ ------------
                                                                                         (Dollars in millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability - operating cash
  flows...............................................................................   $    125     $    110
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities.............................   $     --     $    152
Weighted-average remaining lease term.................................................    8 years      9 years
Weighted-average discount rate........................................................        4.0%         3.9%

Maturities of Lease Liabilities

   Maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:

                                                 December 31, 2020
                                                 -----------------
                                                   (In millions)
              2021..............................      $  129
              2022..............................         127
              2023..............................         115
              2024..............................         104
              2025..............................         105
              Thereafter........................         352
                                                      ------
               Total undiscounted cash flows....         932
              Less: interest....................         137
                                                      ------
               Present value of lease liability.      $  795
                                                      ======

  See Note 7 for information about the Company's investments in leased real
estate and leveraged and direct financing leases.

                                   MLIC-101



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


11. Long-term and Short-term Debt

   Long-term and short-term debt outstanding, excluding debt relating to
consolidated securitization entities, was as follows:

                                                                                     December 31,
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------------------

                      Interest Rates (1)                                 2020                             2019
                    ----------------------                 -------------------------------- --------------------------------

                                                                     Unamortized                      Unamortized
                                    Weighted                Face     Discount and  Carrying  Face     Discount and  Carrying
                        Range       Average   Maturity      Value   Issuance Costs  Value    Value   Issuance Costs  Value
                    -------------   -------- -----------   -------- -------------- -------- -------- -------------- --------
                                                                                     (In millions)
Surplus
 notes--affiliated. 7.38% -   7.38%  7.38%      2037       $    700    $   (8)     $    692 $    700    $   (9)     $    691
Surplus notes...... 7.80% -   7.88%  7.83%   2024 -   2025      400        (2)          398      400        (2)          398
Other notes........ 0.14% -   3.75%  2.89%   2021 -   2058      527        (3)          524      457        (3)          454
                                                           --------    -------     -------- --------    -------     --------
 Total long-term
  debt.............                                           1,627       (13)        1,614    1,557       (14)        1,543
                                                           --------    -------     -------- --------    -------     --------
Total short-term
 debt..............                                             120         --          120      128         --          128
                                                           --------    -------     -------- --------    -------     --------
  Total............                                        $  1,747    $  (13)     $  1,734 $  1,685    $  (14)     $  1,671
                                                           ========    =======     ======== ========    =======     ========
--------

(1)Range of interest rates and weighted average interest rates are for the year
   ended December 31, 2020.

  The aggregate maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2020 for the next
five years and thereafter are $50 million in 2021, $0 in 2022, $0 in 2023,
$496 million in 2024, $249 million in 2025 and $819 million thereafter.

  Unsecured senior debt which consists of senior notes and other notes rank
highest in priority. Payments of interest and principal on Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company's surplus notes are subordinate to all other obligations and
may be made only with the prior approval of the New York State Department of
Financial Services ("NYDFS").

Other Notes

  At December 31, 2020, MetLife Private Equity Holdings, LLC ("MPEH"), a
wholly-owned indirect investment subsidiary of Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company, was party to a credit agreement providing for $350 million of term
loans and $75 million of a revolving loan (the "Credit Agreement"), which
matures in November 2024. In December 2018, MPEH repaid $50 million of an
initial borrowing of a $350 million term loan under the Credit Agreement. In
March 2020, MPEH borrowed $75 million on a revolving loan under the Credit
Agreement and repaid this loan in July 2020. Simultaneously, in July 2020, MPEH
borrowed $50 million on the term loan under the Credit Agreement. MPEH has
pledged invested assets to secure the loans; however, these loans are
non-recourse to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

Short-term Debt

   Short-term debt with maturities of one year or less was as follows:

                                               December 31,
                                            ---------------------
                                               2020       2019
                                            ----------  --------
                                            (Dollars in millions)
                 Commercial paper.......... $      100  $     99
                 Short-term borrowings (1).         20        29
                                            ----------  --------
                 Total short-term debt..... $      120  $    128
                                            ==========  ========
                 Average daily balance..... $      125  $    128
                 Average days outstanding..    73 days   43 days
--------

(1) Represents short-term debt related to repurchase agreements, secured by
    assets consolidated by the Company.

   For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the weighted average
interest rate on short-term debt was 1.51%, 2.74% and 3.03%, respectively.

                                   MLIC-102



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

11. Long-term and Short-term Debt (continued)


Interest Expense

     Interest expense included in other expenses was $99 million, $105 million
  and $108 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018,
  respectively. These amounts include $52 million of interest expense related
  to affiliated debt for each of the three years ended December 31, 2020, 2019
  and 2018.

Credit Facility

     At December 31, 2020, MetLife, Inc. and MetLife Funding, Inc., a
  wholly-owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife
  Funding"), maintained a $3.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the
  "Credit Facility"). When drawn upon, this facility bears interest at varying
  rates in accordance with the agreement.

     The Company's Credit Facility is used for general corporate purposes, to
  support the borrowers' commercial paper programs and for the issuance of
  letters of credit. Total fees associated with the Credit Facility were
  $7 million, $7 million and $6 million for the years ended December 31, 2020,
  2019 and 2018, respectively, and were included in other expenses.

     Information on the Credit Facility at December 31, 2020 was as follows:

                                                    Letters of Credit
                                       Maximum         Used by the      Letters of Credit                Unused
Borrower(s)      Expiration            Capacity        Company (1)    Used by Affiliates (1) Drawdowns Commitments
----------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ---------------------- --------- -----------
                                                                    (In millions)

  MetLife,
  Inc.
  and
  MetLife
  Funding,
  Inc...... December 2021 (2) (3)  $      3,000 (2)    $      413           $      50         $    --  $    2,537
--------

(1) MetLife, Inc. and MetLife Funding are severally liable for their respective
    obligations under the Credit Facility. MetLife Funding was not an applicant
    under letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and is not
    responsible for any reimbursement obligations under such letters of credit.

(2) All borrowings under the Credit Facility must be repaid by December 20,
    2021, except that letters of credit outstanding upon termination may remain
    outstanding until December 20, 2022.

(3) On February 26, 2021, the Credit Facility was amended and restated to,
    among other things, extend the maturity date to February 2026. All
    borrowings under the amended and restated Credit Facility must be repaid by
    February 26, 2026, except that letters of credit outstanding upon
    termination may remain outstanding until February 26, 2027.

Debt and Facility Covenants

  Certain of the Company's debt instruments and the Credit Facility contain
various administrative, reporting, legal and financial covenants. The Company
believes it was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants at
December 31, 2020.

12. Equity

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

  The Company does not issue any awards payable in its common stock or options
to purchase its common stock.

  An affiliate employs the personnel who conduct most of the Company's
business. In accordance with a services agreement with that affiliate, the
Company bears a proportionate share of stock-based compensation expense for
those employees. Stock-based compensation expense principally relates to Stock
Options, Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units under the MetLife, Inc.
2005 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan and the MetLife, Inc. 2015 Stock and
Incentive Compensation Plan, most of which MetLife, Inc. grants in the first
quarter of each year.

  The Company's expense related to stock-based compensation included in other
expenses was $44 million, $57 million and $35 million for the years ended
December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Statutory Equity and Income

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company prepares statutory-basis financial
statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or
permitted by the NYDFS. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners
("NAIC") has adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting
Principles ("Statutory Codification"). Statutory Codification is intended to

                                   MLIC-103



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

12. Equity (continued)

standardize regulatory accounting and reporting to state insurance departments.
However, statutory accounting principles continue to be established by
individual state laws and permitted practices. Modifications by the NYDFS may
impact the effect of Statutory Codification on the statutory capital and
surplus of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

  New York, the state of domicile of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
imposes risk-based capital ("RBC") requirements that were developed by the
NAIC. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio of a company's total
adjusted capital, calculated in the manner prescribed by the NAIC ("TAC"), with
modifications by the state insurance department, to its authorized control
level RBC, calculated in the manner prescribed by the NAIC ("ACL RBC"), based
on the statutory-based filed financial statements. Companies below specific
trigger levels or ratios are classified by their respective levels, each of
which requires specified corrective action. The minimum level of TAC before
corrective action commences is twice ACL RBC ("CAL RBC"). The CAL RBC ratios
for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company were in excess of 350% at both
December 31, 2020 and 2019.

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's ancillary foreign insurance operations
are regulated by applicable authorities of the jurisdictions in which each
entity operates and are subject to minimum capital and solvency requirements in
those jurisdictions before corrective action commences. The aggregate required
capital and surplus of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's foreign insurance
operations was $422 million and the aggregate actual regulatory capital and
surplus of such operations was $668 million as of the date of the most recent
required capital adequacy calculation for each jurisdiction. The Company's
foreign insurance operations exceeded the minimum capital and solvency
requirements as of the date of the most recent fiscal year-end capital adequacy
calculation for each jurisdiction.

  Statutory accounting principles differ from GAAP primarily by charging policy
acquisition costs to expense as incurred, establishing future policy benefit
liabilities using different actuarial assumptions, reporting surplus notes as
surplus instead of debt and valuing securities on a different basis.

  In addition, certain assets are not admitted under statutory accounting
principles and are charged directly to surplus. The most significant assets not
admitted by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company are net deferred income tax
assets resulting from temporary differences between statutory accounting
principles basis and tax basis not expected to reverse and become recoverable
within three years. Further, statutory accounting principles do not give
recognition to purchase accounting adjustments.

  New York has adopted certain prescribed accounting practices, primarily
consisting of the continuous Commissioners' Annuity Reserve Valuation Method,
which impacts deferred annuities, and the New York Special Considerations
Letter, which mandates certain assumptions in asset adequacy testing. The
collective impact of these prescribed accounting practices decreased the
statutory capital and surplus of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company by
$1.6 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively,
compared to what capital and surplus would have been had it been measured under
NAIC guidance.

  Statutory net income (loss) of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a New
York domiciled insurer, was $3.4 billion, $3.9 billion and $3.7 billion at
December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus
was $11.3 billion and $10.9 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively. All such amounts are derived from the statutory-basis financial
statements as filed with the NYDFS.

Dividend Restrictions

  Under the New York State Insurance Law, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
is permitted, without prior insurance regulatory clearance, to pay stockholder
dividends to MetLife, Inc. in any calendar year based on either of two
standards. Under one standard, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is
permitted, without prior insurance regulatory clearance, to pay dividends out
of earned surplus (defined as positive unassigned funds (surplus), excluding
85% of the change in net unrealized capital gains or losses (less capital gains
tax), for the immediately preceding calendar year), in an amount up to the
greater of: (i) 10% of its surplus to policyholders as of the end of the
immediately preceding calendar year, or (ii) its statutory net gain from
operations for the immediately preceding calendar year (excluding realized
capital gains), not to exceed 30% of surplus to policyholders as of the end of
the immediately preceding calendar year. In addition, under this standard,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company may not, without prior insurance regulatory
clearance, pay any dividends in any calendar year immediately

                                   MLIC-104



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

12. Equity (continued)

following a calendar year for which its net gain from operations, excluding
realized capital gains, was negative. Under the second standard, if dividends
are paid out of other than earned surplus, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
may, without prior insurance regulatory clearance, pay an amount up to the
lesser of: (i) 10% of its surplus to policyholders as of the end of the
immediately preceding calendar year, or (ii) its statutory net gain from
operations for the immediately preceding calendar year (excluding realized
capital gains). In addition, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company will be
permitted to pay a dividend to MetLife, Inc. in excess of the amounts allowed
under both standards only if it files notice of its intention to declare such a
dividend and the amount thereof with the New York Superintendent of Financial
Services (the "Superintendent") and the Superintendent either approves the
distribution of the dividend or does not disapprove the dividend within 30 days
of its filing. Under the New York State Insurance Law, the Superintendent has
broad discretion in determining whether the financial condition of a stock life
insurance company would support the payment of such dividends to its
stockholder.

  Metropolitan Life Insurance Company paid $2.8 billion and $3.1 billion in
dividends to MetLife, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively, including amounts where regulatory approval was obtained as
required. Under New York State Insurance Law, Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company has calculated that it may pay approximately $3.4 billion to MetLife,
Inc. without prior regulatory approval by the end of 2021.

                                   MLIC-105



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

12. Equity (continued)


Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   Information regarding changes in the balances of each component of AOCI
attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company was as follows:

                           Unrealized                        Foreign       Defined
                        Investment Gains     Unrealized     Currency       Benefit
                        (Losses), Net of   Gains (Losses)  Translation      Plans
                       Related Offsets (1) on Derivatives   Adjustments   Adjustment       Total
                      -------------------- -------------- ------------- -------------  ------------
                                                      (In millions)
Balance at
 December 31, 2017...      $     6,351      $        906   $       (47)  $     (1,782)  $     5,428
OCI before
 reclassifications...           (6,326)              (82)          (20)            67        (6,361)
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........            1,381                19            --            (45)        1,355
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 AOCI before
   reclassifications,
   net of income
   tax...............            1,406               843           (67)        (1,760)          422
Amounts
 reclassified from
 AOCI................                8               428            --             34           470
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........               (2)              (96)           --            (13)         (111)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 Amounts
   reclassified
   from AOCI, net
   of income tax.....                6               332            --             21           359
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Cumulative effects
 of changes in
 accounting
 principles..........             (119)               --            --             --          (119)
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense),
 cumulative
 effects of
 changes in
 accounting
 principles..........            1,222               207            (7)          (379)        1,043
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 Cumulative
   effects of
   changes in
   accounting
   principles, net
   of income tax.....            1,103               207            (7)          (379)          924
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Transfer to
 affiliate, net of
 tax (2).............               --                --            --          1,857         1,857
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Balance at
 December 31, 2018...            2,515             1,382           (74)          (261)        3,562
OCI before
 reclassifications...            7,993               516           (32)          (167)        8,310
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........           (1,678)             (109)            9             35        (1,743)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 AOCI before
   reclassifications,
   net of income
   tax...............            8,830             1,789           (97)          (393)       10,129
Amounts
 reclassified from
 AOCI................               60              (237)           --             24          (153)
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........              (13)               50            --             (5)           32
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 Amounts
   reclassified
   from AOCI, net
   of income tax.....               47              (187)           --             19          (121)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Cumulative effects
 of changes in
 accounting
 principles..........               (1)               22            --             --            21
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense),
 cumulative
 effects of
 changes in
 accounting
 principles..........               --                (4)           --             --            (4)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 Cumulative
   effects of
   changes in
   accounting
   principles, net
   of income tax.....               (1)               18            --             --            17
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Balance at
 December 31, 2019...            8,876             1,620           (97)          (374)       10,025
OCI before
 reclassifications...            1,852             1,144            54           (145)        2,905
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........             (391)             (240)          (10)            30          (611)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 AOCI before
   reclassifications,
   net of income
   tax...............           10,337             2,524           (53)          (489)       12,319
Amounts
 reclassified from
 AOCI................               59              (928)           --             37          (832)
Deferred income
 tax benefit
 (expense)...........              (12)              195            --             (8)          175
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
 Amounts
   reclassified
   from AOCI, net
   of income tax.....               47              (733)           --             29          (657)
                          ------------     -------------  ------------  -------------  ------------
Balance at
 December 31, 2020...      $    10,384      $      1,791   $      (53)   $      (460)   $    11,662
                          ============     =============  ============  =============  ============
--------

(1) See Note 7 for information on offsets to investments related to future
    policy benefits, DAC, VOBA and DSI, and the policyholder dividend
    obligation.

(2) See Note 14 for information on the transfer of a pension plan to an
    affiliate.

                                   MLIC-106



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

12. Equity (continued)


   Information regarding amounts reclassified out of each component of AOCI was
as follows:

                                                                                                Consolidated Statements of
                                                           Years Ended December 31,                Operations Locations
                                                   ---------------------------------------     ------------------------------
                                                       2020          2019           2018
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
AOCI Components                                         Amounts Reclassified from AOCI
-------------------------------------------------  ---------------------------------------
                                                                (In millions)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses):
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)..........  $      (30)   $       17    $         89   Net investment gains (losses)
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)..........         (18)          (16)             18   Net investment income
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)..........         (11)          (61)           (115)  Net derivative gains (losses)
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Net unrealized investment gains (losses), before
   income tax.....................................         (59)          (60)             (8)
Income tax (expense) benefit......................          12            13               2
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of
   income tax.....................................         (47)          (47)             (6)
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives - cash
 flow hedges:
Interest rate derivatives.........................          36            23              20   Net investment income
Interest rate derivatives.........................         121             4              --   Net investment gains (losses)
Interest rate derivatives.........................          --            --              22   Net derivative gains (losses)
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives........           3            (3)             (3)  Net investment income
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives........         768           212              --   Net investment gains (losses)
Foreign currency exchange rate derivatives........          --            --            (469)  Net derivative gains (losses)
Credit derivatives................................          --             1               1   Net investment income
Credit derivatives................................          --            --               1   Net derivative gains (losses)
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before
   income tax.....................................         928           237            (428)
Income tax (expense) benefit......................        (195)          (50)             96
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of
   income tax.....................................         733           187            (332)
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
Defined benefit plans adjustment: (1)
Amortization of net actuarial gains (losses)......         (39)          (27)            (35)
Amortization of prior service (costs) credit......           2             3               1
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Amortization of defined benefit plan items,
   before income tax..............................         (37)          (24)            (34)
Income tax (expense) benefit......................           8             5              13
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Amortization of defined benefit plan items, net
   of income tax..................................         (29)          (19)            (21)
                                                   -----------   -----------   -------------
 Total reclassifications, net of income tax.......  $      657    $      121    $      (359)
                                                   ===========   ===========   =============
--------

(1)These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic
   benefit costs. See Note 14.

                                   MLIC-107



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


13. Other Revenues and Other Expenses

Other Revenues

   Information on other revenues, which primarily includes fees related to
service contracts from customers, was as follows:

                                                       Years Ended December 31,
                                                      --------------------------
                                                        2020     2019     2018
                                                      -------- -------- --------
                                                            (In millions)
Prepaid legal plans.................................. $    371 $    329 $    286
Recordkeeping and administrative services (1)........      194      204      220
Administrative services-only contracts...............      218      210      205
Other revenue from service contracts from customers..       36       39       38
                                                      -------- -------- --------
Total revenues from service contracts from customers.      819      782      749
Other (2)............................................      842      791      837
                                                      -------- -------- --------
  Total other revenues............................... $  1,661 $  1,573 $  1,586
                                                      ======== ======== ========
--------

(1)Related to products and businesses no longer actively marketed by the
   Company.

(2)Primarily includes reinsurance ceded. See Note 5.

Other Expenses

   Information on other expenses was as follows:

                                                          Years Ended December 31,
                                                          ----------------------
                                                           2020     2019    2018
                                                          ------   ------  ------
                                                               (In millions)
General and administrative expenses (1).................. $2,285   $2,480  $2,458
Pension, postretirement and postemployment benefit costs.     33      107      66
Premium taxes, other taxes, and licenses & fees..........    399      274     366
Commissions and other variable expenses..................  1,842    1,814   1,757
Capitalization of DAC....................................    (51)     (43)    (34)
Amortization of DAC and VOBA.............................    406      239     470
Interest expense on debt.................................     99      105     108
                                                          ------   ------  ------
  Total other expenses................................... $5,013   $4,976  $5,191
                                                          ======   ======  ======
--------

(1)Includes ($104) million, ($165) million and ($6) million for the years ended
   December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, for the net change in cash
   surrender value of investments in certain life insurance policies, net of
   premiums paid.

Capitalization of DAC and Amortization of DAC and VOBA

  See Note 4 for additional information on DAC and VOBA including impacts of
capitalization and amortization. See also Note 6 for a description of the DAC
amortization impact associated with the closed block.

Expenses related to Debt

  See Note 11 for additional information on interest expense on debt.

Affiliated Expenses

  Commissions and other variable expenses, capitalization of DAC and
amortization of DAC and VOBA include the impact of affiliated reinsurance
transactions. See Notes 5, 11 and 18 for a discussion of affiliated expenses
included in the table above.

                                   MLIC-108



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


14. Employee Benefit Plans

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

   The Company sponsors a U.S. nonqualified defined benefit pension plan
covering MetLife employees who meet specified eligibility requirements of the
sponsor and its participating affiliates. Participating affiliates are
allocated a proportionate share of net expense related to the plan. Pension
benefits are provided utilizing either a traditional formula or cash balance
formula. The traditional formula provides benefits that are primarily based
upon years of credited service and final average earnings. The cash balance
formula utilizes hypothetical or notional accounts which credit participants
with benefits equal to a percentage of eligible pay, as well as interest
credits, determined annually based upon the annual rate of interest on 30-year
U.S. Treasury securities, for each account balance. In September 2018, the
nonqualified defined benefit pension plan was amended, effective January 1,
2023, to provide benefit accruals for all active participants under the cash
balance formula and to cease future accruals under the traditional formula. The
pension plan sponsored by the Company provides supplemental benefits in excess
of limits applicable to a qualified plan which is sponsored by an affiliate.

   The Company also provides pension benefits for certain U.S. retired
employees and postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for certain
non-U.S. retired employees.

  Obligations and Funded Status

                                                                              December 31,
                                                   -----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  2020                             2019
                                                   ---------------------------------  ------------------------------
                                                                          Other                           Other
                                                       Pension         Postretirement    Pension       Postretirement
                                                         Benefits        Benefits        Benefits        Benefits
                                                   ----------------  ---------------- -------------  ----------------
                                                                             (In millions)
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations at January 1,.................   $        1,210      $      20     $      1,080      $      19
Service costs.....................................               17             --               17             --
Interest costs....................................               40              1               46              1
Plan amendments...................................               --             --                3             --
Net actuarial (gains) losses (1)..................              143              2              162              2
Benefits paid.....................................              (67)            (1)             (98)            (2)
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
 Benefit obligations at December 31,..............            1,343             22            1,210             20
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
Change in plan assets:
Estimated fair value of plan assets at January 1,.               --             17               --             18
Employer contributions............................               67              1               98             --
Benefits paid.....................................              (67)            (1)             (98)            (2)
Foreign exchange impact...........................               --             --               --              1
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
 Estimated fair value of plan assets at
   December 31,...................................               --             17               --             17
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
 Over (under) funded status at December 31,.......   $       (1,343)     $      (5)    $     (1,210)     $      (3)
                                                   ================     ==========    =============     ==========
Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance
 sheets:
Other assets......................................   $           --      $       2     $         --      $       3
Other liabilities.................................           (1,343)            (7)          (1,210)            (6)
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
 Net amount recognized............................   $       (1,343)     $      (5)    $     (1,210)     $      (3)
                                                   ================     ==========    =============     ==========
AOCI:
Net actuarial (gains) losses......................   $          598      $      (1)    $        494      $      (3)
Prior service costs (credit)......................              (14)            --              (16)            --
                                                   ----------------     ----------    -------------     ----------
 AOCI, before income tax..........................   $          584      $      (1)    $        478      $      (3)
                                                   ================     ==========    =============     ==========
 Accumulated benefit obligation...................   $        1,275            N/A     $      1,143            N/A
                                                   ================                   =============

                                   MLIC-109



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

14. Employee Benefit Plans (continued)

--------

(1) Significant sources of actuarial (gains) losses for pension and other
    postretirement benefits during 2020 included the impact of changes to the
    financial assumptions of $106 million and $2 million, respectively,
    demographic assumptions of $5 million and $0, respectively, and plan
    experience of $32 million and $0, respectively. Significant sources of
    actuarial (gains) losses for pension and other postretirement benefits
    during 2019 include the impact of changes to the financial assumptions of
    $137 million and $2 million, respectively, and plan experience of
    $25 million and $0, respectively.

   Information on pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans with
PBOs and/or accumulated benefit obligations ("ABO") or APBO in excess of plan
assets was as follows:

                                                       December 31,
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      2020          2019               2020          2019        2020         2019
                                 ------------    ------------     ------------    ------------   ----         ----
                               PBO Exceeds Estimated Fair Value ABO Exceeds Estimated Fair Value APBO Exceeds Estimated
                                    of Plan Assets                   of Plan Assets              Fair Value of Plan Assets
                               -------------------------------- -------------------------------- -------------------------
                                                       (In millions)
Projected benefit obligations. $      1,343     $      1,210    $      1,343     $      1,210     N/A          N/A
Accumulated benefit
 obligations.................. $      1,275     $      1,143    $      1,275     $      1,143     N/A          N/A
Accumulated postretirement
 benefit obligations..........          N/A              N/A             N/A              N/A    $  7         $  6
Estimated fair value of plan
 assets.......................          N/A              N/A             N/A              N/A    $ --         $ --

                                   MLIC-110



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

14. Employee Benefit Plans (continued)


  Net Periodic Benefit Costs

      The components of net periodic benefit costs and other changes in plan
   assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI were as follows:

                                                                     Years Ended December 31,
                                       -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  2020                        2019                         2018
                                       --------------------------  --------------------------  ---------------------------
                                                       Other                       Other                        Other
                                        Pension     Postretirement  Pension     Postretirement  Pension      Postretirement
                                        Benefits      Benefits      Benefits      Benefits      Benefits       Benefits
                                       ---------  ---------------- ---------  ---------------- ----------  ----------------
                                                                          (In millions)
Net periodic benefit costs:
Service costs.........................   $    17     $        --     $    17         $--         $    123       $     4
Interest costs........................        40               1          46           1              290            41
Expected return on plan assets........        --              (1)         --          (1)            (394)          (54)
Amortization of net actuarial (gains)
 losses...............................        39              --          27          --              142           (26)
Amortization of prior service costs
 (credit).............................        (2)             --          (3)         --               (1)          (14)
Allocated to affiliates...............       (20)             --         (22)         --              (66)           19
                                       ---------   -------------   ---------       -----       ----------     ---------
  Total net periodic benefit costs
   (credit) (1).......................        74              --          65          --               94           (30)
                                       ---------   -------------   ---------       -----       ----------     ---------
Other changes in plan assets and
 benefit obligations recognized in
 OCI:
Net actuarial (gains) losses..........       143               2         161           3              (40)           (4)
Prior service costs (credit)..........        --              --           3          --              (20)           --
Amortization of net actuarial (gains)
 losses...............................       (39)             --         (27)         --              (35)           --
Amortization of prior service (costs)
 credit...............................         2              --           3          --                1            --
Transfer to affiliate (2).............        --              --          --          --           (2,389)           81
                                       ---------   -------------   ---------       -----       ----------     ---------
  Total recognized in OCI.............       106               2         140           3           (2,483)           77
                                       ---------   -------------   ---------       -----       ----------     ---------
  Total recognized in net periodic
   benefit costs and OCI..............   $   180     $         2     $   205         $ 3         $ (2,389)      $    47
                                       =========   =============   =========       =====       ==========     =========
--------

(1) Includes costs (credits) related to transferred plans of $65 million and
    ($49) million for pension benefits and other postretirement benefits,
    respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

(2) Transfer to affiliate represents the transferred plans' book value as of
    September 30, 2018, net of the related 2018 other changes in plan assets
    and benefit obligations recognized in OCI.

                                   MLIC-111



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

14. Employee Benefit Plans (continued)


  Assumptions

      Assumptions used in determining benefit obligations were as follows:

                                              Pension Benefits   Other Postretirement Benefits
                                          -------------------- -------------------------------
December 31, 2020
Weighted average discount rate...........        2.65%                      2.25%
Weighted average interest crediting rate.        3.46%                       N/A
Rate of compensation increase............   2.50%  -  8.00%                  N/A
December 31, 2019
Weighted average discount rate...........        3.30%                      3.00%
Weighted average interest crediting rate.        3.99%                       N/A
Rate of compensation increase............   2.25%  -  8.50%                  N/A

     Assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit costs for the plans
  were as follows:

                                                             Pension Benefits   Other Postretirement Benefits
                                                         -------------------- -------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Weighted average discount rate..........................        3.30%                      3.00%
Weighted average interest crediting rate................        3.38%                       N/A
Weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets.         N/A                       4.00%
Rate of compensation increase...........................   2.25%  -  8.50%                  N/A
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Weighted average discount rate..........................        4.35%                      3.75%
Weighted average interest crediting rate................        4.01%                       N/A
Weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets.         N/A                       4.00%
Rate of compensation increase...........................   2.25%  -  8.50%                  N/A
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Weighted average discount rate..........................        3.65%                      3.70%
Weighted average interest crediting rate................        4.13%                       N/A
Weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets.        5.75%                      5.11%
Rate of compensation increase...........................   2.25%  -  8.50%                  N/A

     The weighted average discount rate is determined annually based on the
  yield, measured on a yield to worst basis, of a hypothetical portfolio
  constructed of high quality debt instruments available on the measurement
  date, which would provide the necessary future cash flows to pay the
  aggregate PBO when due.

     The weighted average interest crediting rate is determined annually based
  on the plan selected rate, long-term financial forecasts of that rate and the
  demographics of the plan participants.

     Assets for the plans are held in a Life Insurance Funding Account
  ("LIFA"). A LIFA is used to pay premiums and receive experience credits on
  policies that provide life insurance benefits and survivor benefits to
  retirees of the plan. Interest is credited at a rate determined annually by
  MLIC, as insurer, in a manner consistent with its practices for determining
  such rates but that may not be less than three percent. We determine the
  expected rate of return on plan assets based upon historical experience and
  future expectations of the returns declared on the plan assets.

     The weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets for use in the
  plan valuation in 2021 is currently anticipated to be 4.00% for other
  postretirement benefits.

                                   MLIC-112



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

14. Employee Benefit Plans (continued)


     The assumed healthcare costs trend rates used in measuring the APBO and
  net periodic benefit costs were as follows:

                                                                            December 31,
                                                            ---------------------------------------------
                                                                     2020                   2019
                                                            ---------------------- ----------------------
                                                               Before   Age 65 and    Before   Age 65 and
                                                             Age 65      older      Age 65      older
                                                            --------- ------------ --------- ------------
Following year.............................................   6.4%        6.4%       6.5%        6.5%
Ultimate rate to which cost increase is assumed to decline.   4.0%        4.0%       4.0%        4.0%
Year in which the ultimate trend rate is reached...........   2040        2040       2040        2040

  Expected Future Contributions and Benefit Payments

     Benefit payments due under the nonqualified pension plans and other
  postretirement benefit plans are primarily funded from the Company's general
  assets as they become due under the provisions of the plans. The Company
  expects to make benefit payments of $74 million in 2021. No contributions are
  expected to be paid to the LIFA in 2021.

     Gross benefit payments for the next 10 years, which reflect expected
  future service where appropriate, are expected to be as follows:

                      Pension Benefits    Other Postretirement Benefits
                   ------------------- --------------------------------
                                      (In millions)
        2021......       $   72                      $  2
        2022......       $   69                      $  2
        2023......       $   77                      $  1
        2024......       $   77                      $  1
        2025......       $   73                      $  1
        2026-2030.       $  400                      $  6

Defined Contribution Plans

     The Company contributed to defined contribution plans $23 million,
  $26 million and $42 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and
  2018, respectively.

15. Income Tax

   The provision for income tax was as follows:

                                                   Years Ended December 31,
                                                   ----------------------
                                                     2020     2019    2018
                                                   ------   ------  ------
                                                        (In millions)
      Current:
      U.S. federal................................ $  527   $  280  $  217
      U.S. state and local........................      3        1       9
      Non-U.S.....................................     (2)      26      91
                                                   ------   ------  ------
       Subtotal...................................    528      307     317
                                                   ------   ------  ------
      Deferred:
      U.S. federal................................    (18)    (148)    (88)
      Non-U.S.....................................     24      (11)    (56)
                                                   ------   ------  ------
       Subtotal...................................      6     (159)   (144)
                                                   ------   ------  ------
       Provision for income tax expense (benefit). $  534   $  148  $  173
                                                   ======   ======  ======

                                   MLIC-113



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

15. Income Tax (continued)


  The Company's income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) was as
follows:

                                    Years Ended December 31,
                                    -----------------------
                                     2020     2019    2018
                                    -------  ------- -------
                                         (In millions)
                    Income (loss):
                    U.S............  $3,984   $3,454  $1,202
                    Non-U.S........      94      106   3,107
                                    -------  ------- -------
                     Total.........  $4,078   $3,560  $4,309
                                    =======  ======= =======

  The reconciliation of the income tax provision at the U.S. statutory rate to
the provision for income tax as reported was as follows:

                                                   Years Ended December 31,
                                                   ----------------------
                                                    2020     2019    2018
                                                   ------   ------  ------
                                                        (In millions)
      Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate........  $ 856    $ 748   $ 905
      Tax effect of:
      Dividend received deduction.................    (32)     (36)    (34)
      Tax-exempt income...........................    (26)     (40)    (13)
      Prior year tax (1)..........................     22     (173)   (175)
      Low income housing tax credits..............   (202)    (254)   (284)
      Other tax credits...........................    (37)     (43)    (77)
      Foreign tax rate differential...............    (13)      (7)     (8)
      Change in valuation allowance...............     (1)      (7)      1
      U.S. Tax Reform impact (2), (3).............     --       (6)   (139)
      Other, net..................................    (33)     (34)     (3)
                                                   ------   ------  ------
       Provision for income tax expense (benefit).  $ 534    $ 148   $ 173
                                                   ======   ======  ======
--------

(1) As discussed further below, prior year tax includes a non-cash benefit
    related to an uncertain tax position of $158 million and $168 million for
    the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

(2) For the year ended December 31, 2019, U.S. Tax Reform impact includes a
    $6 million tax benefit related to the effect of sequestration on the
    alternative minimum tax credit.

(3) For the year ended December 31, 2018, U.S. Tax Reform impact includes a
    $139 million tax benefit related to the adjustment of deferred taxes due to
    the U.S. tax rate change. This excludes $12 million of tax provision at the
    U.S. statutory rate for a total tax reform benefit of $151 million.

  In December 2017, U.S. Tax Reform was signed into law. U.S. Tax Reform
includes numerous changes in tax law, including a permanent reduction in the
U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, which took effect for
taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. U.S. Tax Reform moves the
United States from a worldwide tax system to a participation exemption system
by providing corporations a 100% dividends received deduction for dividends
distributed by a controlled foreign corporation. To transition to that new
system, U.S. Tax Reform imposed a one-time deemed repatriation tax on
unremitted earnings and profits at a rate of 8.0% for illiquid assets and 15.5%
for cash and cash equivalents.

  The Company recorded estimates of the impacts of U.S. Tax Reform in the
period of enactment, the fourth quarter of 2017. In 2018, these estimates were
updated in accordance with SAB 118. However, the impact of certain provisions
of U.S. Tax Reform remains uncertain. For instance, many regulations under the
new law have not been finalized or have only recently been finalized, including
certain rules on international taxation. As a result, the Company continued to
report additional revisions resulting from U.S. Tax Reform in 2019.

                                   MLIC-114



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

15. Income Tax (continued)


   The incremental financial statement impact related to U.S. Tax Reform was as
follows:

                                                      Years Ended December 31,
                                                      -----------------------
                                                         2019        2018
                                                      ---------   ----------
                                                          (In millions)
   Income (loss) before provision for income tax.....  $     --    $     (58)
   Provision for income tax expense (benefit):
   Deferred tax revaluation..........................        (6)        (151)
                                                      ---------   ----------
    Total provision for income tax expense (benefit).        (6)        (151)
                                                      ---------   ----------
   Income (loss), net of income tax..................         6           93
                                                      ---------   ----------
   Increase to net equity from U.S. Tax Reform.......  $      6    $      93
                                                      =========   ==========

  In accordance with SAB 118, the Company recorded provisional amounts for
certain items for which the income tax accounting was not complete. For these
items, the Company recorded a reasonable estimate of the tax effects of U.S.
Tax Reform. The estimates were reported as provisional amounts during the
measurement period, which did not exceed one year from the date of enactment of
U.S. Tax Reform. In 2018, the Company reflected adjustments to its provisional
amounts upon obtaining, preparing, or analyzing additional information about
facts and circumstances that existed as of the enactment date that, if known,
would have affected the income tax effects initially reported as provisional
amounts. While the SAB 118 provisional measurement period ended December 31,
2018, the Company continued to revise certain U.S. Tax Reform amounts in 2019.

   As of December 31, 2017, the following items were considered provisional
estimates due to complexities and ambiguities in U.S. Tax Reform which resulted
in incomplete accounting for the tax effects of these provisions. Further
guidance, either legislative or interpretive, and analysis were completed and
updates were made to complete the accounting for these items during the
measurement period as of December 31, 2018 and subsequent to the measurement
period as of December 31, 2019:

   .  Alternative Minimum Tax Credits - U.S. Tax Reform eliminates the
      corporate alternative minimum tax and allows for minimum tax credit
      carryforwards to be used to offset future regular tax or to be refunded
      50% each tax year beginning in 2018, with any remaining balance fully
      refunded in 2021. However, pursuant to the requirements of the Balanced
      Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, refund
      payments issued for corporations claiming refundable prior year
      alternative minimum tax credits are subject to a sequestration rate of
      6.2%. The application of this fee to refunds in future years is subject
      to further guidance. Additionally, the sequestration reduction rate in
      effect at the time is subject to uncertainty. For the year ended
      December 31, 2018, the Company determined that no additional adjustment
      was required. In early 2019, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued
      guidance indicating that for years beginning after December 31, 2017,
      refund payments and credit elect and refund offset transactions due to
      refundable alternative minimum tax credits will not be subject to the
      sequestration fee. Accordingly, to reflect this guidance the Company
      recorded a $6 million tax benefit in 2019.

   .  Tax Credit Partnerships - The reduction in the federal corporate income
      tax rate due to U.S. Tax Reform required adjustments for multiple
      investment portfolios, including tax credit partnerships and
      tax-advantaged leveraged leases. Certain tax credit partnership
      investments derive returns in part from income tax credits. The Company
      recognizes changes in tax attributes at the partnership level when
      reported by the investee in its financial information. The Company did
      not receive the necessary investee financial information to determine the
      impact of U.S. Tax Reform on the tax attributes of its tax credit
      partnership investments until the third quarter of 2018. Accordingly,
      prior to the third quarter of 2018, the Company applied prior law to
      these equity method investments in accordance with SAB 118. For the year
      ended December 31, 2018, after receiving additional investee information,
      a reduction in tax credit partnerships' equity method income of
      $46 million, net of income tax, was included in net investment income.
      The tax-advantaged leveraged lease portfolio is valued on an after-tax
      yield basis. In 2018, the Company received third party data that was used
      to complete a comprehensive review of its portfolio to determine the full
      and complete impact of U.S. Tax Reform on these investments. As a result
      of this review, a tax benefit of $126 million was recorded for the year
      ended December 31, 2018. No additional adjustment was required for the
      years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

                                   MLIC-115



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

15. Income Tax (continued)


   Deferred income tax represents the tax effect of the differences between the
book and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Net deferred income tax assets
and liabilities consisted of the following at:

                                                        December 31,
                                                      ----------------
                                                        2020     2019
                                                      -------  -------
                                                        (In millions)
        Deferred income tax assets:
        Policyholder liabilities and receivables..... $ 1,475  $ 1,305
        Net operating loss carryforwards (1).........      80       82
        Employee benefits............................     540      486
        Tax credit carryforwards (2).................     876    1,161
        Litigation-related and government mandated...      96      119
        Other........................................     379      407
                                                      -------  -------
          Total gross deferred income tax assets.....   3,446    3,560
        Less: Valuation allowance....................      79       80
                                                      -------  -------
          Total net deferred income tax assets.......   3,367    3,480
                                                      -------  -------
        Deferred income tax liabilities:
        Investments, including derivatives...........   1,738    1,796
        Intangibles..................................      32       33
        DAC..........................................     400      500
        Net unrealized investment gains..............   3,177    2,719
                                                      -------  -------
          Total deferred income tax liabilities......   5,347    5,048
                                                      -------  -------
          Net deferred income tax asset (liability).. $(1,980) $(1,568)
                                                      =======  =======
--------

(1) The Company has recorded a deferred tax asset of $80 million primarily
    related to U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards and an offsetting
    valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2020. U.S. state net
    operating loss carryforwards will expire between 2021 and 2040, whereas
    others have an unlimited carryforward period.

(2) Tax credit carryforwards for the year ended December 31, 2020 primarily
    reflect general business credits expiring between 2037 and 2040 and are
    reduced by $93 million related to unrecognized tax benefits.

  The Company participates in a tax sharing agreement with MetLife, Inc., as
described in Note 1. Pursuant to this tax sharing agreement, the amounts due to
(from) MetLife, Inc. included $183 million and ($43) million at
December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

  The Company files income tax returns with the U.S. federal government and
various U.S. state and local jurisdictions, as well as non-U.S. jurisdictions.
The Company is under continuous examination by the IRS and other tax
authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company has significant business
operations. The income tax years under examination vary by jurisdiction and
subsidiary. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local
income tax examinations for years prior to 2010. For tax years 2007 through
2009, the Company has established adequate reserves for payment of tax
liabilities resulting from the completed IRS audit of 2007-2009 which is
expected to be settled in 2021.

  The Company filed refund claims in 2017 with the IRS for 2000 through 2002 to
recover tax and interest predominantly related to the disallowance of certain
foreign tax credits for which the Company received a statutory notice of
deficiency in 2015 and paid the tax thereon. The disallowed foreign tax credits
relate to certain non-U.S. investments held by MLIC in support of its life
insurance business through a United Kingdom investment subsidiary that was
structured as a joint venture until early 2009. In 2020, the Company received
refunds from these claims filed in 2017, and as a result, the Company recorded
a $28 million interest benefit ($22 million, net of tax) included in other
expenses.

                                   MLIC-116



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

15. Income Tax (continued)


  For tax years 2000 through 2002 and tax years 2007 through 2009, the Company
entered into binding agreements with the IRS in 2019 under which all remaining
issues regarding the foreign tax credit matter noted above were resolved.
Accordingly, in 2019, the Company recorded a non-cash benefit to net income of
$226 million, net of tax, comprised of a $158 million tax benefit recorded in
provision for income tax expense (benefit) and a $86 million interest benefit
($68 million, net of tax) included in other expenses. For tax years 2003
through 2006, the Company entered into binding agreements with the IRS in 2018
under which all remaining issues, including the foreign tax credit matter noted
above, were resolved. Accordingly, in 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash
benefit to net income of $349 million, net of tax, comprised of a $168 million
tax benefit recorded in provision for income tax expense (benefit) and a
$229 million interest benefit ($181 million, net of tax) included in other
expenses.

   The Company's overall liability for unrecognized tax benefits may increase
or decrease in the next 12 months. For example, U.S. federal tax legislation
and regulation could impact unrecognized tax benefits. A reasonable estimate of
the increase or decrease cannot be made at this time. However, the Company
continues to believe that the ultimate resolution of the pending issues will
not result in a material change to its consolidated financial statements,
although the resolution of income tax matters could impact the Company's
effective tax rate for a particular future period.

   A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax
benefits was as follows:

                                                                                Years Ended December 31,
                                                                                -----------------------
                                                                                2020    2019     2018
                                                                                ----   ------   ------
                                                                                   (In millions)
Balance at January 1,..........................................................  $33    $ 442    $ 890
Additions for tax positions of prior years.....................................    1       --        3
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (1)................................   --     (158)    (169)
Additions for tax positions of current year....................................    1        3        3
Settlements with tax authorities (2)...........................................   --     (254)    (285)
                                                                                ----   ------   ------
Balance at December 31,........................................................  $35    $  33    $ 442
                                                                                ====   ======   ======
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective rate.  $35    $  33    $ 442
                                                                                ====   ======   ======
--------

(1) The decreases in 2019 and 2018 are primarily related to non-cash benefits
    from tax audit settlements.

(2) The decreases in 2019 and 2018 are primarily related to the tax audit
    settlement, of which $251 million and $284 million, respectively, was
    reclassified to the current income tax payable account.

   The Company classifies interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits
in interest expense, included within other expenses.

   Interest was as follows:

                                                                      Years Ended December 31,
                                                                      -----------------------
                                                                      2020    2019     2018
                                                                      ----   ------   ------
                                                                         (In millions)
Interest expense (benefit) recognized on the consolidated statements
  of operations (1)..................................................   $4    $(187)   $(457)

                                                                              December 31,
                                                                             ----------------
                                                                              2020     2019
                                                                             ------   ------
                                                                              (In millions)
Interest included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance
  sheets.............................................................         $  13    $   9
--------

(1) The decreases in 2019 and 2018 are primarily related to the tax audit
    settlement, of which $68 million and $184 million, respectively, was
    recorded in other expenses and $119 million and $273 million, respectively,
    was reclassified to the current income tax payable account.

                                   MLIC-117



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


16. Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees

Contingencies

  Litigation

     The Company is a defendant in a large number of litigation matters.
  Putative or certified class action litigation and other litigation and claims
  and assessments against the Company, in addition to those discussed below and
  those otherwise provided for in the Company's consolidated financial
  statements, have arisen in the course of the Company's business, including,
  but not limited to, in connection with its activities as an insurer, mortgage
  lending bank, employer, investor, investment advisor, broker-dealer, and
  taxpayer.

     The Company also receives and responds to subpoenas or other inquiries
  seeking a broad range of information from state regulators, including state
  insurance commissioners; state attorneys general or other state governmental
  authorities; federal regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange
  Commission; federal governmental authorities, including congressional
  committees; and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, as well as from
  local and national regulators and government authorities in jurisdictions
  outside the United States where the Company conducts business. The issues
  involved in information requests and regulatory matters vary widely, but can
  include inquiries or investigations concerning the Company's compliance with
  applicable insurance and other laws and regulations. The Company cooperates
  in these inquiries.

     In some of the matters, very large and/or indeterminate amounts, including
  punitive and treble damages, are sought. Modern pleading practice in the
  United States permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary
  damages or other relief. Jurisdictions may permit claimants not to specify
  the monetary damages sought or may permit claimants to state only that the
  amount sought is sufficient to invoke the jurisdiction of the trial court. In
  addition, jurisdictions may permit plaintiffs to allege monetary damages in
  amounts well exceeding reasonably possible verdicts in the jurisdiction for
  similar matters. This variability in pleadings, together with the Company's
  actual experience in litigating or resolving through settlement numerous
  claims over an extended period of time, demonstrates to management that the
  monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little
  relevance to its merits or disposition value.

     It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of all pending
  investigations and legal proceedings. The Company establishes liabilities for
  litigation and regulatory loss contingencies when it is probable that a loss
  has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
  Liabilities have been established for a number of the matters noted below. In
  certain circumstances where liabilities have been established there may be
  coverage under one or more corporate insurance policies, pursuant to which
  there may be an insurance recovery. Insurance recoveries are recognized as
  gains when any contingencies relating to the insurance claim have been
  resolved, which is the earlier of when the gains are realized or realizable.
  It is possible that some of the matters could require the Company to pay
  damages or make other expenditures or establish accruals in amounts that
  could not be reasonably estimated at December 31, 2020. While the potential
  future charges could be material in the particular quarterly or annual
  periods in which they are recorded, based on information currently known to
  management, management does not believe any such charges are likely to have a
  material effect on the Company's financial position. Given the large and/or
  indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters and the inherent
  unpredictability of litigation, it is possible that an adverse outcome in
  certain matters could, from time to time, have a material effect on the
  Company's consolidated net income or cash flows in particular quarterly or
  annual periods.

  Matters as to Which an Estimate Can Be Made

     For some of the matters disclosed below, the Company is able to estimate a
  reasonably possible range of loss. For matters where a loss is believed to be
  reasonably possible, but not probable, the Company has not made an accrual.
  As of December 31, 2020, the Company estimates the aggregate range of
  reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued for these matters to
  be $0 to $175 million.

  Matters as to Which an Estimate Cannot Be Made

     For other matters disclosed below, the Company is not currently able to
  estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss. The Company is often
  unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in
  such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of
  the range of possible loss, such as quantification of a damage demand from
  plaintiffs, discovery from other parties and investigation of factual
  allegations, rulings by the court on motions

                                   MLIC-118



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

16. Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (continued)

  or appeals, analysis by experts, and the progress of settlement negotiations.
  On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant information
  with respect to litigation contingencies and updates its accruals,
  disclosures and estimates of reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss
  based on such reviews.

   Asbestos-Related Claims

      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is and has been a defendant in a
   large number of asbestos-related suits filed primarily in state courts.
   These suits principally allege that the plaintiff or plaintiffs suffered
   personal injury resulting from exposure to asbestos and seek both actual and
   punitive damages. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has never engaged in
   the business of manufacturing, producing, distributing or selling asbestos
   or asbestos-containing products nor has Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
   issued liability or workers' compensation insurance to companies in the
   business of manufacturing, producing, distributing or selling asbestos or
   asbestos-containing products. The lawsuits principally have focused on
   allegations with respect to certain research, publication and other
   activities of one or more of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's employees
   during the period from the 1920s through approximately the 1950s and allege
   that Metropolitan Life Insurance Company learned or should have learned of
   certain health risks posed by asbestos and, among other things, improperly
   publicized or failed to disclose those health risks. Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company believes that it should not have legal liability in these
   cases. The outcome of most asbestos litigation matters, however, is
   uncertain and can be impacted by numerous variables, including differences
   in legal rulings in various jurisdictions, the nature of the alleged injury
   and factors unrelated to the ultimate legal merit of the claims asserted
   against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Metropolitan Life Insurance
   Company employs a number of resolution strategies to manage its asbestos
   loss exposure, including seeking resolution of pending litigation by
   judicial rulings and settling individual or groups of claims or lawsuits
   under appropriate circumstances.

      Claims asserted against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company have included
   negligence, intentional tort and conspiracy concerning the health risks
   associated with asbestos. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's defenses
   (beyond denial of certain factual allegations) include that:
   (i) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company owed no duty to the plaintiffs -- it
   had no special relationship with the plaintiffs and did not manufacture,
   produce, distribute or sell the asbestos products that allegedly injured
   plaintiffs; (ii) plaintiffs did not rely on any actions of Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company; (iii) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's conduct was
   not the cause of the plaintiffs' injuries; (iv) plaintiffs' exposure
   occurred after the dangers of asbestos were known; and (v) the applicable
   time with respect to filing suit has expired. During the course of the
   litigation, certain trial courts have granted motions dismissing claims
   against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, while other trial courts have
   denied Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's motions. There can be no
   assurance that Metropolitan Life Insurance Company will receive favorable
   decisions on motions in the future. While most cases brought to date have
   settled, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company intends to continue to defend
   aggressively against claims based on asbestos exposure, including defending
   claims at trials.

      The approximate total number of asbestos personal injury claims pending
   against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as of the dates indicated, the
   approximate number of new claims during the years ended on those dates and
   the approximate total settlement payments made to resolve asbestos personal
   injury claims at or during those years are set forth in the following table:

                                                          December 31,
                                             --------------------------------------
                                                 2020         2019         2018
                                             ------------ ------------ ------------
                                             (In millions, except number of claims)
Asbestos personal injury claims at year end.       60,618       61,134       62,522
Number of new claims during the year........        2,496        3,187        3,359
Settlement payments during the year (1)..... $       52.9 $       49.4 $       51.4
-------------

(1) Settlement payments represent payments made by Metropolitan Life Insurance
    Company during the year in connection with settlements made in that year
    and in prior years. Amounts do not include Metropolitan Life Insurance
    Company's attorneys' fees and expenses.

                                   MLIC-119



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

16. Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (continued)


      The number of asbestos cases that may be brought, the aggregate amount of
   any liability that Metropolitan Life Insurance Company may incur, and the
   total amount paid in settlements in any given year are uncertain and may
   vary significantly from year to year.

      The ability of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to estimate its
   ultimate asbestos exposure is subject to considerable uncertainty, and the
   conditions impacting its liability can be dynamic and subject to change. The
   availability of reliable data is limited and it is difficult to predict the
   numerous variables that can affect liability estimates, including the number
   of future claims, the cost to resolve claims, the disease mix and severity
   of disease in pending and future claims, the impact of the number of new
   claims filed in a particular jurisdiction and variations in the law in the
   jurisdictions in which claims are filed, the possible impact of tort reform
   efforts, the willingness of courts to allow plaintiffs to pursue claims
   against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company when exposure to asbestos took
   place after the dangers of asbestos exposure were well known, and the impact
   of any possible future adverse verdicts and their amounts.

      The ability to make estimates regarding ultimate asbestos exposure
   declines significantly as the estimates relate to years further in the
   future. In the Company's judgment, there is a future point after which
   losses cease to be probable and reasonably estimable. It is reasonably
   possible that the Company's total exposure to asbestos claims may be
   materially greater than the asbestos liability currently accrued and that
   future charges to income may be necessary. While the potential future
   charges could be material in the particular quarterly or annual periods in
   which they are recorded, based on information currently known by management,
   management does not believe any such charges are likely to have a material
   effect on the Company's financial position.

      The Company believes adequate provision has been made in its consolidated
   financial statements for all probable and reasonably estimable losses for
   asbestos-related claims. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's recorded
   asbestos liability is based on its estimation of the following elements, as
   informed by the facts presently known to it, its understanding of current
   law and its past experiences: (i) the probable and reasonably estimable
   liability for asbestos claims already asserted against Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company, including claims settled but not yet paid; (ii) the
   probable and reasonably estimable liability for asbestos claims not yet
   asserted against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, but which Metropolitan
   Life Insurance Company believes are reasonably probable of assertion; and
   (iii) the legal defense costs associated with the foregoing claims.
   Significant assumptions underlying Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's
   analysis of the adequacy of its recorded liability with respect to asbestos
   litigation include: (i) the number of future claims; (ii) the cost to
   resolve claims; and (iii) the cost to defend claims.

      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reevaluates on a quarterly and annual
   basis its exposure from asbestos litigation, including studying its claims
   experience, reviewing external literature regarding asbestos claims
   experience in the United States, assessing relevant trends impacting
   asbestos liability and considering numerous variables that can affect its
   asbestos liability exposure on an overall or per claim basis. These
   variables include bankruptcies of other companies involved in asbestos
   litigation, legislative and judicial developments, the number of pending
   claims involving serious disease, the number of new claims filed against it
   and other defendants and the jurisdictions in which claims are pending.
   Based upon its regular reevaluation of its exposure from asbestos
   litigation, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has updated its recorded
   liability for asbestos-related claims to $425 million at December 31, 2020.

   Julian & McKinney v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (S.D.N.Y., filed
   February 9, 2017)

      Plaintiffs filed this putative class and collective action on behalf of
   themselves and all current and former long-term disability ("LTD") claims
   specialists between February 2011 and the present for alleged wage and hour
   violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the New York Labor Law, and
   the Connecticut Minimum Wage Act. The suit alleges that Metropolitan Life
   Insurance Company improperly reclassified the plaintiffs and similarly
   situated LTD claims specialists from non-exempt to exempt from overtime pay
   in November 2013. As a result, they and members of the putative class were
   no longer eligible for overtime pay even though they allege they continued
   to work more than 40 hours per week. Plaintiffs seek unspecified
   compensatory and punitive damages, as well as other relief. On March 22,
   2018, the court conditionally certified the case as a collective action,
   requiring that notice be mailed to LTD claims specialists who worked for the
   Company from February 8, 2014 to the present. The Company intends to defend
   this action vigorously.

                                   MLIC-120



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

16. Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (continued)


   Total Asset Recovery Services, LLC. v. MetLife, Inc., et al. (Supreme Court
   of the State of New York, County of New York, filed December 27, 2017)

      Total Asset Recovery Services (the "Relator") brought an action under the
   qui tam provision of the New York False Claims Act (the "Act") on behalf of
   itself and the State of New York. The Relator originally filed this action
   under seal in 2010, and the complaint was unsealed on December 19, 2017. The
   Relator alleges that MetLife, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and
   several other insurance companies violated the Act by filing false unclaimed
   property reports with the State of New York from 1986 to 2017, to avoid
   having to escheat the proceeds of more than 25,000 life insurance policies,
   including policies for which the defendants escheated funds as part of their
   demutualizations in the late 1990s. The Relator seeks treble damages and
   other relief. On April 3, 2019, the court granted MetLife, Inc.'s and
   Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's motion to dismiss and dismissed the
   complaint in its entirety. The Relator filed an appeal with the Appellate
   Division of the New York State Supreme Court, First Department. On
   December 10, 2020, the Appellate Division reversed the court's order
   granting MetLife, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's motion to
   dismiss, remanded the case to the trial court, and permitted the Relator's
   counsel to file an amended complaint. On March 5, 2021, the Relator filed an
   amended complaint. The Company intends to defend the action vigorously.

   Matters Related to Group Annuity Benefits

      In 2018, the Company announced that it identified a material weakness in
   its internal control over financial reporting related to the practices and
   procedures for estimating reserves for certain group annuity benefits.
   Several regulators have made inquiries into this issue and it is possible
   that other jurisdictions may pursue similar investigations or inquiries. The
   Company is also exposed to lawsuits and could be exposed to additional legal
   actions relating to this issue. These may result in payments, including
   damages, fines, penalties, interest and other amounts assessed or awarded by
   courts or regulatory authorities under applicable escheat, tax, securities,
   Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or other laws or
   regulations. The Company could incur significant costs in connection with
   these actions.

   Insolvency Assessments

     Many jurisdictions in which the Company is admitted to transact business
  require insurers doing business within the jurisdiction to participate in
  guaranty associations, which are organized to pay contractual benefits owed
  pursuant to insurance policies issued by impaired, insolvent or failed
  insurers or those that may become impaired, insolvent or fail. These
  associations levy assessments, up to prescribed limits, on all member
  insurers in a particular jurisdiction on the basis of the proportionate share
  of the premiums written by member insurers in the lines of business in which
  the impaired, insolvent or failed insurer engaged. In addition, certain
  jurisdictions have government owned or controlled organizations providing
  life, health and property and casualty insurance to their citizens, whose
  activities could place additional stress on the adequacy of guaranty fund
  assessments. Many of these organizations have the power to levy assessments
  similar to those of the guaranty associations. Some jurisdictions permit
  member insurers to recover assessments paid through full or partial premium
  tax offsets.

     Assets and liabilities held for insolvency assessments were as follows:

                                                        December 31,
                                                  -------------------------
                                                      2020         2019
                                                  ------------ ------------
                                                        (In millions)
    Other Assets:
    Premium tax offset for future discounted and
     undiscounted assessments....................  $        36  $        38
    Premium tax offset currently available for
     paid assessments............................           34           39
                                                  ------------ ------------
     Total.......................................  $        70  $        77
                                                  ============ ============
    Other Liabilities:
    Insolvency assessments.......................  $        51  $        53
                                                  ============ ============

                                   MLIC-121



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)

16. Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (continued)


Commitments

  Mortgage Loan Commitments

     The Company commits to lend funds under mortgage loan commitments. The
  amounts of these mortgage loan commitments were $2.4 billion and $3.7 billion
  at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

  Commitments to Fund Partnership Investments, Bank Credit Facilities, Bridge
  Loans and Private Corporate Bond Investments

     The Company commits to fund partnership investments and to lend funds
  under bank credit facilities, bridge loans and private corporate bond
  investments. The amounts of these unfunded commitments were $4.3 billion and
  $4.6 billion at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Guarantees

   In the normal course of its business, the Company has provided certain
indemnities, guarantees and commitments to third parties such that it may be
required to make payments now or in the future. In the context of acquisition,
disposition, investment and other transactions, the Company has provided
indemnities and guarantees, including those related to tax, environmental and
other specific liabilities and other indemnities and guarantees that are
triggered by, among other things, breaches of representations, warranties or
covenants provided by the Company. In addition, in the normal course of
business, the Company provides indemnifications to counterparties in contracts
with triggers similar to the foregoing, as well as for certain other
liabilities, such as third-party lawsuits. These obligations are often subject
to time limitations that vary in duration, including contractual limitations
and those that arise by operation of law, such as applicable statutes of
limitation. In some cases, the maximum potential obligation under the
indemnities and guarantees is subject to a contractual limitation ranging from
less than $1 million to $339 million, with a cumulative maximum of
$465 million, while in other cases such limitations are not specified or
applicable. Since certain of these obligations are not subject to limitations,
the Company does not believe that it is possible to determine the maximum
potential amount that could become due under these guarantees in the future.
Management believes that it is unlikely the Company will have to make any
material payments under these indemnities, guarantees, or commitments.

   In addition, the Company indemnifies its directors and officers as provided
in its charters and by-laws. Also, the Company indemnifies its agents for
liabilities incurred as a result of their representation of the Company's
interests. Since these indemnities are generally not subject to limitation with
respect to duration or amount, the Company does not believe that it is possible
to determine the maximum potential amount that could become due under these
indemnities in the future.

   The Company's recorded liabilities were $3 million at both December 31, 2020
and 2019 for indemnities, guarantees and commitments.

17. Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

   The unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2020 and 2019 are
summarized in the table below:

                                                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                                       ----------------------------------------------
                                                                       March 31,  June 30,  September 30, December 31,
                                                                       ---------  --------  ------------- ------------
                                                                                        (In millions)
2020
Total revenues........................................................ $  12,166  $  6,871    $  8,450      $  7,826
Total expenses........................................................ $   7,829  $  7,327    $  8,038      $  8,041
Net income (loss)..................................................... $   3,547  $   (285)   $    405      $   (123)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests...... $      (2) $     --    $      1      $     (5)
Net income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. $   3,549  $   (285)   $    404      $   (118)
2019
Total revenues........................................................ $   8,237  $  9,146    $ 10,810      $  8,056
Total expenses........................................................ $   7,729  $  7,923    $  9,238      $  7,799
Net income (loss)..................................................... $     508  $  1,067    $  1,339      $    498
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests...... $       1  $     --    $      1      $     (8)
Net income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. $     507  $  1,067    $  1,338      $    506

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

         Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)


18. Related Party Transactions

Service Agreements

   The Company has entered into various agreements with affiliates for services
necessary to conduct its activities. Typical services provided under these
agreements include personnel, policy administrative functions and distribution
services. The bases for such charges are modified and adjusted by management
when necessary or appropriate to reflect fairly and equitably the actual cost
incurred by the Company and/or its affiliates. Expenses and fees incurred with
affiliates related to these agreements, recorded in other expenses, were
$2.4 billion, $2.9 billion and $2.1 billion for the years ended December 31,
2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Total revenues received from affiliates
related to these agreements were $40 million, $29 million and $135 million for
the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

   Prior to 2019, the Company also entered into agreements with affiliates to
provide additional services necessary to conduct the affiliates' activities.
Typical services provided under these agreements included management, policy
administrative functions, investment advice and distribution services. Expenses
incurred by the Company related to these agreements, included in other
expenses, were $1.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, and were
reimbursed to the Company by these affiliates.

   In 2018, the Company and the MetLife enterprise updated their shared
facilities and services structure to more efficiently share enterprise assets
and services. Effective as of October 1, 2018, the Company entered into new
service agreements with its affiliates, which replaced existing agreements.
Under the new agreements, the Company will no longer be the primary provider of
services to affiliates and will receive further services from affiliates to
conduct its activities.

   The Company had net payables to affiliates, related to the items discussed
above, of $198 million and $250 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.

   See Notes 1, 5, 7, 11, 12 and 14 for additional information on related party
transactions.

                                   MLIC-123



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                                  Schedule I

                    Consolidated Summary of Investments --
                   Other Than Investments in Related Parties
                               December 31, 2020

                                 (In millions)

                                                                         Estimated      Amount at
                                                     Cost or             Fair           Which Shown on
                                                  Amortized Cost (1)     Value        Balance Sheet
Types of Investments                          ---------------------- ------------- --------------------
Fixed maturity securities AFS:
Bonds:
U.S. government and agency...................  $             24,620       $ 30,771 $             30,771
Public utilities.............................                 6,265          7,844                7,844
Municipals...................................                 6,888          8,983                8,983
Foreign government...........................                 4,322          5,268                5,268
All other corporate bonds....................                72,129         84,036               84,036
                                              ---------------------- ------------- --------------------
  Total bonds................................               114,224        136,902              136,902
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities..                41,511         43,630               43,630
Redeemable preferred stock...................                   688            808                  808
                                              ---------------------- ------------- --------------------
  Total fixed maturity securities AFS........               156,423        181,340              181,340
                                              ---------------------- ------------- --------------------
Mortgage loans...............................                66,922                              66,405
Policy loans.................................                 5,973                               5,973
Real estate and real estate joint ventures...                 7,460                               7,460
Real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt.                    18                                  18
Other limited partnership interests..........                 5,775                               5,775
Short-term investments.......................                 2,623                               2,623
Other invested assets........................                17,723                              17,723
                                              ----------------------               --------------------
  Total investments..........................  $            262,917                $            287,317
                                              ======================               ====================
--------
(1) Amortized cost for fixed maturity securities AFS, mortgage loans and
    short-term investments represents original cost reduced by repayments and
    adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount; for real
    estate, cost represents original cost reduced by impairments and
    depreciation; for real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership
    interests, cost represents original cost reduced for impairments or
    original cost adjusted for equity in earnings and distributions.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                                 Schedule III
               Consolidated Supplementary Insurance Information
                          December 31, 2020 and 2019

                                 (In millions)

                            Future Policy Benefits,
                             Other Policy-Related
                     DAC         Balances and       Policyholder  Policyholder
                     and     Policyholder Dividend    Account      Dividends       Unearned        Unearned
Segment              VOBA         Obligation          Balances      Payable    Premiums (1), (2)  Revenue (1)
------------------ -------- ----------------------- ------------  ------------ ----------------- ------------
2020
U.S............... $    398        $         73,274   $   74,283      $     --      $        171     $     23
MetLife Holdings..    2,251                  70,845       22,383           397               150          157
Corporate & Other.       --                     201          (31)           --                --           --
                   -------- ----------------------- ------------  ------------ ----------------- ------------
  Total........... $  2,649        $        144,320   $   96,635      $    397      $        321     $    180
                   ======== ======================= ============  ============ ================= ============
2019
U.S............... $    405        $         69,687   $   69,394      $     --      $        216     $     24
MetLife Holdings..    3,048                  68,125       22,346           495               160          163
Corporate & Other.       --                     244          (32)           --                --           --
                   -------- ----------------------- ------------  ------------ ----------------- ------------
  Total........... $  3,453        $        138,056   $   91,708      $    495      $        376     $    187
                   ======== ======================= ============  ============ ================= ============
--------
(1) Amounts are included within the future policy benefits, other
    policy-related balances and policyholder dividend obligation column.

(2) Includes premiums received in advance.

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                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                                 Schedule III
        Consolidated Supplementary Insurance Information -- (continued)

             For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                                 (In millions)

                                                      Policyholder    Amortization of
                                                      Benefits and        DAC and
                      Premiums and                     Claims and          VOBA
                     Universal Life        Net      Interest Credited   Charged to
                   and Investment-Type  Investment   to Policyholder       Other          Other
Segment            Product Policy Fees    Income     Account Balances    Expenses      Expenses (1)
------------------ ------------------- -----------  ----------------- --------------- -------------
2020
U.S...............     $        18,822 $     6,053     $       19,424    $         56    $    3,042
MetLife Holdings..               3,914       4,355              5,897             350         1,707
Corporate & Other.                   1        (158)                --              --           759
                   ------------------- -----------  ----------------- --------------- -------------
  Total...........     $        22,737 $    10,250     $       25,321    $        406    $    5,508
                   =================== ===========  ================= =============== =============
2019
U.S...............     $        19,547 $     6,481     $       20,906    $         55    $    2,904
MetLife Holdings..               4,097       4,579              5,769             184         1,900
Corporate & Other.                   1         (87)                --              --           971
                   ------------------- -----------  ----------------- --------------- -------------
  Total...........     $        23,645 $    10,973     $       26,675    $        239    $    5,775
                   =================== ===========  ================= =============== =============
2018
U.S...............     $        24,411 $     6,429     $       25,922    $         75    $    2,810
MetLife Holdings..               4,306       4,653              5,649             395         2,079
Corporate & Other.                  20        (163)                 5              --           917
                   ------------------- -----------  ----------------- --------------- -------------
  Total...........     $        28,737 $    10,919     $       31,576    $        470    $    5,806
                   =================== ===========  ================= =============== =============
----------
(1) Includes other expenses and policyholder dividends, excluding amortization
    of DAC and VOBA charged to other expenses.

                                   MLIC-126



                      Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
                 (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)

                                  Schedule IV

                           Consolidated Reinsurance
                       December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

                             (Dollars in millions)

                                                                                    % Amount
                                                                                   Assumed
                              Gross Amount    Ceded       Assumed    Net Amount     to Net
                             ------------- ------------ ---------- ------------- -----------
2020
Life insurance in-force..... $   3,793,310 $    178,420 $  507,488 $   4,122,378        12.3%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
Insurance premium
Life insurance (1).......... $      12,304 $        862 $      870 $      12,312         7.1%
Accident & health insurance.         8,517          127         39         8,429         0.5%
                             ------------- ------------ ---------- -------------
 Total insurance premium.... $      20,821 $        989 $      909 $      20,741         4.4%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
2019
Life insurance in-force..... $   3,810,612 $    257,882 $  525,190 $   4,077,920        12.9%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
Insurance premium
Life insurance (1).......... $      14,114 $        879 $      785 $      14,020         5.6%
Accident & health insurance.         7,690          128         26         7,588         0.3%
                             ------------- ------------ ---------- -------------
 Total insurance premium.... $      21,804 $      1,007 $      811 $      21,608         3.8%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
2018
Life insurance in-force..... $   3,736,612 $    260,086 $  453,560 $   3,930,086        11.5%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
Insurance premium
Life insurance (1).......... $      19,673 $        894 $      725 $      19,504         3.7%
Accident & health insurance.         7,210          128         27         7,109         0.4%
                             ------------- ------------ ---------- -------------
 Total insurance premium.... $      26,883 $      1,022 $      752 $      26,613         2.8%
                             ============= ============ ========== =============
--------
(1) Includes annuities with life contingencies.

   For the year ended December 31, 2020, reinsurance ceded and assumed included
affiliated transactions for life insurance in-force of $14.0 billion and
$1.1 billion, respectively, and life insurance premiums of $113 million and
$8 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2019, reinsurance
ceded and assumed included affiliated transactions for life insurance in-force
of $14.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, and life insurance premiums of
$115 million and $9 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31,
2018, reinsurance ceded and assumed included affiliated transactions for life
insurance in-force of $14.7 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, and life
insurance premiums of $117 million and $9 million, respectively.

                                   MLIC-127






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