-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, I4sUUQjNqRFzpEFRcJluYU6d5rnvk5KzeO/l4AmrExPu3naFcNlPqN4Gi2ANyS1V Cf+Mqdubq9EynZ42dl4ggA== 0001193125-10-085648.txt : 20100416 0001193125-10-085648.hdr.sgml : 20100416 20100416171011 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-10-085648 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 485BPOS PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100416 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100416 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20100501 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000858997 IRS NUMBER: 135581829 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 485BPOS SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 033-47927 FILM NUMBER: 10755428 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10166 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125788717 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10166 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000858997 IRS NUMBER: 135581829 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 485BPOS SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-06025 FILM NUMBER: 10755429 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10166 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125788717 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10166 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 0000858997 S000004219 Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL C000011871 Equity Advantage VUL and UL II 485BPOS 1 d485bpos.txt EQUITY ADVANTAGE VUL POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 24 As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2010 Registration Nos. 033-47927 811-06025 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-6 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Post-Effective Amendment No. 24 [X] and/or REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 Amendment No. 44 [X] Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (Exact Name of Registrant) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Name of Depositor) 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 (Address of depositor's principal executive offices) ---------- James L. Lipscomb, Esq. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 (Name and address of agent for service) Copy to: Stephen E. Roth, Esquire Mary E. Thornton, Esquire Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004-2415 It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box) [_] immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) [X] on May 1, 2010 pursuant to paragraph (b) [_] 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) [_] on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485 [_] this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment Title of Securities Being Registered: Interests in Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL, which funds certain Variable Universal Life Insurance Policies. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY EQUITY ADVANTAGE VUL -- FLEXIBLE PREMIUM MULTIFUNDED LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES UL II -- FLEXIBLE PREMIUM MULTIFUNDED LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 1, 2010 TO Prospectus Dated April 28, 2008 as previously amended (for Equity Advantage VUL) Prospectus Dated May 1, 2003 as previously amended (for UL II) This supplement updates certain information contained in the last prospectus you received. You should read and retain this supplement with your Policy. We will send you an additional copy of your most recent prospectus (and any previous supplements thereto), without charge, on written request sent to MetLife, P.O. Box 543, Warwick, RI 02887-0543. Equity Advantage VUL and UL II Policies are no longer available for sale. You allocate net premiums to and may transfer cash value among the available investment divisions of the Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (and, for Equity Advantage VUL, the Fixed Account). Each available investment division, in turn, invests in the shares of one of the following Portfolios: AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R) (CLASS 2 SHARES) American Funds Bond Fund American Funds Global Small Capitalization Fund American Funds Growth Fund American Funds Growth-Income Fund MET INVESTORS SERIES TRUST (CLASS A SHARES) BlackRock Large Cap Core Portfolio Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio Harris Oakmark International Portfolio Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio Janus Forty Portfolio Lazard Mid Cap Portfolio Legg Mason ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio Legg Mason Value Equity Portfolio Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio MFS(R) Research International Portfolio Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Portfolio PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio PIMCO Total Return Portfolio RCM Technology Portfolio SSgA Growth and Income ETF Portfolio SSgA Growth ETF Portfolio T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio METROPOLITAN SERIES FUND, INC. (CLASS A SHARES) Artio International Stock Portfolio Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio BlackRock Aggressive Growth Portfolio BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio BlackRock Diversified Portfolio BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio BlackRock Money Market Portfolio* Davis Venture Value Portfolio FI Value Leaders Portfolio Jennison Growth Portfolio Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio MetLife Stock Index Portfolio MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio MFS(R) Value Portfolio Morgan Stanley EAFE(R) Index Portfolio Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Value Portfolio Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio MetLife Conservative Allocation Portfolio MetLife Conservative to Moderate Allocation Portfolio MetLife Moderate Allocation Portfolio MetLife Moderate to Aggressive Allocation Portfolio MetLife Aggressive Allocation Portfolio - -------- * The BlackRock Money Market Portfolio is not available for Equity Advantage VUL Policies. The prospectuses for the Portfolios describe in greater detail an investment in the Portfolios. YOU CAN OBTAIN PROSPECTUSES FOR THE PORTFOLIOS BY CALLING 1-800-638-5000. Certain Portfolios may have been subject to a name change. Please see "The Funds and their Portfolios" in this supplement for more information. 1 SENDING COMMUNICATIONS AND PAYMENTS TO US You can communicate all of your requests, instructions and notifications to us by contacting us in writing at our Designated Office. We may require that certain requests, instructions and notifications be made on forms that we provide. These include: changing your beneficiary; taking a Policy loan; changing your death benefit option; taking a partial withdrawal; surrendering your Policy; making transfer requests (including elections with respect to the automated investment strategies) or changing your premium allocations. As of the date of this prospectus, requests for partial withdrawals and Policy loans must be in writing. However, you should contact us at 1-800-MET-5000 for our current procedures. Below is a list of our Designated Offices for various functions. We may name additional or alternate Designated Offices. If we do, we will notify you in writing. You may also contact us at 1-800-MET-5000 for information on where to direct communication regarding any function not listed below or for any other inquiry.
FUNCTION DESIGNATED OFFICE ADDRESS - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Premium Payments MetLife P.O. Box 371351, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7351 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment Inquiries MetLife, P.O. Box 30375, Tampa, FL 33630 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surrenders, Withdrawals, Loans, MetLife, P.O. Box 543, Warwick, R.I. Investment Division Transfers, 02887-0543 Premium Reallocation - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Death Claims MetLife, P.O. Box 353, Warwick, R.I. 02887-0353 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beneficiary & Assignment MetLife, P.O. Box 313, Warwick, R.I. 02887-0313 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address Changes MetLife, 500 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904 Attn: Data Integrity - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reinstatements MetLife, P.O. Box 30375, Tampa, FL 33630 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you send your premium payments or transaction requests to an address other than the one we have designated for receipt of such premium payments or requests, we may return the premium payment to you, or there may be a delay in applying the premium payment or transaction to your Policy. THE FUNDS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS The following replaces the section entitled "Management of the Portfolios". MANAGEMENT OF PORTFOLIOS Each Fund has an investment adviser who is responsible for overall management of the Fund. These investment advisers have contracted with sub-advisers to make the day-to-day investment decisions for some of the Portfolios. The adviser, any sub-adviser and investment objective of each Portfolio are as follows:
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R)--CLASS 2 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Bond Fund Seeks as high a level of current Capital Research and income as is consistent with the Management Company preservation of capital. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Global Small Capitalization Fund Seeks long-term growth of capital. Capital Research and Management Company - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Growth Fund Seeks growth of capital. Capital Research and Management Company - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Growth-Income Fund Seeks long-term growth of capital Capital Research and and income. Management Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MET INVESTORS SERIES TRUST--CLASS A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Large Cap Core Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio Seeks total return through MetLife Advisers, LLC investment in real estate Subadviser: ING Clarion Real securities, emphasizing both Estate Securities LLC capital appreciation and current income. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harris Oakmark International Portfolio Seeks long-term capital MetLife Advisers, LLC appreciation. Subadviser: Harris Associates L.P. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio/1/ Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janus Forty Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Janus Capital Management LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lazard Mid Cap Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Lazard Asset Management LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legg Mason ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Portfolio/2/ Subadviser: ClearBridge Advisors, LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legg Mason Value Equity Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Legg Mason Capital Management. Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio Seeks high current income and MetLife Advisers, LLC the opportunity for capital Subadviser: Lord, Abbett & Co. appreciation to produce a high LLC total return. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Research International Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: OppenheimerFunds, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio Seeks maximum real return, MetLife Advisers, LLC consistent with preservation of Subadviser: Pacific Investment capital and prudent investment Management Company LLC management. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMCO Total Return Portfolio Seeks maximum total return, MetLife Advisers, LLC consistent with the preservation Subadviser: Pacific Investment of capital and prudent investment Management Company LLC management. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCM Technology Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation; no MetLife Advisers, LLC consideration is given to income. Subadviser: RCM Capital Management LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSgA Growth and Income ETF Portfolio Seeks growth of capital and MetLife Advisers, LLC income. Subadviser: SSgA Funds Management, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSgA Growth ETF Portfolio Seeks growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: SSgA Funds Management, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METROPOLITAN SERIES FUND, INC.--CLASS A - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artio International Stock Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Artio Global Management, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio Seeks to equal the performance of MetLife Advisers, LLC the Barclays Capital U.S. Subadviser: MetLife Investment Aggregate Bond Index. Advisors Company, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Aggressive Growth Portfolio Seeks maximum capital MetLife Advisers, LLC appreciation. Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio Seeks a competitive total return MetLife Advisers, LLC primarily from investing in fixed- Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, income securities. LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Diversified Portfolio Seeks high total return while MetLife Advisers, LLC attempting to limit investment Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, risk and preserve capital. LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Money Market Portfolio/3 / Seeks a high level of current MetLife Advisers, LLC (NOT AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY ADVANTAGE VUL income consistent with Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, POLICIES) preservation of capital. LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Davis Venture Value Portfolio/4/ Seeks growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FI Value Leaders Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennison Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Jennison Associates LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth MetLife Advisers, LLC from investments in common Subadviser: Loomis, Sayles & stocks or other equity securities. Company, L.P. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Artisan Partners Limited Partnership - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Aggressive Allocation Portfolio Seeks growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Conservative Allocation Portfolio Seeks a high level of current MetLife Advisers, LLC income, with growth of capital as a secondary objective. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Conservative to Moderate Allocation Seeks high total return in the MetLife Advisers, LLC Portfolio form of income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on income. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio Seeks to equal the performance of MetLife Advisers, LLC the Standard & Poor's MidCap Subadviser: MetLife Investment 400(R) Composite Stock Price Advisors Company, LLC Index. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Moderate Allocation Portfolio Seeks a balance between a high MetLife Advisers, LLC level of current income and growth of capital, with a greater emphasis on growth of capital. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Moderate to Aggressive Allocation Seeks growth of capital. MetLife Advisers, LLC Portfolio - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Stock Index Portfolio Seeks to equal the performance of MetLife Advisers, LLC the Standard & Poor's 500(R) Subadviser: MetLife Investment Composite Stock Price Index. Advisors Company, LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio Seeks a favorable total return MetLife Advisers, LLC through investment in a Subadviser: Massachusetts diversified portfolio. Financial Services Company - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Value Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Stanley EAFE(R) Index Portfolio Seeks to equal the performance of MetLife Advisers, LLC the MSCI EAFE(R) Index. Subadviser: MetLife Investment Advisors Company, LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio/5/ Seeks high total return, consisting MetLife Advisers, LLC principally of capital appreciation. Subadviser: Neuberger Berman Management LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Value Portfolio Seeks capital growth. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: Neuberger Berman Management LCC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: OppenheimerFunds, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio Seeks to equal the performance of MetLife Advisers, LLC the Russell 2000(R) Index. Subadviser: MetLife Investment Advisors Company, LLC - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital MetLife Advisers, LLC and, secondarily, dividend income. Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth. MetLife Advisers, LLC Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Seeks to maximize total return MetLife Advisers, LLC Opportunities Portfolio consistent with preservation of Subadviser: Western Asset capital. Management Company - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Asset Management U.S. Government Seeks to maximize total return MetLife Advisers, LLC Portfolio consistent with preservation of Subadviser: Western Asset capital and maintenance of Management Company liquidity.
- -------- /1/ Prior to May 1, 2010, the name of this Portfolio was the Met/AIM Small Cap Growth Portfolio. /2/ Prior to May 1, 2010, the name of this Portfolio was the Legg Mason Partners Aggressive Growth Portfolio. /3/ An investment in the BlackRock Money Market Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $100 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio. During extended periods of low interest rates, the yields of the investment division in the BlackRock Money Market Portfolio may become extremely low and possibly negative. /4/ Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. may also delegate any of its responsibilities to Davis Selected Advisers- NY, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary. /5 /Prior to May 1, 2010, the subadvisor to this Portfolio was BlackRock Advisors, LLC A Portfolio may have a name and/or objective that is very similar to that of a publicly available mutual fund that is managed by the same sub-investment manager or adviser. The Portfolios are not publicly available and will not have the same performance as those publicly available mutual funds. Different performance will result from differences in implementation of investment policies, cash flows, fees and size of the Portfolio. 5 FEE TABLES The following replaces the section entitled "Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses". ANNUAL PORTFOLIO OPERATING EXPENSES The following tables describe the fees and expenses that the Portfolios will pay and that therefore a Policy owner will indirectly pay periodically during the time that he or she owns a Policy. The first table shows the minimum and maximum fees and expenses charged by the Portfolios for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. More detail concerning each Portfolio's fees and expenses is contained in the table that follows this table and in the prospectuses for the Portfolios. Certain Portfolios may impose a redemption fee in the future. The next table describes the annual operating expenses for each Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2009, as a percentage of the Portfolio's average daily net assets for the year (before and after contractual fee waivers and expense reimbursements). MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TOTAL ANNUAL PORTFOLIO OPERATING EXPENSES
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINIMUM MAXIMUM - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Annual Portfolio Operating Expenses (expenses that are deducted from Portfolio assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses) 0.28% 1.35% - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PORTFOLIO FEES AND EXPENSES (as a percentage of average daily net assets)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION AND/OR ACQUIRED TOTAL CONTRACTUAL NET TOTAL MANAGE- SERVICE FUND ANNUAL FEE WAIVER ANNUAL MENT (12B-1) OTHER FEES AND OPERATING AND/OR EXPENSE OPERATING PORTFOLIO FEE FEES EXPENSES EXPENSES* EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES** - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R)-- CLASS 2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Bond Fund 0.38% 0.25% 0.01% -- 0.64% -- 0.64% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Global Small Capitalization Fund 0.72% 0.25% 0.04% -- 1.01% -- 1.01% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Growth Fund 0.33% 0.25% 0.02% -- 0.60% -- 0.60% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- American Funds Growth-Income Fund 0.28% 0.25% 0.01% -- 0.54% -- 0.54% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MET INVESTORS SERIES TRUST-- CLASS A - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Large Cap Core Portfolio 0.59% -- 0.06% -- 0.65% -- 0.65% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio 0.64% -- 0.09% -- 0.73% -- 0.73% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harris Oakmark International Portfolio 0.79% -- 0.05% -- 0.84% -- 0.84% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION AND/OR ACQUIRED TOTAL CONTRACTUAL NET TOTAL MANAGE- SERVICE FUND ANNUAL FEE WAIVER ANNUAL MENT (12B-1) OTHER FEES AND OPERATING AND/OR EXPENSE OPERATING PORTFOLIO FEE FEES EXPENSES EXPENSES* EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio 0.86% -- 0.04% -- 0.90% -- 0.90% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janus Forty Portfolio 0.64% -- 0.04% -- 0.68% -- 0.68% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lazard Mid Cap Portfolio 0.70% -- 0.04% -- 0.74% -- 0.74% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legg Mason ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio 0.64% -- 0.03% -- 0.67% -- 0.67% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Legg Mason Value Equity Portfolio 0.64% -- 0.07% -- 0.71% -- 0.71% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio 0.51% -- 0.04% -- 0.55% -- 0.55% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Research International Portfolio 0.71% -- 0.10% -- 0.81% -- 0.81% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth Portfolio 0.70% -- 0.20% -- 0.90% -- 0.90% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Portfolio 0.60% -- 0.07% -- 0.67% -- 0.67% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio 0.48% -- 0.05% -- 0.53% -- 0.53% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMCO Total Return Portfolio 0.48% -- 0.04% -- 0.52% -- 0.52% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RCM Technology Portfolio 0.88% -- 0.08% -- 0.96% -- 0.96% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSgA Growth and Income ETF Portfolio 0.33% -- 0.07% 0.21% 0.61% 0.03% 0.58%/1/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SSgA Growth ETF Portfolio 0.33% -- 0.10% 0.22% 0.65% 0.03% 0.62%/2/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio 0.75% -- 0.04% -- 0.79% -- 0.79% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- METROPOLITAN SERIES FUND, INC.--CLASS A - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Artio International Stock Portfolio 0.83% -- 0.13% 0.03% 0.99% 0.03% 0.96%/3/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio 0.25% -- 0.05% -- 0.30% 0.01% 0.29%/4/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Aggressive Growth Portfolio 0.73% -- 0.06% -- 0.79% -- 0.79% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION AND/OR ACQUIRED TOTAL CONTRACTUAL NET TOTAL MANAGE- SERVICE FUND ANNUAL FEE WAIVER ANNUAL MENT (12B-1) OTHER FEES AND OPERATING AND/OR EXPENSE OPERATING PORTFOLIO FEE FEES EXPENSES EXPENSES* EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio 0.38% -- 0.05% -- 0.43% 0.03% 0.40%/5/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Diversified Portfolio 0.46% -- 0.06% -- 0.52% -- 0.52% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Large Cap Value Portfolio 0.64% -- 0.03% -- 0.67% -- 0.67% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio 0.73% -- 0.10% -- 0.83% 0.01% 0.82%/6/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock Money Market Portfolio (NOT AVAILABLE FOR EQUITY ADVANTAGE VUL POLICIES) 0.32% -- 0.02% -- 0.34% 0.01% 0.33%/7/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Davis Venture Value Portfolio 0.71% -- 0.03% -- 0.74% 0.05% 0.69%/8/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FI Value Leaders Portfolio 0.67% -- 0.10% -- 0.77% -- 0.77% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennison Growth Portfolio 0.62% -- 0.04% -- 0.66% 0.04% 0.62%/9/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio 0.90% -- 0.09% -- 0.99% 0.05% 0.94%/10/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio 0.90% -- 0.45% -- 1.35% 0.05% 1.30%/11/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio 0.82% -- 0.05% -- 0.87% -- 0.87%/12/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Aggressive Allocation Portfolio 0.10% -- 0.04% 0.74% 0.88% 0.04% 0.84%/13/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Conservative Allocation Portfolio 0.10% -- 0.02% 0.58% 0.70% 0.02% 0.68%/13/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Conservative to Moderate Allocation Portfolio 0.09% -- 0.01% 0.63% 0.73% -- 0.73%/14/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio 0.25% -- 0.10% 0.01% 0.36% 0.01% 0.35%/4/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Moderate Allocation Portfolio 0.07% -- -- 0.67% 0.74% -- 0.74%/14/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Moderate to Aggressive Allocation Portfolio 0.07% -- -- 0.71% 0.78% -- 0.78%/14/ - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION AND/OR ACQUIRED TOTAL CONTRACTUAL NET TOTAL MANAGE- SERVICE FUND ANNUAL FEE WAIVER ANNUAL MENT (12B-1) OTHER FEES AND OPERATING AND/OR EXPENSE OPERATING PORTFOLIO FEE FEES EXPENSES EXPENSES* EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES** - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MetLife Stock Index Portfolio 0.25% -- 0.03% -- 0.28% 0.01% 0.27%/4/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio 0.54% -- 0.06% -- 0.60% -- 0.60% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MFS(R) Value Portfolio 0.71% -- 0.03% -- 0.74% 0.08% 0.66%/15/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan Stanley EAFE(R) Index Portfolio 0.30% -- 0.14% 0.01% 0.45% 0.01% 0.44%/16/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio 0.85% -- 0.09% -- 0.94% 0.03% 0.91%/17/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Value Portfolio 0.65% -- 0.07% -- 0.72% -- 0.72% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio 0.53% -- 0.11% -- 0.64% -- 0.64% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio 0.25% -- 0.10% -- 0.35% 0.01% 0.34%/4/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio 0.60% -- 0.07% -- 0.67% -- 0.67% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio 0.51% -- 0.11% -- 0.62% -- 0.62% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio 0.62% -- 0.07% -- 0.69% 0.04% 0.65%/18/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Western Asset Management U.S. Government Portfolio 0.48% -- 0.04% -- 0.52% 0.01% 0.51%/19/ - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------- * Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a portfolio as a result of investing in shares of one or more underlying portfolios. ** Net Total Annual Operating Expenses do not reflect: (1) voluntary waivers of fees or expenses; (2) contractual waivers that are in effect for less than one year from the date of this Prospectus; or (3) expense reductions resulting from custodial fee credits or directed brokerage arrangements. /1/ The Portfolio primarily invests its assets in other investment companies known as exchange-traded funds ("underlying ETFs"). As an investor in an underlying ETF or other investment company, the Portfolio will bear its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of the underlying ETF or other investment company, including the management fee. MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011, to limit its fee and to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses and 12b-1 fees) to 0.37%. /2/ The Portfolio primarily invests its assets in other investment companies known as exchange-traded funds ("underlying ETFs"). As an investor in an underlying ETF or other investment company, the Portfolio will bear its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of the underlying ETF or other investment company, including the management fee. MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011, to limit its fee and to reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses and 12b-1 fees) to 0.40%. /3/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.81% for the first $500 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.78% for the next $500 million. /4/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to 0.243%. 9 /5/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.37% for the first $1 billion of the Portfolio's average daily net assets, 0.325% for amounts over $1 billion but less than $3.4 billion and 0.25% on amounts over $3.4 billion. /6/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.705% for amounts over $300 million but less than $1 billion. /7/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.325% for the first $1 billion of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. Other Expenses do not reflect fees of 0.03% paid in connection with the U.S. Treasury Temporary Guarantee Program for Money Market Funds. /8/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.75% for the first $50 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.70% for the next $450 million and 0.65% for the next $4 billion and 0.625% for amounts over $4.5 billion. /9/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.70% for the first $200 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.65% for the next $100 million and 0.60% for the next $200 million and 0.55% for the next $1.3 billion and 0.52% for the next $200 million and 0.47% for amounts over $2 billion. /10/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.85% for the first $500 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.80% for amounts over $500 million. /11/MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.85% for the first $100 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.80% for amounts over $100 million. /12/ Pursuant to an amended advisory agreement, management fees have been restated to reflect current fees as if they were in effect during the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. /13/ The Portfolio is a "fund of funds" that invests substantially all of its assets in other portfolios of the Met Investors Series Trust and the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. Because the Portfolio invests in other underlying portfolios, the Portfolio will bear its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of the underlying portfolios in which it invests, including the management fee. MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to waive fees or pay all expenses so as to limit total annual operating expenses of the Portfolio (other than acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage costs, taxes, interest and any extraordinary expenses) to 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares, 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class E shares. /14/ The Portfolio is a "fund of funds" that invests substantially all of its assets in other portfolios of the Met Investors Series Trust and the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. Because the Portfolio invests in other underlying portfolios, the Portfolio will bear its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of the underlying portfolios in which it invests, including the management fee. /15/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.65% for the first $1.25 billion of the Portfolio's average daily net assets and 0.60% for the next $250 million and 0.50% for amounts over $1.5 billion. /16/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to 0.293%. /17/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.825% for the first $500 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. /18/ MetLife Advisers, LLC, has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.595% for the first $500 million of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. /19/ MetLife Advisers, LLC has contractually agreed, for the period May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011, to reduce the management fee for each Class of the Portfolio to the annual rate of 0.50% for amounts over $200 million but less than $500 million. 10 THE FEE AND EXPENSE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PORTFOLIOS WAS PROVIDED BY THOSE PORTFOLIOS. THE AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH METLIFE. INSURANCE PROCEEDS PAYABLE IF THE INSURED DIES The following is added to this section. We are obligated to pay the death benefit under the Policies even if that amount exceeds the Policy's Cash Value in the Separate Account. Any such amount that exceeds the Policy's Cash Value in the Separate Account is paid from our General Account. Death benefit amounts paid from the General Account are subject to the financial strength and claims paying ability of the Company and our long term ability to make such payments. We issue other life insurance policies and annuity contracts where we pay all money we owe under those policies and contracts from our General Account. MetLife is regulated as an insurance company under state law, which includes, generally, limits on the amount and type of investments in its General Account. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to meet our claims paying obligations; there are risks to purchasing any insurance product. TRANSFERRING CASH VALUE AMONG YOUR POLICY'S INVESTMENT OPTIONS The following replaces the list of Monitored Portfolios in the third paragraph of this section. (The Artio International Stock Portfolio, Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio, Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio, Morgan Stanley EAFE(R) Index Portfolio, Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio, Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio, Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio, T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio, Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio, Harris Oakmark International Portfolio, Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio, Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio, MFS(R) Research International Portfolio, and American Funds Global Small Capitalization Fund). In addition, we treat all Portfolios of the American Funds Insurance Series as Monitored Portfolios. OTHER INFORMATION The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides background information about broker-dealers and their registered representatives through FINRA BrokerCheck. You may contact the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline at 1-800-289-9999, or log on to www.finra.org. An investor brochure that includes information describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available through the Hotline or on-line. FEDERAL TAX MATTERS The following is a brief summary of some tax rules that may apply to your Policy. It does not purport to be complete or cover every situation. Because individual circumstances vary, you should consult with your own tax advisor to find out how taxes can affect your benefits and rights under your Policy, especially before you make unscheduled premium payments, change your specified face amount, change your death benefit option, change coverage provided by riders, take a loan or withdrawal, or assign or surrender the Policy. Under current federal income tax law, the taxable portion of distributions from variable life contracts is taxed at ordinary income tax rates and does not qualify for the reduced tax rate applicable to long-term capital gains and dividends. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: The tax information contained in this Prospectus is not intended to (and cannot) be used by anyone to avoid IRS penalties. It is intended to support the sale of the Policy. The Policyholder should seek tax advice based on its particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. INSURANCE PROCEEDS .. Generally excludable from your beneficiary's gross income to the extent provided in Section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). In the case of employer-owned life insurance as defined in Section 101(j) of the Code, the amount excludable from gross income is limited to premiums paid unless the policy falls within certain 11 specified exceptions and a notice and consent requirement is satisfied before the policy is issued. Certain specified exceptions are based on the status of an employee as highly compensated or recently employed. There are also exceptions for policy proceeds paid to an employee's heirs. These exceptions only apply if proper notice is given to the insured employee and consent is received from the insured employee before the issuance of the policy. These rules apply to policies issued August 18, 2006 and later and also apply to policies issued before August 18, 2006 after a material increase in the death benefit or other material change. An IRS reporting requirement applies to employer-owned life insurance subject to these rules. Because these rules are complex and will affect the tax treatment of Death Benefits, it is advisable to consult tax counsel. Insurance death proceeds will also be taxable in the case of a transfer-for-value unless certain exceptions apply. .. The proceeds may be subject to federal estate tax: (i) if paid to the insured's estate; or (ii) if paid to a different beneficiary if the insured possessed incidents of ownership at or within three years before death. .. If you die before the insured, the value of your Policy (determined under IRS rules) is included in your estate and may be subject to federal estate tax. .. Whether or not any federal estate tax is due is based on a number of factors, including the estate size. .. The insurance proceeds payable upon death of the insured will never be less than the minimum amount required for the Policy to be treated as life insurance under section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code, as in effect on the date the Policy was issued. The rules under section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to Policies issued on a substandard risk basis are not entirely clear. CASH VALUE (IF YOUR POLICY IS NOT A MODIFIED ENDOWMENT CONTRACT) You are generally not taxed on your cash value until you withdraw it, surrender your Policy or receive a distribution such as on the Final Date. In these cases, you are generally permitted to take withdrawals and receive other distributions up to the amount of premiums paid without any tax consequences. However, withdrawals and other distributions will be subject to income tax after you have received amounts equal to the total premiums you paid. Somewhat different rules apply in the first 15 Policy years, when a distribution may be subject to tax if there is a gain in your Policy (which is generally when your cash value exceeds the cumulative premiums you paid). There may be an indirect tax upon the income in the Policy or the proceeds of a Policy under the Federal corporate alternative minimum tax, if you are subject to that tax. SPLIT-DOLLAR INSURANCE PLANS The IRS has issued guidance on split dollar insurance plans. A tax advisor should be consulted with respect to this guidance if you have purchased or are considering the purchase of a Policy for a split dollar insurance plan. If your split dollar plan provides deferred compensation, recently enacted rules governing deferred compensation arrangement may apply. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in adverse tax consequences. Consult a tax adviser. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Act"), which was signed into law on July 30, 2002, prohibits, with limited exceptions, publicly-traded companies, including non-U.S. companies that have securities listed on U.S. exchanges, from extending, directly or indirectly or through a subsidiary, many types of personal loans to their directors or executive officers. It is possible that this prohibition may be interpreted to apply to certain split-dollar life insurance arrangements for directors and executive officers of such companies, since at least some such arrangements can arguably be viewed as involving a loan from the employer for at least some purposes. Any affected business contemplating the payment of a premium on an existing Policy or the purchase of a new Policy in connection with a split-dollar life insurance arrangement should consult legal counsel. 12 LOANS .. Loan amounts you receive will generally not be subject to income tax, unless your Policy is or becomes a modified endowment contract, is exchanged or terminates. .. Interest on loans is generally not deductible. For businesses that own a Policy, at least part of the interest deduction unrelated to the Policy may be disallowed unless the insured is a 20% owner, officer, director or employee of the business. .. If your Policy terminates (upon surrender, cancellation lapse, the Final Date or, in most cases, exchange) while any Policy loan is outstanding, the amount of the loan plus accrued interest thereon will be deemed to be a "distribution" to you. Any such distribution will have the same tax consequences as any other Policy distribution. In the case of an outstanding loan at the time of an exchange, the cancelled loan will generally be taxed to the extent of any policy gain. Since amounts borrowed reduce the cash value that will be distributed to you if the Policy is surrendered, cancelled or lapses, any cash value distributed to you in these circumstances may be insufficient to pay the income tax on any gain. .. The tax consequences of loans outstanding after the 15th Policy year are uncertain. MODIFIED ENDOWMENT CONTRACTS These contracts are life insurance policies where the premiums paid during the first 7 years after the Policy is issued, or after a material change in the Policy exceeds tax law limits referred to as the "7-pay test." Material changes in the Policy, include changes in the level of benefits and certain other changes to your Policy after the issue date. Reductions in benefits during a 7-pay period may cause your Policy to become a modified endowment contract. Generally, a life insurance policy that is received in exchange for a modified endowment contract will also be considered a modified endowment contract. The IRS has promulgated a procedure for the correction of inadvertent modified endowment contracts. Due to the flexibility of the Policies as to premiums and benefits, the individual circumstances of each Policy will determine whether it is classified as a MEC. If your Policy is considered a modified endowment contract: .. The death benefit will still generally be income tax free to your beneficiary, as discussed above. .. Amounts withdrawn or distributed before the insured's death, including (without limitation) loans, assignments and pledges, are (to the extent of any gains on your policy) treated as income first and subject to income tax. All modified endowment contracts you purchase from us and our affiliates during the same calendar year are treated as a single contract for purposes of determining the amount of any such income. .. You will generally owe an additional 10% tax penalty on the taxable portion of the amounts you received before age 59 1/2, except generally if you are disabled or the distribution is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments. .. If a Policy becomes a modified endowment contract, distributions that occur during the Policy year will be taxed as distributions from a modified endowment contract. In addition, distributions from a Policy within two years before it becomes a modified endowment contract will be taxed in this manner. This means that a distribution made from a Policy that is not a modified endowment contract could later become taxable as a distribution from a modified endowment contract. DIVERSIFICATION In order for your Policy to qualify as life insurance, we must comply with certain diversification standards with respect to the investments underlying the Policy. We believe that we satisfy and will continue to satisfy these diversification standards. Inadvertent failure to meet these standards may be able to be corrected. Failure to meet these standards would result in immediate taxation to Policy 13 owners of gains under their Policies. In addition, if Portfolio shares are sold directly to tax-qualified retirement plans that later lose their tax-qualified status or to non-qualified plans, there could be adverse consequences under the diversification rules. INVESTOR CONTROL In some circumstances, owners of variable contracts who retain excessive control over the investment of the underlying Separate Account assets may be treated as the owners of those assets and may be subject to tax on income produced by those assets. Although published guidance in this area does not address certain aspects of the Policies, we believe that the owner of a Policy should not be treated as an owner of the assets in our Separate Account. We reserve the right to modify the policies to bring them into conformity with applicable standards should such modification be necessary to prevent owners of the policies from being treated as the owners of the underlying Separate Account assets. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2001. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ("EGTRRA") repeals the federal estate tax and replaces it with a carryover basis income tax regime effective for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2009. EGTRRA also repeals the generation skipping transfer tax, but not the gift tax, for transfers made after December 31, 2009. EGTRRA contains a sunset provision, which essentially returns the federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes to their pre-EGTRRA form, beginning in 2011. During the period prior to 2010, EGTRRA provides for periodic decreases in the maximum estate tax rate coupled with periodic increases in the estate tax exemption. For 2006, the maximum estate tax rate is 46% and the maximum rate for 2007-2009 the maximum estate tax rate is 45%. The estate tax exemption is $2,000,000 for 2006-2008 and $3,500,000 in 2009. In general, the estate tax has been repealed for estates of decedents dying in 2010, scheduled to be reinstated in 2011, with an exemption of $1 million and a maximum rate of 55%. The generation skipping transfer (GST) tax has been repealed for 2010, scheduled to return in 2011, with an exemption of $1 million, plus inflation-indexed increases. During repeal of the estate tax in 2010, the basis of assets received from a decedent generally will carry over from the decedent, rather than being stepped-up to date-of-death value. It is not known if Congress will enact permanent repeal of the estate and GST tax or will reinstate the estate tax or GST tax for 2010, and, if so, whether the reinstatement will be made retroactive to January 1, 2010. Consult your tax advisor. The complexity of the new tax law, along with uncertainty as to how it might be modified in 2010 and in coming years, underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified advisor to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and that of your beneficiaries under all possible scenarios. WITHHOLDING To the extent that Policy distributions are taxable, they are generally subject to withholding for the recipient's federal income tax liability. Recipients can generally elect however, not to have tax withheld from distributions. LIFE INSURANCE PURCHASES BY RESIDENTS OF PUERTO RICO In Rev. Rul. 2004-75, 2004-31 I.R.B. 109, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under life insurance contracts issued by a Puerto Rico branch of a United States life insurance company is U.S.-source income that is generally subject to United States Federal income tax. 14 LIFE INSURANCE PURCHASES BY NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS Purchasers that are not U.S. citizens or residents will generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, purchasers may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes that may be imposed by the purchaser's country of citizenship or residence. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding taxation with respect to a life insurance Policy purchase. BUSINESS USES OF POLICY Businesses can use the policies in various arrangements, including nonqualified deferred compensation or salary continuance plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, tax exempt and nonexempt welfare benefit plans, retiree medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances. As noted, in the case of a business owned Policy, the provisions of Section 101(j) of the Code may limit the amount of the Death Benefit excludable from gross income unless a specified exception applies and a notice and consent requirement is satisfied, as discussed above. If you are purchasing the Policy for any arrangement the value of which depends in part on its tax consequences, you should consult a qualified tax adviser. CHANGES TO TAX RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS Changes in applicable tax laws, rules and interpretations can adversely affect the tax treatment of your Policy. These changes may take effect retroactively. We reserve the right to amend the Policy in any way necessary to avoid any adverse tax treatment. Examples of changes that could create adverse tax consequences include: . Possible taxation of cash value transfers. . Possible taxation as if you were the owner of your allocable portion of the Separate Account's assets. . Possible limits on the number of investment funds available or the frequency of transfers among them. . Possible changes in the tax treatment of Policy benefits and rights. TAX CREDITS AND DEDUCTIONS The Company may be entitled to certain tax benefits related to the assets of the Separate Account. These tax benefits, which may include foreign tax credits and corporate dividend received deductions, are not passed back to the Separate Account or to Policy owners since the Company is the owner of the assets from which the tax benefits are derived. THE COMPANY'S INCOME TAXES Under current Federal income tax law we are not taxed on the Separate Account's operations. Thus, currently we do not deduct a charge from the Separate Account for company Federal income taxes. (We do deduct a charge for Federal taxes from premiums.) We reserve the right to charge the Separate Account for any future Federal income taxes we may incur. Under current laws we may incur state and local taxes (in addition to premium taxes). These taxes are not now significant and we are not currently charging for them. If they increase, we may deduct charges for such taxes. INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The financial statements and financial highlights comprising each of the Investment Divisions of Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL included in this Prospectus Supplement, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein. Such financial statements and financial highlights have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. The principal business address of Deloitte & Touche LLP is Two World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281-1414. 15 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements of the Separate Account are attached to this Supplement. You can find the financial statements of MetLife in the Statement of Additional Information. You may view the Statement of Additional Information by logging on to our website at www.metlife.com or you may obtain a copy of the Statement of Additional Information, without charge, by calling 800-MET-5000. Our financial statements should be considered only as bearing upon our ability to meet our obligations under the Policy. 16 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 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 Investment Divisions listed in Note 2.A. as of December 31, 2009, the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for each of the periods presented in the three years then ended, and the financial highlights in Note 8 for each of the periods presented in the five year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Separate Account's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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. The Separate Account is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2009, by correspondence with the custodian or mutual fund companies. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Investment Divisions constituting the Separate Account of the Company as of December 31, 2009, the results of their operations and changes in their net assets for each of the periods presented in the three years then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented in the five year period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Certified Public Accountants Tampa, Florida March 31, 2010 This page is intentionally left blank. METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DECEMBER 31, 2009 MSF BLACKROCK MSF BLACKROCK MSF METLIFE MSF ARTIO DIVERSIFIED AGGRESSIVE GROWTH STOCK INDEX INTERNATIONAL STOCK INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 257,389,150 $ 187,529,115 $ 597,731,363 $ 45,163,509 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 3,109 3,777 42 353 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 257,392,259 187,532,892 597,731,405 45,163,862 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 443 257 23,859 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 443 257 23,859 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 257,391,816 $ 187,532,635 $ 597,707,546 $ 45,163,862 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 1 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MSF FI MID CAP MSF T. ROWE PRICE MSF OPPENHEIMER OPPORTUNITIES SMALL CAP GROWTH GLOBAL EQUITY MSF MFS VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 166,025,093 $ 68,809,285 $ 38,882,380 $ 49,365,832 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 394 974 89 80 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 166,025,487 68,810,259 38,882,469 49,365,912 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 74 238 52 421 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 74 238 52 421 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 166,025,413 $ 68,810,021 $ 38,882,417 $ 49,365,491 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 2 MSF NEUBERGER BERMAN MSF T. ROWE PRICE MSF BARCLAYS CAPITAL MSF MORGAN STANLEY MSF RUSSELL MSF JENNISON MID CAP VALUE LARGE CAP GROWTH AGGREGATE BOND INDEX EAFE INDEX 2000 INDEX GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 63,957,080 $ 42,520,959 $ 106,348,870 $ 58,914,111 $ 47,243,179 $ 13,473,375 720 52 2,769 355 136 -- - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 63,957,800 42,521,011 106,351,639 58,914,466 47,243,315 13,473,375 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 1 414 -- 609 27 28 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 1 414 -- 609 27 28 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 63,957,799 $ 42,520,597 $ 106,351,639 $ 58,913,857 $ 47,243,288 $ 13,473,347 =================== =================== ==================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MSF BLACKROCK MSF METLIFE MSF LOOMIS SAYLES MSF BLACKROCK STRATEGIC VALUE MID CAP STOCK INDEX SMALL CAP GROWTH LARGE CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 67,433,029 $ 53,691,398 $ 5,593,331 $ 11,724,046 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 237 481 37 6 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 67,433,266 53,691,879 5,593,368 11,724,052 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 207 28 -- 163 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 207 28 -- 163 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 67,433,059 $ 53,691,851 $ 5,593,368 $ 11,723,889 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 MSF BLACKROCK MSF DAVIS MSF LOOMIS SAYLES LEGACY LARGE CAP MSF BLACKROCK MSF FI MSF MET/ARTISAN VENTURE VALUE SMALL CAP CORE GROWTH BOND INCOME VALUE LEADERS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 52,773,233 $ 14,825,415 $ 5,950,519 $ 82,419,236 $ 5,481,159 $ 41,071,638 123 33 -- 22 4 281 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 52,773,356 14,825,448 5,950,519 82,419,258 5,481,163 41,071,919 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 114 34 24 25 2 4 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 114 34 24 25 2 4 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 52,773,242 $ 14,825,414 $ 5,950,495 $ 82,419,233 $ 5,481,161 $ 41,071,915 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT MSF WESTERN STRATEGIC BOND ASSET MANAGEMENT MSF BLACKROCK MSF MFS OPPORTUNITIES U.S. GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 20,580,163 $ 16,359,276 $ 35,239,572 $ 7,134,157 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- -- -- 3 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 20,580,163 16,359,276 35,239,572 7,134,160 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 81 6 11,055 3 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 81 6 11,055 3 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 20,580,082 $ 16,359,270 $ 35,228,518 $ 7,134,157 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 MSF METLIFE MSF METLIFE MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE CONSERVATIVE TO MSF METLIFE MODERATE TO MSF METLIFE ALLOCATION MODERATE ALLOCATION MODERATE ALLOCATION AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION JANUS ASPEN JANUS INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ------------------- $ 2,188,216 $ 5,262,589 $ 28,790,173 $ 52,449,118 $ 10,645,631 $ 6,630,464 21 -- 11 160 39 -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ------------------- 2,188,237 5,262,589 28,790,184 52,449,278 10,645,670 6,630,464 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -- 46 9 57 54 13 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ------------------- -- 46 9 57 54 13 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ------------------- $ 2,188,237 $ 5,262,543 $ 28,790,175 $ 52,449,221 $ 10,645,616 $ 6,630,451 =================== =================== =================== ===================== ===================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 JANUS ASPEN JANUS ASPEN BALANCED JANUS ASPEN FORTY JANUS ASPEN OVERSEAS PERKINS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 1,490,482 $ 950,983 $ 82,142 $ 1,402,752 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- -- -- -- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- Total Assets 1,490,482 950,983 82,142 1,402,752 -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 18 42 49 3 -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- Total Liabilities 18 42 49 3 -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- --------------------- NET ASSETS $ 1,490,464 $ 950,941 $ 82,093 $ 1,402,749 ==================== =================== ==================== =====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 FTVIPT FTVIPT ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN AIM V.I. GLOBAL AIM V.I. FTVIPT TEMPLETON MUTUAL GLOBAL TEMPLETON GLOBAL GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FOREIGN SECURITIES DISCOVERY SECURITIES BOND SECURITIES THEMATIC GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 1,507,151 $ 18,360 $ 7,935,626 $ 882,621 $ 3,705 $ 129,529 -- 1 -- -- -- 1 - ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------ ------------ ------------------- 1,507,151 18,361 7,935,626 882,621 3,705 129,530 - ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------ ------------ ------------------- 629 1 485 106 1 26 - ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------ ------------ ------------------- 629 1 485 106 1 26 - ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------ ------------ ------------------- $ 1,506,522 $ 18,360 $ 7,935,141 $ 882,515 $ 3,704 $ 129,504 =================== ==================== =================== ==================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 FIDELITY VIP ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP ASSET INVESTMENT INTERMEDIATE BOND CONTRAFUND MANAGER: GROWTH GRADE BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 28,402 $ 3,988,359 $ 1,722,476 $ 233,951 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- 1 -- 1 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 28,402 3,988,360 1,722,476 233,952 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 94 175 41 2 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 94 175 41 2 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 28,308 $ 3,988,185 $ 1,722,435 $ 233,950 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 10 FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-INCOME HIGH INCOME FIDELITY VIP MID CAP FREEDOM 2010 FREEDOM 2020 FREEDOM 2030 INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 245,776 $ 40,917 $ 215,873 $ 14,550 $ 648,515 $ 31,742 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 245,776 40,917 215,873 14,550 648,515 31,742 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 10 2 4 2 4 4 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 10 2 4 2 4 4 - ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 245,766 $ 40,915 $ 215,869 $ 14,548 $ 648,511 $ 31,738 =================== =================== ==================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 11 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL SMALL AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH GROWTH-INCOME CAPITALIZATION BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 109,197,211 $ 66,537,547 $ 56,054,380 $ 3,760,682 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 285 15 -- -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 109,197,496 66,537,562 56,054,380 3,760,682 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 4 148 96 40 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 4 148 96 40 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 109,197,492 $ 66,537,414 $ 56,054,284 $ 3,760,642 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 12 AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA MIST T. ROWE PRICE MIST MFS RESEARCH MIST PIMCO MIST RCM INTERNATIONAL RATED SECURITIES MID CAP GROWTH INTERNATIONAL TOTAL RETURN TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 465,347 $ 90,233 $ 16,772,722 $ 13,180,171 $ 41,820,391 $ 13,221,189 -- -- -- 16 -- 6 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 465,347 90,233 16,772,722 13,180,187 41,820,391 13,221,195 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 3 2 41 1,433 74 147 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 3 2 41 1,433 74 147 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 465,344 $ 90,231 $ 16,772,681 $ 13,178,754 $ 41,820,317 $ 13,221,048 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 13 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MIST MIST LORD ABBETT MIST LAZARD MIST MET/AIM HARRIS OAKMARK BOND DEBENTURE MID CAP SMALL CAP GROWTH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 26,033,583 $ 4,569,822 $ 3,392,626 $ 26,460,204 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 172 -- 16 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 26,033,755 4,569,822 3,392,642 26,460,204 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 13 64 6 853 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 13 64 6 853 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 26,033,742 $ 4,569,758 $ 3,392,636 $ 26,459,351 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 14 MIST LEGG MASON PARTNERS MIST LORD ABBETT MIST CLARION MIST VAN KAMPEN MIST LORD ABBETT MIST THIRD AVENUE AGGRESSIVE GROWTH GROWTH AND INCOME GLOBAL REAL ESTATE MID CAP GROWTH MID CAP VALUE SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 6,533,157 $ 5,163,116 $ 18,065,716 $ 306,444 $ 103,526 $ 901,005 305 -- 781 -- 1 -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 6,533,462 5,163,116 18,066,497 306,444 103,527 901,005 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 3 105 32 17 6 11 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 3 105 32 17 6 11 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 6,533,459 $ 5,163,011 $ 18,066,465 $ 306,427 $ 103,521 $ 900,994 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 15 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MIST OPPENHEIMER MIST LEGG MASON MIST SSGA MIST SSGA GROWTH CAPITAL APPRECIATION VALUE EQUITY GROWTH ETF AND INCOME ETF INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 1,631,630 $ 4,100,102 $ 1,788,989 $ 1,581,088 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 8 153 18 21 -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 1,631,638 4,100,255 1,789,007 1,581,109 -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- 65 -- -- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities -- 65 -- -- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 1,631,638 $ 4,100,190 $ 1,789,007 $ 1,581,109 ==================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 16 MIST MIST MIST PIMCO INFLATION MIST BLACKROCK MIST DREMAN AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS PROTECTED BOND LARGE CAP CORE MIST JANUS FORTY SMALL CAP VALUE BALANCED ALLOCATION GROWTH ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 7,734,407 $ 291,572,844 $ 12,100,392 $ 17,138 $ 212,729 $ 134,988 37 4,935 47 14 -- -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 7,734,444 291,577,779 12,100,439 17,152 212,729 134,988 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -- 3 28 16 1 2 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -- 3 28 16 1 2 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 7,734,444 $ 291,577,776 $ 12,100,411 $ 17,136 $ 212,728 $ 134,986 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 17 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 MIST MIST MET/FRANKLIN AMERICAN FUNDS MIST MET/FRANKLIN MIST MET/FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FOUNDING MODERATE ALLOCATION INCOME MUTUAL SHARES STRATEGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 95,894 $ 55,507 $ 24,281 $ 195,057 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- 12 -- 7 ---- -------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 95,894 55,519 24,281 195,064 ---- -------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 1 14 1 9 ---- -------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 1 14 1 9 ---- -------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 95,893 $ 55,505 $ 24,280 $ 195,055 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 18 MIST MET/TEMPLETON AMERICAN DELAWARE VIP DREYFUS VIF GOLDMAN SACHS GROWTH MIST PIONEER FUND CENTURY VP VISTA SMALL CAP VALUE INTERNATIONAL VALUE MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 19,198 $ 238,643 $ 146,479 $ 228,029 $ 291,774 $ 328,372 -- 494 -- 2 1 1 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 19,198 239,137 146,479 228,031 291,775 328,373 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 1 1 24 -- 33 32 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 1 1 24 -- 33 32 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 19,197 $ 239,136 $ 146,455 $ 228,031 $ 291,742 $ 328,341 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 19 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED MFS VIT MFS VIT MFS VIT SMALL CAP EQUITY HIGH INCOME GLOBAL EQUITY NEW DISCOVERY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 70,526 $ 118,300 $ 78,917 $ 5,036 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- -- 1 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 70,526 118,300 78,918 5,036 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 18 403 34 7 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 18 403 34 7 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 70,508 $ 117,897 $ 78,884 $ 5,029 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 20 MFS VIT VAN KAMPEN LIT WELLS FARGO VT WELLS FARGO VT PIONEER VCT PIONEER VCT VALUE GOVERNMENT TOTAL RETURN BOND MONEY MARKET EMERGING MARKETS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 74,005 $ 85,038 $ 534,656 $ 1,206,171 $ 772,124 $ 21,403 -- -- 81 -- -- -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 74,005 85,038 534,737 1,206,171 772,124 21,403 - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 4 3 -- 519 1 -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- 4 3 -- 519 1 -- - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- $ 74,001 $ 85,035 $ 534,737 $ 1,205,652 $ 772,123 $ 21,403 =================== =================== =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 21 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONCLUDED) DECEMBER 31, 2009 UIF EMERGING UIF EMERGING PIMCO VIT ROYCE SMALL-CAP MARKETS DEBT MARKETS EQUITY LOW DURATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ASSETS: Investments at fair value $ 58,472 $ 5,748 $ 5,644 $ 734,571 Due from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- -- -- 175 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Assets 58,472 5,748 5,644 734,746 ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- LIABILITIES: Due to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 1 1 1 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Liabilities 1 1 1 -- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- NET ASSETS $ 58,471 $ 5,747 $ 5,643 $ 734,746 =================== =================== =================== ===================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 22 This page is intentionally left blank. METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF BLACKROCK DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 12,214,068 $ 8,110,111 $ 8,526,571 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 2,044,120 2,489,583 2,933,494 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Total expenses 2,044,120 2,489,583 2,933,494 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Net investment income (loss) 10,169,948 5,620,528 5,593,077 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 3,156,956 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (4,609,576) (1,882,360) 3,011,483 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Net realized gains (losses) (4,609,576) 1,274,596 3,011,483 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 31,028,944 (90,018,067) 7,614,036 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 26,419,368 (88,743,471) 10,625,519 --------------- ---------------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 36,589,316 $ (83,122,943) $ 16,218,596 =============== ============================ ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 24 MSF BLACKROCK AGGRESSIVE GROWTH MSF METLIFE STOCK INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ $ 309,682 $ -- $ -- $ 13,698,992 $ 12,272,736 $ 7,661,035 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ 1,367,142 1,837,501 2,172,462 4,016,527 5,062,149 6,053,181 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ 1,367,142 1,837,501 2,172,462 4,016,527 5,062,149 6,053,181 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ (1,057,460) (1,837,501) (2,172,462) 9,682,465 7,210,587 1,607,854 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ -- -- -- 10,241,628 26,321,788 14,892,115 (3,328,441) 740,184 1,382,763 (11,218,400) (1,738,927) 7,438,301 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ (3,328,441) 740,184 1,382,763 (976,772) 24,582,861 22,330,416 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ 66,805,065 (115,833,611) 44,452,957 112,925,652 (312,125,621) 7,171,409 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ 63,476,624 (115,093,427) 45,835,720 111,948,880 (287,542,760) 29,501,825 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- ---------------- -------------------------- ------------ $ 62,419,164 $ (116,930,928) $ 43,663,258 $ 121,631,345 $ (280,332,173) $ 31,109,679 =============== ====================== ================= ================ ========================== ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 25 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF ARTIO INTERNATIONAL STOCK INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 284,863 $ 1,797,231 $ 757,552 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 333,983 477,710 610,034 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Total expenses 333,983 477,710 610,034 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net investment income (loss) (49,120) 1,319,521 147,518 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 6,924,494 3,680,153 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (2,053,375) (470,754) 1,481,666 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net realized gains (losses) (2,053,375) 6,453,740 5,161,819 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 10,298,349 (39,671,178) 1,044,733 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 8,244,974 (33,217,438) 6,206,552 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 8,195,854 $ (31,897,917) $ 6,354,070 ============== ====================== =============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 26 MSF FI MID CAP OPPORTUNITIES MSF T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 2,150,778 $ 914,818 $ 384,517 $ 200,547 $ -- $ -- - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,204,961 1,894,554 2,541,446 477,748 578,209 695,384 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,204,961 1,894,554 2,541,446 477,748 578,209 695,384 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 945,817 (979,736) (2,156,929) (277,201) (578,209) (695,384) - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -- -- -- 1,576,442 14,302,639 -- (4,289,454) (1,134,327) (3,610,711) (1,108,337) (118,445) 1,678,195 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- (4,289,454) (1,134,327) (3,610,711) 468,105 14,184,194 1,678,195 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 44,410,868 (152,860,483) 25,889,645 19,138,611 (44,529,670) 6,321,798 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 40,121,414 (153,994,810) 22,278,934 19,606,716 (30,345,476) 7,999,993 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 41,067,231 $ (154,974,546) $ 20,122,005 $ 19,329,515 $ (30,923,685) $ 7,304,609 =============== ====================== ================= =============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 27 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- --------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 852,361 $ 913,382 $ 569,763 --------------- ---------------------- ---------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 258,416 333,397 418,432 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Total expenses 258,416 333,397 418,432 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Net investment income (loss) 593,945 579,985 151,331 --------------- ---------------------- --------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 1,578,466 743,295 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (362,452) 228,413 716,979 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Net realized gains (losses) (362,452) 1,806,879 1,460,274 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 11,124,292 (23,254,667) 1,125,527 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 10,761,840 (21,447,788) 2,585,801 --------------- ---------------------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 11,355,785 $ (20,867,803) $2,737,132 =============== ====================== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 28 MSF MFS VALUE MSF NEUBERGER BERMAN MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ -- $ 994,357 $ 515,161 $ 813,259 $ 575,882 $ 454,135 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 360,654 433,021 543,267 440,022 576,904 715,283 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 360,654 433,021 543,267 440,022 576,904 715,283 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- (360,654) 561,336 (28,106) 373,237 (1,022) (261,148) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- -- 11,141,028 1,800,935 16,184 827,106 2,444,204 (877,734) (6,522,665) 1,197,838 (1,401,599) (361,462) 1,469,284 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- (877,734) 4,618,363 2,998,773 (1,385,415) 465,644 3,913,488 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 9,493,542 (26,124,726) (5,878,800) 21,838,137 (39,787,375) (1,796,392) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 8,615,808 (21,506,363) (2,880,027) 20,452,722 (39,321,731) 2,117,096 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 8,255,154 $ (20,945,027) $ (2,908,133) $ 20,825,959 $ (39,322,753) $1,855,948 ============== ====================== =============== =============== ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 29 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 224,945 $ 256,837 $ 236,325 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 295,919 353,556 435,556 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total expenses 295,919 353,556 435,556 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net investment income (loss) (70,974) (96,719) (199,231) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 2,456,006 469,367 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (485,740) 109,779 1,613,290 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized gains (losses) (485,740) 2,565,785 2,082,657 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 13,392,122 (24,832,884) 2,367,516 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 12,906,382 (22,267,099) 4,450,173 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 12,835,408 $ (22,363,818) $ 4,250,942 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 30 MSF BARCLAYS CAPITAL AGGREGATE BOND INDEX MSF MORGAN STANLEY EAFE INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 5,910,030 $ 4,492,337 $ 4,412,510 $ 2,127,820 $ 1,719,052 $ 1,286,968 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 732,517 746,783 729,528 418,461 488,801 561,411 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 732,517 746,783 729,528 418,461 488,801 561,411 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 5,177,513 3,745,554 3,682,982 1,709,359 1,230,251 725,557 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- -- -- -- 345,458 2,375,115 686,383 195,723 578,961 192,840 (800,654) 523,799 1,572,951 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 195,723 578,961 192,840 (455,196) 2,898,914 2,259,334 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- (1,139,158) 873,489 2,133,669 11,844,795 (35,342,222) 2,980,876 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- (943,435) 1,452,450 2,326,509 11,389,599 (32,443,308) 5,240,210 - -------------- ------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 4,234,078 $ 5,198,004 $ 6,009,491 $ 13,098,958 $ (31,213,057) $ 5,965,767 ============== =================== ================ =============== ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 31 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF RUSSELL 2000 INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 812,284 $ 619,536 $ 526,533 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 318,144 395,877 476,230 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Total expenses 318,144 395,877 476,230 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net investment income (loss) 494,140 223,659 50,303 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 1,106,089 2,430,488 4,308,974 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,035,970) (448,303) 1,194,459 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net realized gains (losses) 70,119 1,982,185 5,503,433 -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 9,093,620 (21,357,274) (6,890,836) -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 9,163,739 (19,375,089) (1,387,403) -------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,657,879 $ (19,151,430) $ (1,337,100) ============== ========================= ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 32 MSF JENNISON GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 21,249 $ 321,658 $ 62,722 $ 663,127 $ 450,385 $ 321,242 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 96,459 112,222 127,403 512,489 713,800 923,234 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 96,459 112,222 127,403 512,489 713,800 923,234 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (75,210) 209,436 (64,681) 150,638 (263,415) (601,992) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ -- 1,109,205 525,988 -- 8,172,204 12,338,055 (140,559) (8,418) 217,837 (2,703,187) (2,015,489) 644,889 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (140,559) 1,100,787 743,825 (2,703,187) 6,156,715 12,982,944 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 4,015,386 (7,064,823) 832,560 10,045,644 (44,228,185) (16,875,056) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 3,874,827 (5,964,036) 1,576,385 7,342,457 (38,071,470) (3,892,112) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 3,799,617 $ (5,754,600) $ 1,511,704 $ 7,493,095 $ (38,334,885) $ (4,494,104) ============== ====================== ============== ============== ====================== ==================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 33 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF METLIFE MID CAP STOCK INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- --------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 810,735 $ 771,366 $ 463,568 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 374,527 446,840 517,186 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total expenses 374,527 446,840 517,186 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net investment income (loss) 436,208 324,526 (53,618) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 1,783,617 5,083,631 2,483,952 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,475,288) (306,285) 1,219,996 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized gains (losses) 308,329 4,777,346 3,703,948 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 13,600,526 (28,232,883) 158,945 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 13,908,855 (23,455,537) 3,862,893 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 14,345,063 $ (23,131,011) $ 3,809,275 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 34 MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK LARGE CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 155,310 $ 93,435 $ 112,942 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 39,304 48,690 60,634 81,859 96,194 99,096 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 39,304 48,690 60,634 81,859 96,194 99,096 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (39,304) (48,690) (60,634) 73,451 (2,759) 13,846 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -- 589,617 476,487 -- 181,207 429,497 (219,528) (127,526) 249,458 (513,587) (190,470) 332,037 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (219,528) 462,091 725,945 (513,587) (9,263) 761,534 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,519,136 (3,371,627) (436,173) 1,615,283 (4,899,187) (536,165) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,299,608 (2,909,536) 289,772 1,101,696 (4,908,450) 225,369 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 1,260,304 $ (2,958,226) $ 229,138 $ 1,175,147 $ (4,911,209) $ 239,215 ============== ====================== =============== ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 35 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF DAVIS VENTURE VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------- -------------------------- -------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 679,120 $ 686,382 $ 429,495 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 366,383 433,758 478,766 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Total expenses 366,383 433,758 478,766 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 312,737 252,624 (49,271) --------------- -------------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 285,719 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (723,952) (1,167) 581,875 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) (723,952) 284,552 581,875 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 12,907,686 (24,908,606) 1,282,046 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 12,183,734 (24,624,054) 1,863,921 --------------- -------------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 12,496,471 $ (24,371,430) $ 1,814,650 =============== ========================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 36 MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP CORE MSF BLACKROCK LEGACY LARGE CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 34,048 $ -- $ 11,412 $ 29,634 $ 18,838 $ 5,522 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 100,553 116,679 124,817 35,213 37,105 25,444 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 100,553 116,679 124,817 35,213 37,105 25,444 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- (66,505) (116,679) (113,405) (5,579) (18,267) (19,922) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -- 2,223,393 1,567,864 -- -- -- (439,969) (217,249) 234,076 (146,284) (120,478) 64,255 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- (439,969) 2,006,144 1,801,940 (146,284) (120,478) 64,255 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 3,809,050 (7,889,493) (305,465) 1,684,656 (1,924,420) 437,029 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 3,369,081 (5,883,349) 1,496,475 1,538,372 (2,044,898) 501,284 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 3,302,576 $ (6,000,028) $ 1,383,070 $ 1,532,793 $ (2,063,165) $ 481,362 ============== ====================== ================ ============== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 37 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF BLACKROCK BOND INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 5,731,533 $ 4,557,033 $ 2,988,878 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 651,039 710,910 742,928 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Total expenses 651,039 710,910 742,928 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net investment income (loss) 5,080,494 3,846,123 2,245,950 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- -- -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (553,787) (261,951) 86,411 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net realized gains (losses) (553,787) (261,951) 86,411 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2,142,811 (7,357,146) 2,574,419 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 1,589,024 (7,619,097) 2,660,830 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 6,669,518 $ (3,772,974) $ 4,906,780 ============== ====================== =============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 38 MSF FI VALUE LEADERS MSF MET/ARTISAN MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 128,519 $ 109,493 $ 58,988 $ 390,395 $ 164,568 $ 328,815 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 38,405 47,319 55,755 295,816 374,696 513,319 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 38,405 47,319 55,755 295,816 374,696 513,319 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 90,114 62,174 3,233 94,579 (210,128) (184,504) - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ -- 594,849 558,447 -- 5,071,026 7,250,319 (259,906) (183,807) 116,557 (2,074,439) (724,686) 896,818 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (259,906) 411,042 675,004 (2,074,439) 4,346,340 8,147,137 - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 1,128,894 (3,184,937) (503,196) 14,134,862 (29,274,257) (12,430,441) - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 868,988 (2,773,895) 171,808 12,060,423 (24,927,917) (4,283,304) - ------------ ----------------------- ------------ --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 959,102 $ (2,711,721) $ 175,041 $ 12,155,002 $ (25,138,045) $ (4,467,808) ============ ======================= ============ =============== ====================== ==================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 39 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC BOND OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 1,175,403 $ 717,999 $ 459,233 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 148,016 147,435 143,832 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Total expenses 148,016 147,435 143,832 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Net investment income (loss) 1,027,387 570,564 315,401 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 518,778 105,934 15,836 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (136,510) (211,377) 29,149 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Net realized gains (losses) 382,268 (105,443) 44,985 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,433,572 (3,452,504) 187,688 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,815,840 (3,557,947) 232,673 -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 4,843,227 $ (2,987,383) $ 548,074 ============== ====================== ===================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 40 MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT MSF BLACKROCK MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- $ 714,343 $ 678,587 $ 398,651 $ 269,650 $ 1,783,326 $ 3,017,412 - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- 131,035 132,608 124,642 280,999 287,148 294,683 - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- 131,035 132,608 124,642 280,999 287,148 294,683 - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- 583,308 545,979 274,009 (11,349) 1,496,178 2,722,729 - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- (89,029) (26,281) 988 -- -- -- - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- (89,029) (26,281) 988 -- -- -- - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- 44,105 (712,221) 246,140 -- -- -- - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- (44,924) (738,502) 247,128 -- -- -- - ------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ------------------- ------------- $ 538,384 $ (192,523) $ 521,137 $ (11,349) $ 1,496,178 $ 2,722,729 ============ ====================== ========= ============ =================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 41 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF MFS TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 230,711 $ 192,751 $ 93,266 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 51,498 44,824 40,006 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Total expenses 51,498 44,824 40,006 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Net investment income (loss) 179,213 147,927 53,260 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 418,385 141,980 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (173,243) (118,819) 25,643 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Net realized gains (losses) (173,243) 299,566 167,623 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 937,515 (1,824,737) (104,370) ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 764,272 (1,525,171) 63,253 ------------ ----------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 943,485 $ (1,377,244) $ 116,513 ============ ======================= ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 42 MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE TO MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 56,682 $ 27,593 $ -- $ 133,159 $ 46,035 $ -- - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 14,419 17,503 5,884 35,274 30,609 21,161 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 14,419 17,503 5,884 35,274 30,609 21,161 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 42,263 10,090 (5,884) 97,885 15,426 (21,161) - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 10,668 19,805 413 27,807 39,596 3,872 (4,941) (164,759) 23,983 (95,953) (49,375) 26,078 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 5,727 (144,954) 24,396 (68,146) (9,779) 29,950 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 276,504 (182,260) 12,074 828,280 (847,823) 79,599 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 282,231 (327,214) 36,470 760,134 (857,602) 109,549 - ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 324,494 $ (317,124) $ 30,586 $ 858,019 $ (842,176) $ 88,388 ============ ====================== ============== ============ ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 43 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF METLIFE MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 699,782 $ 202,771 $ 27,294 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 193,170 165,213 125,074 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Total expenses 193,170 165,213 125,074 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 506,612 37,558 (97,780) -------------- ---------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 337,203 246,852 18,896 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (340,090) (436,886) 170,037 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) (2,887) (190,034) 188,933 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,007,760 (6,087,839) 262,197 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,004,873 (6,277,873) 451,130 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 5,511,485 $ (6,240,315) $ 353,350 ============== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 44 MSF METLIFE MODERATE TO AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 1,144,971 $ 302,200 $ 45,711 $ 195,883 $ 61,269 $ 12,813 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 365,479 318,359 215,858 72,698 71,617 52,966 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 365,479 318,359 215,858 72,698 71,617 52,966 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 779,492 (16,159) (170,147) 123,185 (10,348) (40,153) - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 560,846 559,864 26,120 14,230 224,171 8,186 (694,062) (384,363) 96,319 (331,533) (133,321) 93,620 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- (133,216) 175,501 122,439 (317,303) 90,850 101,806 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 10,602,923 (15,640,562) 371,705 2,668,257 (4,222,544) (95,922) - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 10,469,707 (15,465,061) 494,144 2,350,954 (4,131,694) 5,884 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 11,249,199 $ (15,481,220) $ 323,997 $ 2,474,139 $ (4,142,042) $ (34,269) =============== ====================== ============ ============== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 45 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 JANUS ASPEN JANUS INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- --------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 28,575 $ 45,216 $ 48,004 -------------- ---------------------- --------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 22,889 28,896 31,075 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Total expenses 22,889 28,896 31,075 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Net investment income (loss) 5,686 16,320 16,929 -------------- ---------------------- --------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- -- -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (31,201) 49,473 60,269 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Net realized gains (losses) (31,201) 49,473 60,269 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 1,662,317 (3,051,413) 750,675 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 1,631,116 (3,001,940) 810,944 -------------- ---------------------- --------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 1,636,802 $ (2,985,620) $ 827,873 ============== ====================== =========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 46 JANUS ASPEN BALANCED JANUS ASPEN FORTY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 14,836 $ 3,357 $ 1,879 $ 81 $ 53 $ 676 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 1,929 361 256 2,129 2,353 1,060 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 1,929 361 256 2,129 2,353 1,060 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 12,907 2,996 1,623 (2,048) (2,300) (384) - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 18,519 2,380 -- -- -- -- 655 1,314 747 (78,622) (93,936) 6,298 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 19,174 3,694 747 (78,622) (93,936) 6,298 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 93,262 (21,788) 2,101 310,554 (295,412) 82,907 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 112,436 (18,094) 2,848 231,932 (389,348) 89,205 - --------- ----------------------- ---------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 125,343 $ (15,098) $ 4,471 $ 229,884 $ (391,648) $ 88,821 ========= ======================= ========== ============ ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 47 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 JANUS ASPEN OVERSEAS JANUS ASPEN PERKINS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------- ------------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 413 $ -- $ 3,872 $ 505 -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 355 44 3,457 77 -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Total expenses 355 44 3,457 77 -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Net investment income (loss) 58 (44) 415 428 -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 3,372 -- 26,903 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments 23,192 (177) 6,433 (45) -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Net realized gains (losses) 26,564 (177) 33,336 (45) -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 37,885 (18,504) 261,473 (2,160) -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 64,449 (18,681) 294,809 (2,205) -------- -------------- --------- -------------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 64,507 $ (18,725) $ 295,224 $ (1,777) ======== ============== ========= ==========================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 48 AIM V.I. INTERNATIONAL AIM V.I. GLOBAL REAL ESTATE GROWTH FTVIPT TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ -- $ 127,467 $ 166,720 $ 242 $ 239,754 $ 202,235 $ 176,501 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 5,813 10,120 13,977 29 28,000 35,755 40,650 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 5,813 10,120 13,977 29 28,000 35,755 40,650 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- (5,813) 117,347 152,743 213 211,754 166,480 135,851 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -- 197,001 397,922 -- 268,234 731,763 365,468 (698,156) (258,510) 172,588 34 (421,623) 3,883 366,226 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- (698,156) (61,509) 570,510 34 (153,389) 735,646 731,694 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 1,038,943 (1,334,686) (881,479) 2,258 2,059,948 (4,855,241) 305,602 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 340,787 (1,396,195) (310,969) 2,292 1,906,559 (4,119,595) 1,037,296 - ------------- ---------------------- --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 334,974 $ (1,278,848) $ (158,226) $ 2,505 $ 2,118,313 $ (3,953,115) $ 1,173,147 ============= ====================== =============== ====================== ============== ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 49 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FTVIPT TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FTVIPT MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (c) ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 7,899 $ 47,911 $21,726 $ -- ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 4,787 8,447 6,018 4 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Total expenses 4,787 8,447 6,018 4 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Net investment income (loss) 3,112 39,464 15,708 (4) ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 18,638 89,758 17,873 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (456,806) (11,513) 71,623 5 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Net realized gains (losses) (438,168) 78,245 89,496 5 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 609,659 (759,844) 8,690 239 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 171,491 (681,599) 98,186 244 ------------ ---------------------- ------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 174,603 $ (642,135) $113,894 $ 240 ============ ====================== ======= ======================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 50 ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL THEMATIC GROWTH INTERMEDIATE BOND FIDELITY VIP CONTRAFUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 763 $ 43,475 $ 24,698 $ 24,439 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ 370 223 334 71 12,639 11,393 12,994 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ 370 223 334 71 12,639 11,393 12,994 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ (370) (223) (334) 692 30,836 13,305 11,445 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ -- -- -- -- 957 76,672 728,457 (2,773) (414) 13,926 716 (199,492) (319,330) 133,390 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ (2,773) (414) 13,926 716 (198,535) (242,658) 861,847 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ 45,397 (37,457) (1,759) 2,187 1,136,586 (1,292,698) (453,602) - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ 42,624 (37,871) 12,167 2,903 938,051 (1,535,356) 408,245 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ -------------------------- ------------ $ 42,254 $ (38,094) $ 11,833 $ 3,595 $ 968,887 $ (1,522,051) $ 419,690 ============ ====================== =========== ====================== ============ ========================== ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 51 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FIDELITY VIP ASSET MANAGER: GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 22,283 $ 22,937 $ 47,327 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 6,417 5,926 5,479 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Total expenses 6,417 5,926 5,479 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Net investment income (loss) 15,866 17,011 41,848 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 3,095 910 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (19,280) 8,025 14,373 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Net realized gains (losses) (16,185) 8,935 14,373 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 427,179 (532,156) 140,304 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 410,994 (523,221) 154,677 ------------ ---------------------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 426,860 $ (506,210) $ 196,525 ============ ====================== ===========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 52 FIDELITY VIP INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- $ 10,680 $ 2,038 $ 1,370 $ 4,739 $ 20,119 $ 21,939 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 369 535 497 1,051 3,772 2,725 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 369 535 497 1,051 3,772 2,725 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 10,311 1,503 873 3,688 16,347 19,214 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 654 40 -- -- 931 103,323 3,233 13,627 1,728 (392,905) (282,918) 17,259 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 3,887 13,667 1,728 (392,905) (281,987) 120,582 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- (1,678) (8,842) 6,849 405,695 (292,885) (137,717) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- 2,209 4,825 8,577 12,790 (574,872) (17,135) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ----------------------------- ----------- $ 12,520 $ 6,328 $ 9,450 $ 16,478 $ (558,525) $ 2,079 ============== ====================== ============== =========== ============================= ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 53 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FIDELITY VIP HIGH INCOME FIDELITY VIP MID CAP INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------- ------------------------ 2009 (b) 2009 2008 (a) ---------------------- ----------- ------------ INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 2,882 $ 119 $ 49 ---------------------- ----------- ------------ EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 33 142 35 ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Total expenses 33 142 35 ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Net investment income (loss) 2,849 (23) 14 ---------------------- ----------- ------------ NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 129 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments 11 613 (70) ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Net realized gains (losses) 11 742 (70) ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments (647) 13,131 (10,714) ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments (636) 13,873 (10,784) ---------------------- ----------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 2,213 $ 13,850 $ (10,770) ====================== =========== ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 54 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2010 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2020 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2030 INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- $ 529 $ 828 $ 19,275 $ 1,266 $ 624 $ 669 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 72 26 2,094 49 112 17 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 72 26 2,094 49 112 17 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 457 802 17,181 1,217 512 652 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 190 721 10,109 1,384 329 1,202 (1,846) (176) (11,027) (106) 38 (88) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- (1,656) 545 (918) 1,278 367 1,114 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 3,793 (2,956) 149,817 (11,135) 6,395 (3,051) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- 2,137 (2,411) 148,899 (9,857) 6,762 (1,937) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ------- -------------------- $ 2,594 $ (1,609) $ 166,080 $ (8,640) $ 7,274 $ (1,285) ============== ============= ============ =============== ======= ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 55 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 607,594 $ 916,946 $ 910,466 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 768,579 908,181 963,168 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Total expenses 768,579 908,181 963,168 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Net investment income (loss) (160,985) 8,765 (52,702) --------------- ------------------------ --------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 12,124,971 7,520,494 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,821,468) (207,564) 893,765 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Net realized gains (losses) (1,821,468) 11,917,407 8,414,259 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 31,985,158 (70,192,654) 3,035,574 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 30,163,690 (58,275,247) 11,449,833 --------------- ------------------------ --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 30,002,705 $ (58,266,482) $ 11,397,131 =============== ======================== ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 56 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH-INCOME AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL SMALL CAPITALIZATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 922,229 $ 1,175,716 $ 1,142,855 $ 125,985 $ -- $ 1,729,457 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 475,319 559,000 619,745 372,082 466,291 498,593 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 475,319 559,000 619,745 372,082 466,291 498,593 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 446,910 616,716 523,110 (246,097) (466,291) 1,230,864 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- -- 4,335,077 2,332,094 -- 7,571,704 4,252,758 (956,152) (236,359) 792,717 (2,366,209) (694,299) 1,739,097 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- (956,152) 4,098,718 3,124,811 (2,366,209) 6,877,405 5,991,855 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 15,943,649 (34,739,655) (1,027,655) 23,159,810 (44,244,505) 1,948,016 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- 14,987,497 (30,640,937) 2,097,156 20,793,601 (37,367,100) 7,939,871 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 15,434,407 $ (30,024,221) $ 2,620,266 $ 20,547,504 $ (37,833,391) $ 9,170,735 =============== ====================== ================= =============== ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 57 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 AMERICAN FUNDS BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 116,930 $ 196,489 $ 185,659 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 28,070 28,355 15,059 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Total expenses 28,070 28,355 15,059 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Net investment income (loss) 88,860 168,134 170,600 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 8,541 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (91,981) (86,900) 13,076 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Net realized gains (losses) (91,981) (78,359) 13,076 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 381,938 (446,834) (143,419) ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 289,957 (525,193) (130,343) ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 378,817 $ (357,059) $ 40,257 ============ ====================== ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 58 AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS INTERNATIONAL U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA RATED SECURITIES MIST T. ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 2007 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 1,021 $ 1,123 $ 2,005 $ 745 $ -- $ 10,159 $ 32,087 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 222 48 265 36 115,483 131,625 119,212 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 222 48 265 36 115,483 131,625 119,212 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 799 1,075 1,740 709 (115,483) (121,466) (87,125) - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 255 -- 505 -- -- 1,828,446 624,268 1,282 (88) 619 1 (381,122) (329,119) 750,188 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,537 (88) 1,124 1 (381,122) 1,499,327 1,374,456 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 19,842 (13,968) (1,799) 862 5,596,487 (8,808,387) 843,627 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 21,379 (14,056) (675) 863 5,215,365 (7,309,060) 2,218,083 - -------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 22,178 $ (12,981) $ 1,065 $ 1,572 $ 5,099,882 $ (7,430,526) $ 2,130,958 ======== ====================== ========== ============================ ============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 59 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST MFS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 369,327 $ 256,943 $ 175,461 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 89,063 103,390 103,179 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Total expenses 89,063 103,390 103,179 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net investment income (loss) 280,264 153,553 72,282 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 1,302,185 1,709,535 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,024,253) (411,130) 462,480 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized gains (losses) (1,024,253) 891,055 2,172,015 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,897,065 (7,755,181) (879,168) -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2,872,812 (6,864,126) 1,292,847 -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 3,153,076 $ (6,710,573) $ 1,365,129 ============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 60 MIST PIMCO TOTAL RETURN MIST RCM TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 2,762,595 $ 1,327,240 $ 1,037,985 $ -- $ 1,349,744 $ -- - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 310,295 283,126 249,561 82,504 88,892 78,918 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 310,295 283,126 249,561 82,504 88,892 78,918 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 2,452,300 1,044,114 788,424 (82,504) 1,260,852 (78,918) - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 1,566,277 807,479 -- -- 2,816,232 297,201 10,564 (11,712) 88,836 (600,648) (702,139) 321,209 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 1,576,841 795,767 88,836 (600,648) 2,114,093 618,410 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 1,911,046 (1,944,451) 1,198,111 5,182,655 (9,308,569) 1,944,863 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 3,487,887 (1,148,684) 1,286,947 4,582,007 (7,194,476) 2,563,273 - ----------- -------------------------- ----------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 5,940,187 $ (104,570) $ 2,075,371 $ 4,499,503 $ (5,933,624) $ 2,484,355 =========== ========================== =========== ============== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 61 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST LORD ABBETT BOND DEBENTURE INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 1,572,315 $ 901,666 $ 1,117,160 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 180,909 160,256 166,476 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Total expenses 180,909 160,256 166,476 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net investment income (loss) 1,391,406 741,410 950,684 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 312,735 25,764 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (126,749) (153,114) 179,522 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net realized gains (losses) (126,749) 159,621 205,286 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,411,601 (5,045,528) 39,883 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,284,852 (4,885,907) 245,169 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 6,676,258 $ (4,144,497) $ 1,195,853 ============== ====================== ===========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 62 MIST LAZARD MID CAP MIST MET/AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 51,729 $ 55,298 $ 32,279 $ -- $ -- $ -- - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 32,462 39,050 44,498 22,254 24,205 24,194 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 32,462 39,050 44,498 22,254 24,205 24,194 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 19,267 16,248 (12,219) (22,254) (24,205) (24,194) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- -- 338,409 442,382 -- 254,249 37,183 (283,748) (302,807) 40,395 (84,509) (56,467) 80,971 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- (283,748) 35,602 482,777 (84,509) 197,782 118,154 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 1,519,608 (2,239,073) (720,263) 919,328 (1,510,157) 135,230 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 1,235,860 (2,203,471) (237,486) 834,819 (1,312,375) 253,384 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 1,255,127 $ (2,187,223) $ (249,705) $ 812,565 $ (1,336,580) $ 229,190 ============== ====================== ============= ============ ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 63 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST HARRIS OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 1,589,352 $ 427,414 $ 234,443 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 170,663 185,029 229,276 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Total expenses 170,663 185,029 229,276 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net investment income (loss) 1,418,689 242,385 5,167 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 3,659,339 2,011,612 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,294,657) (984,052) 713,857 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized gains (losses) (1,294,657) 2,675,287 2,725,469 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 8,897,628 (13,913,907) (3,512,929) -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 7,602,971 (11,238,620) (787,460) -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 9,021,660 $ (10,996,235) $ (782,293) ============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 64 MIST LEGG MASON PARTNERS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH MIST LORD ABBETT GROWTH AND INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- $ 6,856 $ 943 $ 17,148 $ 104,472 $ 96,064 $ 59,988 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- 47,276 57,519 67,790 18,231 25,528 28,949 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- 47,276 57,519 67,790 18,231 25,528 28,949 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- (40,420) (56,576) (50,642) 86,241 70,536 31,039 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- -- 54,432 718,994 -- 543,774 259,517 (166,346) (72,581) 207,519 (261,167) (71,592) 36,864 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- (166,346) (18,149) 926,513 (261,167) 472,182 296,381 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- 1,815,976 (3,076,964) (747,047) 894,542 (2,888,440) (147,617) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- 1,649,630 (3,095,113) 179,466 633,375 (2,416,258) 148,764 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- --------------- $ 1,609,210 $ (3,151,689) $ 128,824 $ 719,616 $ (2,345,722) $ 179,803 ============== ====================== ============ ============ ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 65 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 496,210 $ 332,725 $ 222,388 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 119,529 140,313 177,701 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Total expenses 119,529 140,313 177,701 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net investment income (loss) 376,681 192,412 44,687 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 1,614,459 1,785,543 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,092,248) (667,437) 745,343 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized gains (losses) (1,092,248) 947,022 2,530,886 -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,493,585 (9,433,208) (6,132,457) -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 4,401,337 (8,486,186) (3,601,571) -------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 4,778,018 $ (8,293,774) $ (3,556,884) ============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 66 MIST VAN KAMPEN MID CAP GROWTH MIST LORD ABBETT MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- $ -- $ 345 $ -- $ 1,893 $ 197 $ 530 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 870 78 24 335 312 218 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 870 78 24 335 312 218 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- (870) 267 (24) 1,558 (115) 312 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -- 2,390 -- -- 5,229 11,174 1,780 (81) -- (38,897) (14,654) (1,133) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 1,780 2,309 -- (38,897) (9,425) 10,041 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 75,648 (17,251) (570) 57,059 (38,556) (10,458) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 77,428 (14,942) (570) 18,162 (47,981) (417) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 76,558 $ (14,675) $ (594) $ 19,720 $ (48,096) $ (105) ============== ====================== ================ =========== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 67 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST THIRD AVENUE SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 3,058 $ 2,384 $ 2,794 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 2,219 1,496 1,456 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Total expenses 2,219 1,496 1,456 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 839 888 1,338 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions 2,838 21,799 18,350 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (17,013) (21,646) 4,229 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) (14,175) 153 22,579 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 152,916 (119,764) (41,016) ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 138,741 (119,611) (18,437) ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 139,580 $ (118,723) $ (17,099) ============ ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 68 MIST OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL APPRECIATION MIST LEGG MASON VALUE EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ -- $ 40,326 $ 618 $ 60,620 $ 12,937 $ 190 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 10,277 9,700 4,920 28,252 33,929 54,485 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 10,277 9,700 4,920 28,252 33,929 54,485 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (10,277) 30,626 (4,302) 32,368 (20,992) (54,295) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -- 295,189 27,608 -- 176,346 6,404 (109,001) (106,123) 9,182 (273,743) (135,383) 31,337 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (109,001) 189,066 36,790 (273,743) 40,963 37,741 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 558,202 (860,586) 18,908 1,354,429 (3,108,496) (371,535) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 449,201 (671,520) 55,698 1,080,686 (3,067,533) (333,794) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 438,924 $ (640,894) $ 51,396 $ 1,113,054 $ (3,088,525) $ (388,089) ============== ====================== =================== ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 69 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST SSGA GROWTH ETF INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 15,419 $ 9,041 $ -- ------------ ----------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 8,413 4,512 3,337 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Total expenses 8,413 4,512 3,337 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 7,006 4,529 (3,337) ------------ ----------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 11,307 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (20,730) (32,358) 10,329 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) (20,730) (21,051) 10,329 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 309,775 (210,490) (2,639) ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 289,045 (231,541) 7,690 ------------ ----------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 296,051 $ (227,012) $ 4,353 ============ ======================= ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 70 MIST SSGA GROWTH AND INCOME ETF MIST PIMCO INFLATION PROTECTED BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 13,156 $ 7,559 $ 1 $ 247,574 $ 129,679 $ 5,472 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 6,883 3,301 2,341 52,710 34,082 3,681 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 6,883 3,301 2,341 52,710 34,082 3,681 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 6,273 4,258 (2,340) 194,864 95,597 1,791 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- -- 8,201 15 -- 6,847 -- 3,801 (45,016) 9,148 (46,474) (100,879) 4,018 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 3,801 (36,815) 9,163 (46,474) (94,032) 4,018 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 204,020 (94,558) (2,024) 877,182 (678,454) 50,303 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 207,821 (131,373) 7,139 830,708 (772,486) 54,321 - --------- ---------------------- ------------------ -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 214,094 $ (127,115) $ 4,799 $ 1,025,572 $ (676,889) $ 56,112 ========= ====================== ================== ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 71 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST BLACKROCK LARGE CAP CORE INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2009 2008 2007 (d) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 4,180,146 $ 2,475,191 $ -- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 2,047,270 2,792,458 2,431,291 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Total expenses 2,047,270 2,792,458 2,431,291 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net investment income (loss) 2,132,876 (317,267) (2,431,291) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 16,168,718 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (10,716,690) (6,439,384) 181,462 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized gains (losses) (10,716,690) 9,729,334 181,462 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 54,384,062 (169,653,539) 4,642,363 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 43,667,372 (159,924,205) 4,823,825 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 45,800,248 $(160,241,472) $ 2,392,534 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 72 MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST JANUS FORTY MIST DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE BALANCED ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ----------------------- 2009 2008 2007 (d) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- $ -- $ 306,277 $ -- $ 1 $ -- $ -- $ 368 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- 75,162 57,079 4,282 428 -- -- -- - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- 75,162 57,079 4,282 428 -- -- -- - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- (75,162) 249,198 (4,282) (427) -- -- 368 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- -- 132,557 -- -- -- -- 1 (540,105) (167,618) 23,570 58,177 (10) (28) (91) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- (540,105) (35,061) 23,570 58,177 (10) (28) (90) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- 3,887,171 (4,523,728) 188,079 2,844 6 14,667 (1,781) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- 3,347,066 (4,558,789) 211,649 61,021 (4) 14,639 (1,871) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ------------------ ----------- ----------- $ 3,271,904 $ (4,309,591) $ 207,367 $ 60,594 $ (4) $ 14,639 $ (1,503) ============== ====================== ============ =========== ================== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 73 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH ALLOCATION MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------ ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ -- $ 644 $ -- $ 165 -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges -- -- -- -- -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Total expenses -- -- -- -- -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Net investment income (loss) -- 644 -- 165 -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- -- -- -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments 1,298 12 370 (29) -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Net realized gains (losses) 1,298 12 370 (29) -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 20,909 (48) 11,101 (130) -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 22,207 (36) 11,471 (159) -------- --------------------- -------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 22,207 $ 608 $ 11,471 $ 6 ======== ===================== ======== =============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 74 MIST MET/FRANKLIN MIST MET/FRANKLIN INCOME MIST MET/FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES TEMPLETON FOUNDING STRATEGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- $ -- $ 469 $ -- $ 234 $ -- $ 207 - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- -- 469 -- 234 -- 207 - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- 54 (63) (91) (83) 565 (21) - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- 54 (63) (91) (83) 565 (21) - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- 9,507 (2,459) 4,710 (2,584) 14,572 (146) - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- 9,561 (2,522) 4,619 (2,667) 15,137 (167) - ------- ------------------- ---------- ----------------------- -------- --------------------- $ 9,561 $ (2,053) $ 4,619 $ (2,433) $ 15,137 $ 40 ======= =================== ========== ======================= ======== =====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 75 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST MET/TEMPLETON GROWTH MIST PIONEER FUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------ ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (c) ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 2 $ 18 $ -- ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges -- -- 580 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Total expenses -- -- 580 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net investment income (loss) 2 18 (580) ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- -- -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (60) (39) 1,986 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net realized gains (losses) (60) (39) 1,986 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,117 (322) 48,304 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,057 (361) 50,290 ------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 3,059 $ (343) $ 49,710 ============= ====================== ======================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 76 AMERICAN CENTURY VP VISTA DELAWARE VIP SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 4,242 $ 4,853 $ 1,797 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- 472 285 93 1,544 4,658 3,812 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- 472 285 93 1,544 4,658 3,812 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- (472) (285) (93) 2,698 195 (2,015) - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- -- 1,116 -- -- 70,050 53,893 (47,927) (912) 1,950 (324,068) (158,860) 765 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- (47,927) 204 1,950 (324,068) (88,810) 54,658 - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- 67,433 (65,328) 4,790 372,833 (269,207) (146,882) - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- 19,506 (65,124) 6,740 48,765 (358,017) (92,224) - -------------- ---------------------------- ------------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 19,034 $ (65,409) $ 6,647 $ 51,463 $ (357,822) $ (94,239) ============== ============================ ============= =========== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 77 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 DREYFUS VIF INTERNATIONAL VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 10,533 $ 10,713 $ 11,153 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 1,264 2,366 3,245 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Total expenses 1,264 2,366 3,245 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Net investment income (loss) 9,269 8,347 7,908 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 92,929 99,784 Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (185,176) (67,586) 23,384 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Net realized gains (losses) (185,176) 25,343 123,168 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 238,024 (268,322) (101,858) ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 52,848 (242,979) 21,310 ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 62,117 $ (234,632) $ 29,218 =========== ====================== ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 78 GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED SMALL CAP EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 5,173 $ 13,616 $ 10,129 $ 724 $ 447 $ 579 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2,426 5,676 3,838 173 255 510 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2,426 5,676 3,838 173 255 510 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2,747 7,940 6,291 551 192 69 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- -- 2,438 187,441 -- 113 15,009 (540,331) (114,620) 15,940 (17,708) (35,096) (448) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- (540,331) (112,182) 203,381 (17,708) (34,983) 14,561 - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- 633,578 (486,662) (272,066) 28,044 (655) (37,975) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- 93,247 (598,844) (68,685) 10,336 (35,638) (23,414) - -------------- ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 95,994 $ (590,904) $ (62,394) $ 10,887 $ (35,446) $ (23,345) ============== ====================== =============== =========== ====================== =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 79 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MFS VIT HIGH INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 933 $ 1,656 $ 4,038 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 273 62 175 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Total expenses 273 62 175 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 660 1,594 3,863 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- -- -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments 326 (3,105) 1,517 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) 326 (3,105) 1,517 ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 21,466 (1,097) (3,019) ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 21,792 (4,202) (1,502) ----------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 22,452 $ (2,608) $ 2,361 =========== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 80 MFS VIT GLOBAL EQUITY MFS VIT NEW DISCOVERY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ $ 1,242 $ 480 $ 796 $ -- $ -- $ -- - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ 238 255 184 27 11 13 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ 238 255 184 27 11 13 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ 1,004 225 612 (27) (11) (13) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ -- 4,968 2,587 -- 561 243 (11,994) (670) 2,926 1,560 (22) (4) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ (11,994) 4,298 5,513 1,560 539 239 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ 27,307 (30,617) (2,915) 3,314 (1,817) (349) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ 15,313 (26,319) 2,598 4,874 (1,278) (110) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------------------ ------------ $ 16,317 $ (26,094) $ 3,210 $ 4,847 $ (1,289) $ (123) ============== ======================== ============== ============= ======================== ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 81 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MFS VIT VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 803 $ 10,331 $ -- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 257 302 78 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Total expenses 257 302 78 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net investment income (loss) 546 10,029 (78) -------------- ---------------------- -------------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS: Realized gain distributions -- 42,245 -- Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments (1,224) (23,850) 2,376 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized gains (losses) (1,224) 18,395 2,376 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 14,082 (26,364) (1,846) -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net realized and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 12,858 (7,969) 530 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 13,404 $ 2,060 $ 452 ============== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 82 VAN KAMPEN LIT GOVERNMENT WELLS FARGO VT TOTAL RETURN BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 3,817 $ 2,019 $ 863 $ 18,789 $ 7,542 $ 4,429 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 208 143 68 1,892 619 393 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 208 143 68 1,892 619 393 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- 3,609 1,876 795 16,897 6,923 4,036 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -- -- -- 2,046 -- -- (289) (1,270) 38 3,173 (532) 482 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- (289) (1,270) 38 5,219 (532) 482 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- (2,868) (983) 35 23,526 (2,943) 726 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- (3,157) (2,253) 73 28,745 (3,475) 1,208 - -------------- ---------------------- -------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 452 $ (377) $ 868 $ 45,642 $ 3,448 $ 5,244 ============== ====================== ======== =========== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 83 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONCLUDED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 WELLS FARGO VT MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ------------------- ---------- INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 2,013 $ 46,050 $ 56,709 ----------- ------------------- ---------- EXPENSES: Mortality and expense risk charges 5,277 8,287 5,004 ----------- ------------------- ---------- Total expenses 5,277 8,287 5,004 ----------- ------------------- ---------- Net investment income (loss) (3,264) 37,763 51,705 ----------- ------------------- ---------- NET REALIZED AND CHANGE 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 change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments -- -- -- ----------- ------------------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (3,264) $ 37,763 $ 51,705 =========== =================== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 84 PIONEER VCT PIONEER VCT ROYCE UIF EMERGING UIF EMERGING PIMCO VIT EMERGING MARKETS MID CAP VALUE SMALL-CAP MARKETS DEBT MARKETS EQUITY LOW DURATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (c) - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- $ 5,200 $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 74 $ -- $ 11,216 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 1,999 141 34 57 6 17 1,731 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 1,999 141 34 57 6 17 1,731 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 3,201 (141) (34) (57) 68 (17) 9,485 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -- -- -- -- -- -- 32,906 8,989 (554) 32 16 32 480 180 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 8,989 (554) 32 16 32 480 33,086 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 311,181 (40,541) 2,439 2,984 95 1,146 1,601 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 320,170 (41,095) 2,471 3,000 127 1,626 34,687 - --------- ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- $ 323,371 $ (41,236) $ 2,437 $ 2,943 $ 195 $ 1,609 $ 44,172 ========= =========== ==================== ==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 85 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF BLACKROCK DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 10,169,948 $ 5,620,528 $ 5,593,077 Net realized gains (losses) (4,609,576) 1,274,596 3,011,483 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 31,028,944 (90,018,067) 7,614,036 ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 36,589,316 (83,122,943) 16,218,596 ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 32,386,040 36,312,304 40,003,652 Net transfers (including fixed account) (4,711,176) (7,645,743) (6,583,051) Policy charges (25,234,205) (25,234,783) (24,846,715) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (17,354,140) (18,838,290) (21,979,765) ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (14,913,481) (15,406,512) (13,405,879) ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 21,675,835 (98,529,455) 2,812,717 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 235,715,981 334,245,436 331,432,719 ---------------- ---------------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 257,391,816 $ 235,715,981 $ 334,245,436 ================ ============================ ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 86 MSF BLACKROCK AGGRESSIVE GROWTH MSF METLIFE STOCK INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- $ (1,057,460) $ (1,837,501) $ (2,172,462) $ 9,682,465 $ 7,210,587 $ 1,607,854 (3,328,441) 740,184 1,382,763 (976,772) 24,582,861 22,330,416 66,805,065 (115,833,611) 44,452,957 112,925,652 (312,125,621) 7,171,409 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- 62,419,164 (116,930,928) 43,663,258 121,631,345 (280,332,173) 31,109,679 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- 20,361,017 22,493,319 24,166,939 95,757,402 104,846,071 108,420,954 (3,469,034) (1,853,857) (6,084,428) (18,281,346) (10,320,663) (8,388,405) (14,222,944) (14,747,697) (14,515,068) (43,260,398) (45,394,792) (45,320,834) (11,832,605) (14,745,615) (15,886,481) (30,750,386) (44,256,002) (45,317,699) - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- (9,163,566) (8,853,850) (12,319,038) 3,465,272 4,874,614 9,394,016 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- 53,255,598 (125,784,778) 31,344,220 125,096,617 (275,457,559) 40,503,695 134,277,037 260,061,815 228,717,595 472,610,929 748,068,488 707,564,793 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------------------- ---------------- $ 187,532,635 $ 134,277,037 $ 260,061,815 $ 597,707,546 $ 472,610,929 $ 748,068,488 ================ ====================== ================== ================ ========================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 87 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF ARTIO INTERNATIONAL STOCK INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ (49,120) $ 1,319,521 $ 147,518 Net realized gains (losses) (2,053,375) 6,453,740 5,161,819 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 10,298,349 (39,671,178) 1,044,733 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 8,195,854 (31,897,917) 6,354,070 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 5,947,335 6,916,925 7,358,066 Net transfers (including fixed account) (1,694,751) (1,195,679) 338,266 Policy charges (3,532,211) (3,925,209) (4,047,380) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (2,746,693) (3,608,501) (4,807,457) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (2,026,320) (1,812,464) (1,158,505) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 6,169,534 (33,710,381) 5,195,565 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 38,994,328 72,704,709 67,509,144 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 45,163,862 $ 38,994,328 $ 72,704,709 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 88 MSF FI MID CAP OPPORTUNITIES MSF T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 945,817 $ (979,736) $ (2,156,929) $ (277,201) $ (578,209) $ (695,384) (4,289,454) (1,134,327) (3,610,711) 468,105 14,184,194 1,678,195 44,410,868 (152,860,483) 25,889,645 19,138,611 (44,529,670) 6,321,798 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 41,067,231 (154,974,546) 20,122,005 19,329,515 (30,923,685) 7,304,609 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 27,741,265 31,724,715 35,873,638 7,344,778 8,304,333 9,360,936 (4,284,700) (4,453,234) (7,434,397) (1,819,482) (1,832,472) (3,254,756) (13,813,952) (15,821,684) (17,322,434) (4,555,731) (4,567,009) (4,451,023) (9,523,131) (14,714,403) (19,624,632) (3,780,276) (4,436,137) (5,026,325) - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 119,482 (3,264,606) (8,507,825) (2,810,711) (2,531,285) (3,371,168) - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 41,186,713 (158,239,152) 11,614,180 16,518,804 (33,454,970) 3,933,441 124,838,700 283,077,852 271,463,672 52,291,217 85,746,187 81,812,746 - ---------------- ---------------------- ------------------ --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 166,025,413 $ 124,838,700 $ 283,077,852 $ 68,810,021 $ 52,291,217 $ 85,746,187 ================ ====================== ================== =============== ====================== =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 89 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 593,945 $ 579,985 $ 151,331 Net realized gains (losses) (362,452) 1,806,879 1,460,274 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 11,124,292 (23,254,667) 1,125,527 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 11,355,785 (20,867,803) 2,737,132 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 4,170,777 4,811,674 5,517,581 Net transfers (including fixed account) (1,832,917) (1,307,371) 265,706 Policy charges (2,484,658) (2,551,030) (2,601,520) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,971,254) (2,513,495) (2,790,725) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (2,118,051) (1,560,222) 391,042 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 9,237,733 (22,428,025) 3,128,174 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 29,644,684 52,072,709 48,944,535 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 38,882,417 $ 29,644,684 $ 52,072,709 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 90 MSF MFS VALUE MSF NEUBERGER BERMAN MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ (360,654) $ 561,336 $ (28,106) $ 373,237 $ (1,022) $ (261,148) (877,734) 4,618,363 2,998,773 (1,385,415) 465,644 3,913,488 9,493,542 (26,124,726) (5,878,800) 21,838,137 (39,787,375) (1,796,392) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 8,255,154 (20,945,027) (2,908,133) 20,825,959 (39,322,753) 1,855,948 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 7,793,992 9,258,644 10,581,263 9,917,985 12,028,118 13,273,938 (1,188,905) (2,421,442) (1,429,602) (2,538,823) (1,512,789) (503,917) (3,789,583) (4,038,000) (4,317,588) (4,785,680) (5,289,330) (5,570,345) (2,718,079) (2,767,928) (4,292,114) (3,527,386) (3,842,875) (4,785,600) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 97,424 31,274 541,959 (933,904) 1,383,124 2,414,076 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 8,352,579 (20,913,753) (2,366,174) 19,892,055 (37,939,629) 4,270,024 41,012,912 61,926,665 64,292,839 44,065,744 82,005,373 77,735,349 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 49,365,491 $ 41,012,912 $ 61,926,665 $ 63,957,799 $ 44,065,744 $ 82,005,373 =============== ====================== =============== =============== ====================== =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 91 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ (70,974) $ (96,719) $ (199,231) Net realized gains (losses) (485,740) 2,565,785 2,082,657 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 13,392,122 (24,832,884) 2,367,516 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 12,835,408 (22,363,818) 4,250,942 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 5,247,409 6,714,567 7,257,794 Net transfers (including fixed account) (479,252) (722,396) (2,228,506) Policy charges (3,146,728) (3,279,014) (3,216,395) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (2,638,815) (2,458,005) (2,568,167) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (1,017,386) 255,152 (755,274) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 11,818,022 (22,108,666) 3,495,668 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 30,702,575 52,811,241 49,315,573 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 42,520,597 $ 30,702,575 $ 52,811,241 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 92 MSF BARCLAYS CAPITAL AGGREGATE BOND INDEX MSF MORGAN STANLEY EAFE INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 5,177,513 $ 3,745,554 $ 3,682,982 $ 1,709,359 $ 1,230,251 $ 725,557 195,723 578,961 192,840 (455,196) 2,898,914 2,259,334 (1,139,158) 873,489 2,133,669 11,844,795 (35,342,222) 2,980,876 - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 4,234,078 5,198,004 6,009,491 13,098,958 (31,213,057) 5,965,767 - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 15,575,764 17,571,072 17,877,600 9,558,645 11,532,998 11,289,849 5,185,787 (10,724,107) 3,276,682 (1,404,247) 1,253,714 4,399,093 (8,703,722) (8,741,597) (7,537,250) (4,356,028) (4,798,345) (4,672,031) (6,465,006) (11,706,897) (5,115,587) (2,974,891) (3,419,820) (3,748,512) - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 5,592,822 (13,601,529) 8,501,445 823,479 4,568,547 7,268,399 - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 9,826,901 (8,403,525) 14,510,936 13,922,437 (26,644,510) 13,234,166 96,524,738 104,928,263 90,417,327 44,991,420 71,635,930 58,401,764 - ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 106,351,639 $ 96,524,738 $ 104,928,263 $ 58,913,857 $ 44,991,420 $ 71,635,930 ================ ====================== ================ =============== ====================== =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 93 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF RUSSELL 2000 INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ------------------------- --------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 494,140 $ 223,659 $ 50,303 Net realized gains (losses) 70,119 1,982,185 5,503,433 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 9,093,620 (21,357,274) (6,890,836) --------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 9,657,879 (19,151,430) (1,337,100) --------------- ------------------------- --------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 6,872,994 7,965,817 8,728,900 Net transfers (including fixed account) (966,184) (1,376,858) 182,391 Policy charges (3,197,900) (3,405,238) (3,451,476) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (2,569,871) (2,830,521) (3,167,104) --------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 139,039 353,200 2,292,711 --------------- ------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 9,796,918 (18,798,230) 955,611 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 37,446,370 56,244,600 55,288,989 --------------- ------------------------- --------------- End of year $ 47,243,288 $ 37,446,370 $ 56,244,600 =============== ========================= ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 94 MSF JENNISON GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK STRATEGIC VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ (75,210) $ 209,436 $ (64,681) $ 150,638 $ (263,415) $ (601,992) (140,559) 1,100,787 743,825 (2,703,187) 6,156,715 12,982,944 4,015,386 (7,064,823) 832,560 10,045,644 (44,228,185) (16,875,056) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 3,799,617 (5,754,600) 1,511,704 7,493,095 (38,334,885) (4,494,104) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 1,719,206 1,982,892 2,217,875 11,539,415 13,840,463 15,755,463 (143,027) (361,588) (414,141) (1,847,368) (4,686,927) (2,527,871) (963,364) (951,173) (905,170) (5,408,103) (6,294,459) (6,814,895) (752,854) (843,478) (767,811) (4,050,199) (5,526,338) (6,624,745) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ (140,039) (173,347) 130,753 233,745 (2,667,261) (212,048) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 3,659,578 (5,927,947) 1,642,457 7,726,840 (41,002,146) (4,706,152) 9,813,769 15,741,716 14,099,259 59,706,219 100,708,365 105,414,517 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 13,473,347 $ 9,813,769 $ 15,741,716 $ 67,433,059 $ 59,706,219 $ 100,708,365 =============== ====================== =============== =============== ====================== ==================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 95 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF METLIFE MID CAP STOCK INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 436,208 $ 324,526 $ (53,618) Net realized gains (losses) 308,329 4,777,346 3,703,948 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 13,600,526 (28,232,883) 158,945 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 14,345,063 (23,131,011) 3,809,275 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 8,322,995 9,503,166 10,058,472 Net transfers (including fixed account) (1,733,152) 922,808 1,446,934 Policy charges (3,929,463) (4,174,112) (4,088,802) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (4,046,727) (6,346,919) (3,356,812) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (1,386,348) (95,057) 4,059,792 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 12,958,716 (23,226,068) 7,869,067 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 40,733,135 63,959,203 56,090,136 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 53,691,851 $ 40,733,135 $ 63,959,203 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 96 MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK LARGE CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ (39,304) $ (48,690) $ (60,634) $ 73,451 $ (2,759) $ 13,846 (219,528) 462,091 725,945 (513,587) (9,263) 761,534 1,519,136 (3,371,627) (436,173) 1,615,283 (4,899,187) (536,165) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,260,304 (2,958,226) 229,138 1,175,147 (4,911,209) 239,215 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 988,520 1,143,026 1,295,669 2,432,547 2,920,669 2,853,366 (173,065) (232,983) (34,464) 29,524 905,258 1,496,583 (408,126) (445,177) (461,653) (969,741) (1,106,269) (997,837) (281,193) (339,761) (356,935) (514,960) (512,125) (713,538) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 126,136 125,105 442,617 977,370 2,207,533 2,638,574 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,386,440 (2,833,121) 671,755 2,152,517 (2,703,676) 2,877,789 4,206,928 7,040,049 6,368,294 9,571,372 12,275,048 9,397,259 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 5,593,368 $ 4,206,928 $ 7,040,049 $ 11,723,889 $ 9,571,372 $ 12,275,048 ============== ====================== ================ =============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 97 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF DAVIS VENTURE VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- -------------------------- --------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 312,737 $ 252,624 $ (49,271) Net realized gains (losses) (723,952) 284,552 581,875 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 12,907,686 (24,908,606) 1,282,046 --------------- -------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 12,496,471 (24,371,430) 1,814,650 --------------- -------------------------- --------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 9,217,297 10,613,485 10,865,750 Net transfers (including fixed account) (601,386) 154,312 3,012,023 Policy charges (4,013,443) (4,201,518) (4,001,496) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (2,327,459) (2,743,331) (3,000,396) --------------- -------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 2,275,010 3,822,948 6,875,881 --------------- -------------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 14,771,480 (20,548,482) 8,690,531 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 38,001,762 58,550,244 49,859,713 --------------- -------------------------- --------------- End of year $ 52,773,242 $ 38,001,762 $ 58,550,244 =============== ========================== ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 98 MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP CORE MSF BLACKROCK LEGACY LARGE CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ (66,505) $ (116,679) $ (113,405) $ (5,579) $ (18,267) $ (19,922) (439,969) 2,006,144 1,801,940 (146,284) (120,478) 64,255 3,809,050 (7,889,493) (305,465) 1,684,656 (1,924,420) 437,029 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 3,302,576 (6,000,028) 1,383,070 1,532,793 (2,063,165) 481,362 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 2,435,828 2,662,737 2,609,684 1,097,152 1,197,008 860,589 (114,204) 421,215 1,184,072 217,819 1,571,610 621,856 (1,044,037) (1,093,210) (976,939) (460,694) (466,831) (303,215) (789,008) (727,927) (762,075) (223,463) (276,284) (105,375) - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 488,579 1,262,815 2,054,742 630,814 2,025,503 1,073,855 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 3,791,155 (4,737,213) 3,437,812 2,163,607 (37,662) 1,555,217 11,034,259 15,771,472 12,333,660 3,786,888 3,824,550 2,269,333 - --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 14,825,414 $ 11,034,259 $ 15,771,472 $ 5,950,495 $ 3,786,888 $ 3,824,550 =============== ====================== ================= ============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 99 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF BLACKROCK BOND INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 5,080,494 $ 3,846,123 $ 2,245,950 Net realized gains (losses) (553,787) (261,951) 86,411 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2,142,811 (7,357,146) 2,574,419 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 6,669,518 (3,772,974) 4,906,780 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 9,587,028 10,790,630 12,386,608 Net transfers (including fixed account) (2,591,044) (3,035,916) (1,778,536) Policy charges (7,385,796) (7,121,758) (6,382,704) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (5,845,823) (7,310,990) (9,006,967) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (6,235,635) (6,678,034) (4,781,599) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 433,883 (10,451,008) 125,181 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 81,985,350 92,436,358 92,311,177 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 82,419,233 $ 81,985,350 $ 92,436,358 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 100 MSF FI VALUE LEADERS MSF MET/ARTISAN MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 90,114 $ 62,174 $ 3,233 $ 94,579 $ (210,128) $ (184,504) (259,906) 411,042 675,004 (2,074,439) 4,346,340 8,147,137 1,128,894 (3,184,937) (503,196) 14,134,862 (29,274,257) (12,430,441) - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 959,102 (2,711,721) 175,041 12,155,002 (25,138,045) (4,467,808) - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 1,137,076 1,366,282 1,529,707 7,222,155 8,854,520 10,174,883 (112,167) (339,700) 104,032 (2,763,216) (1,996,000) (2,660,752) (473,372) (540,376) (556,747) (3,172,696) (3,462,919) (4,002,257) (254,916) (291,811) (288,167) (2,344,946) (2,411,660) (3,090,850) - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 296,621 194,395 788,825 (1,058,703) 983,941 421,024 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ 1,255,723 (2,517,326) 963,866 11,096,299 (24,154,104) (4,046,784) 4,225,438 6,742,764 5,778,898 29,975,616 54,129,720 58,176,504 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- --------------- ---------------------- ------------------ $ 5,481,161 $ 4,225,438 $ 6,742,764 $ 41,071,915 $ 29,975,616 $ 54,129,720 ============== ======================= ============== =============== ====================== ==================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 101 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC BOND OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 1,027,387 $ 570,564 $ 315,401 Net realized gains (losses) 382,268 (105,443) 44,985 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,433,572 (3,452,504) 187,688 --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 4,843,227 (2,987,383) 548,074 --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 3,046,053 3,632,344 3,898,365 Net transfers (including fixed account) 35,565 (873,301) 466,692 Policy charges (1,611,112) (1,570,638) (1,437,856) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,198,113) (1,108,566) (905,402) --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 272,393 79,839 2,021,799 --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 5,115,620 (2,907,544) 2,569,873 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 15,464,462 18,372,006 15,802,133 --------------- ---------------------- --------------------- End of year $ 20,580,082 $ 15,464,462 $ 18,372,006 =============== ====================== =====================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 102 MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT MSF BLACKROCK MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 583,308 $ 545,979 $ 274,009 $ (11,349) $ 1,496,178 $ 2,722,729 (89,029) (26,281) 988 -- -- -- 44,105 (712,221) 246,140 -- -- -- - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 538,384 (192,523) 521,137 (11,349) 1,496,178 2,722,729 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 2,652,804 3,041,844 3,196,989 8,264,492 7,147,517 5,145,397 3,368,164 (439,337) 65,805 (31,859,828) (3,230,345) (71,102) (1,485,448) (1,426,939) (1,262,963) (1,914,003) (1,791,374) (3,180,663) (4,351,515) (1,143,545) (773,977) (2,515,809) (3,755,019) (547,125) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 184,006 32,023 1,225,854 (28,025,148) (1,629,221) 1,346,507 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- 722,389 (160,500) 1,746,991 (28,036,497) (133,043) 4,069,236 15,636,881 15,797,381 14,050,390 63,265,014 63,398,057 59,328,821 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- $ 16,359,270 $ 15,636,881 $ 15,797,381 $ 35,228,518 $ 63,265,014 $ 63,398,057 =============== ====================== =============== =============== ====================== =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 103 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF MFS TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ----------------------- -------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 179,213 $ 147,927 $ 53,260 Net realized gains (losses) (173,243) 299,566 167,623 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 937,515 (1,824,737) (104,370) -------------- ----------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 943,485 (1,377,244) 116,513 -------------- ----------------------- -------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 1,270,198 1,252,582 1,181,286 Net transfers (including fixed account) 999,337 209,612 1,133,382 Policy charges (577,409) (544,548) (457,695) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (362,991) (228,375) (205,897) -------------- ----------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 1,329,135 689,271 1,651,076 -------------- ----------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 2,272,620 (687,973) 1,767,589 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 4,861,537 5,549,510 3,781,921 -------------- ----------------------- -------------- End of year $ 7,134,157 $ 4,861,537 $ 5,549,510 ============== ======================= ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 104 MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE TO MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 42,263 $ 10,090 $ (5,884) $ 97,885 $ 15,426 $ (21,161) 5,727 (144,954) 24,396 (68,146) (9,779) 29,950 276,504 (182,260) 12,074 828,280 (847,823) 79,599 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 324,494 (317,124) 30,586 858,019 (842,176) 88,388 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 374,777 277,237 157,209 1,081,983 1,068,633 793,665 493,401 917,176 218,409 990,434 821,833 772,317 (222,010) (193,582) (89,575) (588,201) (557,733) (367,535) (132,555) (117,612) (24,846) (298,169) (249,480) (193,487) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 513,613 883,219 261,197 1,186,047 1,083,253 1,004,960 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- 838,107 566,095 291,783 2,044,066 241,077 1,093,348 1,350,130 784,035 492,252 3,218,477 2,977,400 1,884,052 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- -------------- $ 2,188,237 $ 1,350,130 $ 784,035 $ 5,262,543 $ 3,218,477 $ 2,977,400 ============== ====================== ============== ============== ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 105 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MSF METLIFE MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 506,612 $ 37,558 $ (97,780) Net realized gains (losses) (2,887) (190,034) 188,933 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,007,760 (6,087,839) 262,197 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 5,511,485 (6,240,315) 353,350 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 6,448,156 6,618,762 4,870,486 Net transfers (including fixed account) 2,562,902 3,791,639 6,540,248 Policy charges (2,812,947) (2,810,307) (1,921,467) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,454,530) (1,220,615) (852,946) --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 4,743,580 6,379,479 8,636,321 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 10,255,066 139,164 8,989,671 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 18,535,109 18,395,945 9,406,274 --------------- ---------------------- ----------------- End of year $ 28,790,175 $ 18,535,109 $ 18,395,945 =============== ====================== =================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 106 MSF METLIFE MODERATE TO AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 779,492 $ (16,159) $ (170,147) $ 123,185 $ (10,348) $ (40,153) (133,216) 175,501 122,439 (317,303) 90,850 101,806 10,602,923 (15,640,562) 371,705 2,668,257 (4,222,544) (95,922) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 11,249,199 (15,481,220) 323,997 2,474,139 (4,142,042) (34,269) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 16,058,041 18,467,427 11,490,456 3,280,605 3,819,292 2,720,243 (778,406) 5,509,124 12,371,719 (255,947) 697,397 3,811,580 (5,739,610) (6,415,360) (3,994,239) (1,143,655) (1,345,001) (899,415) (2,211,947) (1,143,926) (1,174,499) (607,225) (323,045) (341,600) - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 7,328,078 16,417,265 18,693,437 1,273,778 2,848,643 5,290,808 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 18,577,277 936,045 19,017,434 3,747,917 (1,293,399) 5,256,539 33,871,944 32,935,899 13,918,465 6,897,699 8,191,098 2,934,559 - --------------- ---------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 52,449,221 $ 33,871,944 $ 32,935,899 $ 10,645,616 $ 6,897,699 $ 8,191,098 =============== ====================== =============== =============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 107 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 JANUS ASPEN JANUS INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 5,686 $ 16,320 $ 16,929 Net realized gains (losses) (31,201) 49,473 60,269 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 1,662,317 (3,051,413) 750,675 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 1,636,802 (2,985,620) 827,873 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 658,401 663,301 704,439 Net transfers (including fixed account) 8,858 122,598 57,292 Policy charges (310,790) (245,583) (191,669) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,693) (135,708) 20,341 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 354,776 404,608 590,403 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 1,991,578 (2,581,012) 1,418,276 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 4,638,873 7,219,885 5,801,609 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- End of year $ 6,630,451 $ 4,638,873 $ 7,219,885 ============== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 108 JANUS ASPEN BALANCED JANUS ASPEN FORTY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ $ 12,907 $ 2,996 $ 1,623 $ (2,048) $ (2,300) $ (384) 19,174 3,694 747 (78,622) (93,936) 6,298 93,262 (21,788) 2,101 310,554 (295,412) 82,907 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 125,343 (15,098) 4,471 229,884 (391,648) 88,821 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 116,443 43,848 34,534 165,769 22,794 216,674 1,020,529 144,876 41,177 209,535 641,922 107,905 (15,717) (4,348) (3,275) (23,392) (14,473) (5,310) (2,543) (2,904) 817 (106,150) (302,227) (525) - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 1,118,712 181,472 73,253 245,762 348,016 318,744 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 1,244,055 166,374 77,724 475,646 (43,632) 407,565 246,409 80,035 2,311 475,295 518,927 111,362 - -------------- ----------------------- -------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------ $ 1,490,464 $ 246,409 $ 80,035 $ 950,941 $ 475,295 $ 518,927 ============== ======================= ============== ============ ====================== ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 109 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 JANUS ASPEN OVERSEAS JANUS ASPEN PERKINS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------- ------------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 58 $ (44) $ 415 $ 428 Net realized gains (losses) 26,564 (177) 33,336 (45) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 37,885 (18,504) 261,473 (2,160) ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 64,507 (18,725) 295,224 (1,777) ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 9,283 38 170,474 42,634 Net transfers (including fixed account) 11,467 45,738 820,843 114,248 Policy charges (3,624) (400) (22,353) (649) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (25,524) (667) (11,826) (4,069) ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (8,398) 44,709 957,138 152,164 ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 56,109 25,984 1,252,362 150,387 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 25,984 -- 150,387 -- ----------- ----------- -------------- --------------------- End of year $ 82,093 $ 25,984 $ 1,402,749 $ 150,387 =========== =========== ============== =====================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 110 AIM V.I. INTERNATIONAL AIM V.I. GLOBAL REAL ESTATE GROWTH FTVIPT TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ (5,813) $ 117,347 $ 152,743 $ 213 $ 211,754 $ 166,480 $ 135,851 (698,156) (61,509) 570,510 34 (153,389) 735,646 731,694 1,038,943 (1,334,686) (881,479) 2,258 2,059,948 (4,855,241) 305,602 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 334,974 (1,278,848) (158,226) 2,505 2,118,313 (3,953,115) 1,173,147 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 143,426 125,102 118,444 -- 807,327 773,781 1,046,007 (367,827) 28,052 155,185 16,392 (284,673) 350,298 (11,614) (55,212) (71,189) (75,484) (495) (372,860) (323,164) (294,839) (3,924) 80,702 (231,266) (42) (189,134) (355,256) (115,394) - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (283,537) 162,667 (33,121) 15,855 (39,340) 445,659 624,160 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 51,437 (1,116,181) (191,347) 18,360 2,078,973 (3,507,456) 1,797,307 1,455,085 2,571,266 2,762,613 -- 5,856,168 9,363,624 7,566,317 - -------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 1,506,522 $ 1,455,085 $ 2,571,266 $ 18,360 $ 7,935,141 $ 5,856,168 $ 9,363,624 ============== ====================== ================ ====================== ============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 111 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FTVIPT TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FTVIPT MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (c) ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 3,112 $ 39,464 $ 15,708 $ (4) Net realized gains (losses) (438,168) 78,245 89,496 5 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 609,659 (759,844) 8,690 239 ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 174,603 (642,135) 113,894 240 ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 291,315 407,392 388,710 -- Net transfers (including fixed account) (1,354,085) 463,793 341,064 3,614 Policy charges (31,930) (44,076) (29,330) (140) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (32,906) (55,518) (7,385) (10) ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (1,127,606) 771,591 693,059 3,464 ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets (953,003) 129,456 806,953 3,704 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 1,835,518 1,706,062 899,109 -- ------------- ---------------------- -------------- ---------------------- End of year $ 882,515 $ 1,835,518 $ 1,706,062 $ 3,704 ============= ====================== ============== ======================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 112 ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL THEMATIC GROWTH INTERMEDIATE BOND FIDELITY VIP CONTRAFUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- $ (370) $ (223) $ (334) $ 692 $ 30,836 $ 13,305 $ 11,445 (2,773) (414) 13,926 716 (198,535) (242,658) 861,847 45,397 (37,457) (1,759) 2,187 1,136,586 (1,292,698) (453,602) - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- 42,254 (38,094) 11,833 3,595 968,887 (1,522,051) 419,690 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- 21,200 5,432 8,465 13,019 431,847 540,486 608,723 29,509 30,492 (9,577) 23,126 898,388 269,458 115,952 (2,499) (913) (2,740) (590) (99,153) (91,935) (106,944) (10,407) (567) (17,975) (10,842) (139,114) (170,946) (226,422) - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- 37,803 34,444 (21,827) 24,713 1,091,968 547,063 391,309 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- 80,057 (3,650) (9,994) 28,308 2,060,855 (974,988) 810,999 49,447 53,097 63,091 -- 1,927,330 2,902,318 2,091,319 - ------------ ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------------------- -------------- $ 129,504 $ 49,447 $ 53,097 $ 28,308 $ 3,988,185 $ 1,927,330 $ 2,902,318 ============ ====================== =========== ====================== ============== ========================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 113 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FIDELITY VIP ASSET MANAGER: GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 15,866 $ 17,011 $ 41,848 Net realized gains (losses) (16,185) 8,935 14,373 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 427,179 (532,156) 140,304 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 426,860 (506,210) 196,525 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 240,196 167,675 166,685 Net transfers (including fixed account) 256,106 79,494 19,124 Policy charges (64,669) (45,464) (37,503) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (44,925) (46,018) (43,517) -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 386,708 155,687 104,789 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 813,568 (350,523) 301,314 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 908,867 1,259,390 958,076 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- End of year $ 1,722,435 $ 908,867 $ 1,259,390 ============== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 114 FIDELITY VIP INVESTMENT GRADE BOND FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- $ 10,311 $ 1,503 $ 873 $ 3,688 $ 16,347 $ 19,214 3,887 13,667 1,728 (392,905) (281,987) 120,582 (1,678) (8,842) 6,849 405,695 (292,885) (137,717) - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- 12,520 6,328 9,450 16,478 (558,525) 2,079 - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- 4,336 5,021 13,197 60,293 140,670 252,674 183,821 (563,563) 806,070 (169,930) 350,624 593,876 (4,482) (5,850) (4,182) (10,922) (27,027) (17,750) (5,946) (250,607) (9,141) (227,954) (544,605) (47,391) - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- 177,729 (814,999) 805,944 (348,513) (80,338) 781,409 - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- 190,249 (808,671) 815,394 (332,035) (638,863) 783,488 43,701 852,372 36,978 577,801 1,216,664 433,176 - ------------ ---------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------------------------- -------------- $ 233,950 $ 43,701 $852,372 $ 245,766 $ 577,801 $ 1,216,664 ============ ====================== ============= ============ ============================= ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 115 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 FIDELITY VIP HIGH INCOME FIDELITY VIP MID CAP INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------- ------------------------ 2009 (b) 2009 2008 (a) ---------------------- ------------ ----------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 2,849 $ (23) $ 14 Net realized gains (losses) 11 742 (70) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments (647) 13,131 (10,714) ---------------------- ------------ ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 2,213 13,850 (10,770) ---------------------- ------------ ----------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 16,782 3,949 -- Net transfers (including fixed account) 22,156 192,734 43,089 Policy charges (236) (835) (179) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations -- (25,654) (315) ---------------------- ------------ ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 38,702 170,194 42,595 ---------------------- ------------ ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 40,915 184,044 31,825 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year -- 31,825 -- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- End of year $ 40,915 $ 215,869 $ 31,825 ====================== ============ ===========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 116 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2010 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2020 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2030 INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- $ 457 $ 802 $ 17,181 $ 1,217 $ 512 $ 652 (1,656) 545 (918) 1,278 367 1,114 3,793 (2,956) 149,817 (11,135) 6,395 (3,051) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- 2,594 (1,609) 166,080 (8,640) 7,274 (1,285) - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- 1,353 339 2,536 344 1,286 109 (12,215) 26,580 449,027 46,772 2,573 22,132 -- -- (5,925) (315) (28) -- (753) (1,741) (928) (440) (754) 431 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- (11,615) 25,178 444,710 46,361 3,077 22,672 - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- (9,021) 23,569 610,790 37,721 10,351 21,387 23,569 -- 37,721 -- 21,387 -- - -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------- ----------- ---------------- $ 14,548 $ 23,569 $ 648,511 $ 37,721 $ 31,738 $ 21,387 ============== ============= ============ =============== =========== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 117 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ (160,985) $ 8,765 $ (52,702) Net realized gains (losses) (1,821,468) 11,917,407 8,414,259 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 31,985,158 (70,192,654) 3,035,574 ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 30,002,705 (58,266,482) 11,397,131 ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 18,769,815 22,132,573 21,780,214 Net transfers (including fixed account) (2,195,305) 5,909,829 5,478,471 Policy charges (8,384,980) (9,064,293) (8,331,204) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (5,510,035) (5,469,352) (6,086,335) ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 2,679,495 13,508,757 12,841,146 ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 32,682,200 (44,757,725) 24,238,277 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 76,515,292 121,273,017 97,034,740 ---------------- ------------------------ ---------------- End of year $ 109,197,492 $ 76,515,292 $ 121,273,017 ================ ======================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 118 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH-INCOME AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL SMALL CAPITALIZATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- ---------------------- ------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 446,910 $ 616,716 $ 523,110 $ (246,097) $ (466,291) $1,230,864 (956,152) 4,098,718 3,124,811 (2,366,209) 6,877,405 5,991,855 15,943,649 (34,739,655) (1,027,655) 23,159,810 (44,244,505) 1,948,016 - --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 15,434,407 (30,024,221) 2,620,266 20,547,504 (37,833,391) 9,170,735 - --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 11,825,982 13,919,840 14,383,389 9,330,898 11,097,448 10,006,735 (1,377,002) (337,648) 4,796,374 (1,354,960) 87,246 11,624,893 (5,387,634) (5,766,937) (5,606,686) (3,968,778) (4,406,590) (3,980,217) (3,569,007) (3,550,594) (4,721,206) (2,381,130) (2,679,242) (2,849,609) - --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 1,492,340 4,264,661 8,851,871 1,626,030 4,098,862 14,801,802 - --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- 16,926,746 (25,759,560) 11,472,137 22,173,534 (33,734,529) 23,972,537 49,610,668 75,370,228 63,898,091 33,880,750 67,615,279 43,642,742 - --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 66,537,414 $ 49,610,668 $75,370,228 $ 56,054,284 $ 33,880,750 $67,615,279 =============== ====================== ================ =============== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 119 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 AMERICAN FUNDS BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 88,860 $ 168,134 $ 170,600 Net realized gains (losses) (91,981) (78,359) 13,076 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 381,938 (446,834) (143,419) -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 378,817 (357,059) 40,257 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 777,097 813,635 628,735 Net transfers (including fixed account) (59,617) 63,592 2,131,106 Policy charges (371,335) (377,262) (207,007) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (107,448) (182,193) (54,852) -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 238,697 317,772 2,497,982 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 617,514 (39,287) 2,538,239 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 3,143,128 3,182,415 644,176 -------------- ---------------------- -------------- End of year $ 3,760,642 $ 3,143,128 $ 3,182,415 ============== ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 120 AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS INTERNATIONAL U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA RATED SECURITIES MIST T. ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 799 $ 1,075 $ 1,740 $ 709 $ (115,483) $ (121,466) $ (87,125) 1,537 (88) 1,124 1 (381,122) 1,499,327 1,374,456 19,842 (13,968) (1,799) 862 5,596,487 (8,808,387) 843,627 - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 22,178 (12,981) 1,065 1,572 5,099,882 (7,430,526) 2,130,958 - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 22,210 -- 43,406 -- 2,540,664 3,106,587 2,924,293 416,930 57,452 40,706 33,514 (25,606) 478,281 2,016,463 (1,457) (246) (8,355) (181) (1,208,476) (1,260,749) (1,027,788) (38,651) (91) (21,474) (22) (796,500) (1,115,075) (1,061,019) - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 399,032 57,115 54,283 33,311 510,083 1,209,044 2,851,949 - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 421,210 44,134 55,348 34,883 5,609,964 (6,221,482) 4,982,907 44,134 -- 34,883 -- 11,162,717 17,384,199 12,401,292 - ------------ ------------------ ----------- --------------------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 465,344 $ 44,134 $ 90,231 $ 34,883 $ 16,772,681 $ 11,162,717 $ 17,384,199 ============ ================== =========== =========================== =============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 121 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST MFS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 280,264 $ 153,553 $ 72,282 Net realized gains (losses) (1,024,253) 891,055 2,172,015 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,897,065 (7,755,181) (879,168) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 3,153,076 (6,710,573) 1,365,129 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 2,210,375 2,439,035 2,129,890 Net transfers (including fixed account) (550,815) 2,279,426 2,358,045 Policy charges (902,498) (971,130) (783,344) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (545,950) (852,116) (1,243,321) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 211,112 2,895,215 2,461,270 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 3,364,188 (3,815,358) 3,826,399 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 9,814,566 13,629,924 9,803,525 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 13,178,754 $ 9,814,566 $13,629,924 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 122 MIST PIMCO TOTAL RETURN MIST RCM TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 2,452,300 $ 1,044,114 $ 788,424 $ (82,504) $ 1,260,852 $ (78,918) 1,576,841 795,767 88,836 (600,648) 2,114,093 618,410 1,911,046 (1,944,451) 1,198,111 5,182,655 (9,308,569) 1,944,863 - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 5,940,187 (104,570) 2,075,371 4,499,503 (5,933,624) 2,484,355 - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 5,672,803 6,020,557 6,177,463 1,674,647 1,927,758 1,463,874 2,447,477 960,679 (29,170) 1,430,181 (675,929) 2,934,006 (3,246,181) (2,840,352) (2,306,501) (886,510) (820,489) (611,502) (3,035,028) (2,205,736) (1,722,935) (618,269) (607,497) (563,025) - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,839,070 1,935,148 2,118,857 1,600,049 (176,157) 3,223,353 - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- 7,779,258 1,830,578 4,194,228 6,099,552 (6,109,781) 5,707,708 34,041,059 32,210,481 28,016,253 7,121,496 13,231,277 7,523,569 - --------------- -------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 41,820,317 $ 34,041,059 $ 32,210,481 $ 13,221,048 $ 7,121,496 $ 13,231,277 =============== ========================== =============== =============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 123 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST LORD ABBETT BOND DEBENTURE INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 1,391,406 $ 741,410 $ 950,684 Net realized gains (losses) (126,749) 159,621 205,286 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,411,601 (5,045,528) 39,883 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 6,676,258 (4,144,497) 1,195,853 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 2,703,439 3,044,630 3,554,382 Net transfers (including fixed account) 2,036,045 (840,812) 500,659 Policy charges (1,703,902) (1,532,129) (1,363,634) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,226,776) (1,240,893) (993,295) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 1,808,806 (569,204) 1,698,112 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 8,485,064 (4,713,701) 2,893,965 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 17,548,678 22,262,379 19,368,414 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 26,033,742 $ 17,548,678 $22,262,379 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 124 MIST LAZARD MID CAP MIST MET/AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 19,267 $ 16,248 $ (12,219) $ (22,254) $ (24,205) $ (24,194) (283,748) 35,602 482,777 (84,509) 197,782 118,154 1,519,608 (2,239,073) (720,263) 919,328 (1,510,157) 135,230 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,255,127 (2,187,223) (249,705) 812,565 (1,336,580) 229,190 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 796,272 992,305 1,149,737 525,764 623,838 601,183 (267,754) 293,008 838,156 214,625 84,613 354,513 (346,321) (394,747) (393,479) (223,502) (237,487) (197,171) (290,206) (365,399) (280,900) (124,073) (180,449) (131,197) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (108,009) 525,167 1,313,514 392,814 290,515 627,328 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,147,118 (1,662,056) 1,063,809 1,205,379 (1,046,065) 856,518 3,422,640 5,084,696 4,020,887 2,187,257 3,233,322 2,376,804 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 4,569,758 $ 3,422,640 $ 5,084,696 $ 3,392,636 $ 2,187,257 $3,233,322 ============== ====================== ============== ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 125 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST HARRIS OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 1,418,689 $ 242,385 $ 5,167 Net realized gains (losses) (1,294,657) 2,675,287 2,725,469 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 8,897,628 (13,913,907) (3,512,929) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 9,021,660 (10,996,235) (782,293) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 4,204,850 5,154,234 5,746,134 Net transfers (including fixed account) 154,538 (2,283,317) 3,549,633 Policy charges (1,715,379) (1,786,246) (1,935,617) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,050,988) (944,552) (1,288,608) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 1,593,020 140,119 6,071,542 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 10,614,681 (10,856,116) 5,289,249 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 15,844,670 26,700,786 21,411,537 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 26,459,351 $ 15,844,670 $26,700,786 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 126 MIST LEGG MASON PARTNERS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH MIST LORD ABBETT GROWTH AND INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------ $ (40,420) $ (56,576) $ (50,642) $ 86,241 $ 70,536 $ 31,039 (166,346) (18,149) 926,513 (261,167) 472,182 296,381 1,815,976 (3,076,964) (747,047) 894,542 (2,888,440) (147,617) - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,609,210 (3,151,689) 128,824 719,616 (2,345,722) 179,803 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,020,767 1,253,068 1,456,917 455,197 479,313 510,985 (178,569) (80,248) (281,052) (56,090) (17,411) (145,041) (500,322) (526,115) (539,471) (175,840) (146,058) (120,041) (374,454) (342,790) (705,050) (15,683) (23,697) 2,312 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- (32,578) 303,915 (68,656) 207,584 292,147 248,215 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 1,576,632 (2,847,774) 60,168 927,200 (2,053,575) 428,018 4,956,827 7,804,601 7,744,433 4,235,811 6,289,386 5,861,368 - -------------- ---------------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 6,533,459 $ 4,956,827 $ 7,804,601 $ 5,163,011 $ 4,235,811 $6,289,386 ============== ====================== ============== ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 127 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 376,681 $ 192,412 $ 44,687 Net realized gains (losses) (1,092,248) 947,022 2,530,886 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5,493,585 (9,433,208) (6,132,457) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 4,778,018 (8,293,774) (3,556,884) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 3,655,037 4,540,759 5,237,292 Net transfers (including fixed account) (802,883) 360,392 710,529 Policy charges (1,374,865) (1,606,318) (1,829,684) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (714,297) (908,507) (1,115,544) --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 762,992 2,386,326 3,002,593 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 5,541,010 (5,907,448) (554,291) NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 12,525,455 18,432,903 18,987,194 --------------- ---------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 18,066,465 $ 12,525,455 $18,432,903 =============== ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 128 MIST VAN KAMPEN MID CAP GROWTH MIST LORD ABBETT MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- $ (870) $ 267 $ (24) $ 1,558 $ (115) $ 312 1,780 2,309 -- (38,897) (9,425) 10,041 75,648 (17,251) (570) 57,059 (38,556) (10,458) - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 76,558 (14,675) (594) 19,720 (48,096) (105) - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 13,014 31 -- 75,266 6,403 13,650 208,259 36 32,025 (77,923) 79,533 12,564 (2,906) (162) (33) (4,803) (4,269) (2,281) (5,098) (1) (27) (590) (8,220) 92 - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 213,269 (96) 31,965 (8,050) 73,447 24,025 - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 289,827 (14,771) 31,371 11,670 25,351 23,920 16,600 31,371 -- 91,851 66,500 42,580 - ------------ ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ---------------------- ------------- $ 306,427 $ 16,600 $31,371 $ 103,521 $ 91,851 $66,500 ============ ====================== ================ ============ ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 129 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST THIRD AVENUE SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 839 $ 888 $ 1,338 Net realized gains (losses) (14,175) 153 22,579 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 152,916 (119,764) (41,016) -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 139,580 (118,723) (17,099) -------------- ---------------------- ------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 57,631 48,914 129,727 Net transfers (including fixed account) 486,247 30,930 12,080 Policy charges (12,877) (11,149) (9,900) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (13,418) (87,205) (9,328) -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 517,583 (18,510) 122,579 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 657,163 (137,233) 105,480 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 243,831 381,064 275,584 -------------- ---------------------- ------------- End of year $ 900,994 $ 243,831 $381,064 ============== ====================== =============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 130 MIST OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL APPRECIATION MIST LEGG MASON VALUE EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ (10,277) $ 30,626 $(4,302) $ 32,368 $ (20,992) $ (54,295) (109,001) 189,066 36,790 (273,743) 40,963 37,741 558,202 (860,586) 18,908 1,354,429 (3,108,496) (371,535) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 438,924 (640,894) 51,396 1,113,054 (3,088,525) (388,089) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 338,372 373,345 205,021 817,337 938,630 1,048,842 205,296 325,069 461,399 (92,993) 186,585 (45,958) (126,102) (131,344) (68,093) (317,442) (346,212) (411,469) (66,149) (40,306) (23,596) (208,119) (338,027) (305,084) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 351,417 526,764 574,731 198,783 440,976 286,331 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- 790,341 (114,130) 626,127 1,311,837 (2,647,549) (101,758) 841,297 955,427 329,300 2,788,353 5,435,902 5,537,660 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- $ 1,631,638 $ 841,297 $955,427 $ 4,100,190 $ 2,788,353 $5,435,902 ============== ====================== ============= ============== ====================== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 131 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST SSGA GROWTH ETF INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ----------------------- ------------ INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 7,006 $ 4,529 $ (3,337) Net realized gains (losses) (20,730) (21,051) 10,329 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 309,775 (210,490) (2,639) -------------- ----------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 296,051 (227,012) 4,353 -------------- ----------------------- ------------ POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 229,022 168,313 89,074 Net transfers (including fixed account) 921,197 (72,658) 415,367 Policy charges (75,749) (43,964) (30,535) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (38,845) (6,807) (15,115) -------------- ----------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 1,035,626 44,884 458,791 -------------- ----------------------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets 1,331,676 (182,128) 463,144 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 457,331 639,459 176,315 -------------- ----------------------- ------------ End of year $ 1,789,007 $ 457,331 $ 639,459 ============== ======================= ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 132 MIST SSGA GROWTH AND INCOME ETF MIST PIMCO INFLATION PROTECTED BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 6,273 $ 4,258 $(2,340) $ 194,864 $ 95,597 $ 1,791 3,801 (36,815) 9,163 (46,474) (94,032) 4,018 204,020 (94,558) (2,024) 877,182 (678,454) 50,303 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 214,094 (127,115) 4,799 1,025,572 (676,889) 56,112 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 200,034 163,517 139,370 1,284,337 878,509 100,106 921,708 17,087 115,257 842,827 4,986,265 716,990 (67,668) (43,029) (28,375) (561,645) (339,089) (37,516) (23,508) (19,484) (2,126) (379,814) (237,169) (53,881) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 1,030,566 118,091 224,126 1,185,706 5,288,516 725,699 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- 1,244,660 (9,024) 228,925 2,211,278 4,611,627 781,811 336,449 345,473 116,548 5,523,166 911,539 129,728 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- -------------- ---------------------- ------------- $ 1,581,109 $ 336,449 $345,473 $ 7,734,444 $ 5,523,166 $911,539 ============== ====================== ============= ============== ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 133 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST BLACKROCK LARGE CAP CORE INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 (d) ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 2,132,876 $ (317,267) $ (2,431,291) Net realized gains (losses) (10,716,690) 9,729,334 181,462 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 54,384,062 (169,653,539) 4,642,363 ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 45,800,248 (160,241,472) 2,392,534 ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 38,206,877 42,625,658 31,838,356 Net transfers (including fixed account) (5,847,879) (7,982,176) 442,192,771 Policy charges (26,968,042) (28,104,995) (19,369,800) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (18,412,707) (24,473,418) (20,078,179) ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (13,021,751) (17,934,931) 434,583,148 ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 32,778,497 (178,176,403) 436,975,682 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 258,799,279 436,975,682 -- ---------------- ---------------------- ---------------- End of year $ 291,577,776 $ 258,799,279 $ 436,975,682 ================ ====================== ================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 134 MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST JANUS FORTY MIST DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE BALANCED ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 (d) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- $ (75,162) $ 249,198 $ (4,282) $ (427) $ -- $ -- $ 368 (540,105) (35,061) 23,570 58,177 (10) (28) (90) 3,887,171 (4,523,728) 188,079 2,844 6 14,667 (1,781) - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- 3,271,904 (4,309,591) 207,367 60,594 (4) 14,639 (1,503) - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- 2,031,808 1,649,448 150,350 412 -- 30,361 302 1,027,089 7,003,261 3,200,586 240,274 114 167,911 12,281 (846,828) (590,128) (32,750) (5,500) -- (9,727) (973) (298,955) (325,545) (37,605) (278,764) 10 (563) -- - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- 1,913,115 7,737,036 3,280,581 (43,578) 124 187,982 11,610 - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- 5,185,018 3,427,445 3,487,948 17,016 120 202,621 10,107 6,915,393 3,487,948 -- 120 -- 10,107 -- - --------------- ---------------------- -------------- ----------- ------------------ ------------ ----------- $ 12,100,411 $ 6,915,393 $ 3,487,948 $ 17,136 $ 120 $ 212,728 $ 10,107 =============== ====================== ============== =========== ================== ============ ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 135 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH ALLOCATION MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------ ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ -- $ 644 $ -- $ 165 Net realized gains (losses) 1,298 12 370 (29) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 20,909 (48) 11,101 (130) ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 22,207 608 11,471 6 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 87,422 2,162 36,169 3,061 Net transfers (including fixed account) 36,431 14,336 57,483 2,966 Policy charges (24,118) (1,358) (13,816) (1,421) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (2,703) (1) (21) (5) ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 97,032 15,139 79,815 4,601 ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 119,239 15,747 91,286 4,607 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 15,747 -- 4,607 -- ------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- End of year $ 134,986 $ 15,747 $ 95,893 $ 4,607 ============ =========== =========== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 136 MIST MET/FRANKLIN MIST MET/FRANKLIN INCOME MIST MET/FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES TEMPLETON FOUNDING STRATEGY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- $ -- $ 469 $ -- $ 234 $ -- $ 207 54 (63) (91) (83) 565 (21) 9,507 (2,459) 4,710 (2,584) 14,572 (146) - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- 9,561 (2,053) 4,619 (2,433) 15,137 40 - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- 13,515 2,138 8,704 4,224 18,400 940 19,688 20,690 6,499 7,195 159,413 10,164 (6,238) (1,315) (3,313) (946) (7,871) (459) (482) 1 (293) 24 (705) (4) - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- 26,483 21,514 11,597 10,497 169,237 10,641 - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- 36,044 19,461 16,216 8,064 184,374 10,681 19,461 -- 8,064 -- 10,681 -- - ----------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------------- $ 55,505 $ 19,461 $ 24,280 $ 8,064 $ 195,055 $ 10,681 =========== =============== =========== ====================== ============ =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 137 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MIST MET/TEMPLETON GROWTH MIST PIONEER FUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (c) ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 2 $ 18 $ (580) Net realized gains (losses) (60) (39) 1,986 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,117 (322) 48,304 ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 3,059 (343) 49,710 ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 14,327 1,057 9,778 Net transfers (including fixed account) 2,568 2,915 197,145 Policy charges (3,419) (442) (2,535) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (526) 1 (14,962) ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 12,949 3,531 189,426 ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 16,009 3,188 239,136 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 3,188 -- -- ------------- --------------------- ---------------------- End of year $19,197 $3,188 $ 239,136 ============= ===================== ======================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 138 AMERICAN CENTURY VP VISTA DELAWARE VIP SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ (472) $ (285) $ (93) $ 2,698 $ 195 $ (2,015) (47,927) 204 1,950 (324,068) (88,810) 54,658 67,433 (65,328) 4,790 372,833 (269,207) (146,882) - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 19,034 (65,409) 6,647 51,463 (357,822) (94,239) - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 110,074 13,124.00 7,595.00 60,157 119,309 340,918 (53,969) 106,780 953 (501,693) 78,642 290,002 (4,572) (3,919) (1,106) (11,186) (21,619) (15,765) (3,305) (516) (9,883) (5,015) (210,049) (19,176) - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 48,228 115,469 (2,441) (457,737) (33,717) 595,979 - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 67,262 50,060 4,206 (406,274) (391,539) 501,740 79,193 29,133 24,927 634,305 1,025,844 524,104 - ------------ ---------------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- $ 146,455 $ 79,193 $ 29,133 $ 228,031 $ 634,305 $1,025,844 ============ ============================ =========== ============ ====================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 139 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 DREYFUS VIF INTERNATIONAL VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------ ---------------------- -------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 9,269 $ 8,347 $ 7,908 Net realized gains (losses) (185,176) 25,343 123,168 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 238,024 (268,322) (101,858) ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 62,117 (234,632) 29,218 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 28,115 2,055 185,615 Net transfers (including fixed account) (85,562) 3,974 (194,916) Policy charges (8,707) (12,689) (14,159) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (45,781) (118,241) (21,097) ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (111,935) (124,901) (44,557) ------------ ---------------------- -------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets (49,818) (359,533) (15,339) NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 341,560 701,093 716,432 ------------ ---------------------- -------------- End of year $ 291,742 $ 341,560 $701,093 ============ ====================== ==============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 140 GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED SMALL CAP EQUITY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 2,747 $ 7,940 $ 6,291 $ 551 $ 192 $ 69 (540,331) (112,182) 203,381 (17,708) (34,983) 14,561 633,578 (486,662) (272,066) 28,044 (655) (37,975) - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- 95,994 (590,904) (62,394) 10,887 (35,446) (23,345) - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- -- 205,990 105,410 12,573 1,613 26,101 (667,539) 102,395 978,190 4,125 25,177 47,326 (13,708) (27,133) (16,541) (1,545) (2,152) (2,711) (214) 12,539 (57,710) (4,928) (74,323) (2,434) - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- (681,461) 293,791 1,009,349 10,225 (49,685) 68,282 - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- (585,467) (297,113) 946,955 21,112 (85,131) 44,937 913,808 1,210,921 263,966 49,396 134,527 89,590 - ------------ ---------------------- --------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------------- $ 328,341 $ 913,808 $1,210,921 $ 70,508 $ 49,396 $134,527 ============ ====================== =============== =========== ====================== ================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 141 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MFS VIT HIGH INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 660 $ 1,594 $ 3,863 Net realized gains (losses) 326 (3,105) 1,517 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 21,466 (1,097) (3,019) -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 22,452 (2,608) 2,361 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 3,777 696 5,591 Net transfers (including fixed account) 90,405 (8,416) (64,551) Policy charges (684) (180) (846) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1,164) (8,325) (2,622) -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions 92,334 (16,225) (62,428) -------------- ---------------------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 114,786 (18,833) (60,067) NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 3,111 21,944 82,011 -------------- ---------------------- ----------- End of year $ 117,897 $ 3,111 $ 21,944 ============== ====================== ===========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 142 MFS VIT GLOBAL EQUITY MFS VIT NEW DISCOVERY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- $ 1,004 $ 225 $ 612 $ (27) $ (11) $ (13) (11,994) 4,298 5,513 1,560 539 239 27,307 (30,617) (2,915) 3,314 (1,817) (349) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- 16,317 (26,094) 3,210 4,847 (1,289) (123) - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- 20,456 16,644 24,545 564 -- -- (9,035) 8,770 12,209 (83) -- 3,357 (1,544) (2,425) (2,386) (178) (37) (78) (5,469) (3,305) 135 (2,063) (1) 113 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- 4,408 19,684 34,503 (1,760) (38) 3,392 - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- 20,725 (6,410) 37,713 3,087 (1,327) 3,269 58,159 64,569 26,856 1,942 3,269 -- - -------------- ------------------------ -------------- -------------- ------------------------ ------------- $ 78,884 $ 58,159 $ 64,569 $ 5,029 $ 1,942 $ 3,269 ============== ======================== ============== ============== ======================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 143 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 MFS VIT VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ 546 $ 10,029 $ (78) Net realized gains (losses) (1,224) 18,395 2,376 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments 14,082 (26,364) (1,846) ------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 13,404 2,060 452 ------------- ---------------------- ------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners -- (5,064) 5,064 Net transfers (including fixed account) -- 55,984 42,062 Policy charges (2,736) (3,817) (1,514) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (1) (31,762) (131) ------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (2,737) 15,341 45,481 ------------- ---------------------- ------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets 10,667 17,401 45,933 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 63,334 45,933 -- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- End of year $74,001 $ 63,334 $45,933 ============= ====================== =============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 144 VAN KAMPEN LIT GOVERNMENT WELLS FARGO VT TOTAL RETURN BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- $ 3,609 $ 1,876 $ 795 $ 16,897 $ 6,923 $ 4,036 (289) (1,270) 38 5,219 (532) 482 (2,868) (983) 35 23,526 (2,943) 726 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 452 (377) 868 45,642 3,448 5,244 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 51,159 30,742 9,025 124,039 41,989 21,305 10,279 444 -- 234,843 50,132 30,954 (7,970) (6,986) (171) (14,024) (4,589) (2,836) (411) (15,013) (1,839) (39,437) (20,785) (2,379) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 53,057 9,187 7,015 305,421 66,747 47,044 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- 53,509 8,810 7,883 351,063 70,195 52,288 31,526 22,716 14,833 183,674 113,479 61,191 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------- $ 85,035 $ 31,526 $ 22,716 $ 534,737 $ 183,674 $ 113,479 ============== ====================== ================== ============ ====================== =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 145 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONCLUDED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008, AND 2007 WELLS FARGO VT MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------------- ---------------------- --------------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS: FROM OPERATIONS: Net investment income (loss) $ (3,264) $ 37,763 $ 51,705 Net realized gains (losses) -- -- -- Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments -- -- -- -------------- ---------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (3,264) 37,763 51,705 -------------- ---------------------- --------------- POLICY TRANSACTIONS: Premium payments received from policy owners 451,194 90,094 764,383 Net transfers (including fixed account) (984,218) 310,047 319,843 Policy charges (47,826) (91,356) (68,591) Transfers for policy benefits and terminations (299,636) (308,880) 2,280 -------------- ---------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from policy transactions (880,486) (95) 1,017,915 -------------- ---------------------- --------------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets (883,750) 37,668 1,069,620 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 2,089,402 2,051,734 982,114 -------------- ---------------------- --------------- End of year $ 1,205,652 $ 2,089,402 $2,051,734 ============== ====================== ===============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 146 PIONEER VCT PIONEER VCT ROYCE UIF EMERGING UIF EMERGING PIMCO VIT EMERGING MARKETS MID CAP VALUE SMALL-CAP MARKETS DEBT MARKETS EQUITY LOW DURATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------ -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (c) - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- $ 3,201 $ (141) $ (34) $ (57) $ 68 $ (17) $ 9,485 8,989 (554) 32 16 32 480 33,086 311,181 (40,541) 2,439 2,984 95 1,146 1,601 - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 323,371 (41,236) 2,437 2,943 195 1,609 44,172 - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 70,484 25 -- 13,726 803 803 -- 258,993 213,338 19,671 42,530 6,688 6,231 696,037 (19,519) (1,388) (582) (728) (131) (1,164) (3,966) (15,065) (16,880) (123) -- (1,808) (1,836) (1,497) - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 294,893 195,095 18,966 55,528 5,552 4,034 690,574 - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 618,264 153,859 21,403 58,471 5,747 5,643 734,746 153,859 -- -- -- -- -- -- - ------------ ----------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- $ 772,123 $ 153,859 $ 21,403 $ 58,471 $ 5,747 $ 5,643 $ 734,746 ============ =========== ==================== ==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 147 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 exists in accordance with the regulations of the New York Department of Insurance. The Separate Account is divided into Investment Divisions, each of which is treated as an individual accounting entity for financial reporting purposes. Each Investment 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: Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. ("MSF")* Janus Aspen Series ("Janus Aspen") AIM Variable Insurance Funds ("AIM V.I.") Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust ("FTVIPT") AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. ("AllianceBernstein") Fidelity Variable Insurance Products ("Fidelity VIP") American Funds Insurance Series ("American Funds") Met Investors Series Trust ("MIST")* American Century Variable Portfolios, Inc. ("American Century VP") Delaware VIP Trust ("Delaware VIP") Dreyfus Variable Investment Fund ("Dreyfus VIF") Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust ("Goldman Sachs") MFS Variable Insurance Trust ("MFS VIT") Van Kampen Life Investment Trust ("Van Kampen LIT") Wells Fargo Variable Trust ("Wells Fargo VT") Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds ("Oppenheimer VA") Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust ("Pioneer VCT") Putnam Variable Trust ("Putnam VT") Royce Capital Fund ("Royce") The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc. ("UIF") PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust ("PIMCO VIT") Legg Mason Partners Variable Equity Trust ("LMPVET") *See Note 5 for discussion of additional information on related party transactions. The assets of each of the Investment 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 is not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business the Company may conduct. 148 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 2. LIST OF INVESTMENT DIVISIONS A. Premium payments, less any applicable charges, applied to the Separate Account are invested in one or more Investment Divisions in accordance with the selection made by the policy owner. The following Investment Divisions had net assets as of December 31, 2009: MSF BlackRock Diversified Investment Division MSF BlackRock Aggressive Growth Investment Division MSF MetLife Stock Index Investment Division MSF Artio International Stock Investment Division MSF FI Mid Cap Opportunities Investment Division MSF T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Investment Division* MSF Oppenheimer Global Equity Investment Division MSF MFS Value Investment Division MSF Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Value Investment Division MSF T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Investment Division MSF Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Investment Division MSF Morgan Stanley EAFE Index Investment Division MSF Russell 2000 Index Investment Division MSF Jennison Growth Investment Division MSF BlackRock Strategic Value Investment Division MSF MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Investment Division MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Investment Division MSF BlackRock Large Cap Value Investment Division MSF Davis Venture Value Investment Division MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Investment Division MSF BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Investment Division MSF BlackRock Bond Income Investment Division MSF FI Value Leaders Investment Division MSF Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Investment Division MSF Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Investment Division MSF Western Asset Management U.S. Government Investment Division MSF BlackRock Money Market Investment Division MSF MFS Total Return Investment Division* MSF MetLife Conservative Allocation Investment Division MSF MetLife Conservative to Moderate Allocation Investment Division MSF MetLife Moderate Allocation Investment Division MSF MetLife Moderate to Aggressive Allocation Investment Division MSF MetLife Aggressive Allocation Investment Division Janus Aspen Janus Investment Division Janus Aspen Balanced Investment Division Janus Aspen Forty Investment Division Janus Aspen Overseas Investment Division Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Investment Division AIM V.I. Global Real Estate Investment Division AIM V.I. International Growth Investment Division FTVIPT Templeton Foreign Securities Investment Division FTVIPT Mutual Global Discovery Securities Investment Division FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond Securities Investment Division** AllianceBernstein Global Thematic Growth Investment Division AllianceBernstein Intermediate Bond Investment Division Fidelity VIP Contrafund Investment Division Fidelity VIP Asset Manager: Growth Investment Division Fidelity VIP Investment Grade Bond Investment Division Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Investment Division Fidelity VIP High Income Investment Division Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Investment Division Fidelity VIP Freedom 2010 Investment Division Fidelity VIP Freedom 2020 Investment Division Fidelity VIP Freedom 2030 Investment Division American Funds Growth Investment Division American Funds Growth-Income Investment Division American Funds Global Small Capitalization Investment Division American Funds Bond Investment Division American Funds International Investment Division American Funds U.S. Government/AAA Rated Securities Investment Division MIST T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Investment Division* MIST MFS Research International Investment Division 149 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 2. LIST OF INVESTMENT DIVISIONS -- (CONTINUED) MIST PIMCO Total Return Investment Division MIST RCM Technology Investment Division MIST Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Investment Division MIST Lazard Mid Cap Investment Division* MIST Met/AIM Small Cap Growth Investment Division MIST Harris Oakmark International Investment Division MIST Legg Mason Partners Aggressive Growth Investment Division* MIST Lord Abbett Growth and Income Investment Division MIST Clarion Global Real Estate Investment Division* MIST Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth Investment Division MIST Lord Abbett Mid Cap Value Investment Division MIST Third Avenue Small Cap Value Investment Division MIST Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Investment Division MIST Legg Mason Value Equity Investment Division MIST SSgA Growth ETF Investment Division MIST SSgA Growth and Income ETF Investment Division MIST PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Investment Division MIST BlackRock Large Cap Core Investment Division MIST Janus Forty Investment Division MIST Dreman Small Cap Value Investment Division MIST American Funds Balanced Allocation Investment Division MIST American Funds Growth Allocation Investment Division MIST American Funds Moderate Allocation Investment Division MIST Met/Franklin Income Investment Division MIST Met/Franklin Mutual Shares Investment Division MIST Met/Franklin Templeton Founding Strategy Investment Division MIST Met/Templeton Growth Investment Division MIST Pioneer Fund Investment Division** American Century VP Vista Investment Division Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Investment Division Dreyfus VIF International Value Investment Division Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Investment Division Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Investment Division MFS VIT High Income Investment Division MFS VIT Global Equity Investment Division MFS VIT New Discovery Investment Division MFS VIT Value Investment Division Van Kampen LIT Government Investment Division Wells Fargo VT Total Return Bond Investment Division Wells Fargo VT Money Market Investment Division Pioneer VCT Emerging Markets Investment Division Pioneer VCT Mid Cap Value Investment Division Royce Small-Cap Investment Division UIF Emerging Markets Debt Investment Division UIF Emerging Markets Equity Investment Division PIMCO VIT Low Duration Investment Division** * This Investment Division invests in two or more share classes within the underlying portfolio, series, or fund of the Trusts that may assess 12b-1 fees. ** This Investment Division began operations during the year ended December 31, 2009. B. The following Investment Divisions had no net assets as of December 31, 2009: AllianceBernstein International Value Investment Division Fidelity VIP Freedom 2015 Investment Division Fidelity VIP Freedom 2025 Investment Division Oppenheimer VA Main Street Small Cap Investment Division Putnam VT International Growth and Income Investment Division Royce Micro-Cap Investment Division PIMCO VIT Long-Term U.S. Government Investment Division LMPVET Investment Counsel Variable Social Awareness Investment Division 150 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 3. PORTFOLIO CHANGES The following Investment Divisions ceased operations during the year ended December 31, 2009: MSF FI Large Cap Investment Division MSF Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Investment Division The operations of the Investment Divisions were affected by the following changes that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2009: NAME CHANGES:
Former Name New Name (MSF) Julius Baer International Stock Portfolio (MSF) Artio International Stock Portfolio (MSF) Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio (MSF) Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio (MSF) Franklin Templeton Small Cap Growth Portfolio (MSF) Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Portfolio (MSF) Loomis Sayles Small Cap Portfolio (MSF) Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio (MSF) Harris Oakmark Focused Value Portfolio (MSF) Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Janus Aspen) Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Janus Aspen) Janus Portfolio (Janus Aspen) International Growth Portfolio (Janus Aspen) Overseas Portfolio (Janus Aspen) Mid Cap Value Portfolio (Janus Aspen) Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio (FTVIPT) Mutual Discovery Securities Fund (FTVIPT) Mutual Global Discovery Securities Fund (AllianceBernstein) Global Technology Portfolio (AllianceBernstein) Global Thematic Growth Portfolio
MERGERS:
Former Portfolio New Portfolio (MSF) FI Large Cap Portfolio (MSF) BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio (MSF) Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Portfolio (MIST) Pioneer Fund Portfolio
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for variable life separate accounts registered as unit investment trusts. In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") approved FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("Codification") as the single source of authoritative accounting guidance used in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP for all non-governmental entities. Codification, which changed the referencing and organization of accounting guidance without modification of existing GAAP, is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. Since it did not modify existing GAAP, Codification did not have any impact on the financial results of the Investment Divisions. On the effective date of Codification, substantially all existing non-Securities and Exchange Commission accounting and reporting standards were superseded and, therefore, are no longer referenced by title in the accompanying notes to the financial statements. 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. 151 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED) SECURITY VALUATION The Investment Divisions' investment in shares of the portfolio, series or fund of the Trusts is valued at fair value based on the closing net asset value ("NAV") or price per share as determined by the Trusts as of the end of the year. All changes in fair value are recorded as changes in unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the statements of operations of the applicable Investment 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. The Separate Account prioritizes the inputs to fair valuation techniques and allows for the use of unobservable inputs to the extent that observable inputs are not available. The Separate Account has categorized its assets based on the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). An asset's classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of significant input to its valuation. The input levels are as follows: Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets.
Each Investment Division invests in shares of open-end mutual funds which calculate a daily NAV, unadjusted, based on the 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 quoted daily NAV as reported by the Trusts at the close of each business day. On that basis, the inputs used to value all shares held by the Separate Account, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, are classified as Level 2. 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 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 and a state premium tax charge from premiums before amounts are allocated to the Separate Account. The Company also deducts a federal income tax charge before amounts are allocated to the Separate Account. This federal income tax charge is imposed to recover a portion of the federal income tax adjustment attributable to policy acquisition expenses. Net premiums are reported as payments received from policy owners on the statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Investment Divisions and are credited as accumulation units. NET TRANSFERS Funds transferred by the policy owner into or out of the Investment Divisions within the Separate Account or into or out of the fixed account (an investment option in 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 Investment 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. 152 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -- (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Effective December 31, 2009, the Separate Account adopted new guidance on: (i) measuring the fair value of investments in certain entities that calculate a NAV per share; (ii) how investments within its scope would be classified in the fair value hierarchy; and (iii) enhanced disclosure requirements about the nature and risks of investments measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis. As a result, the Separate Account classified all of its investments, which utilize a NAV to measure fair value, as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Effective April 1, 2009, the Separate Account adopted prospectively new guidance, which establishes general standards for accounting and disclosures of events that occur subsequent to the statements of assets and liabilities date but before financial statements are issued, as revised in February 2010. The Separate Account has provided the required disclosures, if any, in its financial statements. Effective January 1, 2008, the Separate Account adopted new fair value measurements guidance which defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of inputs used to measure fair value, and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements and applied this guidance prospectively to assets measured at fair value. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the fair value of items measured at fair value or each of the Investment Divisions. Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted new guidance on income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax recognized in a company's financial statements. It requires companies to determine 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 in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement, and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the financial statements of each of the Investment Divisions. 5. EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The following annual Separate Account charge 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 Investment 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 respective charge for the year ended December 31, 2009: Mortality and Expense Risk 0.45% - 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. For some Policies, the mortality and expense risk charge which ranges from 0.30% to 0.60% is assessed through the redemption of units on a monthly basis and recorded as mortality and expense risk charges in the statements of operations of the applicable Investment Divisions. Other policy charges that are assessed through the redemption of units generally include: Cost of Insurance ("COI") charges, administrative charges, a policy fee, 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. Administrative charges range from $0 to $35 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. 153 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 5. EXPENSES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS -- (CONTINUED) 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. For these policies, in the first policy year, the maximum surrender charge premium is 75% of the smoker federal guideline premium for the policy, assuming a level death benefit for the policy and any riders; and in the second and later policy years, it is 100% of the smoker federal guideline premium for the policy, assuming a level death benefit for the policy and any riders. The surrender charge cannot exceed 100% of the cumulative premiums paid in the first two policy years. If the policy is surrendered in the first two policy years, the Company will deduct 100% of the surrender charge, determined as described above. After the second policy year, the percentage the Company deducts declines until it reaches 0% at the end of the 15th policy year. Most policies offer optional benefits that can be added to the policy by rider. The change for riders that provide life insurance benefits can range from $0.01 to $37.98 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 $100 of the benefit provided. These charges are recorded as policy charges in the accompanying statements of changes in net assets of the applicable Investment Divisions. Certain investments in the various portfolios of the MIST and MSF Trusts hold shares that are managed by MetLife Advisers, LLC, which acts in the capacity of investment advisor and is an indirect affiliate of the Company. On May 1, 2009, Met Investors Advisory, LLC, an indirect affiliate of the Company and previous manager of the MIST Trust, merged into MetLife Advisers, LLC. 154 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 6. STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 DECEMBER 31, 2009 ----------------------- ---------------------------- COST OF PROCEEDS SHARES COST ($) PURCHASES ($) FROM SALES ($) ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------- MSF BlackRock Diversified Investment Division 17,617,327 283,245,833 15,568,471 20,197,862 MSF BlackRock Aggressive Growth Investment Division 8,020,921 184,547,937 3,021,849 13,171,130 MSF MetLife Stock Index Investment Division 22,718,789 687,542,090 54,785,090 31,913,969 MSF Artio International Stock Investment Division 4,779,206 55,432,870 2,799,332 4,856,542 MSF FI Mid Cap Opportunities Investment Division 13,399,926 227,787,837 7,798,428 6,713,398 MSF T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Investment Division 5,663,407 69,441,734 3,491,430 4,990,588 MSF Oppenheimer Global Equity Investment Division 2,884,448 35,744,033 2,349,486 3,865,950 MSF MFS Value Investment Division 4,407,663 56,470,780 2,588,404 2,859,158 MSF Neuberger Berman Mid Cap Value Investment Division 3,999,817 69,355,947 3,447,876 3,984,419 MSF T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Investment Division 3,298,755 39,524,055 2,032,090 3,119,476 MSF Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index Investment Division 9,721,103 104,127,006 19,308,359 8,537,142 MSF Morgan Stanley EAFE Index Investment Division 5,195,247 57,854,820 7,980,635 5,100,717 MSF Russell 2000 Index Investment Division 4,452,702 51,961,585 5,061,763 3,320,051 MSF Jennison Growth Investment Division 1,234,956 13,214,103 592,738 807,462 MSF BlackRock Strategic Value Investment Division 7,113,188 103,684,201 3,823,299 3,436,999 MSF MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Investment Division 4,837,062 57,443,826 5,223,386 4,387,594 MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth Investment Division 757,903 6,885,098 484,985 397,775 MSF BlackRock Large Cap Value Investment Division 1,239,328 14,394,561 2,156,748 1,104,187 MSF Davis Venture Value Investment Division 1,873,384 50,740,127 5,726,809 3,135,645 MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Investment Division 84,717 17,001,696 1,468,570 1,045,526 MSF BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Investment Division 259,169 5,630,890 1,468,446 842,118 MSF BlackRock Bond Income Investment Division 791,276 84,777,030 8,095,467 9,221,605 MSF FI Value Leaders Investment Division 43,653 7,400,594 802,202 414,871 MSF Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value Investment Division 277,249 57,427,406 2,228,166 3,189,569 MSF Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Investment Division 1,688,282 20,257,157 3,422,171 1,601,905 MSF Western Asset Management U.S. Government Investment Division 1,379,365 16,709,822 5,442,657 4,673,634 MSF BlackRock Money Market Investment Division 352,395 35,239,572 17,528,511 45,564,825 MSF MFS Total Return Investment Division 58,769 7,884,050 2,213,743 704,690 MSF MetLife Conservative Allocation Investment Division 201,311 2,061,951 992,164 425,503 MSF MetLife Conservative to Moderate Allocation Investment Division 499,301 5,120,070 1,920,387 607,984 MSF MetLife Moderate Allocation Investment Division 2,853,414 29,107,392 7,153,925 1,559,216 MSF MetLife Moderate to Aggressive Allocation Investment Division 5,384,932 56,179,730 11,155,074 2,483,196 MSF MetLife Aggressive Allocation Investment Division 1,137,410 12,059,441 2,491,904 1,080,586 Janus Aspen Janus Investment Division 309,401 5,939,043 699,041 338,402 Janus Aspen Balanced Investment Division 53,365 1,416,756 1,182,867 32,716 Janus Aspen Forty Investment Division 28,670 844,822 519,560 275,807 Janus Aspen Overseas Investment Division 1,822 62,762 120,837 125,756 Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value Investment Division 102,316 1,143,440 1,095,084 110,625 AIM V.I. Global Real Estate Investment Division 124,147 2,099,234 350,815 628,363 AIM V.I. International Growth Investment Division 706 16,102 16,591 523 FTVIPT Templeton Foreign Securities Investment Division 580,089 8,337,384 1,651,476 1,209,595 FTVIPT Mutual Global Discovery Securities Investment Division 46,923 925,102 534,623 1,640,370 FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond Securities Investment Division (a) 209 3,466 3,606 145 AllianceBernstein Global Thematic Growth Investment Division 7,927 115,540 68,583 31,095 AllianceBernstein Intermediate Bond Investment Division 2,395 26,730 45,695 20,202 Fidelity VIP Contrafund Investment Division 194,081 4,564,734 1,573,638 443,944
155 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 6. STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 DECEMBER 31, 2009 ----------------------- ---------------------------- COST OF PROCEEDS SHARES COST ($) PURCHASES ($) FROM SALES ($) ---------- ------------ ------------- -------------- Fidelity VIP Asset Manager: Growth Investment Division 136,922 1,620,083 547,763 141,914 Fidelity VIP Investment Grade Bond Investment Division 18,882 237,213 397,915 209,220 Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Investment Division 14,673 268,276 133,464 477,380 Fidelity VIP High Income Investment Division 7,734 41,564 41,809 256 Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Investment Division 8,600 213,456 197,866 27,563 Fidelity VIP Freedom 2010 Investment Division 1,489 13,713 3,851 14,818 Fidelity VIP Freedom 2020 Investment Division 68,121 509,833 924,393 452,391 Fidelity VIP Freedom 2030 Investment Division 3,515 28,398 5,179 1,258 American Funds Growth Investment Division 2,368,703 120,768,499 7,577,785 5,050,914 American Funds Growth-Income Investment Division 2,133,982 73,773,563 5,088,657 3,144,069 American Funds Global Small Capitalization Investment Division 3,157,993 64,610,970 5,706,071 4,321,077 American Funds Bond Investment Division 367,612 3,955,160 1,217,886 889,687 American Funds International Investment Division 27,197 459,473 441,108 41,020 American Funds U.S. Government/AAA Rated Securities Investment Division 7,469 91,170 86,050 29,521 MIST T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Investment Division 2,170,295 17,136,706 1,863,426 1,467,611 MIST MFS Research International Investment Division 1,405,932 16,306,401 3,203,804 2,709,329 MIST PIMCO Total Return Investment Division 3,479,233 40,082,770 8,900,969 3,039,430 MIST RCM Technology Investment Division 3,461,042 14,389,014 3,180,799 1,662,227 MIST Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Investment Division 2,126,926 24,460,346 5,973,135 2,769,097 MIST Lazard Mid Cap Investment Division 488,278 5,917,316 516,804 605,454 MIST Met/AIM Small Cap Growth Investment Division 302,958 3,719,310 634,026 263,229 MIST Harris Oakmark International Investment Division 2,195,867 31,296,379 5,644,664 2,629,977 MIST Legg Mason Partners Aggressive Growth Investment Division 1,073,435 7,433,596 375,736 448,750 MIST Lord Abbett Growth and Income Investment Division 272,173 6,850,228 655,588 364,027 MIST Clarion Global Real Estate Investment Division 1,886,046 24,332,323 2,594,303 1,453,814 MIST Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth Investment Division 34,975 248,618 242,278 29,864 MIST Lord Abbett Mid Cap Value Investment Division 8,158 94,507 95,175 101,662 MIST Third Avenue Small Cap Value Investment Division 71,282 885,322 578,216 56,977 MIST Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Investment Division 288,273 1,899,648 534,925 193,723 MIST Legg Mason Value Equity Investment Division 662,373 5,919,521 630,323 400,029 MIST SSgA Growth ETF Investment Division 181,255 1,687,737 1,238,278 195,605 MIST SSgA Growth and Income ETF Investment Division 152,909 1,471,419 1,313,032 276,172 MIST PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Investment Division 692,426 7,486,804 2,717,682 1,336,169 MIST BlackRock Large Cap Core Investment Division 37,285,528 402,199,959 7,458,520 18,233,363 MIST Janus Forty Investment Division 186,850 12,548,870 3,707,857 1,869,004 MIST Dreman Small Cap Value Investment Division 1,369 14,288 227,699 271,701 MIST American Funds Balanced Allocation Investment Division 23,983 199,843 200,136 12,153 MIST American Funds Growth Allocation Investment Division 16,283 114,127 109,082 12,048 MIST American Funds Moderate Allocation Investment Division 10,333 84,924 84,593 4,776 MIST Met/Franklin Income Investment Division 5,501 48,459 30,469 3,984 MIST Met/Franklin Mutual Shares Investment Division 2,994 22,155 12,395 798 MIST Met/Franklin Templeton Founding Strategy Investment Division 21,721 180,630 183,086 13,849 MIST Met/Templeton Growth Investment Division 2,186 16,403 14,294 1,341 MIST Pioneer Fund Investment Division (a) 19,433 190,339 214,314 25,961 American Century VP Vista Investment Division 11,105 136,969 174,231 126,453 Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Investment Division 9,392 247,128 144,483 600,050 Dreyfus VIF International Value Investment Division 26,719 343,701 120,978 224,671 Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Investment Division 28,931 455,962 7,439 683,952
156 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 6. STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS -- (CONCLUDED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 DECEMBER 31, 2009 ----------------------- ---------------------------- COST OF PROCEEDS SHARES COST ($) PURCHASES ($) FROM SALES ($) --------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Goldman Sachs Structured Small Cap Equity Investment Division 7,996 84,737 31,221 20,334 MFS VIT High Income Investment Division 14,391 98,362 99,146 8,965 MFS VIT Global Equity Investment Division 6,560 82,198 36,250 30,819 MFS VIT New Discovery Investment Division 386 3,887 9,350 11,132 MFS VIT Value Investment Division 6,336 88,133 824 2,993 Van Kampen LIT Government Investment Division 9,685 88,609 65,343 8,675 Wells Fargo VT Total Return Bond Investment Division 51,707 512,361 446,685 122,383 Wells Fargo VT Money Market Investment Division 1,206,171 1,206,171 860,355 1,743,341 Pioneer VCT Emerging Markets Investment Division 28,661 501,484 335,465 37,370 Pioneer VCT Mid Cap Value Investment Division 1,478 18,964 19,549 617 Royce Small-Cap Investment Division 6,736 55,488 56,256 784 UIF Emerging Markets Debt Investment Division 742 5,653 7,576 1,955 UIF Emerging Markets Equity Investment Division 434 4,498 7,036 3,018 PIMCO VIT Low Duration Investment Division (a) 72,658 732,970 738,487 5,697 (a) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
157 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: MSF BLACKROCK DIVERSIFIED MSF BLACKROCK AGGRESSIVE GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- Units beginning of year 12,136,197 12,715,624 13,096,726 10,226,808 10,673,487 11,198,297 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 5,841,981 3,715,948 1,576,102 4,486,979 2,758,625 1,043,072 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (6,498,027) (4,295,375) (1,957,204) (5,058,125) (3,205,304) (1,567,882) ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- Units end of year 11,480,151 12,136,197 12,715,624 9,655,662 10,226,808 10,673,487 ============= ====================== ============= ============= ====================== =============
MSF FI MID CAP OPPORTUNITIES MSF T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 13,704,583 13,843,071 14,298,595 4,498,247 4,692,085 4,913,291 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 7,641,034 4,385,339 1,586,888 1,930,920 1,202,595 490,842 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (7,663,179) (4,523,827) (2,042,412) (2,156,476) (1,396,433) (712,048) ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 13,682,438 13,704,583 13,843,071 4,272,691 4,498,247 4,692,085 ============= ====================== ============= ============= ====================== ============
MSF NEUBERGER BERMAN MID CAP VALUE MSF T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 3,355,424 3,292,329 3,225,765 3,522,287 3,529,093 3,620,946 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 2,427,646 1,542,307 609,119 2,114,300 1,354,500 579,434 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (2,490,121) (1,479,212) (542,555) (2,226,820) (1,361,306) (671,287) ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 3,292,949 3,355,424 3,292,329 3,409,767 3,522,287 3,529,093 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 158 MSF METLIFE STOCK INDEX MSF ARTIO INTERNATIONAL STOCK INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 36,120,853 34,637,993 33,607,228 3,272,041 3,371,026 3,412,213 21,105,595 13,540,436 5,684,335 1,779,165 1,065,634 449,737 (20,301,943) (12,057,576) (4,653,570) (1,920,373) (1,164,619) (490,924) - -------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 36,924,505 36,120,853 34,637,993 3,130,833 3,272,041 3,371,026 ============== ====================== ============= ============= ====================== ============
MSF OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL EQUITY MSF MFS VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 2,250,790 2,347,437 2,344,938 4,061,727 4,115,566 4,099,325 1,043,645 653,061 280,327 2,678,033 1,700,729 706,700 (1,183,185) (749,708) (277,828) (2,683,487) (1,754,568) (690,459) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 2,111,250 2,250,790 2,347,437 4,056,273 4,061,727 4,115,566 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
MSF BARCLAYS CAPITAL AGGREGATE BOND INDEX MSF MORGAN STANLEY EAFE INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 5,705,639 6,582,200 6,058,549 4,548,869 4,186,312 3,792,545 4,481,852 3,155,394 1,388,135 3,949,991 2,508,640 1,009,072 (4,207,879) (4,031,955) (864,484) (3,880,393) (2,146,083) (615,305) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 5,979,612 5,705,639 6,582,200 4,618,467 4,548,869 4,186,312 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
159 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: MSF RUSSELL 2000 INDEX MSF JENNISON GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 2,979,566 2,975,863 2,884,744 1,170,101 1,203,057 1,356,790 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 2,105,103 1,318,726 550,789 646,258 394,023 166,465 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (2,112,536) (1,315,023) (459,670) (667,755) (426,979) (320,198) ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 2,972,133 2,979,566 2,975,863 1,148,604 1,170,101 1,203,057 ============= ====================== ============ ============ ====================== ============
MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK LARGE CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ----------- Units beginning of year 579,322 569,953 538,941 924,995 770,111 608,908 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 456,755 284,532 110,335 1,160,670 738,266 293,309 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (443,928) (275,163) (79,323) (1,066,968) (583,382) (132,106) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ----------- Units end of year 592,149 579,322 569,953 1,018,697 924,995 770,111 =========== ====================== ========== ============= ====================== ===========
MSF BLACKROCK LEGACY LARGE CAP GROWTH MSF BLACKROCK BOND INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 413,693 265,094 190,308 4,137,787 4,467,585 4,668,001 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 696,623 481,035 112,767 1,958,068 1,342,396 708,428 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (629,878) (332,436) (37,981) (2,246,829) (1,672,194) (908,844) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 480,438 413,693 265,094 3,849,026 4,137,787 4,467,585 =========== ====================== ========== ============= ====================== ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 160 MSF BLACKROCK STRATEGIC VALUE MSF METLIFE MID CAP STOCK INDEX INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 4,285,033 4,450,536 4,494,782 3,450,115 3,466,871 3,270,208 2,810,773 1,678,023 646,818 2,443,661 1,669,439 702,937 (2,816,347) (1,843,526) (691,064) (2,580,618) (1,686,195) (506,274) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 4,279,459 4,285,033 4,450,536 3,313,158 3,450,115 3,466,871 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
MSF DAVIS VENTURE VALUE MSF LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP CORE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------------------ ---------- 1,580,625 1,479,707 1,301,427 116,157 98,083 78,273 1,319,611 814,725 357,240 70,176 60,203 30,647 (1,238,703) (713,807) (178,960) (70,021) (42,129) (10,837) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ---------- ------------------------ ---------- 1,661,533 1,580,625 1,479,707 116,312 116,157 98,083 ============= ====================== ============ ========== ======================== ==========
MSF FI VALUE LEADERS MSF MET/ARTISAN MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 451,406 440,904 393,835 196,801 191,591 191,529 447,507 277,204 120,346 142,199 89,923 32,899 (419,979) (266,702) (73,277) (147,661) (84,713) (32,837) - ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 478,934 451,406 440,904 191,339 196,801 191,591 =========== ====================== ========== =========== ====================== ==========
161 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT MSF WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC BOND OPPORTUNITIES U.S. GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 1,106,833 1,117,386 998,939 1,059,598 1,066,735 988,756 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 931,022 616,116 270,755 1,058,237 562,109 236,483 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (922,237) (626,669) (152,308) (1,054,764) (569,246) (158,504) ------------ ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 1,115,618 1,106,833 1,117,386 1,063,071 1,059,598 1,066,735 ============ ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE CONSERVATIVE TO MODERATE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Units beginning of year 133,696 66,558 44,128 336,506 244,254 161,903 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 463,545 353,431 46,280 631,508 381,130 121,294 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (417,909) (286,293) (23,850) (524,325) (288,878) (38,943) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- --------------- Units end of year 179,332 133,696 66,558 443,689 336,506 244,254 =========== ====================== ========== =========== ====================== ===============
MSF METLIFE AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION JANUS ASPEN JANUS INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 851,068 608,756 225,274 685,791 643,417 595,051 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 1,466,442 960,727 441,487 77,949 85,627 69,313 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (1,323,615) (718,415) (58,005) (44,846) (43,253) (20,947) ------------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 993,895 851,068 608,756 718,894 685,791 643,417 ============= ====================== ========== ========== ====================== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 162 MSF BLACKROCK MONEY MARKET MSF MFS TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 3,533,477 3,638,086 3,575,759 469,855 418,473 297,430 1,181,172 902,181 494,785 595,895 357,123 187,982 (2,751,892) (1,006,790) (432,458) (485,137) (305,741) (66,939) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 1,962,757 3,533,477 3,638,086 580,613 469,855 418,473 ============= ====================== ============ =========== ====================== ==========
MSF METLIFE MODERATE ALLOCATION MSF METLIFE MODERATE TO AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 2,031,439 1,452,241 775,138 3,956,910 2,499,351 1,098,433 3,488,092 2,404,563 935,987 6,445,005 4,336,625 1,608,801 (3,030,617) (1,825,365) (258,884) (5,669,236) (2,879,066) (207,883) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 2,488,914 2,031,439 1,452,241 4,732,679 3,956,910 2,499,351 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
JANUS ASPEN BALANCED JANUS ASPEN FORTY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ---------------------- --------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- 20,633 5,625 179 45,182 27,126 7,954 81,253 20,270 7,946 39,687 46,241 21,485 (2,505) (5,262) (2,500) (23,739) (28,185) (2,313) - --------- ---------------------- --------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- 99,381 20,633 5,625 61,130 45,182 27,126 ========= ====================== ========= ========== ====================== =========
163 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: JANUS ASPEN OVERSEAS JANUS ASPEN PERKINS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------- ------------------------------------ 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) --------- ------------- --------- -------------------------- Units beginning of year 1,777 -- 13,293 -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 5,289 1,802 89,544 13,355 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (3,931) (25) (9,552) (62) --------- ------------- --------- -------------------------- Units end of year 3,135 1,777 93,285 13,293 ========= ============= ========= ==========================
FTVIPT TEMPLETON GLOBAL FTVIPT MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES BOND SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (c) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- Units beginning of year 140,006 93,103 54,880 -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 28,222 55,579 56,645 213 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (113,640) (8,676) (18,422) (9) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- Units end of year 54,588 140,006 93,103 204 =========== ====================== ========== ======================
FIDELITY VIP ASSET MANAGER: GROWTH FIDELITY VIP INVESTMENT GRADE BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ---------- -------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 126,890 112,746 102,160 3,908 73,675 3,341 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 70,300 28,458 22,228 31,638 1,647 118,771 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (16,093) (14,314) (11,642) (17,459) (71,414) (48,437) ---------- -------------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 181,097 126,890 112,746 18,087 3,908 73,675 ========== ========================== ========== ========== ====================== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 164 AIM V.I. INTERNATIONAL AIM V.I. GLOBAL REAL ESTATE GROWTH FTVIPT TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - ---------- ---------------------- --------- ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 76,172 74,508 70,179 -- 527,866 504,436 471,719 18,609 21,095 13,540 1,114 104,859 90,235 84,038 (34,821) (19,431) (9,211) (34) (111,933) (66,805) (51,321) - ---------- ---------------------- --------- ---------------------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- 59,960 76,172 74,508 1,080 520,792 527,866 504,436 ========== ====================== ========= ====================== =========== ====================== ==========
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN GLOBAL THEMATIC GROWTH INTERMEDIATE BOND FIDELITY VIP CONTRAFUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- 14,644 8,261 11,769 -- 218,160 188,529 151,404 14,289 6,627 10,367 3,299 153,261 67,806 81,153 (3,890) (244) (13,875) (1,057) (38,664) (38,175) (44,028) - --------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- ---------- 25,043 14,644 8,261 2,242 332,757 218,160 188,529 ========= ====================== ========== ====================== ========== ====================== ==========
FIDELITY VIP FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-INCOME HIGH INCOME FIDELITY VIP MID CAP INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 (b) 2009 2008 (a) - ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- ------------- 72,691 87,700 30,951 -- 2,071 -- 10,561 72,887 69,741 3,022 9,260 2,085 (59,474) (87,896) (12,992) (21) (1,280) (14) - ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- ------------- 23,778 72,691 87,700 3,001 10,051 2,071 ========== ====================== ========== ====================== ========= =============
165 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2010 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2020 FIDELITY VIP FREEDOM 2030 INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) --------- ------------------ --------- ------------------ -------- ------------------- Units beginning of year 3,089 -- 4,617 -- 3,324 -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 21 3,101 52,551 4,660 372 3,402 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (1,569) (12) (827) (43) (31) (78) --------- ------------------ --------- ------------------ -------- ------------------- Units end of year 1,541 3,089 56,341 4,617 3,665 3,324 ========= ================== ========= ================== ======== ===================
AMERICAN FUNDS GLOBAL SMALL CAPITALIZATION AMERICAN FUNDS BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 2,098,117 1,945,062 1,521,701 317,147 291,647 63,414 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 2,393,707 1,620,594 741,710 631,349 466,213 243,689 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (2,339,247) (1,467,539) (318,349) (613,313) (440,713) (15,456) ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 2,152,577 2,098,117 1,945,062 335,183 317,147 291,647 ============= ====================== ============ =========== ====================== ==========
MIST MFS RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL MIST PIMCO TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 870,603 695,827 566,593 2,287,745 2,175,489 2,039,385 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 996,145 702,443 256,067 2,051,940 1,322,359 459,131 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (980,992) (527,667) (126,833) (1,961,464) (1,210,103) (323,027) ----------- ---------------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 885,756 870,603 695,827 2,378,221 2,287,745 2,175,489 =========== ====================== =========== ============= ====================== ============
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 166 AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH-INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1,382,286 1,218,654 1,094,384 1,461,879 1,381,044 1,228,077 1,183,014 771,486 276,228 1,196,222 759,706 321,727 (1,146,063) (607,854) (151,958) (1,166,859) (678,871) (168,760) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 1,419,237 1,382,286 1,218,654 1,491,242 1,461,879 1,381,044 ============= ====================== ============ ============= ====================== ============
AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN FUNDS INTERNATIONAL U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA RATED SECURITIES MIST T. ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 2007 - --------- --------------------- --------- ----------------------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 2,335 -- 1,808 -- 1,702,757 1,587,296 1,338,870 16,414 2,351 4,273 1,820 1,928,793 1,301,840 592,655 (1,535) (16) (1,517) (12) (1,876,700) (1,186,379) (344,229) - --------- --------------------- --------- ----------------------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ 17,214 2,335 4,564 1,808 1,754,850 1,702,757 1,587,296 ========= ===================== ========= ============================= ============= ====================== ============
MIST RCM TECHNOLOGY MIST LORD ABBETT BOND DEBENTURE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 1,806,845 1,867,295 1,395,573 1,205,110 1,249,287 1,162,806 2,949,637 1,857,487 861,145 736,059 372,521 184,166 (2,645,433) (1,917,937) (389,423) (641,057) (416,698) (97,685) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------------- ------------ 2,111,049 1,806,845 1,867,295 1,300,112 1,205,110 1,249,287 ============= ====================== ============ ============ ====================== ============
167 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: MIST LAZARD MID CAP MIST MET/AIM SMALL CAP GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 371,732 340,316 261,764 230,618 208,985 170,794 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 378,306 294,536 129,129 285,386 181,529 87,382 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (387,724) (263,120) (50,577) (247,955) (159,896) (49,191) ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 362,314 371,732 340,316 268,049 230,618 208,985 =========== ====================== ========== =========== ====================== ==========
MIST LORD ABBETT GROWTH AND INCOME MIST CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units beginning of year 569,914 539,972 523,423 1,247,223 1,071,638 939,464 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 58,321 51,580 43,331 1,551,482 1,053,139 419,170 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (42,882) (21,638) (26,782) (1,466,198) (877,554) (286,996) ---------- ---------------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------ Units end of year 585,353 569,914 539,972 1,332,507 1,247,223 1,071,638 ========== ====================== ========== ============= ====================== ============
MIST THIRD AVENUE SMALL CAP VALUE MIST OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL APPRECIATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 --------- ---------------------- --------- ----------- ---------------------- --------- Units beginning of year 22,742 24,943 17,494 114,986 70,634 27,796 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 49,002 5,677 11,206 234,271 142,400 50,236 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (5,287) (7,878) (3,757) (193,713) (98,048) (7,398) --------- ---------------------- --------- ----------- ---------------------- --------- Units end of year 66,457 22,742 24,943 155,544 114,986 70,634 ========= ====================== ========= =========== ====================== =========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 168 MIST HARRIS OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL MIST LEGG MASON PARTNERS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ----------- 1,337,674 1,335,770 1,060,490 929,444 893,124 908,926 1,598,848 1,015,983 501,471 681,902 427,707 167,283 (1,496,647) (1,014,079) (226,191) (692,911) (391,387) (183,085) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------ ----------- ---------------------- ----------- 1,439,875 1,337,674 1,335,770 918,435 929,444 893,124 ============= ====================== ============ =========== ====================== ===========
MIST VAN KAMPEN MID CAP GROWTH MIST LORD ABBETT MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ---------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------------------- --------- 1,987 2,000 -- 10,463 4,638 2,988 23,232 9 2,004 12,325 8,670 4,172 (1,902) (22) (4) (13,469) (2,845) (2,522) - --------- ---------------------- ------------ ---------- ---------------------- --------- 23,317 1,987 2,000 9,319 10,463 4,638 ========= ====================== ============ ========== ====================== =========
MIST LEGG MASON VALUE EQUITY MIST SSGA GROWTH ETF INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - --------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- --------- 576,603 511,093 490,888 59,898 56,164 16,395 565,868 304,320 90,867 247,780 75,852 43,076 (526,858) (238,810) (70,662) (126,205) (72,118) (3,307) - ----------- ---------------------- ---------- ----------- ---------------------- --------- 615,613 576,603 511,093 181,473 59,898 56,164 =========== ====================== ========== =========== ====================== =========
169 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: MIST SSGA GROWTH AND INCOME ETF MIST PIMCO INFLATION PROTECTED BOND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ---------- ---------------------- --------- ------------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 39,742 30,551 10,875 523,888 80,592 12,722 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 206,989 57,632 25,957 1,226,809 872,786 86,389 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (97,398) (48,441) (6,281) (1,131,896) (429,490) (18,519) ---------- ---------------------- --------- ------------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 149,333 39,742 30,551 618,801 523,888 80,592 ========== ====================== ========= ============= ====================== ==========
MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MIST DREMAN SMALL CAP VALUE BALANCED ALLOCATION GROWTH ALLOCATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ---------------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) ---------- ----------------------- ---------- ----------- --------- ------------ Units beginning of year 11 -- 1,427 -- 2,439 -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 22,145 15 44,911 1,565 17,809 2,697 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (20,885) (4) (23,236) (138) (4,684) (258) ---------- ----------------------- ---------- ----------- --------- ------------ Units end of year 1,271 11 23,102 1,427 15,564 2,439 ========== ======================= ========== =========== ========= ============
MIST MET/FRANKLIN MIST PIONEER TEMPLETON FOUNDING STRATEGY MIST MET/TEMPLETON GROWTH FUND INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ------------------------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (c) ---------- ------------------- --------- ------------------ ---------------------- Units beginning of year 1,503 -- 480 -- -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 44,058 1,613 2,325 543 22,226 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (24,263) (110) (632) (63) (1,949) ---------- ------------------- ---------- ------------------ ---------------------- Units end of year 21,298 1,503 2,173 480 20,277 ========== =================== ========== ================== ======================
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 170 MIST BLACKROCK LARGE CAP CORE MIST JANUS FORTY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 (d) 2009 2008 2007 (d) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ---------- 14,670,780 15,352,126 -- 943,170 281,380 -- 6,882,314 4,069,201 17,523,204 1,816,405 1,255,331 305,557 (7,445,348) (4,750,547) (2,171,078) (1,637,379) (593,541) (24,177) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ---------- 14,107,746 14,670,780 15,352,126 1,122,196 943,170 281,380 ============= ====================== ============= ============= ====================== ==========
MIST AMERICAN FUNDS MODERATE ALLOCATION MIST MET/FRANKLIN INCOME MIST MET/FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) 2009 2008 (a) - --------- ------------ --------- ----------------- -------- ------------------------- 593 -- 2,408 -- 1,208 -- 11,392 809 4,293 2,572 2,223 1,620 (2,024) (216) (1,337) (164) (527) (412) - --------- ------------ --------- ----------------- -------- ------------------------- 9,961 593 5,364 2,408 2,904 1,208 ========= ============ ========= ================= ======== =========================
AMERICAN CENTURY VP VISTA DELAWARE VIP SMALL CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ---------- ---------------------- -------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- 8,686 1,642 1,963 59,279 67,044 31,911 17,746 7,373 511 7,473 14,415 43,174 (13,317) (329) (832) (50,554) (22,180) (8,041) - ---------- ---------------------- -------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- 13,115 8,686 1,642 16,198 59,279 67,044 ========== ====================== ======== ========== ====================== =========
171 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, 2009, 2008, AND 2007: DREYFUS VIF INTERNATIONAL VALUE GOLDMAN SACHS MID CAP VALUE INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ---------- ----------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- Units beginning of year 33,156 42,550 45,198 102,102 84,789 18,361 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 2,909 1,327 17,418 -- 29,281 68,111 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (14,389) (10,721) (20,066) (74,550) (11,968) (1,683) ---------- ----------------------- ---------- ---------- ---------------------- --------- Units end of year 21,676 33,156 42,550 27,552 102,102 84,789 ========== ======================= ========== ========== ====================== =========
MFS VIT GLOBAL EQUITY MFS VIT NEW DISCOVERY INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION ----------------------------------------- ----------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 --------- ---------------------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Units beginning of year 5,386 3,948 1,789 249 253 -- Units issued and transferred from other funding options 2,627 1,868 2,461 864 -- 260 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (2,470) (430) (302) (717) (4) (7) --------- ---------------------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Units end of year 5,543 5,386 3,948 396 249 253 ========= ====================== ======== ======= ======= =======
WELLS FARGO VT TOTAL RETURN BOND WELLS FARGO VT MONEY MARKET INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ---------- ------------------------ --------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units beginning of year 15,329 9,697 5,553 181,207 181,995 91,188 Units issued and transferred from other funding options 36,270 9,589 5,733 42,926 37,528 105,491 Units redeemed and transferred to other funding options (11,754) (3,957) (1,589) (119,680) (38,316) (14,684) ---------- ------------------------ --------- ----------- ---------------------- ---------- Units end of year 39,845 15,329 9,697 104,453 181,207 181,995 ========== ======================== ========= =========== ====================== ==========
(a) For the period April 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008. (b) Commenced on April 28, 2008 and began transactions in 2009. (c) For the period May 4, 2009 to December 31, 2009. (d) For the period April 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007. 172 GOLDMAN SACHS STRUCTURED SMALL CAP EQUITY MFS VIT HIGH INCOME INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - --------- ---------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- --------- 6,818 12,264 6,743 354 1,776 6,738 2,806 2,521 5,781 9,330 77 823 (2,001) (7,967) (260) (475) (1,499) (5,785) - --------- ---------------------- ----------- ------------ ---------------------- --------- 7,623 6,818 12,264 9,209 354 1,776 ========= ====================== =========== ============ ====================== =========
MFS VIT VALUE VAN KAMPEN LIT GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- 6,081 2,966 -- 2,625 1,920 1,342 -- 3,928 3,069 5,113 2,736 1,425 (278) (813) (103) (719) (2,031) (847) - ------------- ---------------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- 5,803 6,081 2,966 7,019 2,625 1,920 ============= ====================== ============= ============= ====================== =============
PIONEER VCT UIF EMERGING UIF EMERGING PIMCO VIT PIONEER VCT EMERGING MARKETS MID CAP VALUE ROYCE SMALL-CAP MARKETS DEBT MARKETS EQUITY LOW DURATION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION INVESTMENT DIVISION - ---------------------------- -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 2009 2008 (a) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (b) 2009 (c) - ------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- -------------------- 13,031 -- -- -- -- -- -- 26,780 13,166 604 4,771 302 714 66,978 (2,234) (136) (18) (68) (79) (272) (528) - ------- -------------------- -------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------------------- -------------------- 37,577 13,031 586 4,703 223 442 66,450 ======= ==================== ==================== ================== ================== ==================== ====================
173 METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 8. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The following table is a summary of unit values and units outstanding for the Policies, net investment income ratios, and expense ratios, excluding expenses for the underlying portfolio, series, or fund for each of the periods presented in the five years ended December 31, 2009: AS OF DECEMBER 31 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ---------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MSF BlackRock Diversified 2009 11,480,151 13.61 - 55.09 257,391,816 5.15 0.45 - 0.90 16.25 - 17.30 Investment Division 2008 12,136,197 11.61 - 46.97 235,715,981 2.81 0.45 - 0.90 (25.47) - (20.65) 2007 12,715,624 15.43 - 38.69 334,245,436 2.54 0.45 - 0.90 4.96 - 8.02 2006 13,096,726 14.57 - 36.86 331,432,719 2.44 0.40 - 0.90 7.38 - 10.53 2005 13,638,816 13.18 - 33.65 319,750,423 1.57 0.40 - 0.90 2.13 - 3.05 MSF BlackRock Aggressive Growth 2009 9,655,662 15.15 - 56.68 187,532,635 0.20 0.45 - 0.90 48.10 - 49.44 Investment Division 2008 10,226,808 10.19 - 37.93 134,277,037 -- 0.45 - 0.90 (46.22) - (44.59) 2007 10,673,487 18.84 - 26.64 260,061,815 -- 0.45 - 0.90 19.53 - 20.60 2006 11,198,297 15.63 - 22.09 228,717,595 -- 0.40 - 0.90 5.76 - 6.75 2005 11,502,614 14.64 - 20.73 222,219,970 -- 0.40 - 0.90 9.72 - 10.70 MSF MetLife Stock Index 2009 36,924,505 10.69 - 47.90 597,707,546 2.70 0.45 - 0.90 25.11 - 26.26 Investment Division 2008 36,120,853 8.47 - 37.94 472,610,929 1.94 0.45 - 0.90 (37.67) - (34.22) 2007 34,637,993 13.47 - 39.67 748,068,488 1.03 0.45 - 0.90 4.28 - 10.73 2006 33,607,228 12.80 - 38.04 707,564,793 1.97 0.40 - 0.90 8.73 - 15.48 2005 32,156,989 11.08 - 33.24 605,569,341 1.56 0.40 - 0.90 3.71 - 4.64 MSF Artio International Stock 2009 3,130,833 11.77 - 17.48 45,163,862 0.71 0.45 - 0.90 21.07 - 22.17 Investment Division 2008 3,272,041 9.71 - 14.31 38,994,328 3.13 0.45 - 0.90 (44.63) - (40.37) 2007 3,371,026 17.46 - 23.95 72,704,709 1.05 0.45 - 0.90 9.36 - 11.35 2006 3,412,213 15.68 - 21.90 67,509,144 1.40 0.40 - 0.90 14.38 - 16.49 2005 3,294,341 13.71 - 18.97 56,855,714 0.60 0.40 - 0.90 16.95 - 18.00 MSF FI Mid Cap Opportunities 2009 13,682,438 5.17 - 14.67 166,025,413 1.52 0.45 - 0.90 32.60 - 33.81 Investment Division 2008 13,704,583 3.86 - 10.96 124,838,700 0.41 0.45 - 0.90 (55.69) - (51.44) 2007 13,843,071 8.63 - 24.16 283,077,852 0.13 0.45 - 0.90 7.38 - 8.34 2006 14,298,595 7.97 - 22.36 271,463,672 0.01 0.45 - 0.90 10.85 - 28.32 2005 14,520,500 7.12 - 20.08 247,745,972 -- 0.45 - 0.90 5.97 - 6.92 MSF T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth 2009 4,272,691 14.95 - 17.11 68,810,021 0.35 0.45 - 0.90 37.72 - 38.97 Investment Division 2008 4,498,247 10.85 - 12.37 52,291,217 -- 0.45 - 0.90 (36.76) - (33.41) 2007 4,692,085 17.16 - 19.47 85,746,187 -- 0.45 - 0.90 8.88 - 9.89 2006 4,913,291 15.76 - 17.80 81,812,746 -- 0.45 - 0.90 2.96 - 3.93 2005 5,103,342 8.20 - 17.21 80,632,046 -- 0.45 - 0.90 10.02 - 11.01 MSF Oppenheimer Global Equity 2009 2,111,250 18.03 - 20.23 38,882,417 2.57 0.45 - 0.90 39.06 - 40.31 Investment Division 2008 2,250,790 12.94 - 14.42 29,644,684 2.15 0.45 - 0.90 (40.90) - (37.34) 2007 2,347,437 21.71 - 24.18 52,072,709 1.10 0.45 - 0.90 5.53 - 10.86 2006 2,344,938 20.38 - 22.70 48,944,535 2.49 0.45 - 0.90 11.00 - 16.59 2005 2,314,718 17.48 - 19.47 41,604,796 0.55 0.45 - 0.90 15.19 - 16.22 MSF MFS Value Investment Division 2009 4,056,273 11.25 - 16.19 49,365,491 -- 0.45 - 0.90 19.74 - 20.82 2008 4,061,727 9.35 - 13.40 41,012,912 1.91 0.45 - 0.90 (34.05) - (17.37) 2007 4,115,566 14.14 - 17.54 61,926,665 0.78 0.45 - 0.90 (4.67) - (3.48) 2006 4,099,325 14.65 - 18.40 64,292,839 0.77 0.40 - 0.90 16.70 - 18.14 2005 4,085,993 12.55 - 15.72 54,445,434 0.70 0.40 - 0.90 (2.26) - (1.38)
174 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 ----------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MSF Neuberger Berman Mid Cap 2009 3,292,949 16.29 - 24.19 63,957,799 1.58 0.90 46.77 - 48.10 Value Investment Division 2008 3,355,424 11.10 - 16.33 44,065,744 0.85 0.90 (47.81) - (46.55) 2007 3,292,329 21.27 - 30.68 82,005,373 0.55 0.90 2.51 - 3.45 2006 3,225,765 20.75 - 29.66 77,735,349 0.48 0.40 - 0.90 10.46 - 11.46 2005 2,912,765 18.79 - 26.61 63,152,395 0.29 0.40 - 0.90 11.27 - 12.27 MSF T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth 2009 3,409,767 9.44 - 14.68 42,520,597 0.63 0.90 42.15 - 43.44 Investment Division 2008 3,522,287 6.64 - 10.23 30,702,575 0.59 0.90 (41.89) - (38.27) 2007 3,529,093 11.53 - 17.60 52,811,241 0.45 0.90 8.47 - 9.40 2006 3,620,946 10.63 - 16.09 49,315,573 0.33 0.40 - 0.90 12.21 - 13.23 2005 3,547,628 6.84 - 14.21 41,950,019 0.54 0.40 - 0.90 4.12 - 6.59 MSF Barclays Capital Aggregate 2009 5,979,612 15.94 - 18.02 106,351,639 5.95 0.45 - 0.90 4.22 - 5.17 Bond Index Investment Division 2008 5,705,639 15.30 - 17.13 96,524,738 4.55 0.45 - 0.90 4.32 - 5.99 2007 6,582,200 14.56 - 16.17 104,928,263 4.49 0.45 - 0.90 5.89 - 11.27 2006 6,058,549 13.75 - 15.13 90,417,327 4.29 0.45 - 0.90 (0.88) - 4.15 2005 5,619,973 13.32 - 14.53 80,547,413 3.76 0.45 - 0.90 1.16 - 2.06 MSF Morgan Stanley EAFE Index 2009 4,618,467 10.47 - 14.59 58,913,857 4.28 0.45 - 0.90 27.52 - 28.67 Investment Division 2008 4,548,869 8.21 - 11.34 44,991,420 2.87 0.45 - 0.90 (42.58) - (40.15) 2007 4,186,312 14.30 - 19.58 71,635,930 1.94 0.45 - 0.90 9.83 - 13.98 2006 3,792,545 13.02 - 17.67 58,401,764 1.70 0.40 - 0.90 23.03 - 25.75 2005 3,464,106 10.45 - 14.05 42,457,559 1.59 0.40 - 0.90 12.24 - 13.24 MSF Russell 2000 Index 2009 2,972,133 12.21 - 17.49 47,243,288 2.05 0.45 - 0.90 24.88 - 26.01 Investment Division 2008 2,979,566 9.77 - 13.88 37,446,370 1.26 0.45 - 0.90 (34.09) - (30.11) 2007 2,975,863 14.83 - 20.87 56,244,600 0.91 0.45 - 0.90 (2.43) - 2.72 2006 2,884,744 15.20 - 21.19 55,288,989 0.81 0.45 - 0.90 12.11 - 17.99 2005 2,619,288 13.00 - 17.96 42,636,846 0.74 0.45 - 0.90 3.57 - 4.50 MSF Jennison Growth 2009 1,148,604 5.77 - 12.74 13,473,347 0.19 0.90 38.73 - 39.99 Investment Division 2008 1,170,101 4.12 - 9.10 9,813,769 2.43 0.90 (37.00) - (26.98) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 1,203,057 6.48 - 13.98 15,741,716 0.42 0.90 10.62 - 11.66 2006 1,356,790 5.81 - 12.52 14,099,259 -- 0.40 - 0.90 1.88 - 2.82 2005 1,147,750 5.65 - 12.19 13,084,245 -- 0.40 - 0.90 20.77 - 21.49 MSF BlackRock Strategic Value 2009 4,279,459 14.59 - 15.93 67,433,059 1.12 0.90 12.14 - 13.15 Investment Division 2008 4,285,033 12.90 - 14.08 59,706,219 0.54 0.90 (38.96) - (35.81) 2007 4,450,536 20.94 - 22.86 100,708,365 0.30 0.90 (4.30) - (3.41) 2006 4,494,782 21.68 - 23.68 105,414,517 0.31 0.40 - 0.90 15.68 - 16.74 2005 4,485,936 18.58 - 20.28 90,122,911 -- 0.40 - 0.90 3.23 - 4.15 MSF MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index 2009 3,313,158 14.93 - 16.39 53,691,851 1.81 0.90 35.77 - 36.99 Investment Division 2008 3,450,115 10.90 - 11.97 40,733,135 1.41 0.90 (36.75) - (35.42) 2007 3,466,871 17.07 - 18.75 63,959,203 0.75 0.90 6.83 - 7.82 2006 3,270,208 15.84 - 17.39 56,090,136 1.19 0.48 - 0.90 9.11 - 10.09 2005 2,985,941 14.39 - 15.80 46,523,277 0.67 0.48 - 0.90 11.28 - 12.27 MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Growth 2009 592,149 8.22 - 9.52 5,593,368 -- 0.90 28.77 - 38.63 Investment Division 2008 579,322 5.93 - 7.33 4,206,928 -- 0.90 (41.67) - (36.32) 2007 569,953 11.73 - 12.46 7,040,049 -- 0.90 3.53 - 4.53 2006 538,941 11.33 - 11.92 6,368,294 -- 0.90 9.07 - 10.05 2005 474,966 8.20 - 10.83 5,108,051 -- 0.90 3.72 - 10.71
175 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 -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MSF BlackRock Large Cap Value 2009 1,018,697 10.88 - 11.66 11,723,889 1.58 0.90 10.22 - 11.21 Investment Division 2008 924,995 9.87 - 10.48 9,571,372 0.82 0.90 (35.46) - (30.94) 2007 770,111 15.30 - 16.10 12,275,048 0.98 0.90 2.41 - 3.40 2006 608,908 8.29 - 15.57 9,397,259 1.17 0.90 18.29 - 19.30 2005 396,107 12.63 - 13.05 5,137,144 0.88 0.90 5.04 - 5.98 MSF Davis Venture Value 2009 1,661,533 11.63 - 38.43 52,773,242 1.57 0.90 30.80 - 31.99 Investment Division 2008 1,580,625 8.81 - 29.12 38,001,762 1.34 0.90 (39.89) - (37.59) 2007 1,479,707 14.53 - 42.17 58,550,244 0.77 0.90 3.65 - 4.56 2006 1,301,427 13.90 - 40.33 49,859,713 0.85 0.40 - 0.90 13.55 - 14.62 2005 1,739,984 12.13 - 35.19 43,993,114 0.65 0.40 - 0.90 9.32 - 10.30 MSF Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core 2009 116,312 12.58 - 278.66 14,825,414 0.28 0.90 29.08 - 30.25 Investment Division 2008 116,157 9.66 - 213.94 11,034,259 -- 0.90 (36.47) - (30.05) 2007 98,083 15.07 - 333.74 15,771,472 0.08 0.90 10.90 - 11.90 2006 78,273 13.47 - 298.24 12,333,660 -- 0.40 - 0.90 15.64 - 16.72 2005 39,978 11.54 - 255.61 8,114,417 -- 0.40 - 0.90 6.00 - 6.96 MSF BlackRock Legacy Large Cap 2009 480,438 8.55 - 34.42 5,950,495 0.62 0.90 35.56 - 36.79 Growth Investment Division 2008 413,693 6.25 - 25.16 3,786,888 0.43 0.90 (37.07) - (34.56) 2007 265,094 9.85 - 14.78 3,824,550 0.19 0.90 17.60 - 18.77 2006 190,308 8.29 - 12.45 2,269,333 0.16 0.48 - 0.90 3.23 - 4.13 2005 1,201,181 7.96 - 11.96 10,109,046 0.39 0.48 - 0.90 6.05 - 7.00 MSF BlackRock Bond Income 2009 3,849,026 16.17 - 76.59 82,419,233 7.04 0.45 - 0.90 8.49 - 9.47 Investment Division 2008 4,137,787 14.77 - 69.96 81,985,350 5.16 0.45 - 0.90 (4.31) - (3.43) 2007 4,467,585 15.30 - 31.06 92,436,358 3.24 0.45 - 0.90 5.36 - 12.31 2006 4,668,001 14.39 - 29.48 92,311,177 5.74 0.40 - 0.90 (2.17) - 4.43 2005 5,010,744 13.78 - 28.49 94,693,129 3.93 0.40 - 0.90 1.50 - 2.41 MSF FI Value Leaders 2009 478,934 9.14 - 30.11 5,481,161 2.80 0.90 20.75 - 21.85 Investment Division 2008 451,406 7.50 - 24.71 4,225,438 1.93 0.90 (39.49) - (34.25) 2007 440,904 12.29 - 15.50 6,742,764 0.91 0.90 3.22 - 4.24 2006 393,835 11.79 - 14.87 5,778,898 1.00 0.40 - 0.90 10.97 - 11.91 2005 248,972 10.54 - 13.29 3,262,874 1.04 0.40 - 0.90 9.71 - 10.69 MSF Met/Artisan Mid Cap Value 2009 191,339 35.18 - 217.89 41,071,915 1.13 0.90 40.30 - 41.56 Investment Division 2008 196,801 24.85 - 153.92 29,975,616 0.37 0.90 (46.49) - (42.81) 2007 191,591 268.52 - 285.05 54,129,720 0.56 0.90 (7.67) - (6.84) 2006 191,529 290.84 - 305.98 58,176,504 0.30 0.90 11.45 - 12.45 2005 182,165 260.95 - 272.09 49,251,761 0.04 0.90 9.00 - 9.98 MSF Western Asset Management 2009 1,115,618 17.25 - 29.46 20,580,082 6.60 0.90 31.04 - 32.22 Strategic Bond Opportunities 2008 1,106,833 13.17 - 22.28 15,464,462 4.07 0.90 (15.76) - (14.42) Investment Division 2007 1,117,386 15.63 - 16.60 18,372,006 2.67 0.90 3.10 - 4.08 2006 998,939 15.16 - 15.95 15,802,133 4.79 0.90 3.38 - 4.33 2005 843,296 14.56 - 15.19 12,708,706 3.01 0.90 1.92 - 2.83 MSF Western Asset Management 2009 1,063,071 14.38 - 21.41 16,359,270 4.49 0.90 3.40 - 4.33 U.S. Government 2008 1,059,598 13.91 - 20.52 15,636,881 4.27 0.90 (1.23) - (0.36) Investment Division 2007 1,066,735 14.08 - 14.95 15,797,381 2.66 0.90 3.38 - 4.33 2006 988,756 13.62 - 14.33 14,050,390 3.26 0.90 3.25 - 4.19 2005 879,572 13.19 - 13.75 12,014,309 1.33 0.90 0.82 - 1.72
176 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 -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MSF BlackRock Money Market 2009 1,962,757 17.82 - 17.98 35,228,518 0.45 0.90 (0.48) - 0.42 Investment Division 2008 3,533,477 17.90 - 17.91 63,265,014 2.81 0.90 1.92 - 2.84 2007 3,638,086 17.41 - 17.57 63,398,057 4.94 0.90 4.15 - 5.07 2006 3,575,759 16.57 - 16.87 59,328,821 4.81 0.40 - 0.90 3.86 - 4.82 2005 1,760,759 12.92 - 16.24 28,027,973 2.78 0.40 - 0.90 1.97 - 2.89 MSF MFS Total Return 2009 580,613 11.70 - 60.20 7,134,157 4.19 0.90 17.54 - 18.60 Investment Division 2008 469,855 9.95 - 50.76 4,861,537 3.50 0.90 (22.84) - (20.13) 2007 418,473 12.90 - 13.33 5,549,510 1.97 0.90 3.45 - 4.39 2006 297,430 12.47 - 12.77 3,781,921 3.21 0.40 - 0.90 11.19 - 12.18 2005 190,293 11.21 - 11.68 2,159,396 1.64 0.40 - 0.90 2.20 - 7.66 MSF MetLife Conservative 2009 179,332 11.74 - 121.06 2,188,237 3.20 0.90 19.65 - 20.73 Allocation Investment Division 2008 133,696 9.82 - 10.14 1,350,130 1.41 0.90 (14.87) - (13.89) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 66,558 11.53 - 11.81 784,035 -- 0.90 4.82 - 5.73 2006 44,128 11.00 - 11.17 492,252 2.90 0.90 6.27 - 7.27 2005 11,372 10.35 - 10.41 118,225 0.63 0.90 3.51 - 4.13 MSF MetLife Conservative to 2009 443,689 11.47 - 118.05 5,262,543 3.27 0.90 22.89 - 24.00 Moderate Allocation 2008 336,506 9.33 - 9.64 3,218,477 1.34 0.90 (22.11) - (20.23) Investment Division 2007 244,254 11.98 - 12.27 2,977,400 -- 0.90 4.08 - 5.05 (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2006 161,903 11.51 - 11.68 1,884,052 2.36 0.90 8.80 - 9.74 2005 54,464 10.58 - 10.64 578,511 0.77 0.90 5.80 - 6.43 MSF MetLife Moderate Allocation 2009 2,488,914 11.09 - 114.33 28,790,175 3.09 0.90 25.71 - 26.84 Investment Division 2008 2,031,439 8.82 - 90.36 18,535,109 1.08 0.90 (29.06) - (26.51) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 1,452,241 12.44 - 12.74 18,395,945 0.19 0.90 3.58 - 4.51 2006 775,138 12.01 - 12.19 9,406,274 1.48 0.90 11.20 - 12.19 2005 133,610 10.80 - 10.87 1,449,435 0.83 0.90 8.02 - 8.66 MSF MetLife Moderate to Aggressive 2009 4,732,679 10.68 - 110.06 52,449,221 2.75 0.90 28.27 - 29.43 Allocation Investment Division 2008 3,956,910 8.33 - 8.61 33,871,944 0.84 0.90 (35.55) - (32.36) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 2,499,351 12.92 - 13.23 32,935,899 0.19 0.90 3.19 - 4.09 2006 1,098,433 12.52 - 12.71 13,918,465 1.07 0.90 13.54 - 14.57 2005 212,022 11.03 - 11.09 2,349,403 0.77 0.90 10.28 - 10.94 MSF MetLife Aggressive Allocation 2009 993,895 10.23 - 105.27 10,645,616 2.32 0.90 30.74 - 31.92 Investment Division 2008 851,068 7.82 - 80.06 6,897,699 0.76 0.90 (40.83) - (37.15) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 608,756 13.22 - 13.54 8,191,098 0.22 0.90 2.56 - 3.52 2006 225,274 12.89 - 13.08 2,934,559 0.67 0.90 15.05 - 16.04 2005 40,224 11.20 - 11.27 452,673 0.73 0.90 12.05 - 12.72 Janus Aspen Janus 2009 718,894 9.22 6,630,451 0.54 -- 36.35 Investment Division 2008 685,791 6.76 4,638,873 0.74 -- (39.71) 2007 643,417 11.22 7,219,885 0.74 -- 15.08 2006 595,051 9.75 5,801,609 0.49 0.48 - 0.60 11.38 2005 563,653 8.75 4,934,074 0.33 0.48 - 0.60 4.29 Janus Aspen Balanced 2009 99,381 15.00 1,490,464 2.93 -- 25.58 Investment Division 2008 20,633 11.94 246,409 3.65 -- (16.08) 2007 5,625 14.23 80,035 3.00 -- 10.31 2006 179 12.90 2,311 1.92 0.48 10.41 2005 187 11.68 2,186 2.07 0.60 7.66
177 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 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------ Janus Aspen Forty Investment Division 2009 61,130 15.56 950,941 0.01 -- 46.01 (Commenced 5/3/2004 and began 2008 45,182 10.65 475,295 0.01 -- (44.31) transactions in 2006) 2007 27,126 19.13 518,927 0.25 -- 36.64 2006 7,954 14.00 111,362 0.14 0.48 9.11 Janus Aspen Overseas 2009 3,135 26.19 82,093 0.46 -- 79.07 Investment Division 2008 1,777 14.62 25,984 -- -- (52.68) (Commenced 4/28/2008) Janus Aspen Perkins Mid Cap Value 2009 93,285 15.04 1,402,749 0.44 -- 32.92 Investment Division 2008 13,293 11.31 150,387 0.81 -- (28.41) (Commenced 4/28/2008) AIM V.I. Global Real Estate 2009 59,960 25.13 1,506,522 -- -- 31.53 Investment Division 2008 76,172 19.10 1,455,085 5.47 -- (44.65) 2007 74,508 34.51 2,571,266 5.97 -- (12.34) 2006 70,179 39.37 2,762,613 1.18 0.40 - 0.60 42.62 2005 63,997 27.61 1,747,819 1.18 0.40 - 0.60 15.46 AIM V.I. International Growth 2009 1,080 17.00 18,360 1.38 -- 35.24 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009) FTVIPT Templeton Foreign Securities 2009 520,792 15.24 7,935,141 3.61 -- 37.34 Investment Division 2008 527,866 11.09 5,856,168 2.58 -- (40.23) 2007 504,436 18.56 9,363,624 2.07 -- 15.78 2006 471,719 16.03 7,566,317 1.35 0.48 - 0.60 21.69 2005 488,477 13.17 6,438,080 1.22 0.48 - 0.60 10.48 FTVIPT Mutual Global 2009 54,588 16.17 882,515 0.75 -- 23.31 Discovery Securities 2008 140,006 13.11 1,835,518 2.51 -- (28.44) Investment Division 2007 93,103 18.32 1,706,062 1.59 -- 11.84 2006 54,880 16.38 899,109 0.99 0.40 - 0.48 23.03 2005 9,138 13.31 121,664 1.34 0.40 - 0.48 15.97 FTVIPT Templeton Global Bond 2009 204 18.12 3,704 -- -- 95.55 Securities Investment Division (Commenced 5/4/2009) AllianceBernstein Global Thematic 2009 25,043 5.17 129,504 -- -- 53.14 Growth Investment Division 2008 14,644 3.38 49,447 -- -- (47.48) 2007 8,261 6.43 53,097 -- -- 19.96 2006 11,769 5.36 63,091 -- 0.40 - 0.60 8.36 2005 8,553 4.95 42,308 -- 0.40 - 0.60 3.65 AllianceBernstein Intermediate Bond 2009 2,242 12.62 28,308 4.18 -- 18.20 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009)
178 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 ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- Fidelity VIP Contrafund 2009 332,757 11.99 3,988,185 1.48 -- 35.66 Investment Division 2008 218,160 8.83 1,927,330 0.90 -- (42.60) 2007 188,529 15.39 2,902,318 0.91 -- 11.44 2006 151,404 13.81 2,091,319 1.15 0.40 - 0.60 11.57 2005 74,414 12.38 921,114 0.21 0.40 - 0.60 16.85 Fidelity VIP Asset Manager: Growth 2009 181,097 9.51 1,722,435 1.60 -- 32.79 Investment Division 2008 126,890 7.16 908,867 1.87 -- (35.88) 2007 112,746 11.17 1,259,390 4.07 -- 18.83 2006 102,160 9.40 958,076 1.87 0.48 6.89 2005 80,752 8.79 708,401 2.58 0.48 3.79 Fidelity VIP Investment Grade Bond 2009 18,087 12.93 233,950 10.75 -- 15.67 Investment Division 2008 3,908 11.18 43,701 1.19 -- (3.35) 2007 73,675 11.57 852,372 0.68 -- 4.23 2006 3,341 11.10 36,978 4.18 0.40 - 0.48 4.28 2005 3,156 10.64 33,484 2.35 0.40 - 0.48 2.08 Fidelity VIP Equity-Income 2009 23,778 10.34 245,766 1.95 -- 30.03 Investment Division 2008 72,691 7.95 577,801 1.89 -- (42.69) 2007 87,700 13.87 1,216,664 3.23 -- (0.93) 2006 30,951 14.00 433,176 3.96 0.40 - 0.48 20.07 2005 2,190 11.66 25,408 1.05 0.40 - 0.48 5.76 Fidelity VIP High Income 2009 3,001 13.63 40,915 26.74 -- 43.96 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009) Fidelity VIP Mid Cap 2009 10,051 21.48 215,869 0.29 -- 39.75 Investment Division 2008 2,071 15.37 31,825 0.15 -- (46.25) (Commenced 4/28/2008) Fidelity VIP Freedom 2010 2009 1,541 9.44 - 12.05 14,548 3.32 0.45 23.72 - 24.27 Investment Division 2008 3,089 7.63 - 9.69 23,569 6.53 0.45 (23.71) - (23.48) (Commenced 4/28/2008) Fidelity VIP Freedom 2020 2009 56,341 8.91 - 11.94 648,511 4.16 0.45 28.40 - 28.97 Investment Division 2008 4,617 6.94 - 9.26 37,721 4.51 0.45 (30.60) - (30.39) (Commenced 4/28/2008) Fidelity VIP Freedom 2030 2009 3,665 8.43 - 11.50 31,738 2.47 0.45 31.07 - 31.66 Investment Division 2008 3,324 6.43 - 8.74 21,387 6.89 0.45 (35.65) - (35.46) (Commenced 4/28/2008) American Funds Growth 2009 1,419,237 17.62 - 192.80 109,197,492 0.67 0.90 38.16 - 39.41 Investment Division 2008 1,382,286 12.64 - 138.29 76,515,292 0.86 0.90 (44.47) - 27.72 2007 1,218,654 94.52 - 100.35 121,273,017 0.82 0.90 11.33 - 12.35 2006 1,094,384 84.90 - 89.32 97,034,740 0.86 0.90 9.24 - 10.22 2005 898,134 77.72 - 81.04 72,331,242 0.74 0.90 15.16 - 16.19
179 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 -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- American Funds Growth-Income 2009 1,491,242 41.56 - 136.83 66,537,414 1.65 0.90 30.07 - 31.24 Investment Division 2008 1,461,879 31.95 - 104.26 49,610,668 1.79 0.90 (38.41) - (35.35) 2007 1,381,044 51.88 - 55.07 75,370,228 1.59 0.90 4.11 - 5.04 2006 1,228,077 49.83 - 52.43 63,898,091 1.68 0.90 14.17 - 15.21 2005 1,035,047 43.64 - 45.51 46,794,725 1.44 0.90 4.89 - 5.83 American Funds Global Small 2009 2,152,577 24.42 - 30.34 56,054,284 0.29 0.90 59.85 - 61.30 Capitalization Investment Division 2008 2,098,117 15.27 - 18.81 33,880,750 -- 0.90 (53.94) - (48.89) 2007 1,945,062 33.16 - 35.20 67,615,279 3.01 0.90 20.32 - 21.42 2006 1,521,701 27.56 - 28.99 43,642,742 0.46 0.90 22.97 - 24.05 2005 1,088,603 22.41 - 23.37 25,231,190 0.89 0.90 24.24 - 25.35 American Funds Bond 2009 335,183 10.81 - 18.79 3,760,642 3.37 0.90 11.60 - 12.61 Investment Division 2008 317,147 9.69 - 16.69 3,143,128 5.80 0.90 (10.12) - (9.37) (Commenced 5/1/2006) 2007 291,647 10.78 - 10.95 3,182,415 10.03 0.90 6.52 - 7.56 2006 63,414 10.12 - 10.18 644,176 0.87 0.90 1.20 - 1.80 American Funds International 2009 17,214 27.03 465,344 1.51 -- 43.07 Investment Division 2008 2,335 18.89 44,134 2.51 -- (39.19) (Commenced 4/28/2008) American Funds U.S. 2009 4,564 19.77 90,231 3.32 -- 2.50 Government/AAA Rated Securities 2008 1,808 19.29 34,883 2.26 -- 6.61 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth 2009 1,754,850 8.93 - 14.35 16,772,681 -- 0.90 44.54 - 45.85 Investment Division 2008 1,702,757 6.18 - 9.87 11,162,717 0.07 0.90 (40.16) - (37.28) 2007 1,587,296 10.32 - 16.38 17,384,199 0.21 0.90 16.74 - 17.85 2006 1,338,870 8.84 - 13.92 12,401,292 -- 0.60 - 0.90 5.66 - 6.60 2005 1,132,034 8.37 - 13.11 9,817,802 -- 0.60 - 0.90 13.85 - 14.87 MIST MFS Research International 2009 885,756 13.14 - 15.26 13,178,754 3.35 0.90 30.75 - 31.93 Investment Division 2008 870,603 9.99 - 11.57 9,814,566 2.06 0.90 (42.78) - (41.00) 2007 695,827 17.33 - 20.03 13,629,924 1.44 0.90 12.59 - 13.61 2006 566,593 15.30 - 17.63 9,803,525 1.59 0.90 25.80 - 26.90 2005 294,107 12.09 - 13.89 4,058,072 0.63 0.90 6.38 - 16.77 MIST PIMCO Total Return 2009 2,378,221 16.46 - 17.80 41,820,317 7.36 0.90 17.33 - 18.39 Investment Division 2008 2,287,745 14.03 - 15.03 34,041,059 3.92 0.90 (1.28) - 0.61 2007 2,175,489 14.07 - 14.94 32,210,481 3.46 0.90 6.91 - 7.87 2006 2,039,385 13.16 - 13.85 28,016,253 2.73 0.90 3.85 - 4.81 2005 1,849,249 12.67 - 13.21 24,263,960 0.06 0.90 1.55 - 2.46 MIST RCM Technology 2009 2,111,049 5.87 - 6.34 13,221,048 -- 0.90 57.74 - 59.17 Investment Division 2008 1,806,845 3.72 - 3.99 7,121,496 13.07 0.90 (44.79) - (37.82) 2007 1,867,295 6.74 - 7.15 13,231,277 -- 0.90 30.62 - 31.68 2006 1,395,573 5.16 - 5.43 7,523,569 -- 0.90 4.51 - 5.47 2005 1,334,943 4.94 - 5.15 6,824,691 -- 0.90 10.36 - 11.35 MIST Lord Abbett Bond Debenture 2009 1,300,112 17.61 - 26.05 26,033,742 7.18 0.45 - 0.90 35.89 - 37.12 Investment Division 2008 1,205,110 12.96 - 19.00 17,548,678 4.38 0.45 - 0.90 (19.13) - (18.40) 2007 1,249,287 16.02 - 19.29 22,262,379 5.32 0.45 - 0.90 5.88 - 14.15 2006 1,162,806 14.77 - 18.05 19,368,414 6.71 0.40 - 0.90 1.42 - 9.34 2005 1,085,144 13.96 - 16.51 16,531,209 4.70 0.40 - 0.90 0.90 - 1.81
180 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 -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) --------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MIST Lazard Mid Cap 2009 362,314 11.09 - 14.71 4,569,758 1.34 0.90 35.92 - 37.14 Investment Division 2008 371,732 8.11 - 10.73 3,422,640 1.17 0.90 (38.70) - (36.07) 2007 340,316 13.14 - 15.10 5,084,696 0.63 0.90 (3.37) - (2.45) 2006 261,764 14.85 - 15.48 4,020,887 0.52 0.90 6.62 - 14.86 2005 226,296 11.78 - 13.48 3,034,264 0.41 0.90 7.44 - 8.40 MIST Met/AIM Small Cap Growth 2009 268,049 12.01 - 14.58 3,392,636 -- 0.90 33.01 - 34.21 Investment Division 2008 230,618 9.03 - 10.86 2,187,257 -- 0.90 (38.73) - (34.43) 2007 208,985 14.84 - 15.62 3,233,322 -- 0.90 10.42 - 11.41 2006 170,794 13.44 - 14.02 2,376,804 -- 0.90 3.77 - 13.93 2005 129,221 11.71 - 12.31 1,587,237 -- 0.90 7.63 - 10.16 MIST Harris Oakmark International 2009 1,439,875 17.38 - 18.61 26,459,351 7.87 0.90 54.07 - 55.46 Investment Division 2008 1,337,674 11.28 - 11.97 15,844,670 1.96 0.90 (41.26) - (37.26) 2007 1,335,770 19.20 - 20.20 26,700,786 0.89 0.90 (1.74) - (0.83) 2006 1,060,490 19.54 - 20.37 21,411,537 2.33 0.90 28.05 - 29.18 2005 636,793 15.26 - 15.77 9,973,856 0.16 0.90 13.47 - 14.48 MIST Legg Mason Partners 2009 918,435 6.11 - 7.30 6,533,459 0.12 0.90 32.26 - 33.45 Aggressive Growth 2008 929,444 4.59 - 5.47 4,956,827 0.01 0.90 (39.49) - (36.35) Investment Division 2007 893,124 7.54 - 8.82 7,804,601 0.22 0.90 1.71 - 2.56 2006 908,926 7.37 - 8.60 7,744,433 -- 0.48 - 0.90 (2.53) - (1.60) 2005 844,525 7.50 - 8.74 7,322,996 -- 0.48 - 0.90 12.83 - 13.84 MIST Lord Abbett Growth and 2009 585,353 8.82 5,163,011 2.45 -- 18.67 Income Investment Division 2008 569,914 7.43 - 48.32 4,235,811 1.80 -- (36.20) - (32.76) 2007 539,972 11.65 6,289,386 1.00 -- 4.02 2006 523,423 11.20 5,861,368 0.03 0.40 - 0.60 18.05 2005 342,402 9.49 - 12.19 4,160,587 0.10 0.40 - 0.60 3.68 - 4.62 MIST Clarion Global Real Estate 2009 1,332,507 13.00 - 13.68 18,066,465 3.50 0.90 33.91 - 35.12 Investment Division 2008 1,247,223 9.71 - 10.12 12,525,455 2.00 0.90 (44.73) - (41.56) 2007 1,071,638 16.76 - 17.32 18,432,903 1.09 0.90 (15.57) - (14.81) 2006 939,464 19.85 - 20.33 18,987,194 1.01 0.40 - 0.90 36.70 - 37.93 2005 503,432 14.52 - 14.74 7,394,991 -- 0.40 - 0.90 12.60 - 13.61 MIST Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth 2009 23,317 13.14 - 14.13 306,427 -- -- 57.27 - 57.83 Investment Division 2008 1,987 8.35 - 8.96 16,600 1.36 -- (46.77) - (43.85) (Commenced 5/3/2004 and began 2007 2,000 15.69 31,371 -- -- 23.52 transactions in 2007) MIST Lord Abbett Mid Cap Value 2009 9,319 11.11 103,521 2.10 -- 26.53 Investment Division 2008 10,463 8.78 91,851 0.25 -- (38.78) 2007 4,638 14.34 66,500 0.94 -- 0.63 2006 2,988 14.25 42,580 0.54 0.48 - 0.60 12.16 2005 2,543 12.71 32,304 0.86 0.48 - 0.60 8.05 MIST Third Avenue Small Cap 2009 66,457 13.56 900,994 0.62 -- 26.45 Value Investment Division 2008 22,742 10.72 243,831 0.70 -- (29.73) 2007 24,943 15.28 381,064 0.85 -- (2.98) 2006 17,494 15.75 275,584 0.11 0.48 - 0.60 13.11 2005 2,073 13.92 28,860 -- 0.40 - 0.60 15.48
181 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 ------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ---------- -------------- ----------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------- MIST Oppenheimer Capital 2009 155,544 9.02 - 10.61 1,631,638 -- 0.90 42.73 - 44.02 Appreciation Investment Division 2008 114,986 6.26 - 7.37 841,297 3.67 0.90 (46.29) - (43.37) (Commenced 5/1/2005) 2007 70,634 13.27 - 13.59 955,427 0.11 0.90 13.42 - 14.49 2006 27,796 11.70 - 11.87 329,300 0.26 0.90 6.88 - 7.78 2005 10,588 10.95 - 11.01 116,310 0.13 0.90 9.21 - 9.86 MIST Legg Mason Value Equity 2009 615,613 6.18 - 7.17 4,100,190 1.81 0.90 36.55 - 37.79 Investment Division 2008 576,603 4.53 - 5.20 2,788,353 0.32 0.90 (54.82) - (47.12) (Commenced 5/1/2006) 2007 511,093 10.02 - 11.42 5,435,902 -- 0.90 (6.62) - (5.70) 2006 490,888 10.73 - 12.11 5,537,660 0.16 0.48 - 0.90 7.73 - 27.65 MIST SSgA Growth ETF 2009 181,473 9.61 - 10.74 1,789,007 1.53 0.90 28.34 - 29.51 Investment Division 2008 59,898 7.48 - 8.29 457,331 1.65 0.90 (33.42) - (30.82) (Commenced 5/1/2006) 2007 56,164 11.24 - 11.41 639,459 -- 0.90 4.95 - 5.94 2006 16,395 10.71 - 10.77 176,315 2.52 0.90 7.10 - 7.70 MIST SSgA Growth and Income ETF 2009 149,333 10.31 - 11.31 1,581,109 1.61 0.90 23.84 - 24.96 Investment Division 2008 39,742 8.33 - 9.05 336,449 1.95 0.90 (25.54) - (23.99) (Commenced 5/1/2006) 2007 30,551 11.18 - 11.35 345,473 -- 0.90 4.78 - 5.78 2006 10,875 10.67 - 10.73 116,548 3.14 0.90 6.70 - 7.30 MIST PIMCO Inflation 2009 618,801 12.12 - 14.47 7,734,444 3.75 0.90 17.31 - 18.37 Protected Bond 2008 523,888 10.33 - 12.23 5,523,166 3.28 0.90 (9.73) - (6.61) Investment Division 2007 80,592 11.16 - 11.33 911,539 1.27 0.90 10.06 - 11.08 (Commenced 5/1/2006) 2006 12,722 10.14 - 10.20 129,728 -- 0.90 1.40 - 2.00 MIST BlackRock Large Cap Core 2009 14,107,746 7.50 - 32.93 291,577,776 1.61 0.45 - 0.90 18.37 - 19.43 Investment Division 2008 14,670,780 6.31 - 27.82 258,799,279 0.70 0.45 - 0.90 (37.68) - (31.87) (Commenced 4/30/2007) 2007 15,352,126 10.08 - 44.64 436,975,682 -- 0.45 - 0.90 0.80 - 6.77 MIST Janus Forty 2009 1,122,196 10.08 - 323.68 12,100,411 -- 0.90 41.93 - 43.21 Investment Division 2008 943,170 7.10 - 226.02 6,915,393 4.58 0.90 (44.68) - (41.84) (Commenced 4/30/2007) 2007 281,380 12.33 - 12.40 3,487,948 -- 0.90 23.30 - 24.00 MIST Dreman Small Cap Value 2009 1,271 13.49 17,136 -- -- 29.09 Investment Division 2008 11 10.45 120 -- -- (25.08) (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST American Funds 2009 23,102 9.21 212,728 -- -- 30.06 Balanced Allocation 2008 1,427 7.08 10,107 5.25 -- (29.27) Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST American Funds 2009 15,564 8.67 134,986 -- -- 34.36 Growth Allocation 2008 2,439 6.45 15,747 8.38 -- (35.51) Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST American Funds 2009 9,961 9.63 95,893 -- -- 23.90 Moderate Allocation 2008 593 7.77 4,607 6.80 -- (22.46) Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008)
182 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 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------ MIST Met/Franklin Income 2009 5,364 10.35 55,505 -- -- 28.05 Investment Division 2008 2,408 8.08 19,461 4.29 -- (19.19) (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST Met/Franklin Mutual Shares 2009 2,904 8.36 24,280 -- -- 25.15 Investment Division 2008 1,208 6.68 8,064 3.53 -- (33.20) (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST Met/Franklin 2009 21,298 9.16 195,055 -- -- 28.84 Templeton Founding Strategy 2008 1,503 7.11 10,681 7.79 -- (28.92) Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST Met/Templeton Growth 2009 2,173 8.83 19,197 0.02 -- 33.08 Investment Division 2008 480 6.64 3,188 1.08 -- (33.62) (Commenced 4/28/2008) MIST Pioneer Fund 2009 20,277 11.79 239,136 -- -- 17.93 Investment Division (Commenced 5/4/2009) American Century VP Vista 2009 13,115 11.17 146,455 -- -- 22.47 Investment Division 2008 8,686 9.12 79,193 -- -- (48.63) 2007 1,642 17.75 29,133 -- -- 39.76 2006 1,963 12.70 24,927 -- 0.40 9.03 2005 1,252 11.65 14,583 -- 0.40 8.13 Delaware VIP Small Cap Value 2009 16,198 14.08 228,031 1.34 -- 31.56 Investment Division 2008 59,279 10.70 634,305 0.47 -- (30.06) 2007 67,044 15.30 1,025,844 0.21 -- (6.82) 2006 31,911 16.42 524,104 0.02 0.48 15.86 2005 9,876 14.17 139,966 0.26 0.48 17.85 Dreyfus VIF International Value 2009 21,676 13.46 291,742 3.77 -- 30.67 Investment Division 2008 33,156 10.30 341,560 2.14 -- (37.50) 2007 42,550 16.48 701,093 1.66 -- 3.97 2006 45,198 15.85 716,432 -- 0.40 - 0.48 22.35 2005 14,559 12.95 188,477 -- 0.40 - 0.48 11.69 Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value 2009 27,552 11.92 328,341 1.09 -- 33.15 Investment Division 2008 102,102 8.95 913,808 1.06 -- (37.33) 2007 84,789 14.28 1,210,921 1.16 -- (0.70) 2006 18,361 14.38 263,966 1.82 0.40 - 0.48 16.17 2005 3,769 12.38 46,646 0.91 0.40 - 0.48 12.83 Goldman Sachs Structured 2009 7,623 9.25 70,508 1.46 -- 27.67 Small Cap Equity 2008 6,818 7.24 49,396 0.66 -- (33.96) Investment Division 2007 12,264 10.97 134,527 0.51 -- (17.46) 2006 6,743 13.29 89,590 0.87 0.48 12.30 2005 4,239 11.83 50,166 0.45 0.48 6.07
183 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 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ------- ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------------ MFS VIT High Income 2009 9,209 12.80 117,897 1.48 -- 45.22 Investment Division 2008 354 8.82 3,111 10.38 -- (28.67) 2007 1,776 12.36 21,944 9.79 -- 1.56 2006 6,738 12.17 82,011 5.42 0.40 - 0.48 9.98 2005 6,238 11.07 69,027 11.32 0.40 - 0.48 2.05 MFS VIT Global Equity 2009 5,543 14.23 78,884 2.04 -- 31.80 Investment Division 2008 5,386 10.80 58,159 0.76 -- (33.95) 2007 3,948 16.35 64,569 1.71 -- 8.93 2006 1,789 15.01 26,856 -- 0.40 - 0.48 24.04 2005 -- -- -- -- -- -- MFS VIT New Discovery 2009 396 12.70 5,029 -- -- 62.92 Investment Division 2008 249 7.80 1,942 -- -- (39.52) (Commenced 5/3/2004 and began 2007 253 12.89 3,269 -- -- 2.25 transactions in 2007) MFS VIT Value Investment Division 2009 5,803 12.75 74,001 1.24 -- 22.45 (Commenced 5/3/2004 and began 2008 6,081 10.41 63,334 6.73 -- (32.72) transactions in 2007) 2007 2,966 15.48 45,933 -- -- 7.56 Van Kampen LIT Government 2009 7,019 12.11 85,035 6.08 -- 0.86 Investment Division 2008 2,625 12.01 31,526 5.03 -- 1.53 2007 1,920 11.83 22,716 5.06 -- 6.96 2006 1,342 11.06 14,833 4.52 0.40 3.14 2005 1,272 10.72 13,636 -- 0.40 3.28 Wells Fargo VT Total Return Bond 2009 39,845 13.42 534,737 4.42 -- 12.00 Investment Division 2008 15,329 11.98 183,674 4.82 -- 2.41 2007 9,697 11.70 113,479 4.64 -- 6.17 2006 5,553 11.02 61,191 4.43 0.40 3.79 2005 1,620 10.62 17,199 3.06 0.40 1.90 Wells Fargo VT Money Market 2009 104,453 11.54 1,205,652 0.15 -- 0.11 Investment Division 2008 181,207 11.53 2,089,402 2.24 -- 2.31 (Commenced 5/3/2004 and began 2007 181,995 11.27 2,051,734 4.42 -- 4.64 transactions in 2006) 2006 91,188 10.77 982,114 2.41 0.40 4.39 Pioneer VCT Emerging Markets 2009 37,577 20.55 772,123 0.96 -- 74.02 Investment Division 2008 13,031 11.81 153,859 -- -- (55.11) (Commenced 4/28/2008) Pioneer VCT Mid Cap Value 2009 586 36.55 21,403 -- -- 25.58 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009) Royce Small-Cap 2009 4,703 12.43 58,471 -- -- 35.20 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009)
184 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 ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- UNIT VALUE(1) INVESTMENT(2) EXPENSE RATIO(3) TOTAL RETURN(4) LOWEST TO NET INCOME LOWEST TO LOWEST TO UNITS HIGHEST ($) ASSETS ($) RATIO (%) HIGHEST (%) HIGHEST (%) ------ ----------------- ---------- ------------- ---------------- --------------- UIF Emerging Markets Debt 2009 223 25.82 5,747 2.19 -- 30.21 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009) UIF Emerging Markets Equity 2009 442 12.76 5,643 -- -- 69.84 Investment Division (Commenced 4/28/2008 and began transactions in 2009) PIMCO VIT Low Duration 2009 66,450 11.06 734,746 1.55 -- 10.57 Investment Division (Commenced 5/4/2009)
(1) The Company sells a number of variable life products, which have unique combinations of features and fees that are charged against the policy owner's account balance. Differences in the fee structures result in a variety of unit values, expense ratios, and total returns. (2) These amounts represent the dividends, excluding distributions of capital gains, received by the Investment Division from the underlying portfolio, series, or fund, 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 unit values or the redemption of units. The recognition of investment income by the Investment Division is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying portfolio, series, or fund in which the Investment Division invests. The investment income ratio is calculated as a weighted average ratio since the Investment Division may invest in two or more share classes, if any, within the underlying portfolio, series, or fund of the Trusts which may have unique investment income ratios. (3) These amounts represent the annualized policy expenses of each of the applicable Investment 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 portfolio, series, or fund have been excluded. (4) These amounts represent the total return for the period indicated, including changes in the value of the underlying portfolio, series, or fund, 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 minimum and maximum returns within each product grouping of the applicable Investment Division. 185 This page is intentionally left blank. Equity Advantage VUL and ULII FLEXIBLE PREMIUM MULTIFUNDED LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL Issued by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (PART B) May 1, 2010 This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. This Statement of Additional Information relates to (a) for Equity Advantage VUL Policies, the prospectus dated April 28, 2008, as supplemented, and (b) for ULII Policies the prospectus dated May 1, 2003, as supplemented, and should be read in conjunction therewith. A copy of the prospectus for Equity Advantage VUL and the prospectus for ULII may be obtained by writing to MetLife, P.O. Box 543, Warwick, RI 02887-0543. You can obtain prospectuses for the Portfolios by calling 1-800-638-5000. SAI-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS The Company and the Separate Account.............. SAI-3 Distribution of the Policies...................... SAI-3 Commissions on Equity Advantage VUL Policies... SAI-3 Commissions on ULII Policies................... SAI-3 Income Plans...................................... SAI-4 Potential Conflicts of Interest................... SAI-4 Limits to MetLife's Right to Challenge the Policy. SAI-4 Misstatement of Age or Sex........................ SAI-4 Reports........................................... SAI-4 Personalized Illustrations........................ SAI-5 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm..... SAI-6 Financial Statements.............................. SAI-6
SAI-2 THE COMPANY AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT MetLife is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. a publicly traded company. Our main office is located at 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166. MetLife was formed under the laws of New York State in 1868. MetLife, Inc., through its subsidiaries and affiliates, provides insurance and other financial services to individual and group customers. We established the Separate Account under New York law on December 13, 1988. The Separate Account receives premium payments from the Policies described in the Prospectus and other variable life insurance policies that we issue. We have registered the Separate Account as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). DISTRIBUTION OF THE POLICIES MetLife Investors Distribution Company ("MLIDC") is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. MLIDC, which is our affiliate, is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "34 Act") as a broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"). The Policies were sold through licensed life insurance sales representatives associated with MetLife Securities, Inc. ("MSI"), our affiliate, or with our other affiliated broker-dealers, New England Securities Corporation, Walnut Street Securities, Inc. and Tower Square Securities, Inc. MSI and our other affiliated broker-dealers are registered with the SEC as broker-dealers under the 34 Act and are also members of FINRA. The Policies may also have been sold through licensed life insurance sales representatives associated with unaffiliated broker-dealers with which MLIDC entered into a selling agreement. The UL II Policies were no longer sold after December 31, 2000. Beginning January 1, 2009, the Equity Advantage VUL Policies were no longer sold. Commissions on Equity Advantage VUL Policies MLIDC received sales compensation with respect to the Policies in the following amounts.
Aggregate Amount of Commissions Retained Aggregate Amount of by Distributor After Commissions Paid to Payments to Selling Fiscal Year Distributor* Firms ----------- ------------------- -------------------- 2009..... $11,281,105 $0 2008..... $37,820,480 $0 2007..... $48,354,305 $0
- -------- * Prior to May 1, 2007, we served as principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. As such, we paid commissions in the amount of $22,051,574 for 1/1/07 - 4/30/07. The calculation of maximum commissions payable for the Equity Advantage VUL Policies is described in the prospectus. Commissions on ULII Policies MLIDC received sales compensation with respect to the Policies in the following amounts.
Aggregate Amount of Commissions Retained Aggregate Amount of by Distributor After Commissions Paid to Payments to Selling Fiscal Year Distributor* Firms ----------- ------------------- -------------------- 2009..... $ 931,039 $0 2008..... $1,289,955 $0 2007..... $1,062,700 $0
- -------- * Prior to May 1, 2007, we served as principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. As such, we paid commissions in the amount of $592,677 for 1/1/07 - 4/30/07. SAI-3 The calculation of maximum commissions payable for the ULII Policies is described in the prospectus for ULII. INCOME PLANS Generally, you can receive the Policy's insurance proceeds, amounts payable at the Final Date or amounts paid upon surrender under an income plan instead of in a lump sum. Before you choose an income plan you should consider: .. The tax consequences associated with the Policy proceeds, which can vary considerably, depending on whether a plan is chosen. You or your beneficiary should consult with a qualified tax adviser about tax consequences. .. That your Policy will terminate at the time you commence an income plan and you will receive a new contract, which describes the terms of the income plan. You should carefully review the terms of the new contract, because it contains important information about the terms and conditions of the income plan. .. The rates of return that we credit under these plans are not based on the performance of any of the Portfolios. Generally, we currently make the following income plans available: . Interest income . Installment Income for a Stated Period . Installment Income for . Single Life a Stated Amount Income-Guaranteed Payment Period . Joint and Survivor . Single Life Life Income Income-Guaranteed Return POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The Portfolio's Boards of Trustees monitor events to identify conflicts that may arise from the sale of Portfolio shares to variable life and variable annuity separate accounts of affiliated and, if applicable, unaffiliated insurance companies and qualified plans. Conflicts could result from changes in state insurance law or Federal income tax law, changes in investment management of a Portfolio, or differences in voting instructions given by variable life and variable annuity contract owners and qualified plans, if applicable. If there is a material conflict, the Board of Trustees will determine what action should be taken, including the removal of the affected Investment Division from the Portfolio(s), if necessary. If we believe any Portfolio action is insufficient, we will consider taking other action to protect Policy Owners. There could, however, be unavoidable delays or interruptions of operations of the Separate Account that we may be unable to remedy. LIMITS TO METLIFE'S RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE POLICY We will not contest your Policy after two Policy years from issue or reinstatement (excluding riders added later). We will not contest an increase in a death benefit after it has been in effect for two years. MISSTATEMENT OF AGE OR SEX We will adjust benefits to reflect the correct age and sex of the insured, if this information is not correct in the Policy application. REPORTS Generally, you will promptly receive statements confirming your significant transactions such as: .. Change in specified face amount. .. Change in death benefit options. SAI-4 .. Changes in guarantees. .. Transfers among investment divisions (including those through Automated Investment Strategies, which are confirmed quarterly). .. Partial withdrawals. .. Loan amounts you request. .. Loan repayments and premium payments. If your premium payments are made through preauthorized checking arrangement or another systematic payment method, we will not send you any confirmation in addition to the one you receive from your bank or employer. We will also send you an annual statement within 30 days after a Policy year. The statement will summarize the year's transactions and include information on: .. Deductions and charges. .. Status of the death benefit. .. Cash and cash surrender values. .. Amounts in the investment divisions and Fixed Account. .. Status of Policy loans. .. Automatic loans to pay interest. .. Information on your modified endowment contract status (if applicable). We will also send you a Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders. PERFORMANCE DATA We may provide information concerning the historical investment experience of the investment divisions, including average annual net rates of return for periods of one, three, five, and ten years, as well as average annual net rates of return and total net rates of return since inception of the Portfolios. These net rates of return represent past performance and are not an indication of future performance. Cost of insurance, sales, premium tax, and mortality and expense risk charges, which can significantly reduce the return to the Policy Owner, are not reflected in these rates. The rates of return reflect only the fees and expenses of the underlying Portfolios. The net rates of return show performance from the inception of the Portfolios, which in some instances, may precede the inception date of the corresponding investment division. PERSONALIZED ILLUSTRATIONS We may provide personalized illustrations showing how the Policies work based on assumptions about investment returns and the Policy Owner's and/or insured's characteristics. The illustrations are intended to show how the death benefit, cash surrender value, and cash value could vary over an extended period of time assuming hypothetical gross rates of return (i.e., investment income and capital gains and losses, realized or unrealized) for the Separate Account equal to specified constant after-tax rates of return. One of the gross rates of return will be 0%. Gross rates of return do not reflect the deduction of any charges and expenses. The illustrations will be based on specified assumptions, such as face amount, premium payments, insured, underwriting class, and death benefit option. Illustrations will disclose the specific assumptions upon which they are based. Values will be given based on guaranteed mortality and expense risk and other charges and may also be based on current mortality and expense risk and other charges. SAI-5 The illustrated death benefit, cash surrender value, and cash value for a hypothetical Policy would be different, either higher or lower, from the amounts shown in the illustration if the actual gross rates of return averaged the gross rates of return upon which the illustration is based, but varied above and below the average during the period, or if premiums were paid in other amounts or at other than annual intervals. For example, as a result of variations in actual returns, additional premium payments beyond those illustrated may be necessary to maintain the Policy in force for the periods shown or to realize the Policy values shown in particular illustrations even if the average rate of return is realized. Illustrations may also show the internal rate of return on the cash surrender value and the death benefit. The internal rate of return on the cash surrender value is equivalent to an interest rate (after taxes) at which an amount equal to the illustrated premiums could have been invested outside the Policy to arrive at the cash surrender value of the Policy. The internal rate of return on the death benefit is equivalent to an interest rate (after taxes) at which an amount equal to the illustrated premiums could have been invested outside the Policy to arrive at the death benefit of the Policy. Illustrations may also show values based on the historical performance of the investment divisions of the Separate Account. INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM The consolidated financial statements of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company"), included in this Statement of Additional Information, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to changes in the Company's method of accounting for the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment losses for certain investments as required by accounting guidance adopted on April 1, 2009, its method of accounting for certain assets and liabilities to a fair value measurement approach as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2008, and its method of accounting for deferred acquisition costs and for income taxes as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2007). Such financial statements have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. The principal business address of Deloitte & Touche LLP is Two World Financial Center, New York, New York 10281-1414. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements of MetLife are attached to this Statement of Additional Information. Our financial statements should be considered only as bearing upon our ability to meet our obligations under the Policy. SAI-6 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholder of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As discussed in Note 1, the Company changed its method of accounting for the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment losses for certain investments as required by accounting guidance adopted on April 1, 2009, changed its method of accounting for certain assets and liabilities to a fair value measurement approach as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2008, and changed its method of accounting for deferred acquisition costs and for income taxes as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2007. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP New York, New York March 26, 2010 F-1 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008 (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
2009 2008 -------- -------- ASSETS Investments: Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $145,439 and $135,428, respectively)............................................ $144,649 $122,229 Equity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (cost: $2,191 and $2,931, respectively)............ 2,116 2,298 Trading securities, at estimated fair value (cost: $451 and $281, respectively)...................................... 471 277 Mortgage loans (net of valuation allowances of $594 and $244, respectively)...................................... 40,620 42,105 Policy loans................................................ 8,099 7,881 Real estate and real estate joint ventures held-for- investment............................................... 5,667 6,205 Real estate held-for-sale................................... 44 51 Other limited partnership interests......................... 4,215 4,732 Short-term investments...................................... 3,315 7,598 Other invested assets....................................... 6,811 9,916 -------- -------- Total investments........................................ 216,007 203,292 Cash and cash equivalents..................................... 3,347 10,279 Accrued investment income..................................... 2,066 2,079 Premiums and other receivables................................ 26,375 28,290 Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired.................................................... 9,364 10,871 Current income tax recoverable................................ 121 75 Deferred income tax assets.................................... 1,094 2,557 Other assets.................................................. 4,206 4,517 Separate account assets....................................... 80,377 72,259 -------- -------- Total assets............................................. $342,957 $334,219 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits........................................ $ 99,960 $ 98,183 Policyholder account balances................................. 86,590 93,308 Other policyholder funds...................................... 5,627 5,483 Policyholder dividends payable................................ 761 1,023 Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions................................................ 14,662 18,649 Short-term debt............................................... 319 414 Long-term debt................................................ 3,502 2,722 Other liabilities............................................. 33,690 29,350 Separate account liabilities.................................. 80,377 72,259 -------- -------- Total liabilities........................................ 325,488 321,391 -------- -------- CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (NOTE 13) STOCKHOLDER'S 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 at both December 31, 2009 and 2008........... 5 5 Additional paid-in capital.................................. 14,438 14,437 Retained earnings........................................... 4,817 7,298 Accumulated other comprehensive loss........................ (2,082) (8,995) -------- -------- Total Metropolitan Life Insurance Company stockholder's equity................................................. 17,178 12,745 Noncontrolling interests...................................... 291 83 -------- -------- Total equity............................................. 17,469 12,828 -------- -------- Total liabilities and stockholder's equity............... $342,957 $334,219 ======== ========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-2 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007 (IN MILLIONS)
2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- REVENUES Premiums............................................... $18,629 $18,444 $16,435 Universal life and investment-type product policy fees................................................. 2,067 2,285 2,246 Net investment income.................................. 10,190 11,116 12,576 Other revenues......................................... 1,739 1,882 934 Net investment gains (losses): Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities........................................ (1,521) (787) (38) Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities transferred to other comprehensive loss.............................................. 623 -- -- Other net investment gains (losses), net............. (5,197) 4,259 (249) ------- ------- ------- Total net investment gains (losses)............... (6,095) 3,472 (287) ------- ------- ------- Total revenues.................................. 26,530 37,199 31,904 ------- ------- ------- EXPENSES Policyholder benefits and claims....................... 20,662 20,699 18,275 Interest credited to policyholder account balances..... 2,669 3,181 3,515 Policyholder dividends................................. 1,612 1,716 1,687 Other expenses......................................... 6,009 6,578 5,042 ------- ------- ------- Total expenses.................................... 30,952 32,174 28,519 ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision for income tax............................. (4,422) 5,025 3,385 Provision for income tax expense (benefit)............. (1,890) 1,650 1,082 ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax.................................................. (2,532) 3,375 2,303 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax........................................... 10 (191) 325 ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss)................................. (2,522) 3,184 2,628 Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests............................................ (5) 97 196 ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.................................... $(2,517) $ 3,087 $ 2,432 ======= ======= =======
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-3 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 (IN MILLIONS)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ---------------------------------------------------- TOTAL METROPOLITAN NET FOREIGN DEFINED LIFE INSURANCE ADDITIONAL UNREALIZED OTHER-THAN CURRENCY BENEFIT COMPANY COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED INVESTMENT TEMPORARY TRANSLATION PLANS STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS GAINS (LOSSES) IMPAIRMENTS ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT EQUITY ------ ---------- -------- -------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 2008 (Note 1).......... $5 $14,437 $ 7,298 $(7,701) $ -- $143 $(1,437) $12,745 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income tax (Note 1).... 36 (36) Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15).............. 3 3 Excess tax liabilities related to stock-based compensation........... (2) (2) Change in equity of noncontrolling interests.............. Comprehensive income (loss): Net loss............... (2,517) (2,517) Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax..... (162) (162) Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax.... 7,598 (305) 7,293 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax..... (92) (92) Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax............... (90) (90) ------- Other comprehensive income (loss).. 6,949 ------- Comprehensive income (loss).............. 4,432 -- ------- ------- ------- ----- ---- ------- ------- Balance at December 31, 2009................... $5 $14,438 $ 4,817 $ (265) $(341) $ 51 $(1,527) $17,178 == ======= ======= ======= ===== ==== ======= ======= NONCONTROLLING TOTAL INTERESTS EQUITY -------------- ------- Balance at December 31, 2008 (Note 1).......... $ 83 $12,828 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income tax (Note 1).... Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15).............. 3 Excess tax liabilities related to stock-based compensation........... (2) Change in equity of noncontrolling interests.............. 218 218 Comprehensive income (loss): Net loss............... (5) (2,522) Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax..... (162) Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax.... (5) 7,288 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax..... (92) Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax............... (90) ---- ------- Other comprehensive income (loss).. (5) 6,944 ---- ------- Comprehensive income (loss).............. (10) 4,422 ---- ------- Balance at December 31, 2009................... $291 $17,469 ==== =======
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-4 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 (IN MILLIONS)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) --------------------------------------- TOTAL METROPOLITAN NET FOREIGN DEFINED LIFE INSURANCE ADDITIONAL UNREALIZED CURRENCY BENEFIT COMPANY COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED INVESTMENT TRANSLATION PLANS STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS GAINS (LOSSES) ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT EQUITY ------ ---------- -------- -------------- ----------- ---------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 2007 (Note 1)...... $5 $14,426 $ 5,529 $ 1,342 $ 283 $ (284) $ 21,301 Treasury stock transactions, net -- by subsidiary............................... (11) (11) Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15)............................. 13 13 Excess tax benefits related to stock- based compensation.................... 9 9 Dividends of interests in subsidiary (Note 2).............................. (1,318) (1,318) Dividends on subsidiary common stock..... Change in equity of noncontrolling interests............................. Comprehensive income (loss): Net income............................... 3,087 3,087 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax.......................... 272 272 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax................................. (9,315) (9,315) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax...... (140) (140) Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax....................... (1,153) (1,153) -------- Other comprehensive income (loss)..... (10,336) -------- Comprehensive income (loss).............. (7,249) -- ------- ------- ------- ----- ------- -------- Balance at December 31, 2008 (Note 1)...... $5 $14,437 $ 7,298 $(7,701) $ 143 $(1,437) $ 12,745 == ======= ======= ======= ===== ======= ======== NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ------------------------ DISCONTINUED CONTINUING TOTAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONS EQUITY ------------ ---------- -------- Balance at December 31, 2007 (Note 1)...... $ 1,534 $162 $ 22,997 Treasury stock transactions, net -- by subsidiary............................... (11) Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15)............................. 13 Excess tax benefits related to stock- based compensation.................... 9 Dividends of interests in subsidiary (Note 2).............................. (1,318) Dividends on subsidiary common stock..... 34 34 Change in equity of noncontrolling interests............................. (1,409) (82) (1,491) Comprehensive income (loss): Net income............................... 94 3 3,184 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax.......................... 272 Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax................................. (150) (9,465) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax...... (107) (247) Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax....................... 4 (1,149) ------- ---- -------- Other comprehensive income (loss)..... (253) -- (10,589) ------- ---- -------- Comprehensive income (loss).............. (159) 3 (7,405) ------- ---- -------- Balance at December 31, 2008 (Note 1)...... $ -- $ 83 $ 12,828 ======= ==== ========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-5 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 (IN MILLIONS)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) --------------------------------------- TOTAL METROPOLITAN NET FOREIGN DEFINED LIFE INSURANCE ADDITIONAL UNREALIZED CURRENCY BENEFIT COMPANY COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED INVESTMENT TRANSLATION PLANS STOCKHOLDER'S STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS GAINS (LOSSES) ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT EQUITY ------ ---------- -------- -------------- ----------- ---------- -------------- Balance at December 31, 2006 (Note 1)....... $5 $14,343 $3,812 $1,696 $144 $(808) $19,192 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of income tax (Note 1).... (215) (215) -- ------- ------ ------ ---- ----- ------- Balance at January 1, 2007 (Note 1)......... 5 14,343 3,597 1,696 144 (808) 18,977 Treasury stock transactions, net -- by subsidiary................................ 10 10 Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15)................................. 7 7 Excess proceeds received on sale of interests in affiliate (Note 15).......... 30 30 Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.............................. 36 36 Dividends on common stock................... (500) (500) Dividends on subsidiary common stock........ Change in equity of noncontrolling interests................................. Comprehensive income (loss): Net income................................ 2,432 2,432 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax....... (15) (15) Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax.................................. (339) (339) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax....... 139 139 Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax........................ 524 524 ------- Other comprehensive income (loss)...... 309 ------- Comprehensive income (loss)............... 2,741 -- ------- ------ ------ ---- ----- ------- Balance at December 31, 2007 (Note 1)....... $5 $14,426 $5,529 $1,342 $283 $(284) $21,301 == ======= ====== ====== ==== ===== ======= NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS ------------------------ DISCONTINUED CONTINUING TOTAL OPERATIONS OPERATIONS EQUITY ------------ ---------- ------- Balance at December 31, 2006 (Note 1)....... $1,347 $169 $20,708 Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles, net of income tax (Note 1).... (11) (226) ------ ---- ------- Balance at January 1, 2007 (Note 1)......... 1,336 169 20,482 Treasury stock transactions, net -- by subsidiary................................ 10 Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc. (Note 15)................................. 7 Excess proceeds received on sale of interests in affiliate (Note 15).......... 30 Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation.............................. 36 Dividends on common stock................... (500) Dividends on subsidiary common stock........ (34) (34) Change in equity of noncontrolling interests................................. 42 (62) (20) Comprehensive income (loss): Net income................................ 141 55 2,628 Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax....... (15) Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of related offsets and income tax.................................. (8) (347) Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax....... 56 195 Defined benefit plans adjustment, net of income tax........................ 1 525 ------ ---- ------- Other comprehensive income (loss)...... 49 358 ------ ---- ------- Comprehensive income (loss)............... 190 55 2,986 ------ ---- ------- Balance at December 31, 2007 (Note 1)....... $1,534 $162 $22,997 ====== ==== =======
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-6 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007 (IN MILLIONS)
2009 2008 2007 -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss)......................................... $ (2,522) $ 3,184 $ 2,628 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization expenses.................. 381 258 368 Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts associated with investments, net..................... (715) (660) (592) (Gains) losses from sales of investments and businesses, net.................................................. 6,081 (2,868) 420 Undistributed equity earnings of real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests..... 716 524 (433) Interest credited to policyholder account balances...... 2,669 3,289 3,777 Universal life and investment-type product policy fees.. (2,067) (2,285) (2,246) Change in accrued investment income..................... 14 316 (201) Change in premiums and other receivables................ (507) (1,734) 228 Change in deferred policy acquisition costs, net........ (441) (100) (598) Change in insurance-related liabilities................. 2,582 5,117 4,022 Change in trading securities............................ (165) 74 188 Change in income tax recoverable (payable).............. (2,340) 630 715 Change in other assets.................................. (10) 2,828 (232) Change in other liabilities............................. 3,330 1,730 (1,505) Other, net.............................................. 85 161 51 -------- -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities................. 7,091 10,464 6,590 -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Sales, maturities and repayments of: Fixed maturity securities............................... 41,437 68,089 73,576 Equity securities....................................... 1,030 2,140 1,265 Mortgage loans.......................................... 4,589 5,238 8,085 Real estate and real estate joint ventures.............. 30 159 503 Other limited partnership interests..................... 751 404 764 Purchases of: Fixed maturity securities............................... (51,066) (56,251) (73,375) Equity securities....................................... (544) (1,094) (2,204) Mortgage loans.......................................... (3,231) (8,819) (11,891) Real estate and real estate joint ventures.............. (318) (1,071) (1,369) Other limited partnership interests..................... (585) (1,163) (1,459) Net change in short-term investments...................... 4,268 (6,967) 582 Sales of businesses....................................... -- (4) 25 Dividend of subsidiary.................................... -- (270) -- Excess proceeds received on sale of interests in affiliate............................................... -- -- 30 Net change in other invested assets....................... (687) (1,831) (1,587) Net change in policy loans................................ (218) (193) (149) Net change in property, equipment and leasehold improvements............................................ (109) (171) (88) Other, net................................................ 1 -- 22 -------- -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities..................... $ (4,652) $ (1,804) $ (7,270) -------- -------- --------
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-7 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -- (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009, 2008 AND 2007 (IN MILLIONS)
2009 2008 2007 -------- -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Policyholder account balances: Deposits............................................. $ 51,313 $ 58,338 $ 39,125 Withdrawals.......................................... (57,182) (48,818) (34,135) Net change in payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions........................ (3,987) (10,303) (3,167) Net change in short-term debt........................... (95) 57 (476) Long-term debt issued................................... 1,205 27 1,705 Long-term debt repaid................................... (737) (21) (894) Shares subject to mandatory redemption.................. -- -- (131) Debt issuance costs..................................... -- -- (8) Capital contribution from MetLife, Inc. ................ -- -- 7 Dividends on common stock............................... -- -- (500) Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements......................................... -- 8 30 Other, net.............................................. 112 -- -- -------- -------- -------- Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities....... (9,371) (712) 1,556 -------- -------- -------- Change in cash and cash equivalents....................... (6,932) 7,948 876 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.............. 10,279 2,331 1,455 -------- -------- -------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR.................... $ 3,347 $ 10,279 $ 2,331 ======== ======== ======== Cash and cash equivalents, subsidiaries held-for-sale, beginning of year....................................... $ -- $ 404 $ 164 ======== ======== ======== CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, SUBSIDIARIES HELD-FOR-SALE, END OF YEAR................................................. $ -- $ -- $ 404 ======== ======== ======== Cash and cash equivalents, from continuing operations, beginning of year....................................... $ 10,279 $ 1,927 $ 1,291 ======== ======== ======== CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, END OF YEAR................................................. $ 3,347 $ 10,279 $ 1,927 ======== ======== ======== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Net cash paid during the year for: Interest................................................ $ 166 $ 268 $ 332 ======== ======== ======== Income tax.............................................. $ 285 $ 494 $ 1,010 ======== ======== ======== Non-cash transactions during the year: Dividend of subsidiary: Assets disposed......................................... $ -- $ 22,135 $ -- Liabilities disposed.................................... -- (20,689) -- -------- -------- -------- Net assets disposed..................................... -- 1,446 -- Cash disposed........................................... -- 270 -- Dividend of interests in subsidiary..................... -- (1,318) -- -------- -------- -------- Loss on dividend of interests in subsidiary............. $ -- $ 398 $ -- ======== ======== ======== Purchase money mortgages on real estate sale............ $ 93 $ -- $ -- ======== ======== ======== Fixed maturity securities received in connection with insurance contract commutation....................... $ -- $ 115 $ -- ======== ======== ======== Capital contribution from MetLife, Inc. ................ $ 3 $ 13 $ -- ======== ======== ======== Real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt............ $ 209 $ -- $ -- ======== ======== ======== Issuance of secured demand note collateral agreement.... $ -- $ 25 $ -- ======== ======== ======== Long-term debt issued to MetLife, Inc. in exchange for fixed maturity securities............................ $ 300 $ -- $ -- ======== ======== ========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. F-8 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 leading provider of insurance, employee benefits and financial services with operations throughout the United States. The Company offers life insurance and annuities to individuals, as well as group insurance and retirement & savings products and services to corporations and other institutions. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. During 2009, the Company realigned its former institutional and individual businesses into three operating segments: Insurance Products, Retirement Products and Corporate Benefit Funding. The segments are managed separately because they either provide different products and services, require different strategies or have different technology requirements. In addition, the Company has Corporate & Other, which is comprised of other business activities. See Note 17 for further business segment information. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company has control, and variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. 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. See Note 10. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company adopted revised guidance on the accounting for noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2009, which requires retrospective reclassification for all periods presented of noncontrolling interests (formerly called minority interests) to the equity section of the balance sheet, and change in presentation of net income (loss) in the consolidated cash flows to include the portion of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests with a corresponding reduction in other operating activities. These consolidated financial statements present retrospective changes required under this revised guidance for the periods prior to the adoption as of January 1, 2009. For the impact for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 refer to " Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements -- Business Combinations and Noncontrolling Interests." Certain amounts in the prior year periods' consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the 2009 presentation. See Note 18 for reclassifications related to discontinued operations. 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. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 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 in the consolidated financial statements. A description of critical estimates is incorporated within the discussion of the related accounting policies which follows. In applying these policies, management makes subjective and complex judgments that frequently require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain. Many of these policies, estimates and related judgments are common in the insurance and financial services industries; others are specific to the Company's businesses and operations. Actual results could differ from these estimates. F-9 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") approved FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification") as the single source of authoritative accounting guidance used in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP for all non-governmental entities. Codification changed the referencing and organization of accounting guidance without modification of existing GAAP. Since it did not modify existing GAAP, Codification did not have any impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. On the effective date of Codification, substantially all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards were superseded and, therefore, are no longer referenced by title in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Fair Value As described below, certain assets and liabilities are measured at estimated fair value on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. In addition, the notes to these consolidated financial statements include further disclosures of estimated fair values. The Company 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. In many cases, the exit price and the transaction (or entry) price will be the same at initial recognition. However, in certain cases, the transaction price may not represent fair value. The fair value of a liability is based on the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability to a third-party with the same credit standing. It requires that fair value be a market-based measurement in which the fair value is determined based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant. When quoted prices are not used to determine fair value the Company considers three broad valuation techniques: (i) the market approach, (ii) the income approach and (iii) the cost approach. The Company determines the most appropriate valuation technique to use, given what is being measured and the availability of sufficient inputs. The Company prioritizes the inputs to fair valuation techniques and allows for the use of unobservable inputs to the extent that observable inputs are not available. The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value into a three-level hierarchy, based on the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). An asset or liability's classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input to 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. Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs 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 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. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of estimated fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Prior to January 1, 2009, the measurement and disclosures of fair value based on exit price excluded certain items such as nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities initially measured at estimated fair value in a business F-10 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) combination, reporting units measured at estimated fair value in the first step of a goodwill impairment test and indefinite-lived intangible assets measured at estimated fair value for impairment assessment. Investments The accounting policies for the Company's principal investments are as follows: Fixed Maturity and Equity Securities. The Company's fixed maturity and equity securities are classified as available-for-sale 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), net of policyholder related amounts and deferred income taxes. All security transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Investment gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income on fixed maturity securities is recorded when earned using an effective yield method giving effect to amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividends on equity securities are recorded when declared. These dividends and interest income are recorded in net investment income. Included within fixed maturity securities are loan-backed securities including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Amortization of the premium or discount from the purchase of these securities 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 prepayments originally anticipated and the actual prepayments received and currently anticipated. Prepayment assumptions for single class and multi-class mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are estimated by management using inputs obtained from third-party specialists, including broker-dealers, and based on management's knowledge of the current market. For credit-sensitive mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities and certain prepayment- sensitive securities, the effective yield is recalculated on a prospective basis. For all other mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, the effective yield is recalculated on a retrospective basis. The Company periodically evaluates fixed maturity and equity 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. The Company's review of its fixed maturity and equity securities for impairments includes an analysis of the total gross unrealized losses by three categories of securities: (i) securities where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below cost or amortized cost by less than 20%; (ii) securities where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below cost or amortized cost by 20% or more for less than six months; and (iii) securities where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below cost or amortized cost by 20% or more for six months or greater. An extended and severe unrealized loss position on a fixed maturity security may not have any impact on the ability of the issuer to service all scheduled interest and principal payments and the Company's evaluation of recoverability of all contractual cash flows or the ability to recover an amount at least equal to its amortized cost based on the present value of the expected future cash flows to be collected. In contrast, for certain equity securities, greater weight and consideration are given by the Company to a decline in market value and the likelihood such market value decline will recover. See also Note 3. Additionally, 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 by the Company in the impairment evaluation process include, but are not limited to: (i) the length of time and the extent to which the estimated fair value has been below cost or amortized cost; (ii) the potential for F-11 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) impairments of securities when the issuer is experiencing significant financial difficulties; (iii) the potential for impairments in an entire industry sector or sub-sector; (iv) the potential for impairments in certain economically depressed geographic locations; (v) the potential for impairments of securities where the issuer, series of issuers or industry has suffered a catastrophic type of loss or has exhausted natural resources; (vi) with respect to fixed maturity securities, 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 cost or amortized cost recovers; (vii) with respect to equity securities, whether the Company's ability and intent to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its estimated fair value to an amount equal to or greater than cost; (viii) unfavorable changes in forecasted cash flows on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities; and (ix) other subjective factors, including concentrations and information obtained from regulators and rating agencies. Effective April 1, 2009, the Company prospectively adopted new guidance on the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment ("OTTI") losses as described in "Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements -- Financial Instruments." The new guidance requires that an OTTI be recognized in earnings for a fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position when it is anticipated that the amortized cost will not be recovered. In such situations, the OTTI recognized in earnings is the entire difference between the fixed maturity security's amortized cost and its estimated fair value only when either: (i) the Company has the intent to sell the fixed maturity security; or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the fixed maturity security before recovery of the decline in estimated fair value below amortized cost. If neither of these two conditions exists, the difference between the amortized cost basis of the fixed maturity security and the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected is recognized as an OTTI in earnings ("credit loss"). If the estimated fair value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected, this portion of OTTI related to other-than credit factors ("noncredit loss") is recorded as other comprehensive income (loss). There was no change for equity securities which, when an OTTI has occurred, continue to be impaired for the entire difference between the equity security's cost and its estimated fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings. Prior to the adoption of the new OTTI guidance, the Company recognized in earnings an OTTI for a fixed maturity security in an unrealized loss position unless it could assert that it had both the intent and ability to hold the fixed maturity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for a recovery of estimated fair value to the security's amortized cost basis. Also, prior to the adoption of this guidance, the entire difference between the fixed maturity security's amortized cost basis and its estimated fair value was recognized in earnings if it was determined to have an OTTI. With respect to equity securities, the Company considers in its OTTI analysis its intent and ability to hold a particular equity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its estimated fair value to an amount equal to or greater than cost. If a sale decision is made for an equity security and it is not expected to recover to an amount at least equal to cost prior to the expected time of the sale, the security will be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired in the period that the sale decision was made and an OTTI loss will be recorded in earnings. When an OTTI loss has occurred, the OTTI loss is the entire difference between the equity security's cost and its estimated fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings. With respect to perpetual hybrid securities that have attributes of both debt and equity, some of which are classified as fixed maturity securities and some of which are classified as non-redeemable preferred stock within equity securities, the Company considers in its OTTI analysis whether there has been any deterioration in credit of the issuer and the likelihood of recovery in value of the securities that are in a severe and extended unrealized loss position. The Company also considers whether any perpetual hybrid securities, with an unrealized loss, regardless of credit rating, have deferred any dividend payments. When an OTTI loss has F-12 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) occurred, the OTTI loss is the entire difference between the perpetual hybrid security's cost and its estimated fair value with a corresponding charge to earnings. Upon adoption of the new OTTI guidance, the Company's methodology and significant inputs used to determine the amount of the credit loss are as follows: (i) The Company calculates the recovery value of fixed maturity securities by performing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the present value of future cash flows expected to be received. The discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the fixed maturity security prior to impairment. (ii) When determining the collectability and the period over which the fixed maturity security is expected to recover, the Company applies the same considerations utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process which incorporates information regarding the 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 best estimates of likely scenario-based outcomes after giving consideration to a variety of variables that include, but are not limited to: general payment terms of the security; the likelihood that the issuer can service the scheduled 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; and changes to the rating of the security or the issuer by rating agencies. (iii) Additional considerations are made when assessing the unique features that apply to certain structured securities such as residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"), commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and asset-backed securities ("ABS"). These additional factors for structured securities include, but are not limited to: the 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. (iv) When determining the amount of the credit loss for U.S. and foreign corporate securities, foreign government securities and state and political subdivision securities, management considers the estimated fair value as the recovery value when available information does not indicate that another value is more appropriate. When information is identified that indicates a recovery value other than estimated fair value, management considers in the determination of recovery value the same considerations utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process which incorporates available information and management's best estimate of scenarios-based outcomes regarding the specific security and issuer; possible corporate restructurings or asset sales by the issuer; the quality and amount of any credit enhancements; the security's position within the capital structure of the issuer; fundamentals of the industry and geographic area in which the security issuer operates, and the overall macroeconomic conditions. The cost or amortized cost of fixed maturity and equity securities is adjusted for OTTI in the period in which the determination is made. These impairments are included within net investment gains (losses). The Company does not change the revised cost basis for subsequent recoveries in value. In periods subsequent to the recognition of OTTI on a fixed maturity security, the Company accounts 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 is accreted into net investment income over the remaining term of the fixed maturity security in a prospective manner based on the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows. The Company purchases and receives beneficial interests in special purpose entities ("SPEs"), which enhance the Company's total return on its investment portfolio principally by providing equity-based returns on fixed maturity securities. These investments are generally made through structured notes and similar F-13 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) instruments (collectively, "Structured Investment Transactions"). The Company has not guaranteed the performance, liquidity or obligations of the SPEs and its exposure to loss is limited to its carrying value of the beneficial interests in the SPEs. The Company does not consolidate such SPEs as it has determined it is not the primary beneficiary. These Structured Investment Transactions are included in fixed maturity securities and their investment income is generally recognized using the retrospective interest method. Impairments of these investments are included in net investment gains (losses). In addition, the Company has invested in certain structured transactions that are VIEs. These structured transactions include reinsurance trusts, asset-backed securitizations, hybrid securities, joint ventures, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. The Company consolidates those VIEs for which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company reconsiders whether it is the primary beneficiary for investments designated as VIEs on a quarterly basis. Trading Securities. The Company's trading securities portfolio, principally consisting of fixed maturity and equity securities, supports investment strategies that involve the active and frequent purchase and sale of securities and the execution of short sale agreements and supports asset and liability matching strategies for certain insurance products. Trading securities which are presented separately and short sale agreement liabilities, which are included in other liabilities, are recorded at estimated fair value, with subsequent changes in estimated fair value recognized in net investment income. Related dividends and investment income are also included in net investment income. Securities Lending. Securities loaned transactions, whereby blocks of securities, which are included in fixed maturity securities and short-term investments, are loaned to third parties, are treated as financing arrangements and the associated liability is recorded at the amount of cash received. The Company generally obtains collateral in an amount equal to 102% of the estimated fair value of the securities loaned. The Company monitors the estimated fair value of the securities loaned on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained as necessary. Substantially all of the Company's securities loaned transactions are with brokerage firms and commercial banks. Income and expenses associated with securities loaned transactions are reported as investment income and investment expense, respectively, within net investment income. Mortgage Loans. Mortgage loans held-for-investment are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any unamortized premium or discount, deferred fees or expenses, net of valuation allowances. Interest income is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan's contractual interest rate. Amortization of premiums and discounts is recorded using the effective yield method. Interest income, amortization of premiums and discounts and prepayment fees are reported in net investment income. Loans are considered to be impaired when it is probable that, based upon current information and events, the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Based on the facts and circumstances of the individual loans being impaired, loan specific valuation allowances are established for the excess carrying value of the loan over either: (i) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate, (ii) the estimated fair value of the loan's underlying collateral if the loan is in the process of foreclosure or otherwise collateral dependent, or (iii) the loan's observable market price. The Company also establishes allowances for loan losses for pools of loans with similar characteristics, such as mortgage loans based on similar property types, similar loan-to-value, or similar debt service coverage ratio factors when, based on past experience, it is probable that a credit event has occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Interest income earned on impaired loans is accrued on the principal amount of the loan based on the loan's contractual interest rate. However, interest ceases to accrue for loans on which interest is generally more than 60 days past due and/or when the collection of interest is not considered probable. Cash receipts on such impaired loans are recorded in accordance with the loan agreement as a reduction of principal and/or as interest income. Gains and losses from the sale of loans and changes in valuation allowances are reported in net investment gains (losses). F-14 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Certain mortgage loans previously designated as held-for-investment have been designated as held-for-sale to reflect a change in the Company's intention as it relates to holding such loans. At the time of transfer, such loans are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs determined on an individual loan basis. Amortized cost is determined in the same manner as for mortgage loans held-for-investment described above. The amount by which amortized cost exceeds estimated fair value less expected disposition costs is accounted for as a valuation allowance. Changes in such valuation allowance are recognized in net investment gains (losses). Policy Loans. Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balances. Interest income on such loans is recorded as earned in investment income using the contractually agreed upon interest rate. Generally, interest is capitalized on the policy's anniversary date. Real Estate. Real estate held-for-investment, including related improvements, is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided 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 classifies a property as held-for-sale if it commits to a plan to sell a property within one year and actively markets the property in its current condition for a price that is reasonable in comparison to its estimated fair value. The Company classifies the results of operations and the gain or loss on sale of a property that either has been disposed of or classified as held-for-sale as discontinued operations, if the ongoing operations of the property will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company and if the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the property after the sale. Real estate held-for-sale is stated at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs. Real estate is not depreciated while it is classified as held-for-sale. The Company periodically reviews its properties held-for-investment for impairment and tests properties for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable and the carrying value of the property exceeds its estimated fair value. Properties whose carrying values are greater than their undiscounted cash flows are written down to their estimated fair value, with the impairment loss included in net investment gains (losses). Impairment losses are based upon the estimated fair value of real estate, which is generally computed using the present value of expected future cash flows from the real estate discounted at a rate commensurate with the underlying risks. Real estate acquired upon foreclosure is recorded at the lower of estimated fair value or the carrying value of the mortgage loan at the date of foreclosure. Real Estate Joint Ventures and Other Limited Partnership Interests. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests consisting of leveraged buy-out funds, hedge funds and other private equity funds in which it has more than a minor equity interest or more than a minor influence over the joint ventures or partnership's operations, but does not have a controlling interest and is not the primary beneficiary. The equity method is also used for such investments in which the Company has significant influence or more than a 20% interest. For certain real estate joint ventures the Company records its share of earnings using a three-month lag methodology for all instances where the timely financial information is available and the contractual right exists to receive such financial information. The Company uses the cost method of accounting for investments in real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests in which it has a minor equity investment and virtually no influence over the joint ventures or the partnership's operations. The Company reports the distributions from real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests accounted for under the cost method and equity in earnings from real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests accounted for under the equity method in net investment income. In addition to the investees performing regular evaluations for the impairment of underlying investments, the Company routinely evaluates its investments in real estate joint ventures and other limited partnerships for impairments. The Company considers its cost method investments for OTTI when the carrying value of real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests exceeds the net asset value F-15 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) ("NAV"). The Company takes into consideration the severity and duration of this excess when deciding if the cost method investment is other-than- temporarily impaired. 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. When an OTTI is deemed to have occurred, the Company records a realized capital loss within net investment gains (losses) to record the investment at its estimated fair value. Short-term Investments. Short-term investments include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than three months, at the time of acquisition and are stated at amortized cost, which approximates estimated fair value, or stated at estimated fair value, if available. Short-term investments also include investments in affiliated money market pools. Other Invested Assets. Other invested assets consist principally of freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values, leveraged leases, loans to affiliates, tax credit partnerships, funds withheld and investments in insurance enterprise joint ventures. Freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values are described in the derivatives accounting policy which follows. Leveraged leases are recorded net of non-recourse debt. The Company participates in lease transactions which are diversified by industry, asset type and geographic area. The Company recognizes income on the leveraged leases by applying the leveraged lease's estimated rate of return to the net investment in the lease. The Company regularly reviews residual values and impairs them to expected values. Loans to affiliates, some of which are regulated, are carried at amortized cost and are used by the affiliates to assist in meeting their capital requirements. Tax credit partnerships are established for the purpose of investing in low-income housing and other social causes, where the primary return on investment is in the form of tax credits and are also accounted for under the equity method or under the effective yield method. The Company reports the equity in earnings of joint venture investments and tax credit partnerships in net investment income. Funds withheld represent amounts contractually withheld by ceding companies in accordance with reinsurance agreements. The Company records a funds withheld receivable rather than the underlying investments. 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 investment portfolio and records it in net investment income. Joint venture investments represent the Company's investments in entities that engage in insurance underwriting activities and are accounted for on the equity method. The Company's investments are exposed to four primary sources of risk: credit, interest rate, liquidity risk and market valuation. 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 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. When available, the estimated fair value of the Company's fixed maturity and equity securities are 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 judgment. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, the determination of estimated fair value is based on market standard valuation methodologies. The market standard valuation methodologies utilized include: F-16 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) discounted cash flow methodologies, matrix pricing or other similar techniques. The inputs to these market standard valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to: interest rates, credit standing of the issuer or counterparty, industry sector of the issuer, coupon rate, call provisions, sinking fund requirements, maturity, estimated duration and management's assumptions regarding liquidity and estimated future cash flows. Accordingly, the estimated fair values are based on available market information and management's judgments about financial instruments. 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. Such observable inputs include benchmarking prices for similar assets in active, liquid markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and observable yields and spreads in the market. When observable inputs are not available, the market standard valuation methodologies for determining the estimated fair value of certain types of securities that trade infrequently, and therefore have little or no price transparency, 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 judgment or estimation, and cannot be supported by reference to market activity. Even though unobservable, these inputs are based on assumptions deemed appropriate given the circumstances and consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such securities. Certain mortgage loans have also been designated as held-for-sale which are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs determined on an individual loan basis. For these loans, estimated fair value is determined using independent broker quotations or, when the loan is in foreclosure or otherwise determined to be collateral dependent, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral estimated using internal models. 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, or 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. The determination of the amount of allowances and impairments, as applicable, is described previously by investment type. The determination of such allowances and impairments is highly subjective and is based upon the Company's periodic evaluation and assessment 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. loan-backed securities, including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, certain structured investment transactions, trading securities, etc.) is dependent upon market conditions, which could result in prepayments and changes in amounts to be earned. The accounting rules for the determination of when an entity is a VIE and when to consolidate a VIE are complex. 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. The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that will absorb a majority of a VIE's expected losses, receive a majority of a VIE's expected residual returns if no single entity absorbs a majority of expected losses, or both. When assessing the expected losses to determine the primary beneficiary for structured investment products such as asset-backed securitizations and collateralized debt obligations, the Company uses historical default probabilities based on the credit rating of each issuer and other inputs including maturity dates, industry classifications and geographic location. Using computational algorithms, the analysis simulates default F-17 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) scenarios resulting in a range of expected losses and the probability associated with each occurrence. For other investment structures such as hybrid securities, joint ventures, limited partnerships and limited liability companies, the Company takes into consideration the design of the VIE and generally uses a qualitative approach to determine if it is the primary beneficiary. This approach includes an analysis of all contractual and implied rights and obligations held by all parties including profit and loss allocations, repayment or residual value guarantees, put and call options and other derivative instruments. If the primary beneficiary of a VIE can not be identified using this qualitative approach, the Company calculates the expected losses and expected residual returns of the VIE using a probability-weighted cash flow model. The use of different methodologies, assumptions and inputs in the determination of the primary beneficiary could have a material effect on the amounts presented within the consolidated financial statements. Derivative Financial Instruments Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or other financial indices. Derivatives may be exchange-traded or contracted in the over-the-counter market. The Company uses a variety of derivatives, including swaps, forwards, futures and option contracts, to manage risks relating to its ongoing business. To a lesser extent, the Company uses credit derivatives, such as credit default swaps, to synthetically replicate investment risks and returns which are not readily available in the cash market. The Company also purchases certain securities, issues certain insurance policies and investment contracts and engages in certain reinsurance contracts that have embedded derivatives. Freestanding derivatives are carried on the Company's consolidated balance sheets either as assets within other invested assets or as liabilities within other liabilities at estimated fair value as determined through the use of quoted market prices for exchange-traded derivatives or through the use of pricing models for over-the-counter derivatives. The determination of estimated fair value, when quoted market values are not available, is based on market standard valuation methodologies and inputs that are assumed to be consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing the instruments. Derivative valuations can be affected by changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, financial indices, credit spreads, default risk (including the counterparties to the contract), volatility, liquidity and changes in estimates and assumptions used in the pricing models. The Company does not offset the fair value amounts recognized for derivatives executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting agreement. 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 generally reported in net investment gains (losses) except for those in net investment income for economic hedges of equity method investment in joint ventures, or for all derivatives held in relation to the trading portfolios. The fluctuations in estimated fair value of derivatives which have not been designated for hedge accounting can result in significant volatility in net income. 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 as either (i) a hedge of the estimated fair value of a recognized asset or liability ("fair value hedge"); (ii) 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 ("cash flow hedge"); or (iii) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. In this 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 and the method which will be used to measure ineffectiveness. 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 periodically throughout the life of the designated hedging relationship. Assessments of hedge effectiveness and measurements of ineffectiveness are also subject to F-18 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) interpretation and estimation and different interpretations or estimates may have a material effect on the amount reported in net income. The accounting for derivatives is complex and interpretations of the primary accounting guidance continue to evolve in practice. Judgment is applied in determining the availability and application of hedge accounting designations and the appropriate accounting treatment under such accounting guidance. If it was determined that hedge accounting designations were not appropriately applied, reported net income could be materially affected. Differences in judgment as to the availability and application of hedge accounting designations and the appropriate accounting treatment may result in a differing impact in the consolidated financial statements of the Company from that previously reported. Under a fair value hedge, changes in the estimated fair value of the hedging derivative, including amounts measured as ineffectiveness, and changes in the estimated fair value of the hedged item related to the designated risk being hedged, are reported within net investment gains (losses). The estimated fair values of the hedging derivatives are exclusive of any accruals that are separately reported in the consolidated statement of operations within interest income or interest expense to match the location of the hedged item. However, accruals that are not scheduled to settle until maturity are included in the estimated fair value of derivatives in the consolidated balance sheets. Under a cash flow hedge, changes in the estimated fair value of the hedging derivative measured as effective are reported within other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholder's equity and the deferred gains or losses on the derivative are reclassified into the consolidated statement of operations when the Company's earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the hedged item. Changes in the estimated fair value of the hedging instrument measured as ineffectiveness are reported within net investment gains (losses). The estimated fair values of the hedging derivatives are exclusive of any accruals that are separately reported in the consolidated statement of operations within interest income or interest expense to match the location of the hedged item. However, accruals that are not scheduled to settle until maturity are included in the estimated fair value of derivatives in the consolidated balance sheets. In a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, changes in the estimated fair value of the hedging derivative that are measured as effective are reported within other comprehensive income (loss) consistent with the translation adjustment for the hedged net investment in the foreign operation. Changes in the estimated fair value of the hedging instrument measured as ineffectiveness are reported within net investment gains (losses). 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 in the consolidated balance sheets at its estimated fair value, with changes in estimated fair value recognized currently in net investment 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 occurrence, the changes in estimated fair value of derivatives recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to discontinued cash flow hedges are released into the consolidated 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 in the consolidated balance sheets at its estimated fair value, with changes in estimated fair value recognized currently in F-19 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) net investment gains (losses). Deferred gains and losses of a derivative recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) pursuant to the discontinued cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction that is no longer probable 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 in the consolidated balance sheets, with changes in its estimated fair value recognized in the current period as net investment gains (losses). The Company is also a party to financial instruments that contain terms which are deemed to be embedded derivatives. The Company assesses each identified embedded derivative to determine whether it is required to be bifurcated. If the instrument would not be accounted for in its entirety at estimated fair value and it is determined that the terms of the embedded derivative are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics of the host contract, and that a separate instrument with the same terms would qualify as a derivative instrument, the embedded derivative is bifurcated from the host contract and accounted for as a freestanding derivative. Such embedded derivatives are carried in the consolidated balance sheets at estimated fair value with the host contract and changes in their estimated fair value are generally reported in net investment 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). 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) if that contract contains an embedded derivative that requires bifurcation. There is a risk that embedded derivatives requiring bifurcation may not be identified and reported at estimated fair value in the consolidated financial statements and that their related changes in estimated fair value could materially affect reported net income. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. 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 for company occupied real estate property is generally 40 years. Estimated lives generally range from five to ten years for leasehold improvements and three to seven years for all other property and equipment. The cost basis of the property, equipment and leasehold improvements was $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accumulated depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and leasehold improvements was $804 million and $720 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Related depreciation and amortization expense was $111 million, $111 million and $105 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, 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 generally over a four-year period using the straight-line method. The cost basis of computer software was $1.3 billion and $1.2 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Accumulated amortization of capitalized software was $983 million and $862 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Related amortization expense was $125 million, $117 million and $97 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. F-20 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired The Company incurs significant costs in connection with acquiring new and renewal insurance business. Costs that vary with and relate to the production of new business are deferred as deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"). Such costs consist principally of commissions and agency and policy issuance expenses. Value of business acquired ("VOBA") is an intangible asset that represents the present value of future profits embedded in acquired insurance annuity and investment -- type contracts. VOBA is based on actuarially determined projections, by each block of business, of future policy and contract charges, premiums, mortality and morbidity, separate account performance, surrenders, operating expenses, investment returns and other factors. Actual experience on the purchased business may vary from these projections. The recovery of DAC and VOBA is dependent upon the future profitability of the related business. DAC and VOBA are aggregated in the financial statements for reporting purposes. DAC and VOBA on life insurance or investment-type contracts are amortized in proportion to gross premiums, gross margins or gross profits, depending on the type of contract as described below. The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to non-participating and non- dividend-paying traditional contracts (term insurance, non-participating whole life insurance, non-medical health insurance and traditional group life insurance) over the entire premium paying period in proportion to the present value of actual historic and expected future gross premiums. The present value of expected premiums is 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, that 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. The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to participating, dividend- paying traditional 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 (dividend paying traditional contracts within the closed block) future gross margins are also dependent upon changes in the policyholder dividend obligation. 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. The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to fixed and variable universal life contracts and fixed and variable deferred annuity 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 F-21 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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 impact significantly 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. 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 changes and only changes the assumption when its long-term expectation changes. The Company also reviews periodically other long-term assumptions underlying the projections of estimated gross margins and profits. These include investment returns, policyholder dividend scales, interest crediting rates, mortality, persistency 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 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 amortization on the original contract will continue and any acquisition costs associated with the related modification are expensed. Sales Inducements The Company 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 F-22 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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 the Company reviews the deferred sales inducements to determine the recoverability of these balances. Value of Distribution Agreements and Customer Relationships Acquired Value of distribution agreements ("VODA") is reported in other assets and represents the present value of future profits associated with the expected future business derived from the distribution agreements. 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 acquisitions are amortized over useful life ranging from 10 to 30 years and such amortization is included in other expenses. Each year the Company reviews VODA and VOCRA to determine the recoverability of these balances. Goodwill Goodwill, which is included in other assets, is the excess of cost over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances, such as adverse changes in the business climate, indicate that there may be justification for conducting an interim test. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment testing during the third quarter of each year based upon data as of the close of the second quarter. Impairment testing is performed using the fair value approach, which requires the use of estimates and judgment, at the "reporting unit" level. A reporting unit 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, there might be an indication of impairment. In such instances, the implied fair value of the goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill would be determined in a business acquisition. The excess of the carrying value of goodwill over the implied fair value of goodwill is recognized as an impairment and recorded as a charge against net income. In performing its goodwill impairment tests, when management believes meaningful comparable market data are available, the estimated fair values of the reporting units are determined using a market multiple approach. When relevant comparables are not available, the Company uses a discounted cash flow model. For reporting units which are particularly sensitive to market assumptions, such as the retirement products and individual life reporting units, the Company may corroborate its estimated fair values by using additional valuation methodologies. The key inputs, judgments and assumptions necessary in determining estimated fair value include current book value (with and without accumulated other comprehensive income), the level of economic capital required to support the mix of business, long term growth rates, comparative market multiples, the level of interest rates, credit spreads, equity market levels and the discount rate management believes appropriate to the risk associated with the respective reporting unit. Estimates of fair value are inherently uncertain and represent only management's reasonable expectation regarding future developments. These estimates and the judgments and assumptions upon which the estimates are based will, in all likelihood, differ in some respects from actual future results. Declines in the estimated fair value of the Company's reporting units could result in goodwill impairments in future periods. During the 2009 impairment tests of goodwill, management concluded that the fair values of all reporting units were in excess of their carrying values and, therefore, goodwill was not impaired. However, management continues F-23 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) to evaluate current market conditions 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 an impact on the estimated fair value of these reporting units and could result in future impairments of goodwill. See Note 7 for further consideration of goodwill impairment testing during 2009. Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Policyholder Account Balances The Company establishes liabilities for amounts payable under insurance policies, including traditional life insurance, traditional annuities and non- medical health insurance. 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. Utilizing these assumptions, liabilities are established on a block of business basis. Future policy benefit liabilities for participating traditional life insurance policies are equal to the 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. Future policy benefits for non-participating traditional life insurance policies are equal to the aggregate of the present value of expected future benefit payments and related expenses less the present value of expected future 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 7%. Participating business represented approximately 6% and 8% of the Company's life insurance in-force, and 16% and 17% of the number of life insurance policies in-force, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Participating policies represented approximately 33% and 34%, 32% and 33%, and 36% and 36% of gross and net life insurance premiums for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Future policy benefit liabilities for individual and group traditional fixed annuities after annuitization are equal to the present value of expected future payments. Interest rate assumptions used in establishing such liabilities range from 2% to 11%. Future policy benefit liabilities for non-medical health insurance are calculated using 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 4% to 7%. Future policy benefit liabilities for disabled lives are estimated using the 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 3% to 8%. Liabilities for unpaid claims and claim expenses are included in future policyholder benefits and represent the amount estimated for claims that have been reported but not settled and claims incurred but not reported. Liabilities for unpaid claims are estimated based upon the Company's historical experience and other actuarial assumptions that consider the effects of current developments, anticipated trends and risk management programs. The effects of changes in such estimated liabilities are included in the results of operations in the period in which the changes occur. F-24 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company establishes future policy benefit liabilities for minimum death and income benefit guarantees relating to certain annuity contracts and secondary and paid-up guarantees relating to certain life policies as follows: - Guaranteed minimum death benefit ("GMDB") liabilities are determined by estimating the expected value of death benefits in excess of the projected account balance and recognizing the excess ratably over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments. The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefit expense, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised. The assumptions used in estimating the GMDB liabilities are consistent with those used for amortizing DAC, and are thus subject to the same variability and risk. The assumptions of investment performance and volatility are consistent with the historical experience of the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index. The benefit assumptions used in calculating the liabilities are based on the average benefits payable over a range of scenarios. - Guaranteed minimum income benefit ("GMIB") liabilities are determined by estimating the expected value of the income benefits in excess of the projected account balance at any future date of annuitization and recognizing the excess ratably over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments. The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefit expense, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised. The assumptions used for estimating the GMIB liabilities are consistent with those used for estimating the GMDB liabilities. In addition, the calculation of guaranteed annuitization benefit liabilities incorporates an assumption for the percentage of the potential annuitizations that may be elected by the contractholder. Certain GMIBs have settlement features that result in a portion of that guarantee being accounted for as an embedded derivative and are recorded in policyholder account balances as described below. Liabilities for universal and variable life 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 accumulation period based on total expected assessments. The Company regularly evaluates estimates used and adjusts the additional liability balances, with a related charge or credit to benefit expense, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised. The assumptions used in estimating the secondary and paid-up guarantee liabilities are consistent with those used for amortizing DAC, and are thus subject to the same variability and risk. The assumptions of investment performance and volatility for variable products are consistent with historical S&P experience. The benefits used in calculating the liabilities are based on the average benefits payable over a range of scenarios. The Company establishes policyholder account balances for guaranteed minimum benefits relating to certain variable annuity products as follows: - Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits ("GMWB") guarantee the contractholder a return of their purchase payment via partial withdrawals, even if the account value is reduced to zero, provided that the contractholder's cumulative withdrawals in a contract year do not exceed a certain limit. The initial guaranteed withdrawal amount is equal to the initial benefit base as defined in the contract (typically, the initial purchase payments plus applicable bonus amounts). The GMWB is an embedded derivative, which is measured at estimated fair value separately from the host variable annuity product. - Guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMAB") and settlement features in certain GMIB described above provide the contractholder, after a specified period of time determined at the time of issuance of the variable annuity contract, with a minimum accumulation of their purchase payments even if the account value is reduced to zero. The initial guaranteed accumulation amount is equal to the initial benefit base as defined in the F-25 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) contract (typically, the initial purchase payments plus applicable bonus amounts). The GMAB is an embedded derivative, which is measured at estimated fair value separately from the host variable annuity product. For GMWB, GMAB and certain GMIB, the initial benefit base is increased by additional purchase payments made within a certain time period and decreases by benefits paid and/or withdrawal amounts. After a specified period of time, the benefit base may also increase as a result of an optional reset as defined in the contract. GMWB, GMAB and certain GMIB are accounted for as embedded derivatives with changes in estimated fair value reported in net investment gains (losses). At inception of the GMWB, GMAB and certain GMIB contracts, 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. The fair values for these embedded derivatives are then estimated based on the present value of projected future benefits minus the present value of projected future fees. The projections of future benefits and future fees require capital market and actuarial assumptions including expectations concerning policyholder behavior. A risk neutral valuation methodology is used under which the cash flows from the guarantees are projected under multiple capital market scenarios using observable risk free rates. Beginning in 2008, the valuation of these embedded derivatives includes an adjustment for the Company's own credit and risk margins for non-capital market inputs. The Company's own credit adjustment is determined taking into consideration publicly available information relating to the Company's debt, as well as its claims paying ability. 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 requires the use of significant management judgment. 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 the Company's own credit standing; and variations in actuarial assumptions regarding policyholder behavior, 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 Company periodically reviews its estimates of actuarial liabilities for future policy benefits and compares them with its actual experience. Differences between actual experience and the assumptions used in pricing these policies and guarantees, and in the establishment of the related liabilities result in variances in profit and could result in losses. The effects of changes in such estimated liabilities are included in the results of operations in the period in which the changes occur. Policyholder account balances relate to investment-type contracts, universal life-type policies and certain guaranteed minimum benefits. Investment-type contracts principally include traditional individual fixed annuities in the accumulation phase and non-variable group annuity contracts. Policyholder account balances for these contracts are equal to: (i) policy account values, which consist of an accumulation of gross premium payments; (ii) credited interest, ranging from 1% to 17%, less expenses, mortality charges and withdrawals; and (iii) fair value adjustments relating to business combinations. Other Policyholder Funds Other policyholder funds include policy and contract claims, unearned revenue liabilities, premiums received in advance, policyholder dividends due and unpaid and policyholder dividends left on deposit. F-26 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The liability for policy and contract claims generally relates to incurred but not reported death, disability, long-term care and dental claims, as well as claims which have been reported but not yet settled. 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 incurred but not reported claims principally from actuarial analyses of historical patterns of claims and claims development for each line of business. 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 unearned revenue liability relates to universal life-type 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. Such amortization is recorded in universal life and investment-type product policy fees. The Company accounts for the prepayment of premiums on its individual life, group life and health contracts as premium received in advance and applies the cash received to premiums when due. Also included in other policyholder funds are policyholder dividends due and unpaid on participating policies and policyholder dividends left on deposit. Such liabilities are presented at amounts contractually due to policyholders. Recognition of Insurance Revenue and Related Benefits Premiums related to traditional life and annuity policies with life contingencies are recognized as revenues when due from policyholders. Policyholder benefits and expenses are provided against such revenues to recognize profits over the estimated lives of the 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 operations in a constant relationship to insurance in-force or, for annuities, the amount of expected future policy benefit payments. Premiums related to non-medical health and disability contracts are recognized on a pro rata basis over the applicable contract term. Deposits related to universal life-type and investment-type products are credited to policyholder account balances. Revenues from such contracts consist of amounts assessed against policyholder account balances 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 operations include interest credited and benefit claims incurred in excess of related policyholder account balances. Premiums, policy fees, policyholder benefits and expenses are presented net of reinsurance. The portion of fees allocated to embedded derivatives described previously is recognized within net investment gains (losses) as part of the estimated fair value of embedded derivatives. Other Revenues Other revenues include, in addition to items described elsewhere herein, advisory fees, broker-dealer commissions and fees and administrative service fees. Such fees and commissions are recognized in the period in which services are performed. Other revenues also include changes in account value relating to corporate-owned life insurance ("COLI"). Under certain COLI contracts, if the Company reports certain unlikely adverse results in its consolidated financial statements, withdrawals would not be immediately available and would be subject to market value adjustment, which could result in a reduction of the account value. F-27 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Policyholder Dividends Policyholder dividends are approved annually by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its insurance subsidiaries' boards 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 the insurance subsidiaries. Income Taxes The Company joins with MetLife, Inc. and its includable life insurance and non-life insurance subsidiaries in filing a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company participates in a tax sharing agreement with MetLife, Inc. Under the agreement, current income tax expense (benefit) is computed on a separate return basis and provides that members shall make payments (receive reimbursement) to (from) MetLife, Inc. to the extent that their incomes (losses and other credits) contribute to (reduce) the consolidated income tax expense. The consolidating companies are reimbursed for net operating losses or other tax attributes they have generated when utilized in the consolidated return. 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 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, consideration is given to, among other things, the following: (i) future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards; (ii) future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences; (iii) taxable income in prior carryback years; and (iv) tax planning strategies. The Company may be required to change its provision for income taxes in certain circumstances. Examples of such circumstances include when the ultimate deductibility of certain items is challenged by taxing authorities (See also Note 12) or 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, future events, such as changes in tax laws, tax regulations, or interpretations of such laws or regulations, could have an impact on the provision for income tax and the effective tax rate. Any such changes could significantly affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements in the year these changes occur. 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 in the financial statements. A tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent 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. F-28 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company classifies interest recognized as interest expense and penalties recognized as a component of income tax. Reinsurance The Company enters into reinsurance agreements primarily as a purchaser of reinsurance for its various insurance products and also as a provider of reinsurance for some insurance products issued by third parties. For each of its reinsurance agreements, the Company determines if the agreement provides indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The Company reviews all contractual features, particularly 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 recorded as an adjustment to DAC and recognized as a component of other expenses on a basis consistent with the way the acquisition costs on the underlying reinsured contracts would be recognized. 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) future policy benefit liabilities 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 and are reflected as a component of premiums and other receivables (future policy benefits). Such amounts are amortized through earned premiums over the remaining contract period in proportion to the amount of protection provided. For retroactive reinsurance of short-duration contracts that meet the criteria of reinsurance accounting, amounts paid (received) in excess of (which do not exceed) the related insurance liabilities ceded (assumed) are recognized immediately as a loss. Any gains on such retroactive agreements are deferred and recorded in other liabilities. The gains are amortized primarily using the recovery method. The assumptions used to account for both long and short-duration reinsurance agreements are consistent with those used for the underlying contracts. Ceded policyholder and contract related liabilities, other than those currently due, are reported gross on the balance sheet. Amounts currently recoverable under reinsurance agreements are included in premiums and other receivables and amounts currently payable are included in other liabilities. Such 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 balances recoverable could become uncollectible. In such instances, reinsurance recoverable balances are stated net of allowances for uncollectible reinsurance. 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. 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 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. F-29 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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. 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 previously. Cessions under reinsurance arrangements do not discharge the Company's obligations as the primary insurer. Employee Benefit Plans The Company sponsors and administers various qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement employee benefit plans covering eligible employees and sales representatives who meet specified eligibility requirements of the sponsor and its participating affiliates. A December 31 measurement date is used for all of the Company's defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Pension benefits are provided utilizing either a traditional formula or cash balance formula. The traditional formula provides benefits based upon years of credited service and either final average or career 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 earnings credits, determined annually based upon the average annual rate of interest on 30-year Treasury securities, for each account balance. At December 31, 2008, virtually all the obligations were calculated using the traditional formula. The Company also provides certain postemployment benefits and certain postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for retired participants. Participants that were hired prior to 2003 (or, in certain cases, rehired during or after 2003) and meet age and service criteria while working for the Company, may become eligible for these other postretirement benefits, at various levels, in accordance with the applicable plans. Virtually all retirees, or their beneficiaries, contribute a portion of the total cost of postretirement medical benefits. Participants hired after 2003 are not eligible for any employer subsidy for postretirement medical benefits. The projected pension benefit obligation ("PBO") is defined as the actuarially calculated present value of vested and non-vested pension benefits accrued based on future salary levels. The accumulated pension benefit obligation ("ABO") is the actuarial present value of vested and non-vested pension benefits accrued based on current salary levels. Obligations, both PBO and ABO, of the defined benefit pension plans are determined using a variety of actuarial assumptions, from which actual results may vary, as described below. The expected postretirement plan benefit obligations ("EPBO") represents the actuarial present value of all other postretirement benefits expected to be paid after retirement to employees and their dependents. Unlike for pensions, the EPBO is not recorded in the financial statements but is used in measuring the periodic expense. The accumulated postretirement plan benefit obligation ("APBO") represents the actuarial present value of future other postretirement benefits attributed to employee services rendered through a particular date and is the valuation basis upon which liabilities are established. The APBO is determined using a variety of actuarial assumptions, from which actual results may vary, as described below. The Company recognizes the funded status of the PBO for pension plans and the APBO for other postretirement plans for each of its plans in the consolidated balance sheets. The actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs and credits and the remaining net transition asset or obligation that had not yet been included in net periodic benefit costs are charged, net of income tax, to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). F-30 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Net periodic benefit cost is determined using management estimates and actuarial assumptions to derive service cost, interest cost, and expected return on plan assets for a particular year. Net periodic benefit cost also includes the applicable amortization of any prior service cost (credit) arising from the increase (decrease) in prior years' benefit costs due to plan amendments or initiation of new plans. These costs are amortized into net periodic benefit cost over the expected service years of employees whose benefits are affected by such plan amendments. Actual experience related to plan assets and/or the benefit obligations may differ from that originally assumed when determining net periodic benefit cost for a particular period, resulting in gains or losses. To the extent such aggregate gains or losses exceed 10 percent of the greater of the benefit obligations or the market-related asset value of the plans, they are amortized into net periodic benefit cost over the expected service years of employees expected to receive benefits under the plans. The obligations and expenses associated with these plans require an extensive use of assumptions such as the discount rate, expected rate of return on plan assets, rate of future compensation increases, healthcare cost trend rates, as well as assumptions regarding participant demographics such as rate and age of retirements, withdrawal rates and mortality. Management, in consultation with its external consulting actuarial firm, determines these assumptions based upon a variety of factors such as historical performance of the plan and its assets, currently available market and industry data and expected benefit payout streams. The assumptions used may differ materially from actual results due to, among other factors, changing market and economic conditions and changes in participant demographics. These differences may have a significant effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements and liquidity. The Company also sponsors defined contribution savings and investment plans ("SIP") for substantially all employees under which a portion of participant contributions is matched. Applicable matching contributions are made each payroll period. Accordingly, the Company recognizes compensation cost for current matching contributions. As all contributions are transferred currently as earned to the SIP trust, no liability for matching contributions is recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation recognized in the Company's consolidated results of operations is allocated from MetLife, Inc. The accounting policies described below represent those that MetLife, Inc. applies in determining such allocated expenses. As more fully described in Note 15, MetLife, Inc. grants certain employees and directors stock-based compensation awards under various plans that are subject to specific vesting conditions. The cost of all stock-based transactions is measured at fair value at grant date and recognized over the period during which a grantee is required to provide goods or services in exchange for the award. Although the terms of MetLife, Inc.'s stock-based plans do not accelerate vesting upon retirement, or the attainment of retirement eligibility, the requisite service period subsequent to attaining such eligibility is considered nonsubstantive. Accordingly, MetLife, Inc. recognizes compensation expense related to stock-based awards over the shorter of the requisite service period or the period to attainment of retirement eligibility. An estimation of future forfeitures of stock-based awards is incorporated into the determination of compensation expense when recognizing expense over the requisite service period. Foreign Currency Balance sheet accounts of foreign operations are translated at the exchange rates in effect at each year-end and income and expense accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The local currencies of foreign operations generally are the functional currencies unless the local economy is highly inflationary. Translation adjustments are charged or credited directly to other comprehensive income or loss. Gains F-31 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) and losses from foreign currency transactions are reported as net investment gains (losses) in the period in which they occur. Discontinued Operations The results of operations of a component of the Company that either has been disposed of or is classified as held-for-sale are reported in discontinued operations if the operations and cash flows of the component have been or will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of the Company as a result of the disposal transaction and the Company will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component after the disposal transaction. Litigation Contingencies The Company is a party to a number of legal actions and is involved in a number of regulatory investigations. Given the inherent unpredictability of these matters, it is difficult to estimate the impact on the Company's financial position. Liabilities are established when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. 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 in the Company's consolidated financial statements. It is possible that an adverse outcome in certain of the Company's litigation and regulatory investigations, or the use of different assumptions in the determination of amounts recorded, could have a material effect upon the Company's consolidated net income or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods. Separate Accounts Separate accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws and are generally not chargeable with 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. Assets within the Company's separate accounts primarily include: mutual funds, fixed maturity and equity securities, mortgage loans, derivatives, hedge funds, other limited partnership interests, short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents. The Company reports separately, as assets and liabilities, investments held in separate accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts if (i) such separate accounts are legally recognized; (ii) assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from the Company's general account liabilities; (iii) investments are directed by the contractholder; and (iv) all investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is passed through to the contractholder. The Company reports separate account assets meeting such criteria at their fair value which is based on the estimated fair values of the underlying assets comprising the portfolios of an individual separate account. 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 in the consolidated statements of operations. Separate accounts not meeting the above criteria 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. F-32 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Financial Instruments As more fully described in "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates," effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted new OTTI guidance. This guidance amends the previously used methodology for determining whether an OTTI exists for fixed maturity securities, changes the presentation of OTTI for fixed maturity securities and requires additional disclosures for OTTI on fixed maturity and equity securities in interim and annual financial statements. The Company's net cumulative effect adjustment of adopting the OTTI guidance was an increase of $36 million to retained earnings with a corresponding increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss to reclassify the noncredit loss portion of previously recognized OTTI losses on fixed maturity securities held at April 1, 2009. This cumulative effect adjustment was comprised of an increase in the amortized cost basis of fixed maturity securities of $59 million, net of policyholder related amounts of $4 million and net of deferred income taxes of $19 million, resulting in the net cumulative effect adjustment of $36 million. The increase in the amortized cost basis of fixed maturity securities of $59 million by sector was as follows: $25 million -- ABS, $25 million -- RMBS and $9 million -- U.S. corporate securities. As a result of the adoption of the OTTI guidance, the Company's pre-tax earnings for the year ended December 31, 2009 increased by $566 million, offset by an increase in other comprehensive loss representing OTTI relating to noncredit losses recognized during the year ended December 31, 2009. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging. This guidance requires enhanced qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The Company has provided all of the material disclosures in its consolidated financial statements. The following new pronouncements relating to financial instruments had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements: - Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted prospectively an update on accounting for transfers of financial assets and repurchase financing transactions. This update provides guidance for evaluating whether to account for a transfer of a financial asset and repurchase financing as a single transaction or as two separate transactions. - Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted new guidance on the recognition of interest income and impairment on purchased beneficial interests and beneficial interests that continue to be held by a transferor in securitized financial assets. This new guidance more closely aligns the determination of whether an OTTI has occurred for a beneficial interest in a securitized financial asset with the original guidance for fixed maturity securities classified as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. - Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted new guidance relating to application of the shortcut method of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities. This guidance permits interest rate swaps to have a non-zero fair value at inception when applying the shortcut method of assessing hedge effectiveness as long as the difference between the transaction price (zero) and the fair value (exit price), as defined by current accounting guidance on fair value measurements, is solely attributable to a bid-ask spread. In addition, entities are not precluded from applying the shortcut method of assessing hedge effectiveness in a hedging relationship of interest rate risk involving an interest bearing asset or liability in situations where the hedged item is not recognized for accounting purposes until settlement date as long as the period between trade date and settlement date of the hedged item is consistent with generally established conventions in the marketplace. F-33 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) - Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted new guidance that permits a reporting entity to offset fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) against fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under the same master netting arrangement that have been offset. This new guidance also includes certain terminology modifications. Upon adoption of this guidance, the Company did not change its accounting policy of not offsetting fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments under master netting arrangements. Business Combinations and Noncontrolling Interests Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted revised guidance on business combinations and accounting for noncontrolling interests in the consolidated financial statements. Under this new guidance: - All business combinations (whether full, partial or "step" acquisitions) result in all assets and liabilities of an acquired business being recorded at fair value, with limited exceptions. - Acquisition costs are generally expensed as incurred; restructuring costs associated with a business combination are generally expensed as incurred subsequent to the acquisition date. - The fair value of the purchase price, including the issuance of equity securities, is determined on the acquisition date. - Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies are recognized at fair value if the acquisition- date fair value can be reasonably determined. If the fair value is not estimable, an asset or liability is recorded if existence or incurrence at the acquisition date is probable and its amount is reasonably estimable. - Changes in deferred income tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally affect income tax expense. - Noncontrolling interests (formerly known as "minority interests") are valued at fair value at the acquisition date and are presented as equity rather than liabilities. - Net income (loss) includes amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests. - When control is attained on previously noncontrolling interests, the previously held equity interests are remeasured at fair value and a gain or loss is recognized. - Purchases or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change in control are accounted for as equity transactions. - When control is lost in a partial disposition, realized gains or losses are recorded on equity ownership sold and the remaining ownership interest is remeasured and holding gains or losses are recognized. The adoption of this guidance on a prospective basis did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Financial statements and disclosures for periods prior to 2009 reflect the retrospective application of the accounting for noncontrolling interests as required under this guidance. As a result of its implementation, total equity at December 31, 2008 and 2007 increased by $83 million and $1,696 million, respectively, representing noncontrolling interests with an offsetting impact to other liabilities and total liabilities, as a result of the elimination of minority interests. Also as a result of the adoption, income from continuing operations increased by $97 million and $196 million for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, with the corresponding increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. F-34 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted prospectively new guidance on determination of the useful life of intangible assets. This guidance amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset. This change is intended to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset and the period of expected future cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset. The Company determines useful lives and provides all of the material disclosures prospectively on intangible assets acquired on or after January 1, 2009 in accordance with this guidance. Fair Value Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted new fair value measurements guidance which defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of inputs used to measure fair value, and requires enhanced disclosures about fair value measurements and applied this guidance prospectively to assets and liabilities measured at fair value. The adoption of this guidance changed the valuation of certain freestanding derivatives by moving from a mid to bid pricing convention as it relates to certain volatility inputs, as well as the addition of liquidity adjustments and adjustments for risks inherent in a particular input or valuation technique. The adoption of this guidance also changed the valuation of the Company's embedded derivatives, most significantly the valuation of embedded derivatives associated with certain guarantees on variable annuity contracts. The change in valuation of embedded derivatives associated with guarantees on annuity contracts resulted from the incorporation of risk margins associated with non-capital market inputs and the inclusion of the Company's own credit standing in their valuation. At January 1, 2008, the impact of adopting the guidance on assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value was $13 million ($8 million, net of income tax) and was recognized as a change in estimate in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations where it was presented in the respective statement of operations caption to which the item measured at estimated fair value is presented. There were no significant changes in estimated fair value of items measured at fair value and reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The addition of risk margins and the Company's own credit spread in the valuation of embedded derivatives associated with annuity contracts may result in significant volatility in the Company's consolidated net income in future periods. The Company provided all of the material disclosures in Note 5. In February 2007, the FASB issued guidance related to the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities. This guidance permits entities the option to measure most financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates and to recognize related unrealized gains and losses in earnings. The fair value option is applied on an instrument-by- instrument basis upon adoption of the standard, upon the acquisition of an eligible financial asset, financial liability or firm commitment or when certain specified reconsideration events occur. The fair value election is an irrevocable election. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company did not elect the fair value option for any instruments. Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance on: (i) estimating the fair value of an asset or liability if there was a significant decrease in the volume and level of trading activity for these assets or liabilities; and (ii) identifying transactions that are not orderly. The Company has provided all of the material disclosures in its consolidated financial statements. This adoption did not have any other material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. The following new pronouncements relating to fair value had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements: - Effective September 30, 2008, the Company adopted new guidance relating to the fair value measurements of financial assets when the market for those assets is not active. It provides guidance on how a company's internal cash flow and discount rate assumptions should be considered in the measurement of fair value when relevant market data does not exist, how observable market information in an inactive market affects F-35 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) fair value measurement and how the use of market quotes should be considered when assessing the relevance of observable and unobservable data available to measure fair value. - Effective January 1, 2009, the Company implemented fair value measurements guidance for certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis. This guidance applies to such items as: (i) nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities initially measured at estimated fair value in a business combination; (ii) reporting units measured at estimated fair value in the first step of a goodwill impairment test; and (iii) indefinite-lived intangible assets measured at estimated fair value for impairment assessment. - Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted prospectively guidance on issuer's accounting for liabilities measured at fair value with a third- party credit enhancement. This guidance states that an issuer of a liability with a third-party credit enhancement should not include the effect of the credit enhancement in the fair value measurement of the liability. In addition, it requires disclosures about the existence of any third-party credit enhancement related to liabilities that are measured at fair value. - Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance on: (i) measuring the fair value of investments in certain entities that calculate NAV per share; (ii) how investments within its scope would be classified in the fair value hierarchy; and (iii) enhanced disclosure requirements, for both interim and annual periods, about the nature and risks of investments measured at fair value on a recurring or non- recurring basis. - Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance on measuring liabilities at fair value. This guidance provides clarification for measuring fair value in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available. In such circumstances a company is required to measure fair value using either a valuation technique that uses: (i) the quoted price of the identical liability when traded as an asset; or (ii) quoted prices for similar liabilities or similar liabilities when traded as assets; or (iii) another valuation technique that is consistent with the principles of fair value measurement such as an income approach (e.g., present value technique) or a market approach (e.g., "entry" value technique). Defined Benefit and Other Postretirement Plans Effective December 31, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance to enhance the transparency surrounding the types of assets and associated risks in an employer's defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans. This guidance requires an employer to disclose information about the valuation of plan assets similar to that required under other fair value disclosure guidance. The Company provided all of the material disclosures in its consolidated financial statements. Other Pronouncements Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted prospectively new guidance which establishes general standards for accounting and disclosures of events that occur subsequent to the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or available to be issued. The Company has provided all of the required disclosures in its consolidated financial statements. Effective December 31, 2008, the Company adopted new guidance relating to disclosures by public entities about transfers of financial assets and interests in VIEs. This guidance requires additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures about a transferors' continuing involvement in transferred financial assets and involvement in VIEs. The exact nature of the additional required VIE disclosures vary and depend on whether or not the VIE is a qualifying special purpose entity ("QSPE"). For VIEs that are QSPEs, the additional disclosures are only required for a non-transferor sponsor holding a variable interest or a non- transferor servicer holding a significant variable interest. For VIEs that are not QSPEs, the additional disclosures are only required if the F-36 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Company is the primary beneficiary, and if not the primary beneficiary, only if the Company holds a significant variable interest in the VIE or is its sponsor. The Company provided all of the material disclosures in its consolidated financial statements. Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted new guidance on income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax recognized in a company's financial statements. It requires companies to determine 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 in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on the recognition, measurement and classification of income tax uncertainties, along with any related interest and penalties. Previously recorded income tax benefits that no longer meet this standard are required to be charged to earnings in the period that such determination is made. As a result of the implementation, the Company recognized an $18 million increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and a $16 million decrease in the interest liability for unrecognized tax benefits, as well as a $17 million increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and a $5 million increase in the interest liability for unrecognized tax benefits which are included in liabilities of subsidiaries held-for-sale. The corresponding reduction to the January 1, 2007 balance of retained earnings was $13 million, net of $11 million of noncontrolling interests. Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted new guidance on accounting by insurance enterprises for DAC on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts other than those specifically described in guidance relating to accounting and reporting by insurance enterprises for long-duration contracts and for realized gains and losses from the sale of investments. As a result of the adoption of the new guidance, if an internal replacement modification substantially changes a contract, then the DAC is written off immediately through income and any new deferrable costs associated with the new replacement are deferred. If a contract modification does not substantially change the contract, the DAC amortization on the original contract will continue and any acquisition costs associated with the related modification are immediately expensed. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a reduction to DAC and VOBA on January 1, 2007 and an acceleration of the amortization period relating primarily to the Company's group life and health insurance contracts that contain certain rate reset provisions. Prior to the adoption, DAC on such contracts was amortized over the expected renewable life of the contract. Upon adoption, DAC on such contracts is to be amortized over the rate reset period. The impact as of January 1, 2007 was a cumulative effect adjustment of $202 million, net of income tax of $116 million, which was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. The following new pronouncement had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements: - Effective January 1, 2008, the Company prospectively adopted new guidance on the sale of real estate when the agreement includes a buy-sell clause. This guidance addresses whether the existence of a buy-sell arrangement would preclude partial sales treatment when real estate is sold to a jointly owned entity and concludes that the existence of a buy-sell clause does not necessarily preclude partial sale treatment under current guidance. FUTURE ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In January 2010, the FASB issued new guidance that requires new disclosures about significant transfers in and/or out of Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy and activity in Level 3 (Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements). In addition, this guidance provides clarification of existing disclosure requirements about (a) level of disaggregation and (b) inputs and valuation techniques. The update is effective for the first quarter of 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements. F-37 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) In June 2009, the FASB issued additional guidance related to financial instrument transfers (ASU 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets) and evaluation of VIEs for consolidation (ASU 2009-17, Consolidations (Topic 810): Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities). The guidance is effective for the first quarter of 2010: - The financial instrument transfer guidance eliminates the concept of a "QSPE," eliminates the guaranteed mortgage securitization exception, changes the criteria for achieving sale accounting when transferring a financial asset and changes the initial recognition of retained beneficial interests. The guidance also requires additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets, including securitized transactions, as well as a company's continuing involvement in transferred financial assets. The Company does not expect the adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. - The consolidation guidance relating to VIEs changes the determination of the primary beneficiary of a VIE from a quantitative model to a qualitative model. Under the new qualitative model, the primary beneficiary must have both the ability to direct the activities of the VIE and the obligation to absorb either losses or gains that could be significant to the VIE. The guidance also changes when reassessment is needed, as well as requires enhanced disclosures, including the effects of a company's involvement with VIEs on its financial statements. Subsequently, this guidance was indefinitely deferred for an interest in an entity that has the attributes of an investment company or for which it is industry practice to apply measurement principles for financial reporting purposes that are consistent with those followed by investment companies (ASU 2010-10, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to Statement 167 for Certain Investment Funds). The Company does not expect the adoption of the new guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS 2008 DISPOSITION In September 2008, MetLife, Inc. completed a tax-free split-off of its majority-owned subsidiary, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated ("RGA"). In connection with this transaction, General American Life Insurance Company ("GALIC") dividended to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dividended to MetLife, Inc. substantially all of its interests in RGA at a value of $1,318 million. The net book value of RGA at the time of the dividend was $1,716 million. The loss recognized in connection with the dividend was $398 million. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, through its investment in GALIC, retained 3,000,000 shares of RGA Class A common stock. These shares are marketable equity securities which do not constitute significant continuing involvement in the operations of RGA; accordingly, they have been classified within equity securities in the consolidated financial statements of the Company at a cost basis of $157 million which is equivalent to the net book value of the shares. The carrying value will be adjusted to fair value at each subsequent reporting date. The Company has agreed to dispose of the remaining shares of RGA within the next five years. In connection with the Company's agreement to dispose of the remaining shares, the Company also recognized, in its provision for income tax on continuing operations, a deferred tax liability of $16 million which represents the difference between the book and taxable basis of the remaining investment in RGA. The impact of the disposition of the Company's investment in RGA is reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations. OTHER ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS See Note 15 for information on the contribution from MetLife, Inc. in the form of intangible assets related to VOCRA from a 2008 acquisition by MetLife, Inc. F-38 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 2009 DISPOSITION THROUGH ASSUMPTION REINSURANCE On October 30, 2009, the Company completed the disposal, through assumption reinsurance, of substantially all of the insurance business of MetLife Canada, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, to a third-party. Pursuant to the assumption reinsurance agreement, the consideration paid by the Company was $259 million, comprised of cash of $14 million and fixed maturity securities, mortgage loans and other assets totaling $245 million. At the date of the assumption reinsurance agreement, the carrying value of insurance liabilities transferred was $267 million, resulting in a gain of $5 million, net of income tax. The gain was recognized in net investment gains (losses). 3. INVESTMENTS FIXED MATURITY AND EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE The following tables present the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gain and loss, estimated fair value of the Company's fixed maturity and equity securities and the percentage that each sector represents by the respective total holdings for the periods shown. The unrealized loss amounts presented below at December 31, 2009 include the noncredit loss component of OTTI loss:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 ---------------------------------------------------- GROSS UNREALIZED COST OR ----------------------- ESTIMATED AMORTIZED TEMPORARY OTTI FAIR % OF COST GAIN LOSS LOSS VALUE TOTAL --------- ------ --------- ---- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: U.S. corporate securities..................... $ 48,650 $2,179 $1,752 $ 9 $ 49,068 33.9% RMBS.......................................... 31,810 899 1,303 421 30,985 21.4 Foreign corporate securities.................. 24,367 1,469 836 3 24,997 17.3 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities (1)................... 16,399 681 678 -- 16,402 11.3 CMBS.......................................... 11,393 124 746 -- 10,771 7.5 ABS........................................... 7,892 102 682 141 7,171 5.0 State and political subdivision securities.... 2,827 53 146 -- 2,734 1.9 Foreign government securities................. 2,101 467 47 -- 2,521 1.7 -------- ------ ------ ---- -------- ----- Total fixed maturity securities (2), (3).... $145,439 $5,974 $6,190 $574 $144,649 100.0% ======== ====== ====== ==== ======== ===== EQUITY SECURITIES: Common stock.................................. $ 1,076 $ 58 $ 4 $ -- $ 1,130 53.4% Non-redeemable preferred stock (2)............ 1,115 54 183 -- 986 46.6 -------- ------ ------ ---- -------- ----- Total equity securities (4)................. $ 2,191 $ 112 $ 187 $ -- $ 2,116 100.0% ======== ====== ====== ==== ======== =====
F-39 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------------------------------- GROSS COST OR UNREALIZED ESTIMATED AMORTIZED --------------- FAIR % OF COST GAIN LOSS VALUE TOTAL --------- ------ ------- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: U.S. corporate securities....................... $ 49,334 $ 770 $ 6,352 $ 43,752 35.8% RMBS............................................ 25,659 539 3,145 23,053 18.9 Foreign corporate securities.................... 23,898 435 4,109 20,224 16.5 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities (1)................................ 12,884 3,052 -- 15,936 13.0 CMBS............................................ 11,502 11 2,436 9,077 7.4 ABS............................................. 8,490 14 2,193 6,311 5.2 Foreign government securities................... 2,436 464 125 2,775 2.3 State and political subdivision securities...... 1,225 31 155 1,101 0.9 -------- ------ ------- -------- ----- Total fixed maturity securities (2), (3)...... $135,428 $5,316 $18,515 $122,229 100.0% ======== ====== ======= ======== ===== EQUITY SECURITIES: Common stock.................................... $ 1,358 $ 29 $ 96 $ 1,291 56.2% Non-redeemable preferred stock (2).............. 1,573 1 567 1,007 43.8 -------- ------ ------- -------- ----- Total equity securities (4)................... $ 2,931 $ 30 $ 663 $ 2,298 100.0% ======== ====== ======= ======== =====
- -------- (1) The Company has classified within the U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities caption certain corporate fixed maturity securities issued by U.S. financial institutions that were guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") pursuant to the FDIC's Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program ("FDIC Program") of $51 million and $2 million at estimated fair value with unrealized gains (losses) of less than $1 million and less than ($1) million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. (2) At time of acquisition, the Company classifies perpetual securities that have attributes of both debt and equity as fixed maturity securities if the security has a punitive interest rate step-up feature, as it believes in most instances this feature will compel the issuer to redeem the security at the specified call date. Perpetual securities that do not have a punitive interest rate step-up feature are classified as equity securities within non-redeemable preferred stock. Many of such securities have been issued by non-U.S. financial institutions that are accorded Tier 1 and Upper Tier 2 capital treatment by their respective regulatory bodies and are commonly referred to as "perpetual hybrid securities." The following table presents the perpetual hybrid securities held by the Company at:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------- 2009 2008 CLASSIFICATION --------- --------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE FAIR FAIR SHEETS SECTOR TABLE PRIMARY ISSUERS VALUE VALUE - ------------------------ -------------------- ------------------------ --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) Non-redeemable Non-U.S. financial Equity securities preferred stock institutions $ 699 $ 885 Non-redeemable U.S. financial Equity securities preferred stock institutions $ 191 $ 122 Fixed maturity Foreign corporate Non-U.S. financial securities securities institutions $1,785 $1,426 Fixed maturity U.S. corporate U.S. financial securities securities institutions $ 38 $ 7
- -------- (3) The Company held $1,769 million and $1,495 million at estimated fair value of redeemable preferred stock which have stated maturity dates at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These securities, commonly F-40 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) referred to as "capital securities", are primarily issued by U.S. financial institutions, have cumulative interest deferral features and are included in the U.S. corporate securities sector within fixed maturity securities. (4) Equity securities primarily consist of investments in common and preferred stocks, including certain perpetual hybrid securities and mutual fund interests. Privately held equity securities represented $810 million and $891 million at estimated fair value at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company held foreign currency derivatives with notional amounts of $7.5 billion and $7.3 billion to hedge the exchange rate risk associated with foreign denominated fixed maturity securities at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The following table presents selected information about certain fixed maturity securities held by the Company at:
DECEMBER 31, ---------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------ (IN MILLIONS) Below-investment grade or non-rated fixed maturity securities (1): Estimated fair value......................................... $13,438 $8,383 Net unrealized loss.......................................... $ 1,804 $3,275 Non-income producing fixed maturity securities (1): Estimated fair value......................................... $ 120 $ 59 Net unrealized loss.......................................... $ 12 $ 17 Fixed maturity securities credit enhanced by financial guarantor insurers -- by sector -- at estimated fair value: U.S. corporate securities.................................... $ 1,278 $1,463 ABS.......................................................... 484 515 State and political subdivision securities................... 430 426 RMBS......................................................... 29 34 ------- ------ Total fixed maturity securities credit enhanced by financial guarantor insurers............................ $ 2,221 $2,438 ======= ====== Ratings of the financial guarantor insurers providing the credit enhancement: Portion rated Aa/AA.......................................... 14% 11% ======= ====== Portion rated A.............................................. --% --% ======= ====== Portion rated Baa/BBB........................................ 42% 74% ======= ======
- -------- (1) Based on rating agency designations and equivalent ratings of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), with the exception of non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries. Non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 are included based on final ratings from the revised NAIC rating methodology which became effective December 31, 2009 (which may not correspond to rating agency designations). Concentrations of Credit Risk (Fixed Maturity Securities) -- Summary. The following section contains a summary of the concentrations of credit risk related to fixed maturity securities holdings. The Company is not exposed to any concentrations of credit risk of any single issuer greater than 10% of the Company's stockholder's equity, other than securities of the U.S. government, certain U.S. government agencies and certain securities guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Company's holdings in U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed fixed maturity securities at estimated fair value were $16.4 billion and $15.9 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. F-41 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Concentrations of Credit Risk (Fixed Maturity Securities) -- U.S. and Foreign Corporate Securities. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio of corporate fixed maturity securities across industries and issuers. This portfolio does not have an exposure to any single issuer in excess of 1% of total investments. The tables below present the major industry types that comprise the corporate fixed maturity securities holdings, the largest exposure to a single issuer and the combined holdings in the ten issuers to which it had the largest exposure at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------- ----------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR % OF FAIR % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL --------- ----- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Corporate fixed maturity securities -- by industry type: Foreign (1)..................................... $24,997 33.7% $20,224 31.6% Industrial...................................... 12,339 16.6 10,240 16.0 Consumer........................................ 11,456 15.5 9,120 14.3 Utility......................................... 10,372 14.0 8,798 13.8 Finance......................................... 8,658 11.7 9,660 15.1 Communications.................................. 4,273 5.8 3,810 5.9 Other........................................... 1,970 2.7 2,124 3.3 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total........................................ $74,065 100.0% $63,976 100.0% ======= ===== ======= =====
- -------- (1) Includes U.S. Dollar-denominated debt obligations of foreign obligors and other foreign fixed maturity security investments.
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------------- ----------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR % OF TOTAL FAIR % OF TOTAL VALUE INVESTMENTS VALUE INVESTMENTS --------- ----------- --------- ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Concentrations within corporate fixed maturity securities: Largest exposure to a single issuer........ $ 753 0.3% $ 992 0.5% Holdings in ten issuers with the largest exposures............................... $5,363 2.5% $6,185 3.0%
F-42 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Concentrations of Credit Risk (Fixed Maturity Securities) -- RMBS. The table below presents the Company's RMBS holdings and portion rated Aaa/AAA and portion rated NAIC 1 at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------- ----------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR % OF FAIR % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL --------- ----- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) By security type: Collateralized mortgage obligations............. $17,051 55.0% $17,343 75.2% Pass-through securities......................... 13,934 45.0 5,710 24.8 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total RMBS................................... $30,985 100.0% $23,053 100.0% ======= ===== ======= ===== By risk profile: Agency.......................................... $23,415 75.6% $15,268 66.2% Prime........................................... 4,613 14.9 5,443 23.6 Alternative residential mortgage loans.......... 2,957 9.5 2,342 10.2 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total RMBS................................... $30,985 100.0% $23,053 100.0% ======= ===== ======= ===== Portion rated Aaa/AAA (1)......................... $25,316 81.7% $21,321 92.5% ======= ===== ======= ===== Portion rated NAIC 1 (2).......................... $27,305 88.1% $22,037 95.6% ======= ===== ======= =====
- -------- (1) Based on rating agency designations, without adjustment for the revised NAIC methodology which became effective December 31, 2009. (2) Based on rating agency designations and equivalent ratings of the NAIC, with the exception of non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries. Non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 are included based on final ratings from the revised NAIC rating methodology which became effective December 31, 2009 (which may not correspond to rating agency designations). Collateralized mortgage obligations are a type of mortgage-backed security structured by dividing the cash flows of mortgages into separate pools or tranches of risk that create multiple classes of bonds with varying maturities and priority of payments. Pass-through mortgage-backed securities are a type of asset-backed security that is secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages. The monthly mortgage payments from homeowners pass from the originating bank through an intermediary, such as a government agency or investment bank, which collects the payments, and for a fee, remits or passes these payments through to the holders of the pass-through securities. Prime residential mortgage lending includes the origination of residential mortgage loans to the most credit-worthy borrowers with high quality credit profiles. Alternative residential mortgage loans ("Alt-A") are a classification of mortgage loans where the risk profile of the borrower falls between prime and sub-prime. Sub-prime mortgage lending is the origination of residential mortgage loans to borrowers with weak credit profiles. During 2009, there were significant ratings downgrades from investment grade to below investment grade, for non-agency RMBS, both Alt-A and prime RMBS, contributing to the decrease in the percentage of RMBS with a Aaa/AAA rating to 81.7% at December 31, 2009 as compared to 92.5% at December 31, 2008, and a decrease in RMBS with a rating of NAIC 1 to 88.1% at December 31, 2009 as compared to 95.6% at December 31, 2008. These downgrades also contributed to the substantial decrease presented below in the Company's Alt-A securities holdings rated Aa/AA or better or rated NAIC 1 as compared to December 31, 2008. F-43 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the Company's investment in Alt-A RMBS by vintage year (vintage year refers to the year of origination and not to the year of purchase) and certain other selected data:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------- ----------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR % OF FAIR % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL --------- ----- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) VINTAGE YEAR: 2004 & Prior...................................... $ 79 2.7% $ 174 7.5% 2005.............................................. 948 32.0 991 42.3 2006.............................................. 619 20.9 623 26.6 2007.............................................. 543 18.4 554 23.6 2008.............................................. -- -- -- -- 2009.............................................. 768 26.0 -- -- ------ ----- ------ ----- Total............................................. $2,957 100.0% $2,342 100.0% ====== ===== ====== =====
AMOU- % OF % OF NT TOTAL AMOUNT TOTAL ----- ------ ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Net unrealized loss............................... $821 $1,315 Rated Aa/AA or better (1)......................... 35.0% 63.6% Rated NAIC 1 (2).................................. 36.7% 67.5% Fixed rate........................................ 90.4% 88.0% Hybrid ARM........................................ 9.6 12.0 ----- ----- Total Alt-A RMBS.................................. 100.0% 100.0% ===== =====
- -------- (1) Based on rating agency designations, without adjustment for the revised NAIC methodology which became effective December 31, 2009. (2) Based on rating agency designations and equivalent ratings of the NAIC, with the exception of non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries. Non-agency RMBS held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 are included based on final ratings from the revised NAIC rating methodology which became effective December 31, 2009 (which may not correspond to rating agency designations). Concentrations of Credit Risk (Fixed Maturity Securities) -- CMBS. The Company's holdings in CMBS were $10.8 billion and $9.1 billion at estimated fair value at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company had no exposure to CMBS index securities and holdings of commercial real estate collateralized debt obligations securities had an estimated fair value of $39 million and $46 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. F-44 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following tables present the Company's holdings of CMBS by rating agency designations and by vintage year at:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAA AA A BAA BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $4,421 $4,480 $331 $308 $132 $113 $ 22 $ 18 $ -- $ -- 2004............. 1,633 1,645 108 91 70 43 20 15 58 45 2005............. 2,138 2,064 125 94 33 28 35 21 21 19 2006............. 705 656 97 84 332 284 149 106 96 37 2007............. 410 294 7 6 247 189 193 124 10 7 2008............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2009............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ------ ------ ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total.......... $9,307 $9,139 $668 $583 $814 $657 $419 $284 $185 $108 ====== ====== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== Ratings Distribution 84.9% 5.4% 6.1% 2.6% 1.0% ====== ==== ==== ==== ==== DECEMBER 31, 2009 -------------------- TOTAL -------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE --------- --------- 2003 & Prior..... $ 4,906 $ 4,919 2004............. 1,889 1,839 2005............. 2,352 2,226 2006............. 1,379 1,167 2007............. 867 620 2008............. -- -- 2009............. -- -- ------- ------- Total.......... $11,393 $10,771 ======= ======= Ratings Distribution 100.0% =======
DECEMBER 31, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAA AA A BAA BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 3,940 $3,611 $367 $236 $151 $ 81 $ 13 $ 4 $-- $ -- 2004............. 1,891 1,602 52 18 79 27 8 5 43 36 2005............. 2,412 1,885 125 32 21 9 5 1 -- -- 2006............. 1,309 960 85 31 25 14 72 28 -- -- 2007............. 839 466 17 5 37 16 10 9 -- -- 2008............. 1 1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2009............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ------- ------ ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- --- ---- Total.......... $10,392 $8,525 $646 $322 $313 $147 $108 $ 47 $43 $ 36 ======= ====== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== ==== === ==== Ratings Distribution 93.9% 3.6% 1.6% 0.5% 0.4% ====== ==== ==== ==== ==== DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------- TOTAL -------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 4,471 $3,932 2004............. 2,073 1,688 2005............. 2,563 1,927 2006............. 1,491 1,033 2007............. 903 496 2008............. 1 1 2009............. -- -- ------- ------ Total.......... $11,502 $9,077 ======= ====== Ratings Distribution 100.0% ======
Concentrations of Credit Risk (Fixed Maturity Securities) -- ABS. The Company's holdings in ABS were $7.2 billion and $6.3 billion at estimated fair value at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company's ABS are diversified both by sector and by issuer. F-45 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the types of and certain other information about ABS held by the Company at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------- ----------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR % OF FAIR % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL --------- ----- --------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) By collateral type: Credit card loans............................... $3,706 51.7% $2,944 46.6% Student loans................................... 882 12.3 744 11.8 Automobile loans................................ 619 8.6 683 10.8 RMBS backed by sub-prime mortgage loans......... 710 9.9 711 11.3 Other loans..................................... 1,254 17.5 1,229 19.5 ------ ----- ------ ----- Total...................................... $7,171 100.0% $6,311 100.0% ====== ===== ====== ===== Portion rated Aaa/AAA (1)......................... $4,947 69.0% $4,819 76.4% ====== ===== ====== ===== Portion rated NAIC 1 (2).......................... $6,155 85.8% $5,600 88.7% ====== ===== ====== ===== RMBS backed by sub-prime mortgage loans -- portion credit enhanced by financial guarantor insurers........................... 45.3% 49.3% Of the 45.3% and 49.3% credit enhanced, the financial guarantor insurers were rated as follows: By financial guarantor insurers rated Aa/AA.. 19% 21% By financial guarantor insurers rated A...... 9% --% By financial guarantor insurers rated Baa/BBB.................................... --% 34%
- -------- (1) Based on rating agency designations, without adjustment for the revised NAIC methodology which became effective December 31, 2009. (2) Based on rating agency designations and equivalent ratings of the NAIC, with the exception of non-agency RMBS backed by sub-prime mortgage loans held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries. Non-agency RMBS backed by sub-prime mortgage loans held by the Company's insurance subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 are included based on final ratings from the revised NAIC rating methodology which became effective December 31, 2009 (which may not correspond to rating agency designations). F-46 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following tables present the Company's holdings of ABS supported by sub-prime mortgage loans by rating agency designations and by vintage year at:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAA AA A BAA BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 40 $ 35 $ 55 $ 47 $ 7 $ 5 $ 5 $ 4 $ 82 $ 50 2004............. 57 40 120 98 9 5 16 10 19 9 2005............. 51 38 159 109 36 26 14 8 132 89 2006............. 2 2 62 22 -- -- 23 5 97 69 2007............. -- -- 78 28 -- -- -- -- 27 11 2008............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2009............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ---- ----- ---- ----- --- ---- --- ---- ---- ----- Total.......... $150 $ 115 $474 $ 304 $52 $ 36 $58 $ 27 $357 $ 228 ==== ===== ==== ===== === ==== === ==== ==== ===== Ratings Distribution 16.2% 42.8% 5.1% 3.9% 32.0% ===== ===== ==== ==== ===== DECEMBER 31, 2009 -------------------- TOTAL -------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 189 $ 141 2004............. 221 162 2005............. 392 270 2006............. 184 98 2007............. 105 39 2008............. -- -- 2009............. -- -- ------ ------ Total.......... $1,091 $ 710 ====== ====== Ratings Distribution 100.0% ======
The rating distribution of the Company's ABS supported by sub-prime mortgage loans at December 31, 2009 using NAIC ratings are as follows: 61.7% NAIC 1, 4.8% NAIC 2, 17.3% NAIC 3, 8.0% NAIC 4, 8.2% NAIC 5 and 0% NAIC 6.
DECEMBER 31, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AAA AA A BAA BELOW INVESTMENT GRADE -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ----------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE COST VALUE --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 64 $ 53 $ 61 $ 50 $15 $ 9 $ 77 $ 48 $ 8 $ 4 2004............. 64 36 79 41 1 -- 37 29 1 -- 2005............. 281 176 98 60 10 4 39 17 -- -- 2006............. 132 95 50 23 16 10 26 7 -- -- 2007............. -- -- 78 34 28 13 1 1 2 1 2008............. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ---- ----- ---- ----- --- ---- ---- ----- --- ---- Total.......... $541 $ 360 $366 $ 208 $70 $ 36 $180 $ 102 $11 $ 5 ==== ===== ==== ===== === ==== ==== ===== === ==== Ratings Distribution 50.6% 29.2% 5.1% 14.3% 0.8% ===== ===== ==== ===== ==== DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------- TOTAL -------------------- COST OR ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) 2003 & Prior..... $ 225 $ 164 2004............. 182 106 2005............. 428 257 2006............. 224 135 2007............. 109 49 2008............. -- -- ------ ------ Total.......... $1,168 $ 711 ====== ====== Ratings Distribution 100.0% ======
Concentrations of Credit Risk (Equity Securities). The Company is not exposed to any concentrations of credit risk in its equity securities holdings of any single issuer greater than 10% of the Company's stockholder's equity at December 31, 2009 and 2008. F-47 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Maturities of Fixed Maturity Securities. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturity securities, by contractual maturity date (excluding scheduled sinking funds), are as follows:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 --------------------- --------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR COST VALUE COST VALUE --------- --------- --------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) Due in one year or less...................... $ 3,927 $ 3,987 $ 3,491 $ 3,500 Due after one year through five years........ 22,001 22,733 21,495 19,741 Due after five years through ten years....... 25,114 25,974 27,411 24,402 Due after ten years.......................... 43,302 43,028 37,380 36,145 -------- -------- -------- -------- Subtotal................................... 94,344 95,722 89,777 83,788 RMBS, CMBS and ABS........................... 51,095 48,927 45,651 38,441 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total fixed maturity securities.............. $145,439 $144,649 $135,428 $122,229 ======== ======== ======== ========
Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities due to the exercise of call or prepayment options. Fixed maturity securities not due at a single maturity date have been included in the above table in the year of final contractual maturity. RMBS, CMBS and ABS are shown separately in the table, as they are not due at a single maturity. EVALUATING AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES FOR OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENT As described more fully in Note 1, the Company performs a regular evaluation, on a security-by-security basis, of its available-for- sale securities holdings in accordance with its impairment policy in order to evaluate whether such investments are other-than-temporarily impaired. As described more fully in Note 1, effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted new OTTI guidance that amends the methodology for determining for fixed maturity securities whether an OTTI exists, and for certain fixed maturity securities, changes how the amount of the OTTI loss that is charged to earnings is determined. There was no change in the OTTI methodology for equity securities. With respect to fixed maturity securities, the Company considers, amongst other impairment criteria, whether it has the intent to sell a particular impaired fixed maturity security. The Company's intent to sell a particular impaired fixed maturity security considers broad portfolio management objectives such as asset/liability duration management, issuer and industry segment exposures, interest rate views and the overall total return focus. In following these portfolio management objectives, changes in facts and circumstances that were present in past reporting periods may trigger a decision to sell securities that were held in prior reporting periods. Decisions to sell are based on current conditions or the Company's need to shift the portfolio to maintain its portfolio management objectives including liquidity needs or duration targets on asset/liability managed portfolios. The Company attempts to anticipate these types of changes and if a sale decision has been made on an impaired security, the security will be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired in the period that the sale decision was made and an OTTI loss will be recorded in earnings. In certain circumstances, the Company may determine that it does not intend to sell a particular security but that it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell that security before recovery of the decline in estimated fair value below amortized cost. In such instances, the fixed maturity security will be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired in the period during which it was determined more likely than not that the security will be required to be sold and an OTTI loss will be recorded in earnings. If the Company does not have the intent to sell (i.e., has not made the decision to sell) and it does not believe that it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, an impairment assessment is made, as F-48 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) described in Note 1. Prior to April 1, 2009, the Company's assessment of OTTI for fixed maturity securities was performed in the same manner as described below for equity securities. With respect to equity securities, the Company considers in its OTTI analysis its intent and ability to hold a particular equity security for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of its value to an amount equal to or greater than cost. Decisions to sell equity securities are based on current conditions in relation to the same broad portfolio management considerations in a manner consistent with that described above for fixed maturity securities. With respect to perpetual hybrid securities, some of which are classified as fixed maturity securities and some of which are classified as equity securities, within non-redeemable preferred stock, the Company considers in its OTTI analysis whether there has been any deterioration in credit of the issuer and the likelihood of recovery in value of the securities that are in a severe and extended unrealized loss position. The Company also considers whether any perpetual hybrid securities with an unrealized loss, regardless of credit rating, have deferred any dividend payments. NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES) The components of net unrealized investment gains (losses), included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), are as follows at:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ----- -------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Fixed maturity securities that were temporarily impaired...... $(216) $(13,199) $ 3,885 Fixed maturity securities with noncredit OTTI losses in other comprehensive loss.......................................... (574) -- -- ----- -------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............................. (790) (13,199) 3,885 Equity securities............................................. (75) (633) 251 Derivatives................................................... (156) 14 (358) Short-term investments........................................ (23) -- -- Other......................................................... 52 56 (22) ----- -------- ------- Subtotal.................................................... (992) (13,762) 3,756 ----- -------- ------- Amounts allocated from: Insurance liability loss recognition........................ -- (1) (366) DAC and VOBA on which noncredit OTTI losses have been recognized............................................... 49 -- -- DAC and VOBA................................................ 6 2,000 (420) Policyholder dividend obligation......................... -- -- (789) ----- -------- ------- Subtotal................................................. 55 1,999 (1,575) Deferred income tax benefit (expense) on which noncredit OTTI losses have been recognized................................. 184 -- -- Deferred income tax benefit (expense)......................... 142 4,062 (689) ----- -------- ------- Net unrealized investment gains (losses)...................... (611) (7,701) 1,492 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests.................................... 5 -- (150) ----- -------- ------- Net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company......................... $(606) $ (7,701) $ 1,342 ===== ======== =======
Fixed maturity securities with noncredit OTTI losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss, as presented above, of $574 million includes $59 million related to the transition adjustment, $623 million ($566 million, net of DAC) of noncredit losses recognized in the year ended December 31, 2009, and $108 million of subsequent F-49 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) increases in estimated fair value during the year ended December 31, 2009 on such securities for which a noncredit loss was previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The changes in net unrealized investment gains (losses) are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- -------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Balance, beginning of period............................... $(7,701) $ 1,342 $ 1,696 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income tax............................................... (36) -- -- Fixed maturity securities on which noncredit OTTI losses have been recognized..................................... (515) -- -- Unrealized investment gains (losses) during the year....... 13,344 (17,624) (1,173) Unrealized investment losses of subsidiary at the date of dividend of interests.................................... -- 106 -- Unrealized investment gains (losses) relating to: Insurance liability gain (loss) recognition.............. 1 365 440 DAC and VOBA on which noncredit OTTI losses have been recognized............................................ 45 -- -- DAC and VOBA............................................. (1,994) 2,438 (181) DAC and VOBA of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests............................................. -- (18) -- Policyholder dividend obligation......................... -- 789 273 Deferred income tax benefit (expense) on which noncredit OTTI losses have been recognized...................... 165 -- -- Deferred income tax benefit (expense).................... (3,920) 4,797 279 Deferred income tax benefit (expense) of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests......................... -- (46) -- ------- -------- ------- Net unrealized investment gains (losses)................... (611) (7,851) 1,334 Net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests................................. 5 -- -- Net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests.................................... -- 150 8 ------- -------- ------- Balance, end of period..................................... $ (606) $ (7,701) $ 1,342 ------- -------- ------- Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses)......... $ 7,090 $ (9,193) $ (362) Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests................. 5 -- -- Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests............................ -- 150 8 ------- -------- ------- Change in net unrealized investment gains (losses) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company...... $ 7,095 $ (9,043) $ (354) ======= ======== =======
CONTINUOUS GROSS UNREALIZED LOSS AND OTTI LOSS FOR FIXED MATURITY AND EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE BY SECTOR The following tables present the estimated fair value and gross unrealized loss of the Company's fixed maturity and equity securities in an unrealized loss position, aggregated by sector and by length of time that the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position. The unrealized loss amounts presented below at December 31, 2009 include the noncredit component of OTTI loss. Fixed maturity securities on which a noncredit OTTI loss has been recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss are categorized by length of time as being "less than 12 months" or "equal to or greater than 12 months" in a continuous unrealized loss position based on the F-50 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) point in time that the estimated fair value initially declined to below the amortized cost basis and not the period of time since the unrealized loss was deemed a noncredit OTTI loss.
DECEMBER 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- EQUAL TO OR GREATER LESS THAN 12 MONTHS THAN 12 MONTHS TOTAL --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ESTIMATED GROSS ESTIMATED GROSS ESTIMATED GROSS FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------- (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SECURITIES) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: U.S. corporate securities............... $ 5,592 $ 270 $11,119 $1,491 $16,711 $1,761 RMBS.................................... 4,703 80 6,534 1,644 11,237 1,724 Foreign corporate securities............ 2,442 77 5,047 762 7,489 839 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities................. 9,089 678 -- -- 9,089 678 CMBS.................................... 1,291 15 3,865 731 5,156 746 ABS..................................... 826 73 3,454 750 4,280 823 State and political subdivision securities............................ 1,236 64 272 82 1,508 146 Foreign government securities........... 171 9 171 38 342 47 ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ Total fixed maturity securities....... $25,350 $1,266 $30,462 $5,498 $55,812 $6,764 ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ====== EQUITY SECURITIES: Common stock............................ $ 49 $ 4 $ 2 $ -- $ 51 $ 4 Non-redeemable preferred stock.......... 46 29 628 154 674 183 ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------ Total equity securities................. $ 95 $ 33 $ 630 $ 154 $ 725 $ 187 ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ====== Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position.............. 1,365 2,073 ======= =======
DECEMBER 31, 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------- EQUAL TO OR GREATER LESS THAN 12 MONTHS THAN 12 MONTHS TOTAL --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ESTIMATED GROSS ESTIMATED GROSS ESTIMATED GROSS FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED FAIR UNREALIZED VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS VALUE LOSS --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- ---------- (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SECURITIES) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: U.S. corporate securities................. $20,927 $2,988 $11,002 $3,364 $31,929 $ 6,352 RMBS...................................... 6,833 1,958 2,561 1,187 9,394 3,145 Foreign corporate securities.............. 10,899 2,370 4,421 1,739 15,320 4,109 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities................... 34 -- -- -- 34 -- CMBS...................................... 6,828 1,250 2,112 1,186 8,940 2,436 ABS....................................... 3,708 717 2,418 1,476 6,126 2,193 State and political subdivision securities.............................. 586 117 106 38 692 155 Foreign government securities............. 555 86 128 39 683 125 ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities......... $50,370 $9,486 $22,748 $9,029 $73,118 $18,515 ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ======= EQUITY SECURITIES......................... $ 505 $ 199 $ 694 $ 464 $ 1,199 $ 663 ======= ====== ======= ====== ======= ======= Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position................ 4,556 2,038 ======= =======
F-51 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) AGING OF GROSS UNREALIZED LOSS AND OTTI LOSS FOR FIXED MATURITY AND EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE The following tables present the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized loss, including the portion of OTTI loss on fixed maturity securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2009, gross unrealized loss as a percentage of cost or amortized cost and number of securities for fixed maturity and equity securities where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below cost or amortized cost by less than 20%, or 20% or more at:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------- COST OR AMORTIZED GROSS UNREALIZED NUMBER OF COST LOSS SECURITIES ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- LESS THAN 20% OR LESS THAN 20% OR LESS THAN 20% OR 20% MORE 20% MORE 20% MORE --------- ------- --------- ------ --------- ------ (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SECURITIES) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: Less than six months......................... $22,545 $ 1,574 $ 657 $ 414 1,057 115 Six months or greater but less than nine months..................................... 2,813 317 352 85 75 30 Nine months or greater but less than twelve months..................................... 713 1,161 67 356 37 55 Twelve months or greater..................... 25,337 8,116 1,972 2,861 1,417 486 ------- ------- ------ ------ Total...................................... $51,408 $11,168 $3,048 $3,716 ======= ======= ====== ====== Percentage of cost or amortized cost......... 6% 33% ====== ====== EQUITY SECURITIES: Less than six months......................... $ 60 $ 54 $ 4 $ 12 166 7 Six months or greater but less than nine months..................................... -- -- -- -- 3 -- Nine months or greater but less than twelve months..................................... 3 69 -- 29 4 5 Twelve months or greater..................... 389 337 47 95 30 20 ------- ------- ------ ------ Total...................................... $ 452 $ 460 $ 51 $ 136 ======= ======= ====== ====== Percentage of cost........................... 11% 30% ====== ======
F-52 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2008 --------------------------------------------------------- COST OR AMORTIZED GROSS UNREALIZED NUMBER OF COST LOSS SECURITIES ------------------ ------------------ ----------------- LESS THAN 20% OR LESS THAN 20% OR LESS THAN 20% OR 20% MORE 20% MORE 20% MORE --------- ------- --------- ------- --------- ------ (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SECURITIES) FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES: Less than six months........................ $22,435 $31,160 $1,677 $11,043 1,894 1,902 Six months or greater but less than nine months.................................... 9,681 1,325 941 676 656 97 Nine months or greater but less than twelve months.................................... 10,482 2,119 1,185 1,165 507 122 Twelve months or greater.................... 14,076 355 1,598 230 915 37 ------- ------- ------ ------- Total..................................... $56,674 $34,959 $5,401 $13,114 ======= ======= ====== ======= Percentage of cost or amortized cost........ 10% 38% ====== ======= EQUITY SECURITIES: Less than six months........................ $ 329 $ 757 $ 49 $ 336 229 410 Six months or greater but less than nine months.................................... 15 301 2 146 5 22 Nine months or greater but less than twelve months.................................... 2 340 -- 125 1 14 Twelve months or greater.................... 118 -- 5 -- 11 -- ------- ------- ------ ------- Total..................................... $ 464 $ 1,398 $ 56 $ 607 ======= ======= ====== ======= Percentage of cost.......................... 12% 43% ====== =======
Equity securities with a gross unrealized loss of 20% or more for twelve months or greater increased from none at December 31, 2008 to $95 million at December 31, 2009. As shown in the section below "Evaluating Temporarily Impaired Available-for-Sale Securities", the $95 million of equity securities with a gross unrealized loss of 20% or more for twelve months or greater at December 31, 2009 were investment grade non-redeemable preferred stock, all of which were financial services industry investment grade non-redeemable preferred stock, of which 71% were rated A or better. F-53 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) CONCENTRATION OF GROSS UNREALIZED LOSS AND OTTI LOSS FOR FIXED MATURITY AND EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE The Company's gross unrealized losses related to its fixed maturity and equity securities, including the portion of OTTI loss on fixed maturity securities recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2009, of $7.0 billion and $19.2 billion, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were concentrated, calculated as a percentage of gross unrealized loss and OTTI loss, by sector and industry as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- SECTOR: U.S. corporate securities........................................ 25% 33% RMBS............................................................. 25 16 ABS.............................................................. 12 11 Foreign corporate securities..................................... 12 21 CMBS............................................................. 11 13 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities....... 10 -- State and political subdivision securities....................... 2 1 Other............................................................ 3 5 --- --- Total......................................................... 100% 100% === === INDUSTRY: Mortgage-backed.................................................. 36% 29% Finance.......................................................... 23 24 Asset-backed..................................................... 12 11 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities....... 10 -- Consumer......................................................... 4 12 Utility.......................................................... 4 10 State and political subdivision securities....................... 2 1 Communications................................................... 2 5 Industrial....................................................... 1 4 Other............................................................ 6 4 --- --- Total......................................................... 100% 100% === ===
F-54 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) EVALUATING TEMPORARILY IMPAIRED AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES The following table presents the Company's fixed maturity and equity securities with a gross unrealized loss of greater than $10 million, the number of securities, total gross unrealized loss and percentage of total gross unrealized loss at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------------- ----------------------- FIXED FIXED MATURITY EQUITY MATURITY EQUITY SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF SECURITIES) Number of securities............................ 145 5 440 28 Total gross unrealized loss..................... $2,796 $70 $8,558 $484 Percentage of total gross unrealized loss....... 41% 37% 46% 73%
The fixed maturity and equity securities, each with a gross unrealized loss greater than $10 million, decreased $6.2 billion during the year ended December 31, 2009. These securities were included in the Company's OTTI review process. Based upon the Company's current evaluation of these securities in accordance with its impairment policy, the cause of the decline in, or improvement in, gross unrealized losses for the year ended December 31, 2009 being primarily attributable to improving market conditions, including narrowing of credit spreads reflecting an improvement in liquidity, and the Company's current intentions and assessments (as applicable to the type of security) about holding, selling and any requirements to sell these securities, the Company has concluded that these securities are not other-than-temporarily impaired. In the Company's impairment review process, the duration and severity of an unrealized loss position for equity securities is given greater weight and consideration than for fixed maturity securities. An extended and severe unrealized loss position on a fixed maturity security may not have any impact on the ability of the issuer to service all scheduled interest and principal payments and the Company's evaluation of recoverability of all contractual cash flows or the ability to recover an amount at least equal to its amortized cost based on the present value of the expected future cash flows to be collected. In contrast, for an equity security, greater weight and consideration is given by the Company to a decline in market value and the likelihood such market value decline will recover. The following table presents certain information about the Company's equity securities available-for-sale with a gross unrealized loss of 20% or more at December 31, 2009:
NON-REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALL TYPES OF NON- REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK INVESTMENT GRADE ALL EQUITY ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES % OF ALL INDUSTRIES FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY ---------- GROSS ALL --------------------------- --------------------------------- GROSS UNREAL- EQUITY GROSS % OF ALL GROSS % A UNREALIZED IZED SECURI- UNREALIZED NON-REDEEMABLE UNREALIZED % OF ALL RATED LOSS LOSS TIES LOSS PREFERRED STOCK LOSS INDUSTRIES OR BETTER ---------- ------- ------- ---------- --------------- ---------- ---------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) Less than six months........ $ 12 $ 12 100% $ 7 58% $ 7 100% --% Six months or greater but less than twelve months... 29 29 100% 29 100% 29 100% 100% Twelve months or greater.... 95 95 100% 95 100% 95 100% 71% ---- ---- ---- ---- All equity securities with a gross unrealized loss of 20% or more............... $136 $136 100% $131 96% $131 100% 74% ==== ==== ==== ====
In connection with the equity securities impairment review process at December 31, 2009, the Company evaluated its holdings in non-redeemable preferred stock, particularly those of financial services companies. The Company considered several factors including whether there has been any deterioration in credit of the issuer and the likelihood of recovery in value of non-redeemable preferred stock with a severe or an extended unrealized loss. F-55 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company also considered whether any non-redeemable preferred stock with an unrealized loss, regardless of credit rating, have deferred any dividend payments. No such dividend payments were deferred. With respect to common stock holdings, the Company considered the duration and severity of the unrealized losses for securities in an unrealized loss position of 20% or more; and the duration of unrealized losses for securities in an unrealized loss position of 20% or less in an extended unrealized loss position (i.e., 12 months or greater). Future other-than-temporary impairments 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 rating, changes in collateral valuation, changes in interest rates and changes in credit spreads. If economic fundamentals and any of the above factors deteriorate, additional other-than-temporary impairments may be incurred in upcoming periods. NET INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES) As described more fully in Note 1, effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance on the recognition and presentation of OTTI that amends the methodology to determine for fixed maturity securities whether an OTTI exists, and for certain fixed maturity securities, changes how OTTI losses that are charged to earnings are measured. There was no change in the methodology for identification and measurement of OTTI losses charged to earnings for impaired equity securities. The components of net investment gains (losses) are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Total losses on fixed maturity securities: Total OTTI losses recognized........................... $(1,521) $ (787) $ (38) Less: Noncredit portion of OTTI losses transferred to and recognized in other comprehensive loss.......... 623 -- -- ------- ------- ----- Net OTTI losses on fixed maturity securities recognized in earnings......................................... (898) (787) (38) Fixed maturity securities -- net gains (losses) on sales and disposals................................. (7) (275) (246) ------- ------- ----- Total losses on fixed maturity securities........... (905) (1,062) (284) ------- ------- ----- Other net investment gains (losses): Equity securities...................................... (255) (90) 133 Mortgage loans......................................... (373) (88) 4 Real estate and real estate joint ventures............. (100) (18) 45 Other limited partnership interests.................... (284) (131) 35 Freestanding derivatives............................... (2,842) 3,257 (526) Embedded derivatives................................... (1,586) 1,744 15 Other.................................................. 250 (140) 291 ------- ------- ----- Total net investment gains (losses)................. $(6,095) $ 3,472 $(287) ======= ======= =====
See "-- Related Party Investment Transactions" for discussion of affiliated net investment gains (losses) related to internal asset transfers included in the table above. See also Note 9 for discussion of affiliated net investment gains (losses) included in embedded derivatives in the table above. F-56 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Proceeds from sales or disposals of fixed maturity and equity securities and the components of fixed maturity and equity securities net investment gains (losses) are as follows:
FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES EQUITY SECURITIES TOTAL --------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------------- YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- ----- ------ ---- ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Proceeds..................... $24,900 $42,785 $52,377 $ 658 $1,888 $760 $25,558 $44,673 $53,137 ======= ======= ======= ===== ====== ==== ======= ======= ======= Gross investment gains....... $ 685 $ 631 $ 343 $ 118 $ 412 $176 $ 803 $ 1,043 $ 519 ------- ------- ------- ----- ------ ---- ------- ------- ------- Gross investment losses...... (692) (906) (589) (90) (223) (27) (782) (1,129) (616) ------- ------- ------- ----- ------ ---- ------- ------- ------- Total OTTI losses recognized in earnings: Credit-related............. (632) (668) (38) -- -- -- (632) (668) (38) Other(1)................... (266) (119) -- (283) (279) (16) (549) (398) (16) ------- ------- ------- ----- ------ ---- ------- ------- ------- Total OTTI losses recognized in earnings.. (898) (787) (38) (283) (279) (16) (1,181) (1,066) (54) ------- ------- ------- ----- ------ ---- ------- ------- ------- Net investment gains (losses)................... $ (905) $(1,062) $ (284) $(255) $ (90) $133 $(1,160) $(1,152) $ (151) ======= ======= ======= ===== ====== ==== ======= ======= =======
- -------- (1) Other OTTI losses recognized in earnings include impairments on equity securities, impairments on perpetual hybrid securities classified within fixed maturity securities where the primary reason for the impairment was the severity and/or the duration of an unrealized loss position and fixed maturity securities where there is an intent to sell or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of the decline in estimated fair value. The Company periodically disposes of fixed maturity and equity securities at a loss. Generally, such losses are insignificant in amount or in relation to the cost basis of the investment, are attributable to declines in estimated fair value occurring in the period of the disposition or are as a result of management's decision to sell securities based on current conditions, or the Company's need to shift the portfolio to maintain its portfolio management objectives. Investment gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Fixed maturity security OTTI losses recognized in earnings relate to the following sectors and industries:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) U.S. and foreign corporate securities: Finance................................................... $284 $361 $10 Communications............................................ 130 109 -- Consumer.................................................. 127 71 -- Utility................................................... 81 5 1 Industrial................................................ 9 26 14 Other..................................................... 27 144 4 ---- ---- --- Total U.S. and foreign corporate securities............ 658 716 29 RMBS...................................................... 127 -- -- ABS....................................................... 95 61 9 CMBS...................................................... 18 -- -- Foreign government securities............................. -- 10 -- ---- ---- --- Total.................................................. $898 $787 $38 ==== ==== ===
F-57 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Equity security OTTI losses recognized in earnings relate to the following sectors and industries:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Sector: Non-redeemable preferred stock.......................... $228 $197 $ 1 Common stock............................................ 55 82 15 ---- ---- --- Total................................................... $283 $279 $16 ==== ==== === Industry: Financial services industry: Perpetual hybrid securities.......................... $228 $ 38 $-- Common and remaining non-redeemable preferred stock.. 25 180 -- ---- ---- --- Total financial services industry.................. 253 218 -- Other..................................................... 30 61 16 ---- ---- --- Total................................................... $283 $279 $16 ==== ==== ===
CREDIT LOSS ROLLFORWARD -- ROLLFORWARD OF THE CUMULATIVE CREDIT LOSS COMPONENT OF OTTI LOSS RECOGNIZED IN EARNINGS ON FIXED MATURITY SECURITIES STILL HELD FOR WHICH A PORTION OF THE OTTI LOSS WAS RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS The table below presents a rollforward of the cumulative credit loss component of OTTI loss recognized in earnings on fixed maturity securities still held by the Company at December 31, 2009 for which a portion of the OTTI loss was recognized in other comprehensive loss:
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 ---------------------------- (IN MILLIONS) Balance, beginning of period.............................. $ -- Credit loss component of OTTI loss not reclassified to other comprehensive loss in the cumulative effect transition adjustment................................... 110 Additions: Initial impairments -- credit loss OTTI recognized on securities not previously impaired................... 188 Additional impairments -- credit loss OTTI recognized on securities previously impaired....................... 36 Reductions: Due to sales (or maturities, pay downs or prepayments) during the period of securities previously credit loss OTTI impaired................................... (30) Due to increases in cash flows -- accretion of previous credit loss OTTI..................................... (1) ---- Balance, end of period.................................... $303 ====
F-58 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) NET INVESTMENT INCOME The components of net investment income are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Fixed maturity securities.............................. $ 7,799 $ 8,830 $ 9,671 Equity securities...................................... 126 174 169 Trading securities..................................... 116 (21) 6 Mortgage loans......................................... 2,236 2,387 2,376 Policy loans........................................... 504 475 460 Real estate and real estate joint ventures............. (136) 501 806 Other limited partnership interests.................... 147 (92) 1,141 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments...... 27 134 144 International joint ventures........................... 7 (1) (6) Other.................................................. 104 202 182 ------- ------- ------- Total investment income.............................. 10,930 12,589 14,949 Less: Investment expenses.............................. 740 1,473 2,373 ------- ------- ------- Net investment income................................ $10,190 $11,116 $12,576 ======= ======= =======
Affiliated investment income included in the table above was $44 million, $29 million and $21 million related to fixed maturity securities for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Affiliated investment income related to short-term investments was less than $1 million, $2 million and $2 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company provides investment administrative services to certain affiliates. Administrative service costs charged to these affiliates, which reduced investment expenses in the table above, were $87 million, $67 million and $66 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. See "-- Related Party Investment Transactions" for discussion of additional affiliated net investment income related to short-term investments included in the table above. SECURITIES LENDING The Company participates in securities lending programs whereby blocks of securities, which are included in fixed maturity securities and short-term investments, are loaned to third parties, primarily brokerage firms and commercial banks. The Company generally obtains collateral in an amount equal to 102% of the estimated fair value of the securities loaned. Securities loaned under such transactions may be sold or repledged by the transferee. The Company is liable to return to its counterparties the cash collateral under its control, the amounts of which by aging category are presented below. F-59 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Elements of the securities lending programs are presented below at:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Securities on loan: Cost or amortized cost...................................... $13,468 $13,389 Estimated fair value........................................ $13,523 $14,732 Aging of cash collateral liability: Open (1).................................................... $ 1,611 $ 3,515 Less than thirty days....................................... 9,810 9,352 Thirty days or greater but less than sixty days............. 1,684 2,218 Sixty days or greater but less than ninety days............. 41 -- Ninety days or greater...................................... 734 -- ------- ------- Total cash collateral liability............................. $13,880 $15,085 ======= ======= Security collateral on deposit from counterparties............ $ 6 $ 95 ======= ======= Reinvestment portfolio -- estimated fair value................ $13,373 $13,075 ======= =======
- -------- (1) Open -- meaning that the related loaned security could be returned to the Company on the next business day requiring the Company to immediately return the cash collateral. The estimated fair value of the securities related to the cash collateral on open at December 31, 2009 has been reduced to $1,558 million from $3,416 million at December 31, 2008. Of the $1,558 million of estimated fair value of the securities related to the cash collateral on open at December 31, 2009, $1,430 million were U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities which, if put to the Company, can be immediately sold to satisfy the cash requirements. The remainder of the securities on loan, related to the cash collateral aged less than thirty days to ninety days or greater, was primarily U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities, and very liquid RMBS. The reinvestment portfolio acquired with the cash collateral consisted principally of fixed maturity securities (including RMBS, ABS, U.S. corporate and foreign corporate securities). Security collateral on deposit from counterparties in connection with the securities lending transactions may not be sold or repledged, unless the counterparty is in default, and is not reflected in the consolidated financial statements. F-60 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) INVESTED ASSETS ON DEPOSIT, HELD IN TRUST AND PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL The invested assets on deposit, invested assets held in trust and invested assets pledged as collateral are presented in the table below. The amounts presented in the table below are at estimated fair value for cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity and equity securities and at carrying value for mortgage loans.
DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Invested assets on deposit: Regulatory agencies (1)..................................... $ 1,296 $ 1,187 Invested assets held in trust: Reinsurance arrangements (2)................................ -- 45 Invested assets pledged as collateral: Funding agreements -- FHLB of NY (3)........................ 15,084 17,830 Funding agreements -- Farmer MAC (4)........................ 2,871 2,875 Derivative transactions (5)................................. 290 297 Short sale agreements (6)................................... 496 346 ------- ------- Total invested assets on deposit, held in trust and pledged as collateral.................................. $20,037 $22,580 ======= =======
- -------- (1) The Company had investment assets on deposit with regulatory agencies consisting primarily of fixed maturity and equity securities. (2) The Company has pledged certain investments, primarily fixed maturity securities, in connection with certain reinsurance transactions. (3) The Company has pledged fixed maturity securities in support of its funding agreements with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLB of NY"). The nature of the Federal Home Loan Bank arrangements is described in Note 8. (4) The Company has pledged certain agricultural real estate mortgage loans in connection with funding agreements issued to certain SPEs that have issued securities guaranteed by the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ("Farmer MAC"). The nature of the Farmer MAC arrangements is described in Note 8. (5) Certain of the Company's invested assets are pledged as collateral for various derivative transactions as described in Note 4. (6) Certain of the Company's trading securities and cash and cash equivalents are pledged to secure liabilities associated with short sale agreements in the trading securities portfolio as described in the following section. See also the immediately preceding section "Securities Lending" for the amount of the Company's cash and invested assets received from and due back to counterparties pursuant to the securities lending program. TRADING SECURITIES The Company has a trading securities portfolio to support investment strategies that involve the active and frequent purchase and sale of securities, the execution of short sale agreements and asset and liability matching strategies for certain insurance products. F-61 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The table below presents certain information about the Company's trading securities portfolio:
DECEMBER 31, ----------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Trading securities -- at estimated fair value..................... $471 $277 Short sale agreement liabilities -- at estimated fair value (included in other liabilities)................................. $106 $ 57 Investments pledged to secure short sale agreement liabilities.... $496 $346
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Net investment income (1)................................... $116 $(21) $ 6 Changes in estimated fair value included in net investment income.................................................... $ 31 $(17) $(4)
- -------- (1) Includes interest and dividends earned on trading securities, in addition to the net realized gains (losses) and changes in estimated fair value subsequent to purchase, recognized on the trading securities and the related short sale agreement liabilities. MORTGAGE LOANS Mortgage loans, net of valuation allowances, are categorized as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------- ---------------- CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Mortgage loans held-for-investment: Commercial mortgage loans........................ $29,934 73.7% $31,308 74.4% Agricultural mortgage loans...................... 10,685 26.3 10,768 25.6 Residential and consumer loans................... 1 -- 10 -- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total mortgage loans held-for-investment...... 40,620 100.0% 42,086 100.0% ------- ----- ------- ----- Mortgage loans held-for-sale: Commercial -- lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value.......................... -- -- 19 -- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total mortgage loans held-for-sale............ -- -- 19 -- ------- ----- ------- ----- Total mortgage loans, net.......................... $40,620 100.0% $42,105 100.0% ======= ===== ======= =====
Mortgage Loans by Geographic Region and Property Type -- The Company diversifies its mortgage loans by both geographic region and property type to reduce risk of concentration. Mortgage loans are collateralized by properties primarily located in the United States. The carrying value of the Company's mortgage loans located in California, Texas and New York were 21%, 7% and 7% at December 31, 2009, respectively. Generally, the Company, as the lender, only loans up to 75% of the purchase price of the underlying real estate. Commercial mortgage loans at December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $30,426 million and $31,492 million, respectively, or 74% and 74%, respectively, of total mortgage loans prior to valuation allowances. Net of valuation allowances F-62 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) commercial mortgage loans were $29,934 million and $31,308 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and there was diversity across geographic regions and property types as shown below at:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------- ---------------- CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) REGION Pacific............................................ $ 7,378 24.6% $ 7,586 24.3% South Atlantic..................................... 6,311 21.1 6,984 22.3 Middle Atlantic.................................... 5,053 16.9 5,173 16.5 International...................................... 3,395 11.3 3,247 10.4 West South Central................................. 2,581 8.6 2,739 8.7 East North Central................................. 2,263 7.6 2,381 7.6 New England........................................ 1,001 3.3 1,095 3.5 Mountain........................................... 825 2.8 920 2.9 West North Central................................. 598 2.0 664 2.1 East South Central................................. 326 1.1 313 1.0 Other.............................................. 203 0.7 206 0.7 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total............................................ $29,934 100.0% $31,308 100.0% ======= ===== ======= ===== PROPERTY TYPE Office............................................. $13,104 43.8% $13,532 43.2% Retail............................................. 6,768 22.6 7,011 22.4 Apartments......................................... 3,015 10.1 3,305 10.6 Industrial......................................... 2,512 8.4 2,644 8.4 Hotel.............................................. 2,441 8.1 2,530 8.1 Other.............................................. 2,094 7.0 2,286 7.3 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total............................................ $29,934 100.0% $31,308 100.0% ======= ===== ======= =====
Certain of the Company's real estate joint ventures have mortgage loans with the Company. The carrying values of such mortgage loans were $368 million and $372 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Information regarding valuation allowances on mortgage loans held-for- investment is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---- ----- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Balance, January 1,......................................... $244 $ 181 $160 Additions................................................... 394 174 70 Deductions.................................................. (44) (111) (49) ---- ----- ---- Balance, December 31,....................................... $594 $ 244 $181 ==== ===== ====
F-63 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Impaired mortgage loans held-for-investment consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31, ----------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Impaired loans with valuation allowances.......................... $249 $232 Impaired loans without valuation allowances....................... 89 15 ---- ---- Subtotal........................................................ 338 247 Less: Valuation allowances on impaired loans...................... 86 45 ---- ---- Impaired loans, net............................................. $252 $202 ==== ====
Information about impaired loans, restructured loans, loans 90 days or more past due and loans in foreclosure is as follows:
AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Impaired loans -- average investment during the period.... $288 $315 $399 Impaired loans -- interest income recognized -- accrual basis................................................... $ 1 $ 10 $ 35 Impaired loans -- interest income recognized -- cash basis................................................... $ 5 $ 11 $ 18 Restructured loans -- amount.............................. $ 27 $ 1 $ 2 Restructured loans -- interest income recognized.......... $ -- $ 1 $ 1 Loans 90 days or more past due, interest still accruing -- amortized cost.............................. $ 1 $ 2 $ 1 Loans 90 days or more past due, interest no longer accruing -- amortized cost.............................. $ 48 $ 10 $ 18 Loans in foreclosure -- amortized cost.................... $ 71 $ 23 $ 6
REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS Real estate holdings by type consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------- ---------------- CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Real estate........................................ $ 4,628 81.0% $ 4,562 72.9% Accumulated depreciation........................... (1,379) (24.1) (1,316) (21.0) ------- ----- ------- ----- Net real estate.................................. 3,249 56.9 3,246 51.9 Real estate joint ventures and funds............... 2,297 40.2 2,959 47.3 Foreclosed real estate............................. 121 2.1 -- -- ------- ----- ------- ----- Real estate held-for-investment.................. 5,667 99.2 6,205 99.2 Real estate held-for-sale.......................... 44 0.8 51 0.8 ------- ----- ------- ----- Total real estate holdings....................... $ 5,711 100.0% $ 6,256 100.0% ======= ===== ======= =====
Related depreciation expense on real estate was $120 million, $120 million and $112 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. These amounts include $1 million, $1 million and F-64 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) $3 million of depreciation expense related to discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. There were no impairments recognized on real estate held-for-sale for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. Impairments of real estate and real estate joint ventures held-for-investment were $96 million and $20 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. There were no impairments of real estate and real estate joint ventures held-for-investment for the year ended December 31, 2007. The carrying value of non-income producing real estate was $72 million and $27 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company diversifies its real estate holdings by both geographic region and property type to reduce risk of concentration. The Company's real estate holdings are primarily located in the United States, and at December 31, 2009, 21%, 14%, 11% and 11% were located in California, Florida, Texas and New York, respectively. Real estate holdings were categorized as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------- ---------------- CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Office............................................... $2,770 49% $2,602 42% Apartments........................................... 1,366 24 1,495 24 Retail............................................... 443 8 453 7 Industrial........................................... 411 7 483 8 Real estate investment funds......................... 405 7 936 15 Hotel................................................ 190 3 170 3 Agriculture.......................................... 46 1 9 -- Land................................................. 22 -- 62 1 Other................................................ 58 1 46 -- ------ --- ------ --- Total real estate holdings......................... $5,711 100% $6,256 100% ====== === ====== ===
OTHER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTS The carrying value of other limited partnership interests (which primarily represent ownership interests in pooled investment funds that principally make private equity investments in companies in the United States and overseas) was $4.2 billion and $4.7 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Included within other limited partnership interests were $617 million and $943 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, of investments in hedge funds. Impairments of other limited partnership interests, principally cost method other limited partnership interests, were $288 million, $99 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. F-65 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) OTHER INVESTED ASSETS The following table presents the carrying value of the Company's other invested assets by type at:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------- ---------------- CARRYING % OF CARRYING % OF VALUE TOTAL VALUE TOTAL -------- ----- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Freestanding derivatives with positive fair values........................................... $2,415 35.5% $6,646 67.0% Leveraged leases, net of non-recourse debt......... 1,763 25.9 1,704 17.2 Loans to affiliates................................ 1,628 23.9 795 8.0 Tax credit partnerships............................ 683 10.0 476 4.8 Funds withheld..................................... 38 0.6 44 0.5 Joint venture investment........................... 36 0.5 31 0.3 Other.............................................. 248 3.6 220 2.2 ------ ----- ------ ----- Total.............................................. $6,811 100.0% $9,916 100.0% ====== ===== ====== =====
See Note 4 for information regarding the freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values. See the following section for the composition of leveraged leases. Loans to affiliates, some of which are regulated, are used by the affiliates to assist in meeting their capital requirements. Tax credit partnerships are established for the purpose of investing in low-income housing and other social causes, where the primary return on investment is in the form of tax credits, and are accounted for under the equity method or under the effective yield method. Funds withheld represent amounts contractually withheld by ceding companies in accordance with reinsurance agreements. The joint venture investment is accounted for on the equity method and represents the Company's investment in insurance underwriting joint ventures in China. LEVERAGED LEASES Investment in leveraged leases, included in other invested assets, consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31, ---------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------ (IN MILLIONS) Rental receivables, net........................................ $ 1,690 $1,478 Estimated residual values...................................... 1,225 1,217 ------- ------ Subtotal..................................................... 2,915 2,695 Unearned income................................................ (1,152) (991) ------- ------ Investment in leveraged leases............................... $ 1,763 $1,704 ======= ======
The Company's deferred income tax liability related to leveraged leases was $1,064 million and $962 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The rental receivables set forth above are generally due in periodic installments. The payment periods range from one to 15 years, but in certain circumstances are as long as 30 years. F-66 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The components of net income from investment in leveraged leases are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Income from investment in leveraged leases (included in net investment income)....................................... $ 92 $ 95 $ 48 Less: Income tax expense on leveraged leases............... (32) (33) (17) - -- - -- - -- Net income from investment in leveraged leases............. $ 60 $ 62 $ 31 = == = == = ==
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES The Company invests in certain entities that are VIEs, as a passive investor holding a limited partnership interest, or as a sponsor or debt holder. The following table presents the total assets and total liabilities relating to VIEs for which the Company has concluded that it is the primary beneficiary and which are consolidated in the Company's financial statements at December 31, 2009 and 2008. Generally, 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.
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 -------------------- -------------------- TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES ------ ----------- ------ ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Other limited partnership interests................ $367 $72 $20 $ 3 Other invested assets.............................. 27 1 10 3 Real estate joint ventures......................... 22 17 26 15 ---- --- --- --- Total.............................................. $416 $90 $56 $21 ==== === === ===
The Company invests in certain entities that are VIEs, as a passive investor holding a limited partnership interest, or as a sponsor or debt holder. The following table presents the carrying amount and maximum exposure to loss relating to VIEs for which the Company holds significant variable interests but is not the primary beneficiary and which have not been consolidated at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ---------------------- ---------------------- MAXIMUM MAXIMUM CARRYING EXPOSURE CARRYING EXPOSURE AMOUNT TO LOSS (1) AMOUNT TO LOSS (1) -------- ----------- -------- ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Other limited partnership interests............ $1,908 $2,170 $2,538 $2,965 Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale: U.S. corporate securities.................... 809 809 251 251 Foreign corporate securities................. 733 733 362 362 Other invested assets.......................... 394 387 310 108 ------ ------ ------ ------ Total.......................................... $3,844 $4,099 $3,461 $3,686 ====== ====== ====== ======
- -------- (1) The maximum exposure to loss relating to the fixed maturity securities available-for-sale is equal to the carrying amounts or carrying amounts of retained interests. The maximum exposure to loss relating to the other limited partnership interests is equal to the carrying amounts plus any unfunded commitments. Such a F-67 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) maximum loss would be expected to occur only upon bankruptcy of the issuer or investee. For certain of its investments in other invested assets, the Company's return is in the form of tax credits which are guaranteed by a creditworthy third-party. For such investments, the maximum exposure to loss is equal to the carrying amounts plus any unfunded commitments, reduced by amounts guaranteed by third parties of $226 million and $271 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As described in Note 13, 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 during the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. RELATED PARTY INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company held $717 million and $229 million, respectively, in the Metropolitan Money Market Pool, an affiliated partnership. These amounts are included in short-term investments. Net investment income from this investment was $1 million, $4 million and $12 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The MetLife Intermediate Income Pool (the "MIIP") is a New York general partnership consisting solely of U.S. domestic insurance companies owned directly or indirectly by MetLife, Inc. and is managed and consolidated by the Company. Each partner's investment in the MIIP represents such partner's pro rata ownership interest in the pool and is included in the Company's noncontrolling interests in the consolidated balance sheets. The affiliated companies' ownership interests in the pooled investments held by the MIIP were $118 million and $29 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Net investment income allocated to affiliates from the MIIP was $1 million, $3 million and $7 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company loaned $1.0 billion to Exeter Reassurance Company Ltd. ("Exeter"), an affiliate, which was included in other invested assets. The loans are due as follows: $500 million on June 30, 2014, $250 million on September 30, 2012 and $250 million on September 30, 2016, and these amounts bear interest, payable semi-annually, at 6.44%, 5.33% and 7.44%, respectively. Both principal and interest payments have been guaranteed by MetLife, Inc. In the normal course of business, the Company transfers invested assets, primarily consisting of fixed maturity securities, to and from affiliates, which are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------ ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Estimated fair value of invested assets transferred to affiliates................................................ $ -- $230 $142 Amortized cost of invested assets transferred to affiliates................................................ $ -- $220 $145 Net investment gains (losses) recognized on transfers of invested assets........................................... $ -- $ 10 $ (3) Estimated fair value of invested assets transferred from affiliates................................................ $1,019 $ 57 $778
4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS See Note 1 for a description of the Company's accounting policies for derivative financial instruments. See Note 5 for information about the fair value hierarchy for derivatives. F-68 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) PRIMARY RISKS MANAGED BY DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND NON-DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Company is exposed to various risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and equity market risk. The Company uses a variety of strategies to manage these risks, including the use of derivative instruments. The following table presents the notional amount, estimated fair value and primary underlying risk exposure of the Company's derivative financial instruments, excluding embedded derivatives held at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE (1) FAIR VALUE (1) PRIMARY UNDERLYING NOTIONAL ------------------- NOTIONAL ------------------- RISK EXPOSURE INSTRUMENT TYPE AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES - ------------------ ------------------------------- -------- ------ ----------- -------- ------ ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Interest rate Interest rate swaps............ $18,630 $ 804 $ 696 $ 20,043 $3,188 $1,090 Interest rate floors........... 12,115 339 2 32,855 1,082 -- Interest rate caps............. 23,406 255 -- 21,130 10 -- Interest rate futures.......... 1,186 -- 5 3,628 2 58 Interest rate options.......... 3,750 114 57 2,365 939 35 Synthetic GICs................. 4,352 -- -- 4,260 -- -- Foreign currency Foreign currency swaps......... 12,706 821 1,058 14,180 1,245 1,066 Foreign currency forwards...... 1,466 16 5 1,467 47 21 Non-derivative hedging instruments (2)................ -- -- -- 351 -- 323 Credit Swap spreadlocks............... -- -- -- 2,087 -- 90 Credit default swaps........... 5,656 61 99 4,466 133 60 Credit forwards................ 130 2 2 -- -- -- Equity market Equity futures................. -- -- -- 2 -- -- Equity options................. 85 3 -- -- -- -- Total rate of return swaps..... 250 -- 47 250 -- 101 ------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ------ Total........................ $83,732 $2,415 $1,971 $107,084 $6,646 $2,844 ======= ====== ====== ======== ====== ======
- -------- (1) The estimated fair value of all derivatives in an asset position is reported within other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets and the estimated fair value of all derivatives in a liability position is reported within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. (2) The estimated fair value of non-derivative hedging instruments represents the amortized cost of the instruments, as adjusted for foreign currency transaction gains or losses. Non-derivative hedging instruments are reported within policyholder account balances in the consolidated balance sheets. F-69 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the notional amount of derivative financial instruments by maturity at December 31, 2009:
REMAINING LIFE --------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ONE YEAR AFTER FIVE YEARS ONE YEAR OR THROUGH FIVE THROUGH TEN AFTER TEN LESS YEARS YEARS YEARS TOTAL ----------- -------------- ---------------- --------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Interest rate swaps.............. $ 2,066 $ 5,155 $ 6,457 $4,952 $18,630 Interest rate floors............. 325 1,740 10,050 -- 12,115 Interest rate caps............... 4,000 16,050 3,356 -- 23,406 Interest rate futures............ 1,186 -- -- -- 1,186 Interest rate options............ -- -- 3,750 -- 3,750 Synthetic GICs................... 4,352 -- -- -- 4,352 Foreign currency swaps........... 735 6,340 4,180 1,451 12,706 Foreign currency forwards........ 1,466 -- -- -- 1,466 Credit default swaps............. 105 4,894 657 -- 5,656 Credit forwards.................. 110 20 -- -- 130 Equity options................... 85 -- -- -- 85 Total rate of return swaps....... 250 -- -- -- 250 ------- ------- ------- ------ ------- Total.......................... $14,680 $34,199 $28,450 $6,403 $83,732 ======= ======= ======= ====== =======
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 principal amount. 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. The Company utilizes interest rate swaps in fair value, cash flow and non- qualifying hedging relationships. The Company also enters into basis swaps to better match the cash flows from assets and related liabilities. In a basis swap, both legs of the swap are floating with each based on a different index. Generally, no cash is exchanged at the outset of the contract and no principal payments are made by either party. A single net payment is usually made by one counterparty at each due date. Basis swaps are included in interest rate swaps in the preceding table. The Company utilizes basis swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Inflation swaps are used as an economic hedge to reduce inflation risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities. Inflation swaps are included in interest rate swaps in the preceding table. The Company utilizes inflation swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Implied volatility swaps are used by the Company primarily as economic hedges of interest rate risk associated with the Company's investments in mortgage-backed securities. In an implied volatility swap, the Company exchanges fixed payments for floating payments that are linked to certain market volatility measures. If implied volatility rises, the floating payments that the Company receives will increase, and if implied volatility falls, the floating payments that the Company receives will decrease. Implied volatility swaps are included in interest rate swaps in the preceding table. The Company utilizes implied volatility swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships. The Company purchases interest rate caps and floors 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 F-70 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) assets and liabilities (duration mismatches), as well as to protect its minimum rate guarantee liabilities against declines in interest rates below a specified level, respectively. 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 non- qualifying 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, and to post variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those contracts. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with regulated 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 and to hedge against changes in interest rates on anticipated liability issuances by replicating Treasury or swap curve performance. The Company utilizes exchange-traded interest rate futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Swaptions are used by the Company to hedge interest rate risk associated with the Company's long-term liabilities. 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. Swaptions are included in interest rate options in the preceding table. The Company utilizes swaptions in non- qualifying hedging relationships. The Company writes covered call options on its portfolio of U.S. Treasuries as an income generation strategy. In a covered call transaction, the Company receives a premium at the inception of the contract in exchange for giving the derivative counterparty the right to purchase the referenced security from the Company at a predetermined price. The call option is "covered" because the Company owns the referenced security over the term of the option. Covered call options are included in interest rate options in the preceding table. The Company utilizes covered call options in non-qualifying hedging relationships. 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 non-qualifying hedging relationships. A synthetic GIC is a contract that simulates the performance of a traditional guaranteed interest contract through the use of financial instruments. Under a synthetic GIC, the policyholder owns the underlying assets. The Company guarantees a rate return on those assets for a premium. Synthetic GICs are not designated as hedging instruments. Foreign currency derivatives, including foreign currency swaps and foreign currency forwards contracts, are used by the Company to reduce the risk from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The Company also uses foreign currency forwards and swaps to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with certain of its net investments in foreign operations. 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 principal amount. The principal 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, net investment in foreign operations and non-qualifying 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 F-71 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) payment for such a contract is made in a different currency at the specified future date. The Company utilizes foreign currency forwards in net investment in foreign operations and non-qualifying hedging relationships. The Company uses certain of its foreign currency denominated funding agreements to hedge portions of its net investments in foreign operations against adverse movements in exchange rates. Such contracts are included in non- derivative hedging instruments in the preceding table. Swap spreadlocks are used by the Company to hedge invested assets on an economic basis against the risk of changes in credit spreads. Swap spreadlocks are forward transactions between two parties whose underlying reference index is a forward starting interest rate swap where the Company agrees to pay a coupon based on a predetermined reference swap spread in exchange for receiving a coupon based on a floating rate. The Company has the option to cash settle with the counterparty in lieu of maintaining the swap after the effective date. The Company utilizes swap spreadlocks in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Certain credit default swaps are used by the Company to hedge against credit-related changes in the value of its investments and to diversify its credit risk exposure in certain portfolios. In a credit default swap transaction, the Company agrees with another party, at specified intervals, to pay a premium to hedge credit risk. If a credit event, as defined by the contract, occurs, generally the contract will require the swap to be settled gross by the delivery of par quantities of the referenced investment equal to the specified swap notional in exchange for the payment of cash amounts by the counterparty equal to the par value of the investment surrendered. The Company utilizes credit default swaps in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Credit default swaps are also used 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. Treasury or agency security. The Company also enters into certain credit default swaps held in relation to trading portfolios for the purpose of generating profits on short-term differences in price. 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 as credit forwards. The Company utilizes credit forwards in cash flow 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, and to post variation margin on a daily basis in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those contracts. The Company enters into exchange-traded futures with regulated futures commission merchants that are members of the exchange. The Company utilizes exchange-traded equity futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Equity index options are used by the Company to hedge certain invested assets against adverse changes in equity indices. In an equity index option transaction, the Company enters into contracts to sell the 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. 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. Equity index options are included in equity options in the preceding table. The Company utilizes equity index options in non-qualifying hedging relationships. Total rate of return swaps ("TRRs") 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 LIBOR, calculated by reference to an agreed notional principal 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 F-72 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) into pursuant to master agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made by the counterparty at each due date. The Company uses TRRs to hedge its equity market guarantees in certain of its insurance products. TRRs can be used as hedges or to synthetically create investments. The Company utilizes TRRs in non-qualifying hedging relationships. HEDGING The following table presents the notional amount and estimated fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments by type of hedge designation at:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ------------------------------- ------------------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR FAIR VALUE VALUE DERIVATIVES DESIGNATED AS HEDGING NOTIONAL -------------------- NOTIONAL -------------------- INSTRUMENTS AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES - --------------------------------------- -------- ------ ----------- -------- ------ ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Fair Value Hedges: Foreign currency swaps............... $ 3,958 $ 484 $117 $ 5,386 $ 399 $ 416 Interest rate swaps.................. 4,472 488 70 3,971 1,338 123 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Subtotal.......................... 8,430 972 187 9,357 1,737 539 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Cash Flow Hedges: Foreign currency swaps............... 3,181 109 251 2,541 365 137 Interest rate swaps.................. 1,740 -- 48 -- -- -- Credit forwards...................... 130 2 2 -- -- -- ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Subtotal.......................... 5,051 111 301 2,541 365 137 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Foreign Operations Hedges: Foreign currency swaps............... -- -- -- 164 1 1 Non-derivative hedging instruments... -- -- -- 351 -- 323 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Subtotal.......................... -- -- -- 515 1 324 ------- ------ ---- ------- ------ ------ Total Qualifying Hedges................ $13,481 $1,083 $488 $12,413 $2,103 $1,000 ======= ====== ==== ======= ====== ======
F-73 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the notional amount and estimated fair value of derivatives that are not designated or do not qualify as hedging instruments by derivative type at:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR FAIR VALUE VALUE DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED OR NOT NOTIONAL ------------------- NOTIONAL ------------------- QUALIFYING AS HEDGING INSTRUMENTS AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES AMOUNT ASSETS LIABILITIES - ------------------------------------------ -------- ------ ----------- -------- ------ ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Interest rate swaps....................... $12,418 $ 316 $ 578 $16,072 $1,850 $ 967 Interest rate floors...................... 12,115 339 2 32,855 1,082 -- Interest rate caps........................ 23,406 255 -- 21,130 10 -- Interest rate futures..................... 1,186 -- 5 3,628 2 58 Interest rate options..................... 3,750 114 57 2,365 939 35 Synthetic GICs............................ 4,352 -- -- 4,260 -- -- Foreign currency swaps.................... 5,567 228 690 6,089 480 512 Foreign currency forwards................. 1,466 16 5 1,467 47 21 Swap spreadlocks.......................... -- -- -- 2,087 -- 90 Credit default swaps...................... 5,656 61 99 4,466 133 60 Equity futures............................ -- -- -- 2 -- -- Equity options............................ 85 3 -- -- -- -- Total rate of return swaps................ 250 -- 47 250 -- 101 ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ Total non-designated or non-qualifying derivatives............................. $70,251 $1,332 $1,483 $94,671 $4,543 $1,844 ======= ====== ====== ======= ====== ======
The following table presents the settlement payments recorded in income for the:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Qualifying hedges: Net investment income.................................... $ 51 $ 21 $ 24 Interest credited to policyholder account balances....... 180 99 (28) Non-qualifying hedges: Net investment income.................................... (3) (1) (5) Net investment gains (losses)............................ (51) (38) 196 ---- ---- ---- Total.................................................... $177 $ 81 $187 ==== ==== ====
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 investments to floating rate investments; (ii) interest rate swaps to convert fixed rate liabilities to floating rate liabilities; and (iii) foreign currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency fair value exposure of foreign currency denominated investments and liabilities. F-74 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company recognizes gains and losses on derivatives and the related hedged items in fair value hedges within net investment gains (losses). The following table represents the amount of such net investment gains (losses) recognized for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
NET INVESTMENT DERIVATIVES IN FAIR GAINS(LOSSES) NET INVESTMENT GAINS VALUE HEDGED ITEMS IN FAIR VALUE RECOGNIZED (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS FOR DERIVATIVES FOR HEDGED ITEMS - --------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- --------------- -------------------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Interest rate swaps: Fixed maturity securities.............................. $ 42 $ (35) Policyholder account balances (1)...................... (956) 947 Foreign currency swaps: Foreign-denominated fixed maturity securities.......... (13) 10 Foreign-denominated policyholder account balances (2).. 351 (332) ----- ----- Total....................................................................... $(576) $ 590 ===== ===== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.......................................... $ 336 $(337) ===== ===== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.......................................... $ 319 $(308) ===== ===== INEFFECTIVENESS DERIVATIVES IN FAIR RECOGNIZED IN VALUE NET INVESTMENT HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS GAINS (LOSSES) - --------------------- --------------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Interest rate swaps: $ 7 (9) Foreign currency swaps: (3) 19 --- Total.............. $14 === FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008.. $(1) === FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007.. $11 ===
- -------- (1) Fixed rate liabilities (2) Fixed rate or floating rate liabilities 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 investments to fixed rate investments; (ii) interest rate swaps to convert floating rate liabilities to fixed rate liabilities; (iii) foreign currency swaps to hedge the foreign currency cash flow exposure of foreign currency denominated investments and liabilities; (iv) interest rate forwards and credit forwards to lock in the price to be paid for forward purchases of investments; and (v) interest rate swaps to hedge the forecasted purchases of fixed-rate investments. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized $3 million of net investment losses which represented the ineffective portion of all cash flow hedges. For the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not recognize any net investment gains (losses) which represented the ineffective portion of all cash flow hedges. All components of each derivative's gain or loss were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. In certain instances, the Company discontinued cash flow hedge accounting because the forecasted transactions did not occur on the anticipated date or within two months of that date. The net amounts reclassified into net investment losses for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 related to such discontinued cash flow hedges were $7 million, $12 million and $3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2009, the maximum length of time over which the Company is hedging its exposure to variability in future cash flows for forecasted transactions does not exceed five years. There were no hedged forecasted transactions, other than the receipt or payment of variable interest payments for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. F-75 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the components of other comprehensive income (loss), before income tax, related to cash flow hedges:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ----- ----- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Other comprehensive income (loss), balance at January 1,... $ 137 $(262) $(238) Gains (losses) deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) on the effective portion of cash flow hedges...... (327) 483 (185) Amounts reclassified to net investment gains (losses)...... 93 (93) 150 Amounts reclassified to net investment income.............. 7 9 12 Amortization of transition adjustment...................... (2) -- (1) ----- ----- ----- Other comprehensive income (loss), balance at December 31,...................................................... $ (92) $ 137 $(262) ===== ===== =====
At December 31, 2009, $43 million of deferred net losses on derivatives accumulated in other comprehensive income (loss) is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. The following table presents the effects of derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships on the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of stockholder's equity for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE AMOUNT AND LOCATION INCOME (LOSS) INTO OF GAINS (LOSSES) INCOME (LOSS) RECOGNIZED IN INCOME (LOSS) --------------------- ON DERIVATIVES AMOUNT OF GAINS (EFFECTIVE PORTION) ------------------------------- (LOSSES) DEFERRED --------------------- (INEFFECTIVE PORTION AND IN ACCUMULATED OTHER NET AMOUNT EXCLUDED FROM COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INVEST- NET EFFECTIVENESS TESTING) (LOSS) ON DERIVATIVES MENT INVEST- ------------------------------- DERIVATIVES IN CASH FLOW --------------------- GAINS MENT NET INVESTMENT NET INVESTMENT HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS (EFFECTIVE PORTION) (LOSSES) INCOME GAINS (LOSSES) INCOME - ------------------------- --------------------- --------- --------- -------------- -------------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Interest rate swaps.... $ (47) $ -- $ -- $(2) $-- Foreign currency swaps............... (409) (159) (5) (1) -- Interest rate forwards............ 130 66 -- -- -- Credit forwards........ (1) -- -- -- -- ----- ----- ---- --- --- Total............... $(327) $ (93) $ (5) $(3) $-- ===== ===== ==== === === FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: Interest rate swaps.... $ -- $ -- $ -- $-- $-- Foreign currency swaps............... 483 93 (9) -- -- ----- ----- ---- --- --- Total............... $ 483 $ 93 $ (9) $-- $-- ===== ===== ==== === === FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007: Interest rate swaps.... $ 10 $ -- $ -- $-- $-- Foreign currency swaps............... (195) (150) (11) -- -- ----- ----- ---- --- --- Total............... $(185) $(150) $(11) $-- $-- ===== ===== ==== === ===
HEDGES OF NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS The Company uses foreign exchange contracts, which may include foreign currency swaps, forwards and options, to hedge portions of its net investments in foreign operations against adverse movements in exchange rates. F-76 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company measures ineffectiveness on these contracts based upon the change in forward rates. In addition, the Company may also use non-derivative financial instruments to hedge portions of its net investments in foreign operations against adverse movements in exchange rates. The Company measures ineffectiveness on non-derivative financial instruments based upon the change in spot rates. When net investments in foreign operations are sold or substantially liquidated, the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to the consolidated statements of operations, while a pro rata portion will be reclassified upon partial sale of the net investments in foreign operations. The following table presents the effects of derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments in net investment hedging relationships in the consolidated statements of operations and the consolidated statements of stockholder's equity for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF GAINS (LOSSES) RECLASSIFIED FROM ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME AMOUNT OF GAINS (LOSSES) (LOSS) INTO DEFERRED IN ACCUMULATED INCOME (LOSS) (EFFECTIVE OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME PORTION) (LOSS) ------------------------- (EFFECTIVE PORTION) NET INVESTMENT GAINS --------------------------- (LOSSES) DERIVATIVES AND NON-DERIVATIVE ------------------------- HEDGING INSTRUMENTS IN NET YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, INVESTMENT --------------------------- ------------------------- HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS (1), (2) 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 - ----------------------------------- ---- ---- ----- ----- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Foreign currency forwards.......... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (59) $-- $-- Foreign currency swaps............. (18) 76 (82) (63) -- -- Non-derivative hedging instruments...................... (37) 81 (62) (11) -- -- ---- ---- ----- ----- --- --- Total............................ $(55) $157 $(144) $(133) $-- $-- ==== ==== ===== ===== === ===
- -------- (1) During the year-ended December 31, 2009, the Company substantially liquidated, through assumption reinsurance (see Note 2), the portion of its Canadian operations that was being hedged in a net investment hedging relationship. As a result, the Company reclassified losses of $133 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, there were no sales or substantial liquidations of net investments in foreign operations that would have required the reclassification of gains or losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. (2) There was no ineffectiveness recognized for the Company's hedges of net investments in foreign operations. At December 31, 2009, there was no cumulative foreign currency translation gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to hedges of net investments in foreign operations. At December 31, 2008, the cumulative foreign currency translation gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to hedges of net investments in foreign operations was ($78) million. NON-QUALIFYING DERIVATIVES AND DERIVATIVES FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HEDGING The Company enters into the following derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting or for purposes other than hedging: (i) interest rate swaps, implied volatility swaps, caps and floors and interest rate futures to economically hedge its exposure to interest rates; (ii) foreign currency forwards and foreign currency swaps to economically hedge its exposure to adverse movements in exchange rates; (iii) credit default swaps to economically hedge exposure to adverse movements in credit; (iv) equity futures to economically hedge exposure to equity risk in certain liabilities; (v) swap spreadlocks to economically hedge invested assets against the risk of changes in credit spreads; (vi) interest rate forwards to buy and sell securities to economically hedge its exposure to interest rates; (vii) credit default swaps and TRRs to synthetically create investments; (viii) basis swaps to better match the cash flows of assets and related liabilities; (ix) credit default swaps held in relation to trading portfolios; (x) swaptions to hedge interest rate risk; (xi) inflation swaps to reduce risk generated from inflation-indexed liabilities; (xii) covered F-77 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) call options for income generation; (xiii) synthetic GICs and (xiv) equity options to economically hedge certain invested assets against adverse changes in equity indices. The following table presents the amount and location of gains (losses) recognized in income for derivatives that are not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments:
NET NET INVESTMENT INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES) INCOME (1) -------------- ---------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Interest rate swaps........................................ $ (880) $ -- Interest rate floors....................................... (514) -- Interest rate caps......................................... 27 -- Interest rate futures...................................... (155) -- Foreign currency swaps..................................... (584) -- Foreign currency forwards.................................. (151) -- Equity options............................................. 2 (2) Interest rate options...................................... (379) -- Interest rate forwards..................................... (7) -- Swap spreadlocks........................................... (38) -- Credit default swaps....................................... (195) (11) Total rate of return swaps................................. 63 -- ------- ---- Total.................................................... $(2,811) $(13) ======= ==== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008....................... $ 3,470 $ 54 ======= ==== FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007....................... $ (738) $ 20 ======= ====
- -------- (1) Changes in estimated fair value related to economic hedges of equity method investments in joint ventures, and changes in estimated fair value related to derivatives held in relation to trading portfolios. CREDIT DERIVATIVES In connection with synthetically created investment transactions and credit default swaps held in relation to the trading portfolio, the Company writes credit default swaps for which it receives a premium to insure credit risk. Such credit derivatives are included within the non-qualifying derivatives and derivatives for purposes other than hedging table. If a credit event occurs, as defined by the contract, generally the contract will require the Company to pay 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 $2,584 million and $1,558 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company can terminate these contracts at any time through cash settlement with the counterparty at an amount equal to the then current fair value of the credit default swaps. At December 31, 2009, the Company would have received $44 million to terminate all of these contracts, and at December 31, 2008, the Company would have paid $35 million to terminate all of these contracts. The Company has also entered into credit default swaps to purchase credit protection on certain of the referenced credit obligations in the table below. As a result, the maximum amounts of potential future recoveries available to offset the $2,584 million and $1,558 million from the table below were $21 million and $8 million at December 31, F-78 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 2009 and 2008, respectively. 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, 2009 and 2008:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- MAXIMUM MAXIMUM ESTIMATED AMOUNT ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF FAIR OF FUTURE WEIGHTED FAIR FUTURE WEIGHTED RATING AGENCY DESIGNATION OF VALUE OF PAYMENTS UNDER AVERAGE VALUE OF PAYMENTS UNDER AVERAGE REFERENCED CREDIT DEFAULT CREDIT DEFAULT YEARS CREDIT DEFAULT CREDIT DEFAULT YEARS TO CREDIT OBLIGATIONS (1) SWAPS SWAPS (2) TO MATURITY (3) SWAPS SWAPS (2) MATURITY (3) - -------------------------------- -------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) AAA/AA/A Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... $ 4 $ 148 4.3 $ 1 $ 116 5.0 Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... 38 2,201 3.5 (30) 1,112 4.1 --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ 42 2,349 3.5 (29) 1,228 4.2 --- ------ ---- ------ BAA Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... 2 190 4.9 1 100 2.3 Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... -- -- -- (5) 215 4.1 --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ 2 190 4.9 (4) 315 3.5 --- ------ ---- ------ BA Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... -- 25 5.0 -- 5 5.0 Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ -- 25 5.0 -- 5 5.0 --- ------ ---- ------ B Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... -- -- -- -- -- -- Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... -- 20 5.0 (2) 10 5.0 --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ -- 20 5.0 (2) 10 5.0 --- ------ ---- ------ CAA AND LOWER Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... -- -- -- -- -- -- Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ IN OR NEAR DEFAULT Single name credit default swaps (corporate)................... -- -- -- -- -- -- Credit default swaps referencing indices....................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ Subtotal........................ -- -- -- -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ Total........................... $44 $2,584 3.6 $(35) $1,558 4.1 === ====== ==== ======
- -------- (1) The rating agency designations are based on availability and the midpoint of the applicable ratings among Moody's, S&P and Fitch. If no rating is available from a rating agency, then the MLIC rating is used. (2) Assumes the value of the referenced credit obligations is zero. (3) The weighted average years to maturity of the credit default swaps is calculated based on weighted average notional amounts. CREDIT RISK ON FREESTANDING DERIVATIVES The Company may be exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments. Generally, the current credit exposure of the Company's derivative contracts is limited to the net positive estimated fair value of derivative contracts at the reporting date after taking into consideration the existence of netting agreements and any collateral received pursuant to credit support annexes. F-79 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company manages its credit risk related to over-the-counter derivatives by entering into transactions with creditworthy counterparties, maintaining collateral arrangements and through the use of master agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty to another at each due date and upon termination. Because exchange traded futures are effected through regulated exchanges, and positions are marked to market on a daily basis, the Company has minimal exposure to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to such derivative instruments. See Note 5 for a description of the impact of credit risk on the valuation of derivative instruments. The Company enters into various collateral arrangements, which require both the pledging and accepting of collateral in connection with its derivative instruments. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company was obligated to return cash collateral under its control of $782 million and $3,564 million, respectively. This unrestricted cash collateral is included in cash and cash equivalents or in short-term investments and the obligation to return it is included in payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions in the consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company had also accepted collateral consisting of various securities with a fair market value of $123 million and $824 million, respectively, which are held in separate custodial accounts. The Company is permitted by contract to sell or repledge this collateral, but at December 31, 2009, none of the collateral had been sold or repledged. The Company's collateral arrangements for its over-the-counter derivatives generally require the counterparty in a net liability position, after considering the effect of netting agreements, to pledge collateral when the fair value of that counterparty's derivatives reaches a pre-determined threshold. Certain of these arrangements also include credit-contingent provisions that provide for a reduction of these thresholds (on a sliding scale that converges toward zero) in the event of downgrades in the credit ratings of the Company and/or the counterparty. In addition, certain of the Company's netting agreements for derivative instruments contain provisions that require the Company to maintain a specific investment grade credit rating from at least one of the major credit rating agencies. If the Company's credit ratings were to fall below that specific investment grade credit rating, it would be in violation of these provisions, and the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full overnight collateralization on derivative instruments that are in a net liability position after considering the effect of netting agreements. F-80 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the estimated fair value of the Company's over-the-counter derivatives that are 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. The table also presents the incremental collateral that the Company would be required to provide if there was a one notch downgrade in the Company's credit rating at the reporting date or if the Company's credit rating sustained a downgrade to a level that triggered full overnight collateralization or termination of the derivative position at the reporting date. Derivatives that are not subject to collateral agreements are not included in the scope of this table.
ESTIMATED ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE (1) OF FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES IN NET COLLATERAL LIABILITY POSITION PROVIDED FAIR VALUE OF INCREMENTAL COLLATERAL DECEMBER 31, 2009 DECEMBER 31, 2009 PROVIDED UPON: ------------------ ----------------- -------------------------------------- DOWNGRADE IN THE ONE NOTCH COMPANY'S CREDIT RATING DOWNGRADE TO A LEVEL THAT TRIGGERS IN THE FULL OVERNIGHT COMPANY'S COLLATERALIZATION OR FIXED MATURITY CREDIT TERMINATION SECURITIES (2) RATING OF THE DERIVATIVE POSITION ----------------- --------- -------------------------- (IN MILLIONS) Derivatives subject to credit-contingent provisions................. $342 $230 $45 $132 Derivatives not subject to credit-contingent provisions................. 47 42 -- -- ---- ---- --- ---- Total...................... $389 $272 $45 $132 ==== ==== === ====
- -------- (1) After taking into consideration the existence of netting agreements. (2) Included in fixed maturity securities in the consolidated balance sheets. The counterparties are permitted by contract to sell or repledge this collateral. At December 31, 2009, the Company did not provide any cash collateral. Without considering the effect of netting agreements, the estimated fair value of the Company's over-the-counter derivatives with credit-contingent provisions that were in a gross liability position at December 31, 2009 was $444 million. At December 31, 2009, the Company provided securities collateral of $230 million in connection with these derivatives. In the unlikely event that both: (i) the Company's credit rating is downgraded to a level that triggers full overnight collateralization or termination of all derivative positions; and (ii) the Company's netting agreements are deemed to be legally unenforceable, then the additional collateral that the Company would be required to provide to its counterparties in connection with its derivatives in a gross liability position at December 31, 2009 would be $214 million. This amount does not consider gross derivative assets of $102 million for which the Company has the contractual right of offset. At December 31, 2008, the Company provided securities collateral for various arrangements in connection with derivative instruments of $220 million, which is included in fixed maturity securities. The counterparties are permitted by contract to sell or repledge this collateral. The Company also has exchange-traded futures, which require the pledging of collateral. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company did not pledge any securities collateral for exchange-traded futures. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company provided cash collateral for exchange-traded futures of $18 million and $77 million, respectively, which is included in premiums and other receivables. F-81 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) EMBEDDED DERIVATIVES The Company has certain embedded derivatives that are required to be separated from their host contracts and accounted for as derivatives. These host contracts principally include: variable annuities with guaranteed minimum benefits, including GMWBs, GMABs and certain GMIBs; affiliated ceded reinsurance contracts of guaranteed minimum benefits related to GMWBs, GMABs and certain GMIBs; funds withheld on ceded reinsurance and affiliated funds withheld on ceded reinsurance; and funding agreements with equity or bond indexed crediting rates. The following table presents the estimated fair value of the Company's embedded derivatives at:
DECEMBER 31, --------------- 2009 2008 ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts: Ceded guaranteed minimum benefits.......................... $263 $ 797 Call options in equity securities.......................... (15) (72) ---- -- --- Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts.... $248 $ 725 ==== == === Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts: Direct guaranteed minimum benefits......................... $(35) $ 298 (1,2- Funds withheld on ceded reinsurance........................ 132 03) Other...................................................... (26) (83) ---- -- --- Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts............................................. $ 71 $ (988) ==== == ===
The following table presents changes in estimated fair value related to embedded derivatives:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 -------- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Net investment gains (losses) (1)..................... $(1,586) $1,744 $15
- -------- (1) Effective January 1, 2008, the valuation of the Company's guaranteed minimum benefits includes an adjustment for the Company's own credit. Included in net investment gains (losses) for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were gains (losses) of ($380) million and $442 million, respectively, in connection with this adjustment. 5. FAIR VALUE Effective January 1, 2008, the Company prospectively adopted the provisions of fair value measurement guidance. Considerable judgment is often required in interpreting market data 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. F-82 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Amounts related to the Company's financial instruments are as follows:
ESTIMATED NOTIONAL CARRYING FAIR DECEMBER 31, 2009 AMOUNT VALUE VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS: Fixed maturity securities............................. $144,649 $144,649 Equity securities..................................... $ 2,116 $ 2,116 Trading securities.................................... $ 471 $ 471 Mortgage loans, net................................... $ 40,620 $ 39,155 Policy loans.......................................... $ 8,099 $ 9,108 Real estate joint ventures (1)........................ $ 49 $ 61 Other limited partnership interests (1)............... $ 1,443 $ 1,431 Short-term investments................................ $ 3,315 $ 3,315 Other invested assets: (1) Derivative assets (2)............................... $56,746 $ 2,415 $ 2,415 Other............................................... $ 1,707 $ 1,659 Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 3,347 $ 3,347 Accrued investment income............................. $ 2,066 $ 2,066 Premiums and other receivables (1).................... $ 18,271 $ 18,648 Separate account assets............................... $ 80,377 $ 80,377 Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (3)................................................. $ 263 $ 263 LIABILITIES: Policyholder account balances (1)..................... $ 64,097 $ 64,081 Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions.................................. $ 14,662 $ 14,662 Short-term debt....................................... $ 319 $ 319 Long-term debt (1).................................... $ 3,474 $ 3,494 Other liabilities: (1)................................ Derivative liabilities (2).......................... $26,986 $ 1,971 $ 1,971 Trading liabilities................................. $ 106 $ 106 Other............................................... $ 17,192 $ 17,192 Separate account liabilities (1)...................... $ 28,874 $ 28,874 Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (3)....................................... $ 71 $ 71 COMMITMENTS: (4) Mortgage loan commitments............................. $ 1,262 $ -- $ (43) Commitments to fund bank credit facilities, bridge loans and private corporate bond investments........ $ 763 $ -- $ (19)
F-83 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
ESTIMATED NOTIONAL CARRYING FAIR DECEMBER 31, 2008 AMOUNT VALUE VALUE - ------------------------------------------------------ -------- -------- --------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS: Fixed maturity securities............................. $122,229 $122,229 Equity securities..................................... $ 2,298 $ 2,298 Trading securities.................................... $ 277 $ 277 Mortgage loans, net................................... $ 42,105 $ 41,110 Policy loans.......................................... $ 7,881 $ 9,675 Real estate joint ventures (1)........................ $ 67 $ 75 Other limited partnership interests (1)............... $ 1,697 $ 2,008 Short-term investments................................ $ 7,598 $ 7,598 Other invested assets: (1) Derivative assets (2)............................... $71,514 $ 6,646 $ 6,646 Other............................................... $ 875 $ 691 Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 10,279 $ 10,279 Accrued investment income............................. $ 2,079 $ 2,079 Premiums and other receivables (1).................... $ 17,856 $ 18,088 Separate account assets............................... $ 72,259 $ 72,259 Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (3)................................................. $ 797 $ 797 LIABILITIES: Policyholder account balances (1)..................... $ 70,799 $ 66,232 Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions.................................. $ 18,649 $ 18,649 Short-term debt....................................... $ 414 $ 414 Long-term debt (1).................................... $ 2,684 $ 1,995 Other liabilities: (1) Derivative liabilities (2).......................... $35,219 $ 2,521 $ 2,521 Trading liabilities................................. $ 57 $ 57 Other............................................... $ 16,163 $ 16,163 Separate account liabilities (1)...................... $ 26,214 $ 26,214 Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (3)....................................... $ (988) $ (988) COMMITMENTS: (4) Mortgage loan commitments............................. $ 2,191 $ -- $ (114) Commitments to fund bank credit facilities, bridge loans and private corporate bond investments........ $ 611 $ -- $ 4
- -------- (1) Carrying values presented herein differ from those presented in the consolidated balance sheets because certain items within the respective financial statement caption are not considered financial instruments. Financial statement captions excluded from the table above are not considered financial instruments. (2) Derivative assets are presented within other invested assets and derivative liabilities are presented within other liabilities. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, certain non-derivative hedging instruments of $0 and $323 million, respectively, which are carried at amortized cost, are included with the liabilities total in Note 4 but are excluded from derivative liabilities here as they are not derivative instruments. F-84 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) (3) Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts are presented within premiums and other receivables. Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts are presented within policyholder account balances and other liabilities. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, equity securities also included embedded derivatives of ($15) million and ($72) million, respectively. (4) Commitments are off-balance sheet obligations. Negative estimated fair values represent off-balance sheet liabilities. The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments are summarized as follows: Fixed Maturity Securities, Equity Securities and Trading Securities - -- When available, the estimated fair value of the Company's fixed maturity, equity and trading securities are 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 judgment. When quoted prices in active markets are not available, the determination of estimated fair value is based on market standard valuation methodologies. The market standard valuation methodologies utilized include: discounted cash flow methodologies, matrix pricing or other similar techniques. The inputs in applying these market standard valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to: interest rates, credit standing of the issuer or counterparty, industry sector of the issuer, coupon rate, call provisions, sinking fund requirements, maturity and management's assumptions regarding estimated duration, liquidity and estimated future cash flows. Accordingly, the estimated fair values are based on available market information and management's judgments about financial instruments. 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. Such observable inputs include benchmarking prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and observable yields and spreads in the market. When observable inputs are not available, the market standard valuation methodologies for determining the estimated fair value of certain types of securities that trade infrequently, and therefore have little or no price transparency, 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 judgment or estimation, and cannot be supported by reference to market activity. Even though unobservable, these inputs are assumed to be consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such securities and are considered appropriate given the circumstances. The use of different methodologies, assumptions and inputs may have a material effect on the estimated fair values of the Company's securities holdings. Mortgage Loans -- The Company originates mortgage loans principally for investment purposes. These loans are primarily carried at amortized cost. The estimated fair value for mortgage loans is primarily determined by estimating expected future cash flows and discounting them using current interest rates for similar mortgage loans with similar credit risk. Certain mortgage loans have been impaired to their estimated fair value which is determined using independent broker quotations or, when the mortgage loan is in foreclosure or otherwise determined to be collateral dependent, the fair value of the underlying collateral is estimated using internal models. Policy Loans -- For policy loans with fixed interest rates, estimated fair values are determined using a discounted cash flow model applied to groups of similar policy loans determined by the nature of the underlying insurance liabilities. Cash flow estimates are developed applying a weighted-average interest rate to the outstanding principal balance of the respective group of policy loans and an estimated average maturity determined through experience studies of the past performance of policyholder repayment behavior for similar loans. These cash flows F-85 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) are discounted using current risk-free interest rates with no adjustment for borrower credit risk as these loans are fully collateralized by the cash surrender value of the underlying insurance policy. The estimated fair value for policy loans with variable interest rates approximates carrying value due to the absence of borrower credit risk and the short time period between interest rate resets, which presents minimal risk of a material change in estimated fair value due to changes in market interest rates. Real Estate Joint Ventures and Other Limited Partnership Interests -- Real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests included in the preceding tables consist of those investments accounted for using the cost method. The remaining carrying value recognized in the consolidated balance sheets represents investments in real estate or real estate joint ventures and other limited partnership interests accounted for using the equity method, which do not meet the definition of financial instruments for which fair value is required to be disclosed. The estimated fair values for other limited partnership interests and real estate joint ventures accounted for under the cost method are generally based on the Company's share of the NAV as provided in the financial statements of the investees. In certain circumstances, management may adjust the NAV by a premium or discount when it has sufficient evidence to support applying such adjustments. Short-term Investments -- Certain short-term investments do not qualify as securities and are recognized at amortized cost in the consolidated balance sheets. For these instruments, the Company believes that there is minimal risk of material changes in interest rates or credit of the issuer such that estimated fair value approximates carrying value. In light of recent market conditions, short-term investments have been monitored to ensure there is sufficient demand and maintenance of issuer credit quality and the Company has determined additional adjustment is not required. Short-term investments that meet the definition of a security are recognized at estimated fair value in the consolidated balance sheets in the same manner described above for similar instruments that are classified within captions of other major investment classes. Other Invested Assets -- Other invested assets in the consolidated balance sheets are principally comprised of freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values, leveraged leases, loans to affiliates, tax credit partnerships, funds withheld and joint venture investments. Leveraged leases, tax credit partnerships and joint venture investments, which are accounted for under the equity method or under the effective yield method, are not financial instruments subject to fair value disclosure. Accordingly, they have been excluded from the preceding table. The estimated fair value of derivatives -- with positive and negative estimated fair values -- is described in the section labeled "Derivatives" which follows. The estimated fair value of loans to affiliates is determined by discounting the expected future cash flows using market interest rates currently available for instruments with similar terms and remaining maturities. For funds withheld, the Company evaluates the specific facts and circumstances of each instrument to determine the appropriate estimated fair values. These estimated fair values were not materially different from the recognized carrying values. Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Due to the short-term maturities of cash and cash equivalents, the Company believes there is minimal risk of material changes in interest rates or credit of the issuer such that estimated fair value generally approximates carrying value. In light of recent market conditions, cash and cash equivalent instruments have been monitored to ensure there is sufficient demand and maintenance of issuer credit quality, or sufficient solvency in the case of depository institutions, and the Company has determined additional adjustment is not required. Accrued Investment Income -- Due to the short term until settlement of accrued investment income, the Company believes there is minimal risk of material changes in interest rates or credit of the issuer such that F-86 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) estimated fair value approximates carrying value. In light of recent market conditions, the Company has monitored the credit quality of the issuers and has determined additional adjustment is not required. Premiums and Other Receivables -- Premiums and other receivables in the consolidated balance sheets are principally comprised of premiums due and unpaid for insurance contracts, amounts recoverable under reinsurance contracts, amounts on deposit with financial institutions to facilitate daily settlements related to certain derivative positions, amounts receivable for securities sold but not yet settled, fees and general operating receivables and embedded derivatives related to the ceded reinsurance of certain variable annuity guarantees. Premiums receivable and those amounts recoverable under reinsurance treaties determined to transfer sufficient risk are not financial instruments subject to disclosure and thus have been excluded from the amounts presented in the preceding table. Amounts recoverable under ceded reinsurance contracts, which the Company has determined do not transfer sufficient risk such that they are accounted for using the deposit method of accounting, have been included in the preceding table with the estimated fair value determined as the present value of expected future cash flows under the related contracts discounted using an interest rate determined to reflect the appropriate credit standing of the assuming counterparty. The amounts on deposit for derivative settlements essentially represent the equivalent of demand deposit balances and amounts due for securities sold are generally received over short periods such that the estimated fair value approximates carrying value. In light of recent market conditions, the Company has monitored the solvency position of the financial institutions and has determined additional adjustments are not required. Embedded derivatives recognized in connection with ceded reinsurance of certain variable annuity guarantees are included in this caption in the consolidated financial statements but excluded from this caption in the preceding table as they are separately presented. The estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives is described in the section labeled "Embedded Derivatives within Asset and Liability Host Contracts" which follows. Other Assets -- Other assets in the consolidated balance sheets are principally comprised of prepaid expenses, amounts held under corporate-owned life insurance, fixed assets, capitalized software, deferred sales inducements, VODA and VOCRA, all of which are not considered financial instruments subject to disclosure. Separate Account Assets -- Separate account assets are carried at estimated fair value and reported as a summarized total on the consolidated balance sheets. The estimated fair value of separate account assets are based on the estimated fair value of the underlying assets owned by the separate account. Assets within the Company's separate accounts include: mutual funds, fixed maturity securities, equity securities, mortgage loans, derivatives, hedge funds, other limited partnership interests, short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents. The estimated fair value of mutual funds is based upon quoted prices or reported NAVs provided by the fund manager. Accounting guidance effective for December 31, 2009 clarified how investments that use NAV as a practical expedient for their fair value measurement are classified in the fair value hierarchy. As a result, the Company has included certain mutual funds in the amount of $35.5 billion in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy which were previously included in Level 1. The estimated fair values of fixed maturity securities, equity securities, derivatives, short-term investments and cash and cash equivalents held by separate accounts are determined on a basis consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar financial instruments held within the general account. The estimated fair value of hedge funds is based upon NAVs provided by the fund manager. The estimated fair value of mortgage loans is determined by discounting expected future cash flows, using current interest rates for similar loans with similar credit risk. Other limited partnership interests are valued giving consideration to the value of the underlying holdings of the partnerships and by applying a premium or discount, if appropriate, for factors such as liquidity, bid/ask spreads, the performance record of the fund manager or other relevant variables which may impact the exit value of the particular partnership interest. Policyholder Account Balances -- Policyholder account balances in the table above include investment contracts. Embedded derivatives on investment contracts and certain variable annuity guarantees accounted for as F-87 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) embedded derivatives are included in this caption in the consolidated financial statements but excluded from this caption in the tables above as they are separately presented therein. The remaining difference between the amounts reflected as policyholder account balances in the preceding table and those recognized in the consolidated balance sheets represents those amounts due under contracts that satisfy the definition of insurance contracts and are not considered financial instruments. The investment contracts primarily include certain funding agreements, fixed deferred annuities, modified guaranteed annuities, fixed term payout annuities and total control accounts. The fair values for these investment contracts are estimated by discounting best estimate future cash flows using current market risk-free interest rates and adding a spread for the Company's own credit which is determined using publicly available information relating to the Company's debt, as well as its claims paying ability. Short-term and Long-term Debt -- The estimated fair value for short-term debt approximates carrying value due to the short-term nature of these obligations. The estimated fair values of long-term debt securities are generally determined by discounting expected future cash flows using market rates currently available for debt with similar remaining maturities and reflecting the credit risk of the Company including inputs, when available, from actively traded debt of the Company or other companies with similar types of borrowing arrangements. Risk-adjusted discount rates applied to the expected future cash flows can vary significantly based upon the specific terms of each individual arrangement, including, but not limited to: subordinated rights; contractual interest rates in relation to current market rates; the structuring of the arrangement; and the nature and observability of the applicable valuation inputs. Use of different risk-adjusted discount rates could result in different estimated fair values. The carrying value of long-term debt presented in the table above differs from the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets as it does not include capital leases which are not required to be disclosed at estimated fair value. Payables for Collateral Under Securities Loaned and Other Transactions - -- The estimated fair value for payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions approximates carrying value. The related agreements to loan securities are short-term in nature such that the Company believes there is limited risk of a material change in market interest rates. Additionally, because borrowers are cross-collateralized by the borrowed securities, the Company believes no additional consideration for changes in its own credit are necessary. Other Liabilities -- Other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets are principally comprised of funds withheld related to certain ceded reinsurance; embedded derivatives within these funds withheld related to certain ceded reinsurance; freestanding derivatives with negative estimated fair values; securities trading liabilities; tax and litigation contingency liabilities; obligations for employee-related benefits; interest due on the Company's debt obligations and on cash collateral held in relation to securities lending; dividends payable; amounts due for securities purchased but not yet settled; amounts due under assumed reinsurance contracts; and general operating accruals and payables. The estimated fair value of derivatives -- with positive and negative estimated fair values -- is described in the section labeled "Derivatives" which follows. The fair value of the embedded derivatives within funds withheld related to certain ceded reinsurance are included in this caption in the consolidated financial statements but excluded from this caption in the preceding table as they are separately presented. The estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives is described in the section labeled "Embedded Derivatives within Asset and Liability Host Contracts" which follows. The remaining other amounts included in the table above reflect those other liabilities that satisfy the definition of financial instruments subject to disclosure. These items consist primarily of securities trading liabilities; interest and dividends payable; amounts due for securities purchased but not yet settled; and amounts payable under certain ceded and assumed reinsurance contracts recognized using the deposit method of accounting. F-88 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company evaluates the specific terms, facts and circumstances of each instrument to determine the appropriate estimated fair values, which were not materially different from the recognized carrying values. Separate Account Liabilities -- Separate account liabilities included in the table above represent those balances due to policyholders under contracts that are classified as investment contracts. The difference between the separate account liabilities reflected above and the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets represents those contracts classified as insurance contracts which do not satisfy the criteria of financial instruments for which estimated fair value is to be disclosed. Separate account liabilities classified as investment contracts primarily represent variable annuities with no significant mortality risk to the Company such that the death benefit is equal to the account balance; funding agreements related to group life contracts; and certain contracts that provide for benefit funding. Separate account liabilities, whether related to investment or insurance contracts, are recognized in the consolidated balance sheets at an equivalent summary total of the separate account assets. Separate account assets, which equal net deposits, net investment income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, are fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to the contractholders' liability which is reflected in separate account liabilities. Since separate account liabilities are fully funded by cash flows from the separate account assets which are recognized at estimated fair value as described above, the Company believes the value of those liabilities approximates the estimated fair value of the related separate account assets. 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 over-the-counter derivatives. The determination of estimated fair value, when quoted market values are not available, is based on market standard valuation methodologies and inputs that are assumed to be consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing the instruments. Derivative valuations can be affected by changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, financial indices, credit spreads, default risk (including the counterparties to the contract), volatility, liquidity and changes in estimates and assumptions used in the pricing models. The significant inputs to the pricing models for most over-the-counter derivatives are inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. Significant inputs that are observable generally include: interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rate curves, credit curves and volatility. However, certain over-the-counter 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. Significant inputs that are unobservable generally include: independent broker quotes, credit correlation assumptions, references to emerging market currencies and inputs that are outside the observable portion of the interest rate curve, credit curve, volatility or other relevant market measure. 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 are assumed to be consistent with what other market participants would use when pricing such instruments. The credit risk of both the counterparty and the Company are considered in determining the estimated fair value for all over-the-counter 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 derivative positions using the standard swap curve which includes a spread over the risk free rate. This credit spread is appropriate for those parties that execute trades at pricing levels consistent with the standard swap curve. As the Company and its significant derivative counterparties consistently execute trades at such pricing levels, 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 F-89 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) that are in place with all of its significant derivative counterparties. The evaluation of the requirement to make additional credit risk adjustments is performed by the Company each reporting period. Most inputs for over-the-counter derivatives are mid market inputs but, in certain cases, bid level inputs are used 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. Embedded Derivatives within Asset and Liability Host Contracts -- Embedded derivatives principally include certain direct variable annuity guarantees, certain affiliated ceded reinsurance contracts related to such variable annuity guarantees and certain funding agreements with equity or bond indexed crediting rates and those related to ceded funds withheld on reinsurance. Embedded derivatives are recorded in the financial statements at estimated fair value with changes in estimated fair value reported in net income. The Company issues certain variable annuity products with guaranteed minimum benefit guarantees. GMWB, GMAB and certain GMIB are 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 investment gains (losses). These embedded derivatives are classified within policyholder account balances. The fair value for these guarantees are estimated using the present value of future benefits minus the present value of future fees using actuarial and capital market assumptions related to the projected cash flows over the expected lives of the contracts. A risk neutral valuation methodology is used under which the cash flows from the guarantees are projected under multiple capital market scenarios using observable risk free rates. The valuation of these guarantees includes an adjustment for the Company's own credit and risk margins for non- capital market inputs. The Company's own credit adjustment is determined taking into consideration publicly available information relating to the Company's debt, as well as its claims paying ability. 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 requires the use of significant management judgment. 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 the Company's own credit standing; and variations in actuarial assumptions regarding policyholder behavior 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 Company ceded the risk associated with certain of the GMIB, GMAB and GMWB guarantees described in the preceding paragraph. These reinsurance contracts contain embedded derivatives which are included in premiums and other receivables with changes in estimated fair value reported in net investment gains (losses). The value of the embedded derivatives on the ceded risk is determined using a methodology consistent with that described previously for the guarantees directly written by the Company. In addition to ceding risks associated with guarantees that are accounted for as embedded derivatives, the Company also ceded directly written GMIB guarantees that are accounted for as insurance (i.e., not as embedded derivatives) but where the reinsurance contract contains an embedded derivative. These embedded derivatives are included in premiums and other receivables with changes in estimated fair value reported in net investment gains (losses). The value of the embedded derivatives on these ceded risks is determined using a methodology consistent with that described previously for the guarantees directly written by the Company. Because the direct guarantee is not accounted for at fair value, significant fluctuations in net income may occur as the change in fair value of the embedded derivative on the ceded risk is being recorded in net income without a corresponding and offsetting change in fair value of the direct guarantee. F-90 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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 above in "Fixed Maturity Securities, Equity Securities and Trading Securities" and "Short-term Investments." The estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives is included, along with their funds withheld hosts, in other liabilities with changes in estimated fair value recorded in net investment 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 estimated fair value of the embedded equity and bond indexed derivatives contained in certain funding agreements is determined using market standard swap valuation models and observable market inputs, including an adjustment for the Company's own credit that takes into consideration publicly available information relating to the Company's debt, as well as its claims paying ability. The estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives are included, along with their funding agreements host, within policyholder account balances with changes in estimated fair value recorded in net investment gains (losses). Changes in equity and bond indices, interest rates and the Company's credit standing may result in significant fluctuations in the estimated fair value of these embedded derivatives that could materially affect net income. Mortgage Loan Commitments and Commitments to Fund Bank Credit Facilities, Bridge Loans and Private Corporate Bond Investments -- The estimated fair values for mortgage loan commitments and commitments to fund bank credit facilities, bridge loans and private corporate bond investments reflected in the above table represent the difference between the discounted expected future cash flows using interest rates that incorporate current credit risk for similar instruments on the reporting date and the principal amounts of the original commitments. F-91 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis, are determined as described in the preceding section. These estimated fair values and their corresponding fair value hierarchy are summarized as follows:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 -------------------------------------------------------------- FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT REPORTING DATE USING --------------------------------------------------- QUOTED PRICES IN ACTIVE MARKETS FOR SIGNIFICANT TOTAL IDENTICAL ASSETS SIGNIFICANT OTHER UNOBSERVABLE ESTIMATED AND LIABILITIES OBSERVABLE INPUTS INPUTS FAIR (LEVEL 1) (LEVEL 2) (LEVEL 3) VALUE ------------------ ----------------- ------------ --------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities............ $ -- $ 44,394 $ 4,674 $ 49,068 RMBS................................. -- 29,405 1,580 30,985 Foreign corporate securities......... -- 21,541 3,456 24,997 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities............. 6,090 10,312 -- 16,402 CMBS................................. -- 10,684 87 10,771 ABS.................................. -- 5,503 1,668 7,171 State and political subdivision securities........................ -- 2,714 20 2,734 Foreign government securities........ -- 2,272 249 2,521 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total fixed maturity securities... 6,090 126,825 11,734 144,649 ------- -------- ------- -------- Equity securities: Common stock......................... 289 777 64 1,130 Non-redeemable preferred stock....... -- 193 793 986 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total equity securities........... 289 970 857 2,116 ------- -------- ------- -------- Trading securities..................... -- 388 83 471 Short-term investments (1)............. 2,099 1,193 8 3,300 Derivative assets (2).................. -- 2,318 97 2,415 Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (3)................... -- -- 263 263 Separate account assets (4)............ 13,006 65,788 1,583 80,377 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total assets......................... $21,484 $197,482 $14,625 $233,591 ======= ======== ======= ======== LIABILITIES Derivative liabilities (2)............. $ 5 $ 1,961 $ 5 $ 1,971 Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (3)......... -- (26) 97 71 Trading liabilities (5)................ 106 -- -- 106 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total liabilities.................... $ 111 $ 1,935 $ 102 $ 2,148 ======= ======== ======= ========
F-92 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------------------------------------------------- FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT REPORTING DATE USING --------------------------------------------------- QUOTED PRICES IN ACTIVE MARKETS FOR SIGNIFICANT TOTAL IDENTICAL ASSETS SIGNIFICANT OTHER UNOBSERVABLE ESTIMATED AND LIABILITIES OBSERVABLE INPUTS INPUTS FAIR (LEVEL 1) (LEVEL 2) (LEVEL 3) VALUE ------------------ ----------------- ------------ --------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities............. $ -- $ 38,663 $ 5,089 $ 43,752 RMBS.................................. -- 22,680 373 23,053 Foreign corporate securities.......... -- 16,857 3,367 20,224 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities.............. 7,427 8,461 48 15,936 CMBS.................................. -- 8,939 138 9,077 ABS................................... -- 4,824 1,487 6,311 State and political subdivision securities......................... -- 1,025 76 1,101 Foreign government securities......... -- 2,573 202 2,775 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total fixed maturity securities.... 7,427 104,022 10,780 122,229 ------- -------- ------- -------- Equity securities: Common stock.......................... 238 994 59 1,291 Non-redeemable preferred stock........ -- 89 918 1,007 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total equity securities............ 238 1,083 977 2,298 ------- -------- ------- -------- Trading securities...................... -- 161 116 277 Short-term investments (1).............. 6,812 695 75 7,582 Derivative assets (2)................... 2 6,505 139 6,646 Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts (3).................... -- -- 797 797 Separate account assets (4)............. 39,767 31,006 1,486 72,259 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total assets.......................... $54,246 $143,472 $14,370 $212,088 ======= ======== ======= ======== LIABILITIES Derivative liabilities (2).............. $ 58 $ 2,305 $ 158 $ 2,521 Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts (3).......... -- (83) (905) (988) Trading liabilities (5)................. 57 -- -- 57 ------- -------- ------- -------- Total liabilities..................... $ 115 $ 2,222 $ (747) $ 1,590 ======= ======== ======= ========
- -------- (1) Short-term investments as presented in the tables above differ from the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets because certain short-term investments are not measured at estimated fair value (e.g. time deposits, etc.). (2) Derivative assets are presented within other invested assets and derivative liabilities are presented within other liabilities. The amounts are presented gross in the tables above to reflect the presentation in the consolidated balance sheets, but are presented net for purposes of the rollforward in the following tables. At December 31, F-93 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 2009 and 2008, certain non-derivative hedging instruments of $0 and $323 million, respectively, which are carried at amortized cost, are included with the liabilities total in Note 4 but are excluded from derivative liabilities here as they are not derivative instruments. (3) Net embedded derivatives within asset host contracts are presented within premiums and other receivables. Net embedded derivatives within liability host contracts are presented within policyholder account balances and other liabilities. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, equity securities also included embedded derivatives of ($15) million and ($72) million, respectively. (4) Separate account assets are measured at estimated fair value. 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. (5) Trading liabilities are presented within other liabilities. The Company has categorized its assets and liabilities into the three-level fair value hierarchy based upon the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The following summarizes the types of assets and liabilities included within the three-level fair value hierarchy presented in the preceding table. Level 1 This category includes certain U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed fixed maturity securities, exchange-traded common stock; and certain short-term money market securities. As it relates to derivatives, this level includes exchange-traded equity and interest rate futures. Separate account assets classified within this level are similar in nature to those classified in this level for the general account. Level 2 This category includes fixed maturity and equity securities priced principally by independent pricing services using observable inputs. Fixed maturity securities classified as Level 2 include most U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities, as well as the majority of U.S. and foreign corporate securities, RMBS, CMBS, ABS, foreign government securities, and state and political subdivision securities. Equity securities classified as Level 2 securities consist principally of common stock and non- redeemable preferred stock where market quotes are available but are not considered actively traded. Short-term investments and trading securities included within Level 2 are of a similar nature to these fixed maturity and equity securities. As it relates to derivatives, this level includes all types of derivative instruments utilized by the Company with the exception of exchange-traded futures included within Level 1 and those derivative instruments with unobservable inputs as described in Level 3. Separate account assets classified within this level are generally similar to those classified within this level for the general account, with the exception of certain mutual funds without readily determinable fair values given prices are not published publicly. Hedge funds owned by separate accounts are also included within this level. Embedded derivatives classified within this level include embedded equity derivatives contained in certain funding agreements. Level 3 This category includes fixed maturity securities priced principally through independent broker quotations or market standard valuation methodologies using inputs that are not market observable or cannot be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. This level primarily consists of less liquid fixed maturity securities with very limited trading activity or where less price transparency exists around the inputs to the valuation methodologies including: U.S. and foreign corporate securities -- including below investment grade private placements; RMBS; CMBS; and ABS -- including all of those supported by sub-prime mortgage loans. Equity securities classified as Level 3 securities consist principally of non- redeemable preferred stock and common stock of companies that are privately held or of companies for which there has been very limited trading activity or where less price transparency exists around the inputs to the F-94 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) valuation. Short-term investments and trading securities included within Level 3 are of a similar nature to these fixed maturity and equity securities. As it relates to derivatives, this category includes: swap spreadlocks with maturities which extend beyond observable periods; foreign currency swaps which are cancelable and priced through independent broker quotations; interest rate swaps with maturities which extend beyond the observable portion of the yield curve; credit default swaps based upon baskets of credits having unobservable credit correlations, as well as credit default swaps with maturities which extend beyond the observable portion of the credit curves and credit default swaps priced through independent broker quotations; interest rate floors referencing unobservable yield curves and/or which include liquidity and volatility adjustments; and implied volatility swaps with unobservable volatility inputs. Separate account assets classified within this level are generally similar to those classified within this level for the general account; however, they also include mortgage loans and other limited partnership interests. Embedded derivatives classified within this level include embedded derivatives associated with certain variable annuity guarantees, as well as those on the cession of risks associated with those guarantees to affiliates; as well as embedded derivatives related to funds withheld on ceded reinsurance. F-95 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) A rollforward of all assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) INCLUDED IN: ------------------------------ PURCHASES, OTHER SALES, BALANCE, IMPACT OF BALANCE, COMPREHENSIVE ISSUANCES AND DECEMBER 31, 2007 ADOPTION (2) JANUARY 1, EARNINGS (3, 4) INCOME (LOSS) SETTLEMENTS (5) ----------------- ------------ ---------- --------------- ------------- --------------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities.. $ 5,089 $ (276) $ 572 $(1,002) RMBS....................... 373 35 80 1,134 Foreign corporate securities.............. 3,367 (210) 1,156 (614) U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities.............. 48 -- -- (27) CMBS....................... 138 6 4 (38) ABS........................ 1,487 (63) 281 (61) State and political subdivision securities.. 76 -- 1 (15) Foreign government securities.............. 202 2 18 66 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............ $10,780 $ (506) $ 2,112 $ (557) ======= ======= ======= ======= Equity securities: Common stock............... $ 59 $ (2) $ (2) $ 9 Non-redeemable preferred stock................... 918 (251) 355 (190) ------- ------- ------- ------- Total equity securities............ $ 977 $ (253) $ 353 $ (181) ======= ======= ======= ======= Trading securities........... $ 116 $ 16 $ -- $ (49) Short-term investments....... $ 75 $ (9) $ -- $ (53) Net derivatives (7).......... $ (19) $ 35 $ (1) $ 79 Separate account assets (8).. $ 1,486 $ (221) $ -- $ 452 Net embedded derivatives (9)........................ $ 1,702 $(1,570) $ -- $ 34 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities.. $ 5,527 $-- $ 5,527 $ (455) $(1,085) $ 606 RMBS....................... 899 -- 899 (2) (111) (53) Foreign corporate securities.............. 4,752 -- 4,752 (127) (1,794) (104) U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities.............. 55 -- 55 -- (1) (29) CMBS....................... 271 -- 271 (6) (57) 2 ABS........................ 2,814 -- 2,814 (80) (672) (549) State and political subdivision securities.. 56 -- 56 1 11 33 Foreign government securities.............. 475 -- 475 (5) (17) (256) Other fixed maturity securities.............. 217 -- 217 -- (37) (180) ------- --- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............ $15,066 $-- $15,066 $ (674) $(3,763) $ (530) ======= === ======= ======= ======= ======= Equity securities: Common stock............... $ 60 $-- $ 60 $ 2 $ (4) $ 1 Non-redeemable preferred stock................... 1,467 -- 1,467 (130) (342) (55) ------- --- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total equity securities............ $ 1,527 $-- $ 1,527 $ (128) $ (346) $ (54) ======= === ======= ======= ======= ======= Trading securities........... $ 174 $-- $ 174 $ (26) $ -- $ (32) Short-term investments....... $ 149 $-- $ 149 $ (2) $ -- $ (72) Net derivatives (7).......... $ 134 $(1) $ 133 $ (60) $ -- $ (92) Separate account assets (8).. $ 1,170 $-- $ 1,170 $ (86) $ -- $ (22) Net embedded derivatives (9)........................ $ 25 $30 $ 55 $ 1,631 $ -- $ 16 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) (1) ---------------------------- TRANSFER IN AND/OR OUT BALANCE, OF LEVEL 3 (6) DECEMBER 31, -------------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities.. $ 291 $ 4,674 RMBS....................... (42) 1,580 Foreign corporate securities.............. (243) 3,456 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities.............. (21) -- CMBS....................... (23) 87 ABS........................ 24 1,668 State and political subdivision securities.. (42) 20 Foreign government securities.............. (39) 249 ----- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............ $ (95) $11,734 ===== ======= Equity securities: Common stock............... $ -- $ 64 Non-redeemable preferred stock................... (39) 793 ----- ------- Total equity securities............ $ (39) $ 857 ===== ======= Trading securities........... $ -- $ 83 Short-term investments....... $ (5) $ 8 Net derivatives (7).......... $ (2) $ 92 Separate account assets (8).. $(134) $ 1,583 Net embedded derivatives (9)........................ $ -- $ 166 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities.. $ 496 $ 5,089 RMBS....................... (360) 373 Foreign corporate securities.............. 640 3,367 U.S. Treasury, agency and government guaranteed securities.............. 23 48 CMBS....................... (72) 138 ABS........................ (26) 1,487 State and political subdivision securities.. (25) 76 Foreign government securities.............. 5 202 Other fixed maturity securities.............. -- -- ----- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............ $ 681 $10,780 ===== ======= Equity securities: Common stock............... $ -- $ 59 Non-redeemable preferred stock................... (22) 918 ----- ------- Total equity securities............ $ (22) $ 977 ===== ======= Trading securities........... $ -- $ 116 Short-term investments....... $ -- $ 75 Net derivatives (7).......... $ -- $ (19) Separate account assets (8).. $ 424 $ 1,486 Net embedded derivatives (9)........................ $ -- $ 1,702
- -------- (1) Amounts presented do not reflect any associated hedging activities. Actual earnings associated with Level 3, inclusive of hedging activities, could differ materially. F-96 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) (2) Impact of adoption of fair value measurement guidance represents the amount recognized in earnings as a change in estimate associated with Level 3 financial instruments held at January 1, 2008. The net impact of adoption on Level 3 assets and liabilities presented in the table above was a $29 million increase to net assets. Such amount was also impacted by a decrease to DAC of $9 million. The impact of this adoption on RGA-- not reflected in the table above as a result of the reflection of RGA in discontinued operations -- was a net increase of $2 million (i.e., a decrease in Level 3 net embedded derivative liabilities of $17 million offset by a DAC decrease of $15 million) for a total impact of $22 million on Level 3 assets and liabilities. This impact of $22 million along with a $9 million reduction in the estimated fair value of Level 2 freestanding derivatives, resulted in a total net impact of adoption of $13 million. (3) Amortization of premium/discount is included within net investment income which is reported within the earnings caption of total gains (losses). Impairments charged to earnings are included within net investment gains (losses) which are reported within the earnings caption of total gains (losses). Lapses associated with embedded derivatives are included with the earnings caption of total gains (losses). (4) Interest and dividend accruals, as well as cash interest coupons and dividends received, are excluded from the rollforward. (5) The amount reported within purchases, sales, issuances and settlements is the purchase/issuance price (for purchases and issuances) and the sales/settlement proceeds (for sales and settlements) based upon the actual date purchased/issued or sold/settled. Items purchased/issued and sold/settled in the same period are excluded from the rollforward. For embedded derivatives, attributed fees are included within this caption along with settlements, if any. (6) Total gains and losses (in earnings and other comprehensive income (loss)) are calculated assuming transfers in and/or out of Level 3 occurred at the beginning of the period. Items transferred in and out in the same period are excluded from the rollforward. (7) Freestanding derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for purposes of the rollforward. (8) Investment performance related to separate account assets is fully offset by corresponding amounts credited to contractholders whose liability is reflected within separate account liabilities. (9) Embedded derivative assets and liabilities are presented net for purposes of the rollforward. F-97 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The tables below summarize both realized and unrealized gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 due to changes in estimated fair value recorded in earnings for Level 3 assets and liabilities:
TOTAL GAINS AND LOSSES --------------------------------------- CLASSIFICATION OF REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) INCLUDED IN EARNINGS --------------------------------------- NET NET INVESTMENT INVESTMENT GAINS INCOME (LOSSES) TOTAL ---------- ---------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities........................ $12 $ (288) $ (276) RMBS............................................. 30 5 35 Foreign corporate securities..................... (8) (202) (210) CMBS............................................. -- 6 6 ABS.............................................. 8 (71) (63) Foreign government securities.................... 3 (1) 2 ----- ------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............... $45 $ (551) $ (506) ===== ======= ======= Equity securities: Common stock..................................... $ -- $ (2) $ (2) Non-redeemable preferred stock................... -- (251) (251) ----- ------- ------- Total equity securities....................... $-- $ (253) $ (253) ===== ======= ======= Trading securities................................. $16 $ -- $ 16 Short-term investments............................. $-- $ (9) $ (9) Net derivatives.................................... $-- $ 35 $ 35 Net embedded derivatives........................... $-- $(1,570) $(1,570)
F-98 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
TOTAL GAINS AND LOSSES ----------------------------------------- CLASSIFICATION OF REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) INCLUDED IN EARNINGS ----------------------------------------- NET NET INVESTMENT INVESTMENT GAINS INCOME (LOSSES) TOTAL ---------- ------------- ------ (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities........................ $ 8 $ (463) $ (455) RMBS............................................. -- (2) (2) Foreign corporate securities..................... (6) (121) (127) CMBS............................................. -- (6) (6) ABS.............................................. 3 (83) (80) State and political subdivision securities....... -- 1 1 Foreign government securities.................... 4 (9) (5) ------ ------ ------ Total fixed maturity securities............... $ 9 $ (683) $ (674) ====== ====== ====== Equity securities: Common stock..................................... $ -- $ 2 $ 2 Non-redeemable preferred stock................... -- (130) (130) ------ ------ ------ Total equity securities....................... $ -- $ (128) $ (128) ====== ====== ====== Trading securities................................. $(26) $ -- $ (26) Short-term investments............................. $ 1 $ (3) $ (2) Net derivatives.................................... $ -- $ (60) $ (60) Net embedded derivatives........................... $ -- $1,631 $1,631
F-99 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The tables below summarize the portion of unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 for Level 3 assets and liabilities that were still held at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) RELATING TO ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD AT DECEMBER 31, 2009 --------------------------------------- NET NET INVESTMENT INVESTMENT GAINS INCOME (LOSSES) TOTAL ---------- ---------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities........................ $11 $ (281) $ (270) RMBS............................................. 30 6 36 Foreign corporate securities..................... (7) (106) (113) CMBS............................................. -- (5) (5) ABS.............................................. 8 (97) (89) Foreign government securities.................... 3 -- 3 ----- ------- ------- Total fixed maturity securities............... $45 $ (483) $ (438) ===== ======= ======= Equity securities: Common stock..................................... $ -- $ (1) $ (1) Non-redeemable preferred stock................... -- (128) (128) ----- ------- ------- Total equity securities....................... $-- $ (129) $ (129) ===== ======= ======= Trading securities................................. $15 $ -- $ 15 Net derivatives.................................... $-- $ 96 $ 96 Net embedded derivatives........................... $-- $(1,568) $(1,568)
F-100 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) RELATING TO ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD AT DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------------------------- NET NET INVESTMENT INVESTMENT GAINS INCOME (LOSSES) TOTAL ---------- ---------- ------ (IN MILLIONS) FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: Fixed maturity securities: U.S. corporate securities........................ $ 6 $ (283) $ (277) RMBS............................................. -- -- -- Foreign corporate securities..................... (8) (120) (128) CMBS............................................. -- -- -- ABS.............................................. 3 (63) (60) Foreign government securities.................... 4 -- 4 ------ ------ ------ Total fixed maturity securities............... $ 5 $ (466) $ (461) ====== ====== ====== Equity securities: Common stock..................................... $ -- $ (1) $ (1) Non-redeemable preferred stock................... -- (113) (113) ------ ------ ------ Total equity securities....................... $ -- $ (114) $ (114) ====== ====== ====== Trading securities................................. $(18) $ -- $ (18) Net derivatives.................................... $ -- $ (93) $ (93) Net embedded derivatives........................... $ -- $1,632 $1,632
NON-RECURRING FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Certain assets are measured at estimated fair value on a non-recurring basis and are not included in the tables above. The amounts below relate to certain investments measured at estimated fair value during the period and still held as of the reporting dates.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ESTIMATED ESTIMATED CARRYING FAIR CARRYING FAIR VALUE PRIOR TO VALUE AFTER GAINS VALUE PRIOR TO VALUE AFTER GAINS IMPAIRMENT IMPAIRMENT (LOSSES) IMPAIRMENT IMPAIRMENT (LOSSES) -------------- ----------- -------- -------------- ----------- -------- (IN MILLIONS) Mortgage loans (1): Held-for-investment....... $248 $168 $ (80) $234 $188 $(46) Held-for-sale............. -- -- -- 26 16 (10) ---- ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- Mortgage loans, net.... $248 $168 $ (80) $260 $204 $(56) ==== ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== Other limited partnership interests (2)............. $805 $517 $(288) $230 $131 $(99) Real estate joint ventures (3)....................... $ 80 $ 43 $ (37) $ -- $ -- $ --
F-101 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) - -------- (1) Mortgage Loans -- The impaired mortgage loans presented above were written down to their estimated fair values at the date the impairments were recognized. Estimated fair values for impaired mortgage loans are based on observable market prices or, if the loans are in foreclosure or are otherwise determined to be collateral dependent, on the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, or the present value of the expected future cash flows. Impairments to estimated fair value represent non-recurring fair value measurements that have been categorized as Level 3 due to the lack of price transparency inherent in the limited markets for such mortgage loans. (2) Other Limited Partnership Interests -- The impaired investments presented above were accounted for using the cost basis. Impairments on these cost basis investments were recognized at estimated fair value determined from information provided in the financial statements of the underlying entities in the period in which the impairment was incurred. These impairments to estimated fair value represent non-recurring fair value measurements that have been classified as Level 3 due to the limited activity and price transparency inherent in the market for such investments. This category includes several private equity and debt funds that typically invest primarily in a diversified pool of investments across certain investment strategies including domestic and international leveraged buyout funds; power, energy, timber and infrastructure development funds; venture capital funds; below investment grade debt and mezzanine debt funds. The estimated fair values of these investments have been determined using the NAV of the Company's ownership interest in the partners' capital. Distributions from these investments will be generated from investment gains, from operating income from the underlying investments of the funds and from liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. It is estimated that the underlying assets of the funds will be liquidated over the next 2 to 10 years. Unfunded commitments for these investments were $321 million as of December 31, 2009. (3) Real Estate Joint Ventures -- The impaired investments presented above were accounted for using the cost basis. Impairments on these cost basis investments were recognized at estimated fair value determined from information provided in the financial statements of the underlying entities in the period in which the impairment was incurred. These impairments to estimated fair value represent non-recurring fair value measurements that have been classified as Level 3 due to the limited activity and price transparency inherent in the market for such investments. This category includes several real estate funds that typically invest primarily in commercial real estate. The estimated fair values of these investments have been determined using the NAV of the Company's ownership interest in the partners' capital. Distributions from these investments will be generated from investment gains, from operating income from the underlying investments of the funds and from liquidation of the underlying assets of the funds. It is estimated that the underlying assets of the funds will be liquidated over the next 2 to 10 years. Unfunded commitments for these investments were $45 million as of December 31, 2009. F-102 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 6. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS AND VALUE OF BUSINESS ACQUIRED Information regarding DAC and VOBA is as follows:
DAC VOBA TOTAL ------- ----- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at January 1, 2007............................... $ 8,598 $ 293 $ 8,891 Effect of adoption of new accounting principle......... (195) (123) (318) Capitalizations........................................ 886 -- 886 ------- ----- ------- Subtotal............................................ 9,289 170 9,459 ------- ----- ------- Less: Amortization related to: Net investment gains (losses)....................... (114) (1) (115) Other expenses...................................... 735 23 758 ------- ----- ------- Total amortization................................ 621 22 643 ------- ----- ------- Less: Unrealized investment gains (losses)............. 110 71 181 Less: Other............................................ 7 -- 7 ------- ----- ------- Balance at December 31, 2007............................. 8,551 77 8,628 Capitalizations........................................ 901 -- 901 ------- ----- ------- Subtotal............................................ 9,452 77 9,529 ------- ----- ------- Less: Amortization related to: Net investment gains (losses)....................... 157 (4) 153 Other expenses...................................... 909 19 928 ------- ----- ------- Total amortization................................ 1,066 15 1,081 ------- ----- ------- Less: Unrealized investment gains (losses)............. (2,274) (146) (2,420) Less: Other............................................ (2) (1) (3) ------- ----- ------- Balance at December 31, 2008............................. 10,662 209 10,871 Capitalizations........................................ 857 -- 857 ------- ----- ------- Subtotal............................................ 11,519 209 11,728 ------- ----- ------- Less: Amortization related to: Net investment gains (losses)....................... (254) (1) (255) Other expenses...................................... 648 22 670 ------- ----- ------- Total amortization................................ 394 21 415 ------- ----- ------- Less: Unrealized investment gains (losses)............. 1,897 52 1,949 ------- ----- ------- Balance at December 31, 2009............................. $ 9,228 $ 136 $ 9,364 ======= ===== =======
The estimated future amortization expense allocated to other expenses for the next five years for VOBA is $11 million in 2010, $10 million in 2011, $10 million in 2012, $10 million in 2013 and $9 million in 2014. Amortization of DAC and VOBA is attributed to both investment gains and 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. F-103 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding DAC and VOBA by segment is as follows:
DAC VOBA TOTAL ---------------- --------------- ---------------- DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- (IN MILLIONS) Insurance Products................... $7,034 $ 8,404 $114 $175 $7,148 $ 8,579 Retirement Products.................. 2,125 2,188 20 31 2,145 2,219 Corporate Benefit Funding............ 67 68 -- -- 67 68 Corporate & Other.................... 2 2 2 3 4 5 -- --- --- --- ---- ---- -- --- --- --- Total.............................. $9,228 $10,662 $136 $209 $9,364 $10,871 == === === === ==== ==== == === === ===
7. GOODWILL Goodwill, which is included in other assets, is the excess of cost over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired. Information regarding goodwill is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at beginning of the period........................... $111 $108 $106 Acquisitions................................................. -- 3 2 ---- ---- ---- Balance at the end of the period............................. $111 $111 $108 ==== ==== ====
Information regarding goodwill by segment and reporting unit is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Insurance Products: Group life...................................................... $ 3 $ 3 Individual life................................................. 27 27 Non-medical health.............................................. 65 65 ---- ---- Total Insurance Products..................................... 95 95 Retirement Products............................................... 10 10 Corporate Benefit Funding......................................... 2 2 Corporate & Other................................................. 4 4 ---- ---- Total............................................................. $111 $111 ==== ====
As described in more detail in Note 1, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment tests during the third quarter of 2009 based upon data at June 30, 2009 that indicated that goodwill was not impaired. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company realigned its reportable segments. See Notes 1 and 17. The 2009 annual goodwill impairment tests were based on the segment structure in existence prior to such realignment. The realignment did not significantly change the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes and management concluded that no additional tests were required at December 31, 2009. Previously, due to economic conditions, the sustained low level of equity markets, declining market capitalizations in the insurance industry and lower operating earnings projections, particularly in individual F-104 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) annuity and variable & universal life reporting units, management performed an interim goodwill impairment test at December 31, 2008 and again, for certain reporting units most affected by the current economic environment at March 31, 2009. Based upon the tests performed, management concluded no impairment of goodwill had occurred for any of the Company's reporting units at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. Management continues to evaluate current market conditions that may affect the estimated fair value of the Company's reporting units to assess whether any goodwill impairment exists. Continued deteriorating or adverse market conditions for certain reporting units may have an impact on the estimated fair value of these reporting units and could result in future impairments of goodwill. 8. INSURANCE INSURANCE LIABILITIES Insurance liabilities, including affiliated insurance liabilities on reinsurance assumed and ceded, are as follows:
POLICYHOLDER OTHER FUTURE POLICY ACCOUNT POLICYHOLDER BENEFITS BALANCES FUNDS ----------------- ----------------- --------------- DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Insurance Products.................. 68,352 66,725 18,947 17,665 5,296 5,098 Retirement Products................. 2,152 2,041 21,471 21,761 22 17 Corporate Benefit Funding........... 29,118 28,846 46,137 53,829 210 244 Corporate & Other................... 338 571 35 53 99 124 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------ ------ Total............................. $99,960 $98,183 $86,590 $93,308 $5,627 $5,483 ======= ======= ======= ======= ====== ======
See Note 9 for discussion of affiliated reinsurance liabilities included in the table above. VALUE OF DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS ACQUIRED Information regarding the VODA and VOCRA, which are reported in other assets, is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at January 1,..................................... $427 $431 $439 Acquisitions.............................................. -- 9 -- Amortization.............................................. (15) (13) (8) ---- ---- ---- Balance at December 31,................................... $412 $427 $431 ==== ==== ====
The estimated future amortization expense allocated to other expenses for the next five years for VODA and VOCRA is $19 million in 2010, $22 million in 2011, $25 million in 2012, $27 million in 2013 and $29 million in 2014. See Note 2 for a description of acquisitions and dispositions. F-105 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) SALES INDUCEMENTS Information regarding deferred sales inducements, which are reported in other assets, is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at January 1,..................................... $144 $132 $121 Capitalization............................................ 51 40 29 Amortization.............................................. (22) (28) (18) ---- ---- ---- Balance at December 31,................................... $173 $144 $132 ==== ==== ====
SEPARATE ACCOUNTS Separate account assets and liabilities include two categories of account types: pass-through separate accounts totaling $53.0 billion and $48.2 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for which the policyholder assumes all investment risk, and separate accounts with a minimum return or account value for which the Company contractually guarantees either a minimum return or account value to the policyholder which totaled $27.4 billion and $24.1 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The latter category consisted primarily of funding agreements and participating close-out contracts. The average interest rate credited on these contracts was 3.35% and 4.40% at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Fees charged to the separate accounts by the Company (including mortality charges, policy administration fees and surrender charges) are reflected in the Company's revenues as universal life and investment-type product policy fees and totaled $1.1 billion, $1.3 billion and $1.3 billion for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company's proportional interest in separate accounts is included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows:
DECEMBER 31, -------------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Fixed maturity securities......................................... $-- $ 5 Equity securities................................................. $35 $16 Cash and cash equivalents......................................... $-- $--
For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, there were no investment gains (losses) on transfers of assets from the general account to the separate accounts. 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 SPEs that have issued debt securities for which payment of interest and principal is secured by such funding agreements. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company issued $4.3 billion, $5.7 billion and $4.6 billion, respectively, and repaid $6.4 billion, $7.6 billion and $3.7 billion, respectively, of such funding agreements. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, funding agreements outstanding, which are included in policyholder account balances, were $16.2 billion and $17.3 billion, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, interest credited on the funding agreements, which are included in interest credited to policyholder account balances, was $519 million, $840 million and $917 million, respectively. F-106 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a member of the FHLB of NY and holds $742 million and $830 million of common stock of the FHLB of NY at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is included in equity securities. MLIC has also entered into funding agreements with the FHLB of NY whereby MLIC has issued such funding agreements in exchange for cash and for which the FHLB of NY has been granted a lien on certain MLIC assets, including RMBS to collateralize MLIC's obligations under the funding agreements. MLIC maintains control over these pledged assets, and may use, commingle, encumber or dispose of any portion of the collateral 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 MLIC, the FHLB of NY's recovery on the collateral is limited to the amount of MLIC's liability to the FHLB of NY. The amount of the Company's liability for funding agreements with the FHLB of NY was $13.7 billion and $15.2 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which is included in policyholder account balances. The advances on these agreements are collateralized by mortgage-backed securities with estimated fair values of $15.1 billion and $17.8 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, interest credited on the funding agreements, which are included in interest credited to policyholder account balances, was $333 million, $229 million and $94 million, respectively. The temporary contingent increase in MLIC's borrowing capacity that was in effect on December 31, 2008 expired December 31, 2009. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has issued funding agreements to certain SPEs that have issued debt securities for which payment of interest and principal is secured by such funding agreements, and such debt securities are also guaranteed as to payment of interest and principal by Farmer MAC, a federally chartered instrumentality of the United States. The obligations under these funding agreements are secured by a pledge of certain eligible agricultural real estate mortgage loans and may, under certain circumstances, be secured by other qualified collateral. The amount of the Company's liability for funding agreements issued to such SPEs was $2.5 billion at both December 31, 2009 and 2008, which is included in policyholder account balances. The obligations under these funding agreements are collateralized by designated agricultural real estate mortgage loans with estimated fair values of $2.9 billion at both December 31, 2009 and 2008. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, interest credited on the funding agreements, which are included in interest credited to policyholder account balances, was $132 million, $132 million and $117 million, respectively. F-107 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) LIABILITIES FOR UNPAID CLAIMS AND CLAIM EXPENSES Information regarding the liabilities for unpaid claims and claim expenses relating to group accident and non-medical health policies and contracts, which are reported in future policy benefits and other policyholder funds, is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at January 1,................................ $ 5,669 $ 5,174 $ 4,500 Less: Reinsurance recoverables..................... (266) (265) (268) ------- ------- ------- Net balance at January 1,............................ 5,403 4,909 4,232 ------- ------- ------- Incurred related to: Current year....................................... 4,480 4,063 3,743 Prior years........................................ (14) (86) (104) ------- ------- ------- 4,466 3,977 3,639 ------- ------- ------- Paid related to: Current year....................................... (2,664) (2,481) (2,077) Prior years........................................ (1,257) (1,002) (885) ------- ------- ------- (3,921) (3,483) (2,962) ------- ------- ------- Net balance at December 31,.......................... 5,948 5,403 4,909 Add: Reinsurance recoverables...................... 354 266 265 ------- ------- ------- Balance at December 31,.............................. $ 6,302 $ 5,669 $ 5,174 ======= ======= =======
During 2009, 2008 and 2007, as a result of changes in estimates of insured events in the respective prior year, claims and claim adjustment expenses associated with prior years decreased by $14 million, $86 million and $104 million, respectively, due to improved loss ratios for non-medical health claim liabilities and improved claim management. GUARANTEES The Company issues annuity contracts which may include contractual guarantees to the contractholder for: (i) return of no less than total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals ("return of net deposits"); and (ii) the highest contract value on a specified anniversary date minus any withdrawals following the contract anniversary, or total deposits made to the contract less any partial withdrawals plus a minimum return ("anniversary contract value" or "minimum return"). The Company also issues annuity contracts that apply a lower rate of funds deposited if the contractholder elects to surrender the contract for cash and a higher rate if the contractholder elects to annuitize ("two tier annuities"). These guarantees include benefits that are payable in the event of death or at annuitization. The Company also issues universal and variable life contracts where the Company contractually guarantees to the contractholder a secondary guarantee or a guaranteed paid-up benefit. F-108 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding the types of guarantees relating to annuity contracts and universal and variable life contracts is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ IN THE AT IN THE AT EVENT OF DEATH ANNUITIZATION EVENT OF DEATH ANNUITIZATION -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- (IN MILLIONS) ANNUITY CONTRACTS (1) RETURN OF NET DEPOSITS Separate account value.................. $ 4,225 N/A $ 3,177 N/A Net amount at risk (2).................. $ 218 (3) N/A $ 706 (3) N/A Average attained age of contractholders....................... 60 years N/A 60 years N/A ANNIVERSARY CONTRACT VALUE OR MINIMUM RETURN Separate account value.................. $ 34,891 $ 9,739 $ 28,448 $ 5,693 Net amount at risk (2).................. $ 2,516 (3) $ 1,552 (4) $ 6,081 (3) $ 2,399 (4) Average attained age of contractholders....................... 62 years 58 years 62 years 58 years TWO TIER ANNUITIES General account value................... N/A $ 282 N/A $ 283 Net amount at risk (2).................. N/A $ 50 (5) N/A $ 50 (5) Average attained age of contractholders....................... N/A 61 years N/A 60 years
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ------------------------- ------------------------- SECONDARY PAID-UP SECONDARY PAID-UP GUARANTEES GUARANTEES GUARANTEES GUARANTEES ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (IN MILLIONS) UNIVERSAL AND VARIABLE LIFE CONTRACTS (1) Account value (general and separate account)................................ $ 5,679 $ 1,297 $ 4,908 $ 1,349 Net amount at risk (2).................... $ 92,771 (3) $ 11,521 (3) $ 102,690 (3) $ 12,485 (3) Average attained age of policyholders..... 48 years 56 years 49 years 55 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) The net amount at risk is based on the direct amount at risk (excluding reinsurance). (3) The net amount at risk for guarantees of amounts in the event of death is defined as the current GMDB in excess of the current account balance at the balance sheet date. (4) The net amount at risk for guarantees of amounts at annuitization is defined as the present value of the minimum guaranteed annuity payments available to the contractholder determined in accordance with the terms of the contract in excess of the current account balance. (5) The net amount at risk for two tier annuities is based on the excess of the upper tier, adjusted for a profit margin, less the lower tier. F-109 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding the liabilities for guarantees (excluding base policy liabilities) relating to annuity and universal and variable life contracts is as follows:
UNIVERSAL AND VARIABLE LIFE CONTRACTS ----------------------- ANNUITY CONTRACTS -------------------------- GUARANTEED GUARANTEED DEATH ANNUITIZATION SECONDARY PAID-UP BENEFITS BENEFITS GUARANTEES GUARANTEES TOTAL ---------- ------------- ---------- ---------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) DIRECT Balance, at January 1, 2007......... $ 21 $13 $ 9 $ 9 $ 52 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 9 6 4 3 22 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (2) -- -- -- (2) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2007....... 28 19 13 12 72 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 59 70 14 1 144 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (18) -- -- -- (18) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2008....... 69 89 27 13 198 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 21 -- 40 8 69 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (33) -- -- -- (33) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2009....... $ 57 $89 $67 $21 $234 ==== === === === ==== CEDED Balance, at January 1, 2007......... $ 15 $ 6 $-- $-- $ 21 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 5 (2) -- -- 3 Paid guaranteed benefits......... -- -- -- -- -- ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2007....... 20 4 -- -- 24 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 32 22 -- -- 54 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (12) -- -- -- (12) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2008....... 40 26 -- -- 66 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 30 2 44 8 84 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (33) -- -- -- (33) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2009....... $ 37 $28 $44 $ 8 $117 ==== === === === ==== NET Balance, at January 1, 2007......... $ 6 $ 7 $ 9 $ 9 $ 31 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 4 8 4 3 19 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (2) -- -- -- (2) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2007....... 8 15 13 12 48 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... 27 48 14 1 90 Paid guaranteed benefits......... (6) -- -- -- (6) ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2008....... 29 63 27 13 132 Incurred guaranteed benefits..... (9) (2) (4) -- (15) Paid guaranteed benefits......... -- -- -- -- -- ---- --- --- --- ---- Balance, at December 31, 2009....... $ 20 $61 $23 $13 $117 ==== === === === ====
F-110 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Account balances of contracts with insurance guarantees are invested in separate account asset classes as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) Fund Groupings: Equity...................................................... $16,701 $12,973 Balanced.................................................... 8,762 5,342 Bond........................................................ 3,342 2,837 Money Market................................................ 369 419 Specialty................................................... 794 219 ------- ------- Total.................................................... $29,968 $21,790 ======= =======
9. REINSURANCE The Company's Insurance Products segment participates in reinsurance activities in order to limit losses, minimize exposure to significant risks and provide additional capacity for future growth. For its individual life insurance products, the Company has historically reinsured the mortality risk primarily on an excess of retention basis or a quota share basis. Until 2005, the Company reinsured up to 90% of the mortality risk for all new individual life insurance policies that it wrote through its various subsidiaries. During 2005, the Company changed its retention practices for certain individual life insurance policies. Under the new retention guidelines, the Company reinsures up to 90% of the mortality risk in excess of $1 million. Retention limits remain unchanged for other new individual life insurance policies. Policies reinsured in years prior to 2005 remain reinsured under the original reinsurance agreements. On a case by case basis, the Company may retain up to $20 million per life and reinsure 100% of amounts in excess of the Company's retention limits. The Company evaluates its reinsurance programs routinely and may increase or decrease its retention at any time. Placement of reinsurance is done primarily on an automatic basis and also on a facultative basis for risks with specific characteristics. In addition to reinsuring mortality risk as described above, the Company reinsures other risks, as well as specific coverages. The Company routinely reinsures certain classes of risks in order to limit its exposure to particular travel, avocation and lifestyle hazards. For other policies within the Insurance Products segment, the Company generally retains most of the risk and only cedes particular risks on certain client arrangements. The Company's Retirement Products segment reinsures 90% of the new production of fixed annuities from several affiliates. The Company's Retirement Products segment also reinsures 100% of the living and death benefit guarantees associated with its variable annuities issued since 2004 to an affiliated reinsurer and certain portions of the living and death benefit guarantees associated with its variable annuities issued prior to 2004 to affiliated and non-affiliated reinsurers. Under these reinsurance agreements, the Company pays a reinsurance premium generally based on fees associated with the guarantees collected from policyholders, and receives reimbursement for benefits paid or accrued in excess of account values, subject to certain limitations. The Company enters into similar agreements for new or in-force business depending on market conditions. The Company's Corporate Benefit Funding segment has periodically engaged in reinsurance activities, as considered appropriate. The impact of these activities on the financial results of this segment has not been significant. F-111 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company has exposure to catastrophes, which could contribute to significant fluctuations in the Company's results of operations. The Company uses excess of retention and quota share reinsurance arrangements to provide greater diversification of risk and minimize exposure to larger risks. The Company reinsures its business through a diversified group of reinsurers and periodically monitors collectibility of reinsurance balances. These reinsurance recoverable balances are stated net of allowances for uncollectible reinsurance, which as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, were immaterial. 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 the Company's 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 has secured certain reinsurance recoverable balances with various forms of collateral, including secured trusts, funds withheld accounts and irrevocable letters of credit. At December 31, 2009, the Company had $2.2 billion of unsecured unaffiliated reinsurance recoverable balances. At December 31, 2009, the Company had $5.5 billion of net unaffiliated ceded reinsurance recoverables. Of this total, $4.4 billion, or 80%, were with the Company's five largest unaffiliated ceded reinsurers, including $1.4 billion of which were unsecured. The amounts in the consolidated statements of operations include the impact of reinsurance. Information regarding the effect of reinsurance is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) PREMIUMS: Direct premiums...................................... $19,285 $19,246 $17,411 Reinsurance assumed.................................. 1,197 1,334 951 Reinsurance ceded.................................... (1,853) (2,136) (1,927) ------- ------- ------- Net premiums...................................... $18,629 $18,444 $16,435 ======= ======= ======= UNIVERSAL LIFE AND INVESTMENT-TYPE PRODUCT POLICY FEES: Direct universal life and investment-type product policy fees....................................... $ 2,565 $ 2,741 $ 2,589 Reinsurance assumed.................................. 9 7 2 Reinsurance ceded.................................... (507) (463) (345) ------- ------- ------- Net universal life and investment-type product policy fees..................................... $ 2,067 $ 2,285 $ 2,246 ======= ======= ======= POLICYHOLDER BENEFITS AND CLAIMS: Direct policyholder benefits and claims.............. $21,570 $21,863 $19,454 Reinsurance assumed.................................. 1,045 1,018 530 Reinsurance ceded.................................... (1,953) (2,182) (1,709) ------- ------- ------- Net policyholder benefits and claims.............. $20,662 $20,699 $18,275 ======= ======= =======
F-112 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The amounts in the consolidated balance sheets include the impact of reinsurance. Information regarding the effect of reinsurance is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 -------------------------------------------- TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL, NET OF SHEET ASSUMED CEDED REINSURANCE -------- ------- ------- ------------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS: Premiums and other receivables.................. $ 26,375 $ 525 $24,885 $ 965 Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired............................. 9,364 343 (575) 9,596 -------- ------ ------- -------- Total assets.................................. $ 35,739 $ 868 $24,310 $ 10,561 ======== ====== ======= ======== LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits.......................... $ 99,960 $1,771 $ -- $ 98,189 Policyholder account balances................... 86,590 810 -- 85,780 Other policyholder funds........................ 5,627 270 (169) 5,526 Other liabilities............................... 33,690 6,788 19,150 7,752 -------- ------ ------- -------- Total liabilities............................. $225,867 $9,639 $18,981 $197,247 ======== ====== ======= ========
DECEMBER 31, 2008 -------------------------------------------- TOTAL BALANCE TOTAL, NET OF SHEET ASSUMED CEDED REINSURANCE -------- ------- ------- ------------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS: Premiums and other receivables.................. $ 28,290 $ 790 $24,720 $ 2,780 Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired............................. 10,871 269 (594) 11,196 -------- ------ ------- -------- Total assets.................................. $ 39,161 $1,059 $24,126 $ 13,976 ======== ====== ======= ======== LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits.......................... $ 98,183 $1,866 $ -- $ 96,317 Policyholder account balances................... 93,308 702 -- 92,606 Other policyholder funds........................ 5,483 256 (233) 5,460 Other liabilities............................... 29,350 4,945 16,772 7,633 -------- ------ ------- -------- Total liabilities............................. $226,324 $7,769 $16,539 $202,016 ======== ====== ======= ========
The Company has reinsurance agreements with certain of MetLife, Inc.'s subsidiaries, including Exeter, First MetLife Investors Insurance Company, MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut, MetLife Investors USA Insurance Company, MetLife Investors Insurance Company, MetLife Reinsurance Company of Charleston ("MRC"), MetLife Reinsurance Company of Vermont ("MRV") and Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, all of which are related parties. F-113 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding the effect of affiliated reinsurance included in the consolidated statements of operations is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ---------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------ ----- ----- (IN MILLIONS) PREMIUMS: Reinsurance assumed (1),(2).............................. $ 66 $ 43 $ 23 Reinsurance ceded........................................ (43) (46) (113) ------ ----- ----- Net premiums.......................................... $ 23 $ (3) $ (90) ====== ===== ===== UNIVERSAL LIFE AND INVESTMENT-TYPE PRODUCT POLICY FEES: Reinsurance assumed...................................... $ 9 $ 7 $ 2 Reinsurance ceded........................................ (177) (178) (112) ------ ----- ----- Net universal life and investment-type product policy fees................................................ $ (168) $(171) $(110) ====== ===== ===== OTHER REVENUES: Reinsurance assumed...................................... $ (4) $ (5) $ (4) Reinsurance ceded (3).................................... 901 923 -- ------ ----- ----- Net other revenues.................................... $ 897 $ 918 $ (4) ====== ===== ===== POLICYHOLDER BENEFITS AND CLAIMS: Reinsurance assumed (2).................................. $ 75 $ 57 $ 32 Reinsurance ceded........................................ (91) (133) (80) ------ ----- ----- Net policyholder benefits and claims.................. $ (16) $ (76) $ (48) ====== ===== ===== INTEREST CREDITED TO POLICYHOLDER ACCOUNT BALANCES: Reinsurance assumed...................................... $ 10 $ 22 $ 18 Reinsurance ceded........................................ (78) (70) (65) ------ ----- ----- Net interest credited to policyholder account balances............................................ $ (68) $ (48) $ (47) ====== ===== ===== POLICYHOLDER DIVIDENDS: Reinsurance assumed...................................... $ -- $ -- $ -- Reinsurance ceded........................................ (18) (20) (29) ------ ----- ----- Net policyholder dividends............................ $ (18) $ (20) $ (29) ====== ===== ===== OTHER EXPENSES: Reinsurance assumed (1).................................. $ 331 $ 128 $ 143 Reinsurance ceded (2),(3)................................ 791 825 (31) ------ ----- ----- Net other expenses.................................... $1,122 $ 953 $ 112 ====== ===== =====
- -------- (1) In March 2009, MetLife, Inc. completed the sale of Cova Corporation, the parent company of Texas Life Insurance Company ("Texas Life"). After the sale, reinsurance transactions with Texas Life were no longer considered affiliated transactions. For purposes of comparison, the 2008 and 2007 affiliated transactions with Texas Life have been removed from the presentation in the table above. Affiliated transactions with Texas Life F-114 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) at December 31, 2008 included assumed premiums of ($1) million, and at December 31, 2007 included interest costs on assumed reinsurance of $1 million. (2) As discussed in Note 2, in September 2008, MetLife, Inc. completed a tax- free split-off of its majority owned subsidiary, RGA. In connection with this transaction, GALIC dividended to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dividended to MetLife, Inc. substantially all of its interests in RGA. As a result of the Company's dividend of interests in RGA, reinsurance transactions between RGA and affiliates were no longer considered affiliated transactions. For purposes of comparison, the 2008 and 2007 affiliated transactions between RGA and affiliates have been removed from the presentation in the table above. Affiliated transactions between RGA and affiliates at December 31, 2008 included assumed premiums, assumed benefits and interest costs on ceded reinsurance of ($14) million, $42 million and $6 million, respectively, and at December 31, 2007 included ceded premiums, ceded benefits and ceded interest costs of $29 million, $22 million and $36 million, respectively. (3) In December 2007, the Company ceded a portion of its closed block liabilities on a coinsurance with funds withheld basis to MRC, an affiliate. In connection with this cession, the Company recognized $819 million and $835 million of interest earned on the deposit included within premiums and other receivables as well as certain administrative fees at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company also recognized in other expenses $888 million and $911 million of interest expense associated with funds withheld at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Information regarding the effect of affiliated reinsurance included in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ----------------- ----------------- ASSUMED CEDED ASSUMED CEDED ------- ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSETS: Premiums and other receivables................... $ 14 $19,035 $ 334 $19,343 Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired.............................. 307 (399) 227 (406) ------ ------- ------ ------- Total assets................................... $ 321 $18,636 $ 561 $18,937 ====== ======= ====== ======= LIABILITIES: Future policy benefits........................... $ 400 $ -- $ 395 $ -- Policyholder account balances.................... 721 -- 606 -- Other policyholder funds......................... 30 (169) 27 (232) Other liabilities................................ 6,440 17,034 4,642 15,567 ------ ------- ------ ------- Total liabilities.............................. $7,591 $16,865 $5,670 $15,335 ====== ======= ====== =======
Effective December 31, 2009, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement to cede two blocks of business to MRV, on a 75% coinsurance funds withheld basis. This agreement covers certain term life insurance policies issued by the Company in 2007 and 2008 and certain universal life insurance policies issued by the Company from 2007 through 2009. This agreement transfers risk to MRV, and is therefore accounted for as reinsurance. As a result of the agreement, the Company capitalized a net deferred gain of $67 million, included in DAC and other liabilities; affiliated reinsurance recoverables, included in premiums and other receivables, increased $220 million; the Company recorded a funds withheld liability for $160 million, included in other liabilities; and unearned revenue, included in other policyholder funds, was reduced by $7 million. F-115 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company has ceded risks to another affiliate related to guaranteed minimum benefit guarantees written by the Company. These ceded reinsurance agreements contain embedded derivatives and changes in their estimated fair value are included within net investment gains (losses). The embedded derivatives are included within premiums and other receivables and were assets of $263 million and $797 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, net investment gains (losses) included in ($596) million, $729 million and $42 million, respectively, in changes in the estimated fair value of such embedded derivatives, as well as the associated bifurcation fees. 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 sheet. The embedded derivative related to the funds withheld associated with this reinsurance agreement was included within other liabilities and (increased) decreased the funds withheld balance by ($101) million and $1,203 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The change in estimated fair value of the embedded derivative, included in net investment gains (losses), was ($1,304) million and $1,203 million, for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, 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. At December 31, 2009, the Company had $1.3 billion of unsecured affiliated reinsurance recoverable balances. 10. 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 (the "Superintendent") approving Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's plan of reorganization, as amended (the "Plan"). 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. 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 F-116 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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 effective date of the demutualization (adjusted to eliminate the impact of related amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income) represents the estimated maximum future earnings from the closed block expected to result from operations attributed to the closed block after income taxes. 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 of the actual cumulative earnings of the closed block over the expected cumulative earnings 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. Recent experience within the closed block, in particular mortality and investment yields, as well as realized and unrealized losses, have resulted in a policyholder dividend obligation of zero at both December 31, 2009 and 2008. The policyholder dividend obligation of zero and the Company's decision to revise the expected policyholder dividend scales, which are based upon statutory results, have resulted in a reduction to both actual and expected cumulative earnings of the closed block. Amortization of the closed block DAC, which resides outside of the closed block, will be based upon actual cumulative earnings rather than expected cumulative earnings of the closed block until such time as the actual cumulative earnings of the closed block exceed the expected cumulative earnings, at which time the policyholder dividend obligation will be reestablished. Actual cumulative earnings less than expected cumulative earnings will result in future adjustments to DAC and net income of the Company and increase sensitivity of the Company's net income to movements in closed block results. F-117 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding the closed block liabilities and assets designated to the closed block is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2009 2008 ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) CLOSED BLOCK LIABILITIES Future policy benefits........................................ $43,576 $43,520 Other policyholder funds...................................... 307 315 Policyholder dividends payable................................ 615 711 Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions................................................ -- 2,852 Other liabilities............................................. 576 254 ------- ------- Total closed block liabilities.............................. 45,074 47,652 ------- ------- ASSETS DESIGNATED TO THE CLOSED BLOCK Investments: Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $27,129 and $27,947, respectively)............................................ 27,375 26,205 Equity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (cost: $204 and $280, respectively)................ 218 210 Mortgage loans.............................................. 6,200 7,243 Policy loans................................................ 4,538 4,426 Real estate and real estate joint ventures held-for- investment............................................... 321 381 Short-term investments...................................... 1 52 Other invested assets....................................... 463 952 ------- ------- Total investments........................................ 39,116 39,469 Cash and cash equivalents..................................... 241 262 Accrued investment income..................................... 489 484 Premiums and other receivables................................ 78 98 Current income tax recoverable................................ 112 -- Deferred income tax assets.................................... 612 1,632 ------- ------- Total assets designated to the closed block................. 40,648 41,945 ------- ------- Excess of closed block liabilities over assets designated to the closed block............................................ 4,426 5,707 ------- ------- Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of income tax of $89 and ($633), respectively............................. 166 (1,174) Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments, net of income tax of ($3) and ($8), respectively................ (5) (15) ------- ------- Total amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)............................................ 161 (1,189) ------- ------- Maximum future earnings to be recognized from closed block assets and liabilities...................................... $ 4,587 $ 4,518 ======= =======
F-118 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Information regarding the closed block policyholder dividend obligation is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2008 2007 ----- ------ (IN MILLIONS) Balance at January 1,.......................................... $ 789 $1,063 Change in unrealized investment and derivative gains (losses).. (789) (274) ----- ------ Balance at December 31,........................................ $ -- $ 789 ===== ======
Information regarding the closed block revenues and expenses is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ------ ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) REVENUES Premiums................................................. $2,708 $2,787 $2,870 Net investment income and other revenues................. 2,197 2,248 2,350 Net investment gains (losses): Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities.......................................... (107) (94) (3) Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed maturity securities transferred to other comprehensive loss.. 40 -- -- Other net investment gains (losses), net............... 199 10 31 ------ ------ ------ Total net investment gains (losses)................. 132 (84) 28 ------ ------ ------ Total revenues...................................... 5,037 4,951 5,248 ------ ------ ------ EXPENSES Policyholder benefits and claims......................... 3,329 3,393 3,457 Policyholder dividends................................... 1,394 1,498 1,492 Other expenses........................................... 203 217 231 ------ ------ ------ Total expenses...................................... 4,926 5,108 5,180 ------ ------ ------ Revenues, net of expenses before provision for income tax expense (benefit)...................................... 111 (157) 68 Provision (benefit) for income tax expense (benefit)..... 36 (68) 21 ------ ------ ------ Revenues, net of expenses and provision for income tax expense (benefit)...................................... $ 75 $ (89) $ 47 ====== ====== ======
The change in the maximum future earnings of the closed block is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ------ ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Balance at December 31,.................................. $4,587 $4,518 $4,429 Less: Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, net of income tax................................... -- -- (4) Closed block adjustment (1)............................ 144 -- -- Balance at January 1,.................................... 4,518 4,429 4,480 ------ ------ ------ Change during year....................................... $ (75) $ 89 $ (47) ====== ====== ======
- -------- (1) The closed block adjustment represents an intra-company reallocation of assets which affected the closed block. The adjustment had no impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. F-119 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company charges the closed block with federal income taxes, state and local premium taxes and other additive state or local taxes, as well as investment management expenses relating to the closed block as provided in the Plan. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company also charges the closed block for expenses of maintaining the policies included in the closed block. 11. LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM DEBT Long-term and short-term debt outstanding is as follows:
INTEREST RATES ------------------------ DECEMBER 31, WEIGHTED --------------- RANGE AVERAGE MATURITY 2009 2008 ----------- -------- --------- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Surplus notes -- affiliated.......... 2.23%-7.38% 4.80% 2011-2037 $1,986 $1,394 Surplus notes........................ 7.63%-7.88% 7.98% 2015-2025 698 698 Capital notes -- affiliated.......... 7.13% 7.13% 2032-2033 500 500 Mortgage loans -- affiliated......... 7.01%-7.26% 7.19% 2020 200 -- Other notes with varying interest rates.............................. 3.76%-8.56% 8.49% 2010-2016 65 66 Secured demand note -- affiliated.... 0.50% 0.50% 2011 25 25 Capital lease obligations............ 28 39 ------ ------ Total long-term debt................. 3,502 2,722 Total short-term debt................ 319 414 ------ ------ Total.............................. $3,821 $3,136 ====== ======
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2009 for the next five years are $64 million in 2010, $1,100 million in 2011, less than $1 million in 2012, less than $1 million in 2013, $217 million in 2014 and $2,120 million thereafter. Capital lease obligations and mortgage loans are collateralized and rank highest in priority, followed by unsecured senior debt which consists of other notes with varying interest rates. Payments of interest and principal on the Company's surplus notes and capital notes are subordinate to all other obligations. Payments of interest and principal on surplus notes may be made only with prior approval of the insurance department of the state of domicile, whereas capital notes may or may not require this prior approval. Certain of the Company's debt instruments, credit facilities and committed facilities contain various administrative, reporting, legal and financial covenants. The Company believes it was in compliance with all covenants at both December 31, 2009 and 2008. SURPLUS NOTES -- AFFILIATED On December 31, 2009, the Company's $700 million surplus note issued to MetLife, Inc. was renewed and increased to $775 million, extending the maturity to 2011 with an interest rate of 6-month LIBOR plus 1.80%. On December 28, 2009, the Company issued a surplus note to MetLife, Inc. for $300 million maturing in 2011 with an interest rate of 6-month LIBOR plus 1.80%. This transaction was settled by the transfer of securities from MetLife, Inc. to the Company. On September 29, 2009, the Company issued a $217 million surplus note to MetLife Mexico, S.A., an affiliate, maturing in 2014 with an interest rate of 6.46%. F-120 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) In December 2007, the Company repaid the $800 million surplus note issued in December 2005 with an interest rate of 5.00% to MetLife, Inc. and then issued to MetLife, Inc. a $700 million surplus note maturing in 2009 with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.15%. In December 2007, the Company issued a $694 million surplus note with an interest rate of 7.38% to MetLife Capital Trust IV, an affiliate. SECURED DEMAND NOTE -- AFFILIATED Effective September 2008, the Company entered into a secured demand note collateral agreement with an affiliate pursuant to which the affiliate pledged securities to the Company to collateralize its obligation to lend $25 million to the Company. The Company has not exercised its right to sell or repledge the collateral. MORTGAGE LOANS -- AFFILIATED On December 30, 2009, two wholly-owned real estate subsidiaries of the Company issued notes aggregating $200 million to MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut and its wholly-owned subsidiary, MetLife Investors USA Insurance Company, both affiliates of the Company. These affiliated mortgage loans are secured by real estate held by the Company for investment. Of these loans, $60 million bears interest at a rate of 7.01% payable in quarterly interest payments through maturity in 2020, and $140 million bears interest at a rate of 7.26% and is payable in quarterly principal and interest payments through maturity in 2020. SHORT-TERM DEBT Short-term debt was $319 million and $414 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which consisted entirely of commercial paper. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the weighted average interest rate of short-term debt was 0.35%, 2.4% and 5.1%, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, the average daily balance of short-term debt was $365 million, $421 million and $927 million, respectively, and was outstanding for an average of 23 days, 25 days and 25 days, respectively. INTEREST EXPENSE Interest expense related to the Company's indebtedness included in other expenses was $166 million, $192 million and $190 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. These amounts include $105 million, $120 million and $78 million of interest expense related to affiliated debt for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. CREDIT AND COMMITTED FACILITIES The Company maintained an unsecured credit facility and a committed facility of $2.9 billion and $500 million, respectively, at December 31, 2009. When drawn upon, these facilities bear interest at varying rates in accordance with the respective agreements. Credit Facilities. The unsecured credit facility is used for general corporate purposes. Total fees expensed by the Company associated with this credit facility were $6 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Information on the credit facility at December 31, 2009 is as follows:
LETTER OF CREDIT UNUSED BORROWER(S) EXPIRATION CAPACITY ISSUANCES DRAWDOWNS COMMITMENTS - ----------- ------------ -------- --------- --------- ----------- (IN MILLIONS) MetLife, Inc. and MetLife Funding, Inc. ............................ June 2012 (1) $2,850 $548 $-- $2,302
F-121 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) - -------- (1) Proceeds are available to be used for general corporate purposes, to support the borrowers' commercial paper programs and for the issuance of letters of credit. All borrowings under the credit agreement must be repaid by June 2012, except that letters of credit outstanding upon termination may remain outstanding until June 2013. Committed Facilities. The committed facility is used for collateral for certain of the Company's affiliated reinsurance liabilities. Total fees expensed by the Company associated with this committed facility were $3 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Information on the committed facility at December 31, 2009 is as follows:
LETTER OF CREDIT UNUSED MATURITY ACCOUNT PARTY/BORROWER(S) EXPIRATION CAPACITY ISSUANCES DRAWDOWNS COMMITMENTS (YEARS) - ------------------------- ------------ -------- --------- --------- ----------- -------- (IN MILLIONS) Exeter Reassurance Company Ltd., MetLife, Inc. & Missouri Reinsurance (Barbados), Inc. .......... June 2016 (1) $500 $490 $-- $10 6
- -------- (1) Letters of credit and replacements or renewals thereof issued under this facility of $280 million, $10 million and $200 million are set to expire no later than December 2015, March 2016 and June 2016, respectively. 12. INCOME TAX The provision for income tax from continuing operations is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Current: Federal................................................ $ 386 $ (59) $1,095 State and local........................................ 3 2 22 Foreign................................................ -- 17 9 ------- ------ ------ Subtotal............................................... 389 (40) 1,126 ------- ------ ------ Deferred: Federal................................................ (2,281) 1,689 (53) State and local........................................ -- -- 18 Foreign................................................ 2 1 (9) ------- ------ ------ Subtotal............................................... (2,279) 1,690 (44) ------- ------ ------ Provision for income tax expense (benefit)............... $(1,890) $1,650 $1,082 ======= ====== ======
F-122 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The reconciliation of the income tax provision at the U.S. statutory rate to the provision for income tax as reported for continuing operations is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate..................... $(1,548) $1,758 $1,185 Tax effect of: Tax-exempt investment income........................... (149) (116) (160) State and local income tax............................. -- 1 33 Prior year tax......................................... (11) 52 38 Tax credits............................................ (85) (56) (41) Foreign tax rate differential and change in valuation allowance........................................... (77) (14) (18) Other, net............................................. (20) 25 45 ------- ------ ------ Provision for income tax expense (benefit)............... $(1,890) $1,650 $1,082 ======= ====== ======
Deferred income tax represents the tax effect of the differences between the book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
DECEMBER 31, --------------- 2009 2008 ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Deferred income tax assets: Policyholder liabilities and receivables...................... $3,186 $3,312 Net operating loss carryforwards.............................. 49 24 Employee benefits............................................. 605 616 Capital loss carryforwards.................................... 5 -- Tax credit carryforwards...................................... 296 298 Net unrealized investment losses.............................. 326 4,062 Litigation-related and government mandated.................... 239 264 Other......................................................... 58 111 ------ ------ 4,764 8,687 Less: Valuation allowance....................................... 26 14 ------ ------ 4,738 8,673 ------ ------ Deferred income tax liabilities: Investments, including derivatives............................ 1,338 3,918 DAC........................................................... 2,296 2,167 Other......................................................... 10 31 ------ ------ 3,644 6,116 ------ ------ Net deferred income tax asset................................... $1,094 $2,557 ====== ======
Domestic net operating loss carryforwards amount to $108 million at December 31, 2009 and will expire beginning in 2025. Foreign net operating loss carryforwards amount to $33 million at December 31, 2009 and were generated in various foreign countries with expiration periods of five years to indefinite expiration. Foreign capital F-123 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) loss carryforwards amount to $13 million at December 31, 2009 and will expire beginning in 2014. Tax credit carryforwards amount to $296 million at December 31, 2009. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance related to tax benefits of certain foreign net operating and capital loss carryforwards. The valuation allowance reflects management's assessment, based on available information, that it is more likely than not that the deferred income tax asset for certain foreign net operating and capital loss carryforwards will not be realized. The tax benefit will be recognized when management believes that it is more likely than not that these deferred income tax assets are realizable. In 2009, the Company recorded an overall increase to the deferred tax valuation allowance of $12 million, comprised of an increase of $7 million related to certain foreign net operating loss carryforwards and an increase of $5 million related to certain foreign capital loss carryforwards. The Company has not established a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset of $326 million recognized in connection with unrealized losses at December 31, 2009. A valuation allowance was not considered necessary based upon the Company's intent and ability to hold such securities until their recovery or maturity and the existence of tax-planning strategies that include sources of future taxable income against which such losses could be offset. The Company files income tax returns with the U.S. federal government and various state and local jurisdictions, as well as foreign jurisdictions. The Company is under continuous examination by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company has significant business operations. The income tax years under examination vary by jurisdiction. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2000. In early 2009, the Company and the IRS completed and substantially settled the audit years of 2000 to 2002. A few issues not settled have been escalated to the next level, IRS Appeals. The IRS exam of the next audit cycle, years 2003 to 2005, is expected to begin in early 2010. The Company classifies interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, while penalties are included within income tax expense. At December 31, 2007, the Company's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $655 million and the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $475 million. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $142 million from January 1, 2007 primarily due to settlements reached with the IRS with respect to certain significant issues involving demutualization, post-sale purchase price adjustments and reinsurance offset by additions for tax positions of the current year. As a result of the settlements, items within the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, in the amount of $171 million, were reclassified to current and deferred income tax payable, as applicable, and a payment of $156 million was made in December of 2007, with $6 million paid in 2009 and the remaining $9 million to be paid in future years. At December 31, 2008, the Company's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $593 million and the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $485 million. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $62 million from December 31, 2007 primarily due to settlements reached with the IRS with respect to certain significant issues involving demutualization, leasing and tax credits offset by additions for tax positions of the current year. As a result of the settlements, items within the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, in the amount of $135 million, were reclassified to current and deferred income tax payable, as applicable, of which $2 million was paid in 2008 and $133 million was paid in 2009. At December 31, 2009, the Company's total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $592 million and the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized, was $490 million. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $1 million from December 31, 2008 primarily due to additions for tax positions of the current and prior years offset by settlements reached with the IRS. Settlements F-124 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) with tax authorities amounted to $45 million, of which $43 million was reclassified to current income tax payable and paid in 2009, and $2 million reduced current income tax expense. The Company's liability for unrecognized tax benefits may decrease in the next 12 months pending the outcome of remaining issues, tax-exempt income and tax credits, associated with the 2000 to 2002 IRS audit. A reasonable estimate of decrease cannot be made at this time. However, the Company continues to believe that the ultimate resolution of the 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 is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ---- ----- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Balance at beginning of the period....................... $593 $ 655 $ 797 Additions for tax positions of prior years............... 42 4 32 Reductions for tax positions of prior years.............. (30) (33) (51) Additions for tax positions of current year.............. 34 120 52 Reductions for tax positions of current year............. (2) (12) -- Settlements with tax authorities......................... (45) (135) (171) Lapses of statutes of limitations........................ -- (6) (4) ---- ----- ----- Balance at end of the period............................. $592 $ 593 $ 655 ==== ===== =====
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized $72 million in interest expense associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2007, the Company had $197 million of accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The $1 million decrease from January 1, 2007 in accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulted from an increase of $72 million of interest expense and a $73 million decrease primarily resulting from the aforementioned IRS settlements. The $73 million was reclassified to current income tax payable in 2007 and paid in 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized $33 million in interest expense associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2008, the Company had $156 million of accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The $41 million decrease from December 31, 2007 in accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulted from an increase of $33 million of interest expense and a $74 million decrease primarily resulting from the aforementioned IRS settlements. Of the $74 million decrease, $73 million was reclassified to current income tax payable in 2008, with $4 million and $69 million paid in 2008 and 2009, respectively. The remaining $1 million reduced interest expense. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized $38 million in interest expense associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. At December 31, 2009, the Company had $172 million of accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The $16 million increase from December 31, 2008 in accrued interest associated with the liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulted from an increase of $38 million of interest expense and a $22 million decrease primarily resulting from the aforementioned IRS settlements. Of the $22 million decrease, $20 million has been reclassified to current income tax payable and was paid in 2009. The remaining $2 million reduced interest expense. F-125 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have indicated that they intend to address through regulations the methodology to be followed in determining the dividends received deduction ("DRD"), related to variable life insurance and annuity contracts. The DRD reduces the amount of dividend income subject to tax and is a significant component of the difference between the actual tax expense and the expected amount determined using the federal statutory tax rate of 35%. Any regulations that the IRS ultimately proposes for issuance in this area will be subject to public notice and comment, at which time insurance companies and other interested parties will have the opportunity to raise legal and practical questions about the content, scope and application of such regulations. As a result, the ultimate timing and substance of any such regulations are unknown at this time. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $101 million and $104 million, respectively, related to the separate account DRD. The 2009 benefit included a benefit of $10 million related to a true-up of the prior year tax return. 13. CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES CONTINGENCIES LITIGATION The Company is a defendant in a large number of litigation matters. 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 actual experience of the Company in litigating or resolving through settlement numerous claims over an extended period of time, demonstrate to management that the monetary relief which may be specified in a lawsuit or claim bears little relevance to its merits or disposition value. Thus, unless stated below, the specific monetary relief sought is not noted. Due to the vagaries of litigation, the outcome of a litigation matter and the amount or range of potential loss at particular points in time may normally be inherently impossible to ascertain with any degree of certainty. Inherent uncertainties can include how fact finders will view individually and in their totality documentary evidence, the credibility and effectiveness of witnesses' testimony and how trial and appellate courts will apply the law in the context of the pleadings or evidence presented, whether by motion practice, or at trial or on appeal. Disposition valuations are also subject to the uncertainty of how opposing parties and their counsel will themselves view the relevant evidence and applicable law. On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and contingencies to be reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements. In 2007, the Company received $39 million upon the resolution of an indemnification claim associated with the 2000 acquisition of GALIC, and the Company reduced legal liabilities by $31 million after the settlement of certain cases. The review includes senior legal and financial personnel. Unless stated below, estimates of possible losses or ranges of loss for particular matters cannot in the ordinary course be made with a reasonable degree of certainty. Liabilities are established 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 2009, the Company increased legal liabilities for litigation matters pending against the Company. 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 estimated at December 31, 2009. F-126 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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 1920's through approximately the 1950's 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 to dismiss. 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, --------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT NUMBER OF CLAIMS) Asbestos personal injury claims at year end............ 68,804 74,027 79,717 Number of new claims during the year................... 3,910 5,063 7,161 Settlement payments during the year (1)................ $ 37.6 $ 99.0 $ 28.2
- -------- (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 and do not reflect amounts received from insurance carriers. F-127 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) In 2006, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received approximately 7,870 new claims, ending the year with a total of approximately 87,070 claims, and paid approximately $35.5 million for settlements reached in 2006 and prior years. In 2005, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received approximately 18,500 new claims, ending the year with a total of approximately 100,250 claims, and paid approximately $74.3 million for settlements reached in 2005 and prior years. In 2004, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received approximately 23,900 new claims, ending the year with a total of approximately 108,000 claims, and paid approximately $85.5 million for settlements reached in 2004 and prior years. In 2003, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received approximately 58,750 new claims, ending the year with a total of approximately 111,700 claims, and paid approximately $84.2 million for settlements reached in 2003 and prior years. 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 with any certainty 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 adverse effect on the Company's financial position. During 1998, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company paid $878 million in premiums for excess insurance policies for asbestos-related claims. The excess insurance policies for asbestos-related claims provided for recovery of losses up to $1.5 billion in excess of a $400 million self-insured retention. The Company's initial option to commute the excess insurance policies for asbestos- related claims would have arisen at the end of 2008. On September 29, 2008, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company entered into agreements commuting the excess insurance policies at September 30, 2008. As a result of the commutation of the policies, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received cash and securities totaling $632 million. Of this total, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received $115 million in fixed maturity securities on September 26, 2008, $200 million in cash on October 29, 2008, and $317 million in cash on January 29, 2009. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company recognized a loss on commutation of the policies in the amount of $35.3 million during 2008. In the years prior to commutation, the excess insurance policies for asbestos-related claims were subject to annual and per claim sublimits. Amounts exceeding the sublimits during 2007, 2006 and 2005 were approximately $16 million, $8 million and $0, respectively. Amounts were recoverable under the policies annually with respect to claims paid during the prior calendar year. Each asbestos-related policy contained an experience fund and a reference fund that provided for payments to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at the commutation date if the reference fund was greater than zero at commutation or pro rata reductions from time to time in the loss reimbursements to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company if the cumulative return on the reference fund was less than the return specified in the experience fund. The return in the reference fund was tied to performance of the S&P 500 Index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index. A claim with respect to the prior year was made under F-128 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) the excess insurance policies in each year from 2003 through 2008 for the amounts paid with respect to asbestos litigation in excess of the retention. The foregone loss reimbursements were approximately $62.2 million with respect to claims for the period of 2002 through 2007. Because the policies were commuted at September 30, 2008, there will be no claims under the policies or forgone loss reimbursements with respect to payments made in 2008 and thereafter. 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. As previously disclosed, in 2002 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company increased its recorded liability for asbestos-related claims by $402 million from approximately $820 million to $1,225 million. Based upon its regular reevaluation of its exposure from asbestos litigation, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has updated its liability analysis for asbestos-related claims through December 31, 2009. REGULATORY MATTERS The Company receives and responds to subpoenas or other inquiries from state regulators, including state insurance commissioners; state attorneys general or other state governmental authorities; federal regulators, including the SEC; federal governmental authorities, including congressional committees; and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") seeking a broad range of information. The issues involved in information requests and regulatory matters vary widely. Certain regulators have requested information and documents regarding contingent commission payments to brokers, the Company's awareness of any "sham" bids for business, bids and quotes that the Company submitted to potential customers, incentive agreements entered into with brokers, or compensation paid to intermediaries. The Company has received a subpoena from and has had discussions with the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California regarding the insurance broker Universal Life Resources. The Florida insurance regulator has initiated discussions with the Company regarding its investigation of contingent payments made to brokers. The Company has been cooperating fully in these inquiries. In June 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Violation ("NOV") regarding the operations of the Homer City Generating Station, an electrical generation facility. The NOV alleges, among other things, that the electrical generation facility is being operated in violation of certain federal and state Clean Air Act requirements. Homer City OL6 LLC, an entity owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, is a passive investor with a noncontrolling interest in the electrical generation facility, which is solely operated by the lessee, F-129 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) EME Homer City Generation L.P. ("EME Homer"). Homer City OL6 LLC and EME Homer are among the respondents identified in the NOV. EME Homer has been notified of its obligation to indemnify Homer City OL6 LLC and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for any claims resulting from the NOV and has expressly acknowledged its obligation to indemnify Homer City OL6 LLC. Regulatory authorities in a small number of states and FINRA have had investigations or inquiries relating to sales of individual life insurance policies or annuities or other products by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, New England Life Insurance Company and GALIC, and the Company's broker dealer, New England Securities Corporation. Over the past several years, these and a number of investigations by other regulatory authorities were resolved for monetary payments and certain other relief. The Company may continue to resolve investigations in a similar manner. DEMUTUALIZATION ACTIONS Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a defendant in two lawsuits challenging the fairness of the Plan and the adequacy and accuracy of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's disclosure to policyholders regarding the Plan. The plaintiffs in the consolidated state court class action, Fiala, et al. v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., et al. (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County, filed March 17, 2000), sought compensatory relief and punitive damages against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, MetLife, Inc., and individual directors. The court certified a litigation class of present and former policyholders on plaintiffs' claim that defendants violated section 7312 of the New York Insurance Law. The plaintiffs in the consolidated federal court class action, In re MetLife Demutualization Litig. (E.D.N.Y., filed April 18, 2000), sought rescission and compensatory damages against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife, Inc. Plaintiffs asserted violations of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") in connection with the Plan, claiming that the Policyholder Information Booklets failed to disclose certain material facts and contained certain material misstatements. The court certified a litigation class of present and former policyholders. On February 12, 2010 and March 3, 2010, the courts in these cases issued orders approving the settlement of this litigation. On March 2, 2010, the federal court issued a final judgment that is stayed pending the state court's entry of a final judgment. OTHER LITIGATION The American Dental Association, et al. v. MetLife Inc., et al. (S.D. Fla., filed May 19, 2003). The American Dental Association and three individual providers had sued MetLife, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and other non-affiliated insurance companies in a putative class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs purported to represent a nationwide class of in-network providers who alleged that their claims were being wrongfully reduced by downcoding, bundling, and the improper use and programming of software. The complaint alleged federal racketeering and various state law theories of liability. All of plaintiffs' claims except for breach of contract claims were dismissed with prejudice on March 2, 2009. By order dated March 20, 2009, the district court declined to retain jurisdiction over the remaining breach of contract claims and dismissed the lawsuit. On April 17, 2009, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from this order. In Re Ins. Brokerage Antitrust Litig. (D. N.J., filed February 24, 2005). In this multi-district class action proceeding, plaintiffs' complaint alleged that MetLife, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, several non- affiliated insurance companies and several insurance brokers violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"), and antitrust laws and committed other misconduct in the context of providing insurance to employee benefit plans and to persons who participate in such employee benefit plans. In August and September 2007 and January 2008, the court issued orders granting defendants' motions to dismiss with prejudice the federal antitrust, the RICO, and the ERISA claims. In February 2008, the court dismissed the remaining state law claims on jurisdictional grounds. Plaintiffs' appeal from the orders dismissing their RICO and federal antitrust claims is pending with the U.S. Court of Appeals F-130 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) for the Third Circuit. A putative class action alleging that MetLife, Inc. and other non-affiliated defendants violated state laws was transferred to the District of New Jersey but was not consolidated with other related actions. Plaintiffs' motion to remand this action to state court in Florida is pending. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. v. Park Avenue Securities, et. al. (FINRA Arbitration, filed May 2006). Metropolitan Life Insurance Company commenced an action against Park Avenue Securities LLC., a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, alleging misappropriation of confidential and proprietary information and use of prohibited methods to solicit Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's customers and recruit Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's financial services representatives. On February 12, 2009, a FINRA arbitration panel awarded Metropolitan Life Insurance Company $21 million in damages, including punitive damages and attorneys' fees. In March 2009, Park Avenue Securities filed a motion to vacate the decision. In September 2009, the parties reached a settlement of this action together with related and similar matters brought by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company against Park Avenue Securities and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Thomas, et al. v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., et al. (W.D. Okla., filed January 31, 2007). A putative class action complaint was filed against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities, Inc. Plaintiffs asserted legal theories of violations of the federal securities laws and violations of state laws with respect to the sale of certain proprietary products by the Company's agency distribution group. Plaintiffs sought rescission, compensatory damages, interest, punitive damages and attorneys' fees and expenses. In August 2009, the court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment. On September 29, 2009, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the court's order dismissing the lawsuit. Sales Practices Claims. Over the past several years, the Company has faced numerous claims, including class action lawsuits, alleging improper marketing or sales of individual life insurance policies, annuities, mutual funds or other products. Some of the current cases seek substantial damages, including punitive and treble damages and attorneys' fees. At December 31, 2009, there were approximately 130 sales practices litigation matters pending against the Company. The Company continues to vigorously defend against the claims in these matters. The Company believes adequate provision has been made in its consolidated financial statements for all probable and reasonably estimable losses for sales practices matters. SUMMARY Putative or certified class action litigation and other litigation and claims and assessments against the Company, in addition to those discussed previously 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, employer, investor, investment advisor and taxpayer. Further, state insurance regulatory authorities and other federal and state authorities regularly make inquiries and conduct investigations concerning the Company's compliance with applicable insurance and other laws and regulations. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of all pending investigations and legal proceedings or provide reasonable ranges of potential losses, except as noted previously in connection with specific matters. In some of the matters referred to previously, very large and/or indeterminate amounts, including punitive and treble damages, are sought. Although in light of these considerations it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain cases could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial position, based on information currently known by the Company's management, in its opinion, the outcomes of such pending investigations and legal proceedings are not likely to have such an effect. However, 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 adverse effect on the Company's consolidated net income or cash flows in particular quarterly or annual periods. F-131 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) INSOLVENCY ASSESSMENTS Most of the 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. These associations levy assessments, up to prescribed limits, on all member insurers in a particular state 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. Some states permit member insurers to recover assessments paid through full or partial premium tax offsets. Assets and liabilities held for insolvency assessments are as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ----------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Other Assets: Premium tax offset for future undiscounted assessments........... $40 $37 Premium tax offsets currently available for paid assessments..... 8 5 --- --- $48 $42 === === Other Liabilities: Insolvency assessments........................................... $60 $57 === ===
Net assessments levied against the Company were insignificant for the year ended December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, net assessments levied against the Company were $2 million and less than $1 million, respectively. COMMITMENTS LEASES In accordance with industry practice, certain of the Company's income from lease agreements with retail tenants are contingent upon the level of the tenants' revenues. Additionally, the Company, as lessee, has entered into various lease and sublease agreements for office space, information technology and other equipment. Future minimum rental and sublease income, and minimum gross rental payments relating to these lease agreements are as follows:
GROSS RENTAL SUBLEASE RENTAL INCOME INCOME PAYMENTS ------ ------------- -------- (IN MILLIONS) 2010................................................... $370 $ 13 $202 2011................................................... $313 $14 $180 2012................................................... $250 $14 $154 2013................................................... $217 $13 $140 2014................................................... $186 $ 9 $ 99 Thereafter............................................. $567 $42 $977
During 2008, MetLife, Inc. moved certain of its operations in New York from Long Island City to New York City. As a result of this movement of operations and current market conditions, which precluded the immediate and complete sublet of all unused space in both Long Island City and New York City, the Company incurred a lease impairment charge of $38 million which is included within other expenses in Corporate & Other. The impairment charge was determined based upon the present value of the gross rental payments less sublease income discounted F-132 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) at a risk-adjusted rate over the remaining lease terms which range from 15-20 years. The Company has made assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future sublease income in the determination of this impairment charge. During 2009, pending sublease deals were impacted by the further decline of market conditions, which resulted in an additional lease impairment charge of $52 million. See Note 16 for discussion of $28 million of such charges related to restructuring. Additional impairment charges could be incurred should market conditions deteriorate further or last for a period significantly longer than anticipated. COMMITMENTS TO FUND PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS The Company makes commitments to fund partnership investments in the normal course of business. The amounts of these unfunded commitments were $2.6 billion and $2.9 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company anticipates that these amounts will be invested in partnerships over the next five years. MORTGAGE LOAN COMMITMENTS The Company commits to lend funds under mortgage loan commitments. The amounts of these mortgage loan commitments were $1.3 billion and $2.2 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. COMMITMENTS TO FUND BANK CREDIT FACILITIES, BRIDGE LOANS AND PRIVATE CORPORATE BOND INVESTMENTS The Company commits to lend funds under bank credit facilities, bridge loans and private corporate bond investments. The amounts of these unfunded commitments were $763 million and $611 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. GUARANTEES In the normal course of its business, the Company has provided certain indemnities, guarantees and commitments to third parties pursuant to which 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 $800 million, with a cumulative maximum of $1.1 billion, 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. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company reduced $1 million of previously recorded liabilities related to certain investment transactions. The Company's recorded liabilities were $3 million and $4 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for indemnities, guarantees and commitments. F-133 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 and/or administers various qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement employee benefit plans covering employees and sales representatives who meet specified eligibility requirements. Pension benefits are provided utilizing either a traditional formula or cash balance formula. The traditional formula provides benefits 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 earnings credits, determined annually based upon the average annual rate of interest on 30-year U.S. Treasury securities, for each account balance. At December 31, 2009, the majority of active participants were accruing benefits under the cash balance formula; however, approximately 92% of the Company's obligations result from benefits calculated with the traditional formula. The non-qualified pension plans provide supplemental benefits in excess of limits applicable to a qualified plan. The Company's proportionate share of net pension expense related to its sponsored pension plans was $355 million and $49 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company also provides certain postemployment benefits and certain postretirement medical and life insurance benefits for retired employees. Employees of the Company who were hired prior to 2003 (or, in certain cases, rehired during or after 2003) and meet age and service criteria while working for the Company may become eligible for these other postretirement benefits, at various levels, in accordance with the applicable plans. Virtually all retirees, or their beneficiaries, contribute a portion of the total cost of postretirement medical benefits. Employees hired after 2003 are not eligible for any employer subsidy for postretirement medical benefits. The Company's proportionate share of net other postretirement expense related to its sponsored other postretirement was $70 million and ($8) million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. A December 31 measurement date is used for all of the Company's defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. F-134 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) OBLIGATIONS, FUNDED STATUS AND NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COSTS
OTHER PENSION POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS BENEFITS --------------- --------------- DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------ ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year.......... $5,993 $5,668 $1,616 $1,581 Service cost..................................... 147 159 22 20 Interest cost.................................... 374 375 123 101 Plan participants' contributions................. -- -- 30 31 Net actuarial losses............................. 393 139 350 19 Settlements and curtailments..................... 12 -- -- -- Change in benefits............................... (7) 1 (167) -- Net transfer in (out) of controlled group........ (251) -- -- -- Prescription drug subsidy........................ -- -- 12 10 Benefits paid.................................... (374) (349) (157) (146) ------ ------ ------ ------ Benefit obligation at end of year................ 6,287 5,993 1,829 1,616 ------ ------ ------ ------ Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year... 5,516 6,467 1,010 1,181 Actual return on plan assets..................... 486 (943) 135 (149) Plan participants' contributions................. -- -- 2 -- Employer contribution............................ 57 341 4 1 Net transfer in (out) of controlled group........ (266) -- -- -- Benefits paid.................................... (374) (349) (33) (23) ------ ------ ------ ------ Fair value of plan assets at end of year......... 5,419 5,516 1,118 1,010 ------ ------ ------ ------ Funded status at end of year..................... $ (868) $ (477) $ (711) $ (606) ====== ====== ====== ====== Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of: Other assets..................................... $ -- $ 208 $ -- $ -- Other liabilities................................ (868) (685) (711) (606) ------ ------ ------ ------ Net amount recognized............................ $ (868) $ (477) $ (711) $ (606) ====== ====== ====== ====== Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss: Net actuarial losses............................. $2,226 $2,196 $ 388 $ 146 Prior service cost (credit)...................... 22 44 (289) (157) ------ ------ ------ ------ 2,248 2,240 99 (11) Deferred income tax and noncontrolling interests, net of income tax............................. (786) (796) (34) 4 ------ ------ ------ ------ $1,462 $1,444 $ 65 $ (7) ====== ====== ====== ======
F-135 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The aggregate projected benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for the pension plans were as follows:
NON-QUALIFIED QUALIFIED PLAN PLAN TOTAL --------------- ------------- --------------- DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------ ----- ----- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Aggregate fair value of plan assets..... $5,419 $5,516 $ -- $ -- $5,419 $5,516 Aggregate projected benefit obligation.. 5,500 5,308 787 685 6,287 5,993 ------ ------ ----- ----- ------ ------ Over (under) funded..................... $ (81) $ 208 $(787) $(685) $ (868) $ (477) ====== ====== ===== ===== ====== ======
The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $5,941 million and $5,583 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The aggregate pension accumulated benefit obligation and aggregate fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, ------------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Projected benefit obligation..................................... $787 $685 Accumulated benefit obligation................................... $703 $577 Fair value of plan assets........................................ $ -- $ --
Information for pension and other postretirement benefit plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows:
OTHER PENSION POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS BENEFITS ------------- --------------- DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ---- ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Projected benefit obligation........................ $6,254 $685 $1,829 $1,616 Fair value of plan assets........................... $5,400 $ -- $1,118 $1,010
Net periodic pension cost and net periodic other postretirement benefit plan cost are comprised of the following: i) Service Cost -- Service cost is the increase in the projected (expected) pension benefit obligation resulting from benefits payable to employees of the Company on service rendered during the current year. ii) Interest Cost on the Liability -- Interest cost is the time value adjustment on the projected (expected) pension benefit obligation at the end of each year. iii) Expected Return on Plan Assets -- Expected return on plan assets is the assumed return earned by the accumulated (other) pension fund assets in a particular year. iv) Amortization of Prior Service Cost -- This cost relates to the recognition of increases or decreases in pension (other postretirement) benefit obligation due to amendments in plans or initiation of new plans. These increases or decreases in obligation are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at the time of the amendment. These costs are then amortized to pension (other postretirement benefit) expense over the expected service years of the employees affected by the change. F-136 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) v) Amortization of Net Actuarial Gains or Losses -- Actuarial gains and losses result from differences between the actual experience and the expected experience on pension (other postretirement) plan assets or projected (expected) pension benefit obligation during a particular period. These gains and losses are accumulated and, to the extent they exceed 10% of the greater of the PBO or the fair value of plan assets, the excess is amortized into pension (other postretirement benefit)expense over the expected service years of the employees. The components of net periodic benefit cost and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT PENSION BENEFITS BENEFITS ---------------------- -------------------- YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- (IN MILLIONS) NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST Service cost............................ $ 147 $ 159 $ 158 $ 22 $ 20 $ 26 Interest cost........................... 374 375 348 123 101 102 Settlement and curtailment cost......... 18 -- -- -- -- -- Expected return on plan assets.......... (414) (517) (501) (74) (88) (87) Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses............................... 223 24 68 43 -- -- Amortization of prior service cost (credit)............................. 8 15 17 (36) (36) (36) ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- Net periodic benefit cost............ 356 56 90 78 (3) 5 Net periodic benefit cost of subsidiary held-for-sale........... -- -- 4 -- -- 1 ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- 356 56 94 78 (3) 6 ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- OTHER CHANGES IN PLAN ASSETS AND BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS RECOGNIZED IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Net actuarial (gains) losses............ 251 1,563 (424) 284 258 (440) Prior service cost (credit)............. (12) (19) 40 (167) 37 -- Amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses............................... (223) (24) (68) (43) -- -- Amortization of prior service cost (credit)............................. (8) (15) (17) 36 36 36 ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)........ 8 1,505 (469) 110 331 (404) ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ----- Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)........ $ 364 $1,561 $(375) $ 188 $328 $(398) ===== ====== ===== ===== ==== =====
Included within other comprehensive income (loss) are other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations associated with pension benefits of $8 million and other postretirement benefits of $110 million for an aggregate reduction in other comprehensive income (loss) of $118 million before income tax and $90 million, net of income tax and noncontrolling interests. The estimated net actuarial losses and prior service cost for the pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next year are $198 million and $6 million, respectively. F-137 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The estimated net actuarial losses and prior service credit for the defined benefit other postretirement benefit plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next year are $38 million and ($83) million, respectively. The Company receives subsidies under the Prescription Drug Act. A summary of the reduction to the APBO and related reduction to the components of net periodic other postretirement benefit plan cost is as follows:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ----- ----- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Cumulative reduction in benefit obligation: Balance at January 1,.................................. $317 $299 $328 Service cost........................................... 2 5 7 Interest cost.......................................... 16 20 19 Net actuarial gains (losses)........................... (76) 3 (42) Prescription drug subsidy.............................. (12) (10) (13) ---- ---- ---- Balance at December 31,................................ $247 $317 $299 ==== ==== ====
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ----- ----- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Reduction in net periodic benefit cost: Service cost........................................... $ 3 $ 5 $ 7 Interest cost.......................................... 16 20 19 Amortization of net actuarial gains (losses)........... 10 -- 5 --- --- --- Total reduction in net periodic benefit cost........ $29 $25 $31 === === ===
The Company received subsidies of $12 million, $12 million and $10 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. ASSUMPTIONS Assumptions used in determining benefit obligations were as follows:
OTHER POSTRETIRE- MENT PENSION BENEFITS BENEFITS --------------------- ------------- DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 --------- --------- ----- ----- Weighted average discount rate................ 6.25% 6.60% 6.25% 6.62% Rate of compensation increase................. 2.0%-7.5% 3.5%-7.5% N/A N/A
F-138 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT PENSION BENEFITS BENEFITS ----------------------------- --------------------- DECEMBER 31, ----------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 2009 2008 2007 --------- ------- ------- ----- ----- ----- Weighted average discount rate.... 6.60% 6.65% 6.00% 6.60% 6.65% 6.00% Weighted average expected rate of return on plan assets........... 8.25% 8.25% 8.25% 7.36% 7.33% 7.48% Rate of compensation increase..... 3.5%-7.5% 3.5%-8% 4.0%-8% N/A N/A N/A
The 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 valuation date, which would provide the necessary future cash flows to pay the aggregate projected benefit obligation when due. The expected rate of return on plan assets is based on anticipated performance of the various asset sectors in which the plan invests, weighted by target allocation percentages. Anticipated future performance is based on long- term historical returns of the plan assets by sector, adjusted for the Company's long-term expectations on the performance of the markets. While the precise expected return derived using this approach will fluctuate from year to year, the Company's policy is to hold this long-term assumption constant as long as it remains within reasonable tolerance from the derived rate. The weighted average expected return on plan assets for use in that plan's valuation in 2010 is currently anticipated to be 8.00% for pension benefits and postretirement medical benefits and 7.20% for postretirement life benefits. The assumed healthcare cost trend rates used in measuring the APBO and net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
DECEMBER 31, --------------------------------------------------------------- 2009 2008 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Pre-and Post-Medicare eligible 8.2% down to 5.8% in 2018 and 8.8% down to 5.8% in 2018 and claims...................... gradually decreasing until gradually decreasing until 2079 reaching the ultimate 2079 reaching the ultimate rate of 4.1% rate of 4.1%
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates may have a significant effect on the amounts reported for healthcare plans. A one-percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:
ONE PERCENT ONE PERCENT INCREASE DECREASE ----------- ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Effect on total of service and interest cost components.... $ 9 $ (10) Effect of accumulated postretirement benefit obligation.... $94 $(103)
PLAN ASSETS The Company has issued group annuity and life insurance contracts supporting the pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets, which are invested primarily in separate accounts. The underlying assets of the separate accounts are principally comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, fixed maturity and equity securities, mutual funds, real estate, private equity investments and hedge funds investments. F-139 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The fair values of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2009 by asset class were as follows:
DECEMBER 31, 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PENSION ASSETS OTHER POSTRETIREMENT ASSETS ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT REPORTING DATE USING REPORTING DATE USING ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- QUOTED QUOTED PRICES PRICES IN ACTIVE IN ACTIVE MARKETS MARKETS FOR SIGNIFICANT FOR SIGNIFICANT IDENTICAL OTHER SIGNIFICANT TOTAL IDENTICAL OTHER SIGNIFICANT ASSETS AND OBSERVABLE UNOBSERVABLE ESTIMATED ASSETS AND OBSERVABLE UNOBSERVABLE LIABILITIES INPUTS INPUTS FAIR LIABILITIES INPUTS INPUTS (LEVEL 1) (LEVEL 2) (LEVEL 3) VALUE (LEVEL 1) (LEVEL 2) (LEVEL 3) ----------- ----------- ------------ --------- ----------- ----------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) ASSET CLASS Short-term investments..... $ 9 $ -- $ -- $ 9 $11 $ -- $-- Fixed maturities and equity securities............... -- 10 -- 10 -- 54 -- Insurance general account.. -- 86 -- 86 -- 440 -- Investments in separate accounts -- equity securities: Large cap growth (1)..... -- 109 -- 109 -- 68 -- Large cap value (2)...... -- -- -- -- -- 176 -- Large cap core (3)....... -- 1,271 -- 1,271 -- 24 -- Small cap growth (4)..... -- 142 -- 142 -- -- -- Small cap core (5)....... -- 106 -- 106 -- 72 -- Developed international (6)................... -- 401 -- 401 -- 75 -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Total separate accounts -- equity securities............ -- 2,029 -- 2,029 -- 415 -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Investments in separate accounts -- fixed income securities: Long duration (government & credit) (7)......... -- 2,042 -- 2,042 -- -- -- Core (8)................. -- 310 -- 310 -- 128 -- U.S. government and agencies.............. -- -- -- -- -- 17 -- Mortgage-backed securities............ -- -- -- -- -- 28 -- Short-term and cash...... -- 76 -- 76 -- 19 -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Total separate accounts -- fixed income securities..... -- 2,428 -- 2,428 -- 192 -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Investments in separate accounts -- alternatives: Multi-strategy hedge funds (9)............. -- 226 -- 226 -- 6 -- Real estate (10)......... -- 47 229 276 -- -- -- Private equity (11)...... -- -- 355 355 -- -- -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Total separate accounts -- alterna- tives................. -- 273 584 857 -- 6 -- --- ------ ---- ------ --- ------ --- Total.................... $ 9 $4,826 $584 $5,419 $11 $1,107 $-- === ====== ==== ====== === ====== === DECEMBER 31, 2009 --------- OTHER POSTRE- TIREMENT ASSETS --------- TOTAL ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE --------- (IN MILLIONS) ASSET CLASS Short-term investments..... $ 11 Fixed maturities and equity securities............... 54 Insurance general account.. 440 Investments in separate accounts -- equity securities: Large cap growth (1)..... 68 Large cap value (2)...... 176 Large cap core (3)....... 24 Small cap growth (4)..... -- Small cap core (5)....... 72 Developed international (6)................... 75 ------ Total separate accounts -- equity securities............ 415 ------ Investments in separate accounts -- fixed income securities: Long duration (government & credit) (7)......... -- Core (8)................. 128 U.S. government and agencies.............. 17 Mortgage-backed securities............ 28 Short-term and cash...... 19 ------ Total separate accounts -- fixed income securities..... 192 ------ Investments in separate accounts -- alternatives: Multi-strategy hedge funds (9)............. 6 Real estate (10)......... -- Private equity (11)...... -- ------ Total separate accounts -- alterna- tives................. 6 ------ Total.................... $1,118 ======
- -------- (1) Investment portfolio includes U.S. equity securities with relatively large market capitalization that exhibit signs of above average sales and earnings growth. (2) Investment portfolio includes U.S. equity securities with relatively large market capitalization and low price to book and price to earnings ratios. (3) Investment portfolio includes U.S. equity securities with relatively large market capitalization and no particular bias toward value or growth. F-140 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) (4) Investment portfolio includes U.S. equity securities with relatively small market capitalization that exhibit signs of above average sales and earnings growth. (5) Investment portfolio includes U.S. equity securities with relatively small market capitalization and no particular bias toward value or growth. (6) Investment portfolio includes International equity securities with relatively large market capitalization and no particular bias toward value or growth. (7) Investment portfolio includes longer-maturity investment-grade fixed income securities invested across diverse asset sectors such as government, corporate and structured finance. (8) Investment portfolio includes investment-grade fixed income securities with varying maturities invested across diverse asset sectors such as government, corporate and structured finance. (9) Investment portfolio includes multiple hedge funds with strategies such as fixed income arbitrage, long-short equity, tactical trading and global macro. (10) Investment portfolio includes domestic real estate equity investments in both privately held commercial real estate and publicly listed real estate investment trust securities. (11) Investment portfolio includes domestic and foreign private investments in companies not publicly traded on a stock exchange. The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 31, 2008 was $6,526 million. The pension plan assets are categorized into the three-level fair value hierarchy, as defined in Note 1, based upon the priority of the inputs to the respective valuation technique. The following summarizes the types of assets included within the three-level fair value hierarchy presented in the table above. Level 1 This category includes investments in liquid securities, such as cash, short-term money market and bank time deposits, expected to mature within a year. Level 2 This category includes certain separate accounts that are primarily invested in liquid and readily marketable securities. The estimated fair value of such separate account is based upon reported NAV provided by fund managers and this value represents the amount at which transfers in and out of the respective separate account are effected. These separate accounts provide reasonable levels of price transparency and can be corroborated through observable market data. Certain separate accounts are invested in investment partnerships designated as hedge funds. The values for these separate accounts is determined monthly based on the NAV of the underlying hedge fund investment. Additionally, such hedge funds generally contain lock out or other waiting period provisions for redemption requests to be filled. While the reporting and redemption restrictions may limit the frequency of trading activity in separate accounts invested in hedge funds, the reported NAV, and thus the referenced value of the separate account, provides a reasonable level of price transparency that can be corroborated through observable market data. Directly held investments are primarily invested in U.S. and foreign government and corporate securities. Level 3 This category includes separate accounts that are invested in real estate and private equity investments provide little or no price transparency due to the infrequency with which the underlying assets trade and generally require additional time to liquidate in an orderly manner. Accordingly, the values for separate accounts invested in these alternative asset classes are based on inputs that cannot be readily derived from or corroborated by observable market data. F-141 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) A rollforward of all assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs for the year ended December 31, 2009 is as follows:
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE OUTPUTS (LEVEL 3) ----------------------------- PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS REAL ESTATE ------------ ----------- (IN MILLIONS) Balance January 1,............................. $430 $ 379 Actual return on plan assets: Assets held at reporting date.................. (52) (130) Assets sold during the period.................. (31) -- Purchases, sales and settlements............... 29 -- Net transfers in (out) of controlled group..... (21) (20) Transfers in and out of Level 3................ -- -- ---- ----- Balance at December 31,........................ $355 $ 229 ==== =====
The Company provides employees with benefits under various ERISA benefit plans. These include qualified pension plans, postretirement medical plans and certain retiree life insurance coverage. The assets of the Company's qualified pension plans are held in insurance group annuity contracts, and the vast majority of the assets of the postretirement medical plan and backing the retiree life coverage are held in insurance contracts. All of these contracts are issued by the Company and the assets under the contracts are held in insurance separate accounts that have been established by the Company. The insurance contract provider engages investment management firms ("Managers") to serve as sub-advisors for the separate accounts based on the specific investment needs and requests identified by the plan fiduciary. These Managers have portfolio management discretion over the purchasing and selling of securities and other investment assets pursuant to the respective investment management agreements and guidelines established for each insurance separate account. The assets of the qualified pension plans and postretirement medical plans (the "Invested Plans") are well diversified across multiple asset categories and across a number of different Managers, with the intent of minimizing risk concentrations within any given asset category or with any given Manager. The Invested Plans, other than those held in participant directed investment accounts, are managed in accordance with investment policies consistent with the longer-term nature of related benefit obligations and within prudent risk parameters. Specifically, investment policies are oriented toward (i) maximizing the Invested Plan's funded status; (ii) minimizing the volatility of the Invested Plan's funded status; (iii) generating asset returns that exceed liability increases; and (iv) targeting rates of return in excess of a custom benchmark and industry standards over appropriate reference time periods. These goals are expected to be met through identifying appropriate and diversified asset classes and allocations, ensuring adequate liquidity to pay benefits and expenses when due and controlling the costs of administering and managing the Invested Plan's investments. Independent investment consultants are periodically used to evaluate the investment risk of Invested Plan's assets relative to liabilities, analyze the economic and portfolio impact of various asset allocations and management strategies and to recommend asset allocations. An international subsidiary sponsors a defined benefit plan that covers employees and sales representatives who meet specified eligibility requirements. Pension benefits are provided utilizing either a traditional formula or cash balance formula, similar to the U.S. plans discussed above. The investment objectives are also similar, subject to local regulations. Generally, the international pension plan invests directly in high quality equity and fixed maturity securities. Derivative contracts may be used to reduce investment risk, to manage duration and to replicate the risk/return profile of an asset or asset class. Derivatives may not be used to leverage a portfolio in any manner, such as to F-142 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) magnify exposure to an asset, asset class, interest rates or any other financial variable. Derivatives are also prohibited for use in creating exposures to securities, currencies, indices or any other financial variable that are otherwise restricted. The following tables summarize the actual weighted average asset allocation by major asset class for the Invested Plans.
ACTUAL ASSET ALLOCATION ------------------------------------------------------------------- DECEMBER 31, 2009 ------------------------------------------------------------------- DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL POSTRETIREMENT LIFE -------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- ASSET CLASS Equity (target range): 25% to 45% 50% to 80% -- Large cap growth.................... 2% 10% -- Large cap value..................... -- 26 -- Large cap core...................... 23 4 -- Small cap growth.................... 3 -- -- Small cap core...................... 2 11 -- Developed international............. 7 11 -- --------- --------- --- Total equity..................... 37% 62% -- Fixed income (target range): 35% to 55% 10% to 40% -- Long duration (government and credit).......................... 38% --% -- Core................................ 6 19 -- U.S. government and agencies........ -- 3 -- Mortgage-backed securities.......... -- 4 -- Directly held bonds................. -- 8 -- Insurance general account........... 2 -- 100% Short-term and cash................. 1 3 -- --------- --------- --- Total fixed income............... 47% 37% 100% Alternatives (target range): 10% to 25% 0% to 15% -- Multi-strategy hedge funds.......... 4% 1% -- Real estate......................... 5 -- -- Private equity...................... 7 -- -- --------- --------- --- Total alternatives............... 16% 1% -- Total investments................... 100% 100% 100%
EXPECTED FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFIT PAYMENTS It is the Company's practice to make contributions to the qualified pension plan to comply with minimum funding requirements of ERISA. In accordance with such practice, no contributions were required for the years ended December 31, 2009 or 2008. No contributions will be required for 2010. The Company made no discretionary contributions to the qualified pension plan during the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company made discretionary contributions of $286 million to the qualified pension plan during the year ended December 31, 2008. The Company expects to make additional discretionary contributions of $150 million in 2010. Benefit payments due under the non-qualified pension plans are funded from the Company's general assets as they become due under the provision of the plans. These payments totaled $57 million and $41 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These payments are expected to be at approximately the same level in 2010. Postretirement benefits, other than those provided under qualified pension plans, are either: (i) not vested under law; (ii) a non-funded obligation of the Company; or (iii) both. Current regulations do not require funding for these benefits. The Company uses its general assets, net of participant's contributions, to pay postretirement medical claims as they come due in lieu of utilizing any plan assets. Total payments equaled $157 million and $146 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. F-143 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company expects to make contributions of $117 million, net of participant's contributions, towards benefit obligations (other than those under qualified pension plans) in 2010. As noted previously, the Company expects to receive subsidies under the Prescription Drug Act to partially offset payment of such benefits. Gross benefit payments for the next ten years, which reflect expected future service where appropriate, and gross subsidies to be received under the Prescription Drug Act are expected to be as follows:
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS --------------------------- PRESCRIPTION PENSION DRUG BENEFITS GROSS SUBSIDIES NET -------- ----- ------------ ---- (IN MILLIONS) 2010............................................... $ 421 $129 $(12) $117 2011............................................... $ 397 $133 $(12) $121 2012............................................... $ 412 $135 $(13) $122 2013............................................... $ 420 $137 $(13) $124 2014............................................... $ 437 $139 $(14) $125 2015-2019.......................................... $2,385 $726 $(77) $649
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As previously discussed, the assets of the pension and other postretirement benefit plans are held in group annuity and life insurance contracts issued by the Company. Total revenue from these contracts recognized in the consolidated statements of operations was $42 million, $42 million and $47 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and includes policy charges, net investment income from investments backing the contracts and administrative fees. Total investment income (loss), including realized and unrealized gains and losses, credited to the account balances were $689 million, ($1,090) million and $603 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The terms of these contracts are consistent in all material respects with those the Company offers to unaffiliated parties that are similarly situated. SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT PLANS The Company sponsors savings and investment plans for substantially all Company employees under which a portion of employee contributions are matched. The Company contributed $79 million, $63 million and $66 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. 15. EQUITY CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, MetLife, Inc. contributed and paid $3 million and $4 million, respectively, in the form of line of credit fees on the Company's behalf. During the year ended December 31, 2008, in connection with an acquisition by MetLife, Inc., MetLife, Inc. contributed $9 million to the Company in the form of intangible assets and the associated deferred income tax liability, for which the Company receives the benefit. See Note 8. In December 2007, MetLife, Inc. contributed $7 million to the Company in connection with the Company's issuance of a surplus note to MetLife Capital Trust IV, an affiliate. See Note 11. F-144 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) EXCESS PROCEEDS RECEIVED ON SALE OF INTERESTS IN AFFILIATES On November 1, 2007, the Company sold its interests in MetLife Mexico, S.A. and MetLife Pensiones, S.A., both affiliates, to MetLife International Holdings, Inc. ("MIHI"), also an affiliate, at their approximate aggregate fair value of $34 million. The Company's carrying value of the interests at the time of sale was $4 million. The excess cash consideration received from MIHI over the Company's carrying value resulted in an increase of $30 million in additional paid-in capital. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS Overview The stock-based compensation expense recognized by the Company is related to awards under incentive plans of MetLife, Inc., as described herein. Stock Option exercises and other stock-based awards to employees settled in shares are satisfied through the issuance of shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock held in treasury by MetLife, Inc. or through the issuance of newly-issued shares of such stock. The Company does not issue any of its own shares in satisfaction of stock-based compensation awards to employees. Description of Plans The MetLife, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Stock Incentive Plan"), authorized the granting of awards to employees and agents in the form of options to buy shares of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock ("Stock Options") that either qualify as incentive Stock Options under Section 422A of the Code or are non-qualified. Under the MetLife, Inc. 2005 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended (the "2005 Stock Plan"), awards granted to employees and agents may be in the form of Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares or Performance Share Units, Cash-Based Awards and Stock-Based Awards (each as defined in the 2005 Stock Plan). The Stock Incentive Plan and the 2005 Stock Plan are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Incentive Plans." The aggregate number of shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock reserved for issuance under the 2005 Stock Plan is 68,000,000, plus those shares available but not utilized under the Stock Incentive Plan and those shares utilized under the Stock Incentive Plan that are recovered due to forfeiture of Stock Options. Additional shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock carried forward from the Stock Incentive Plan and available for issuance under the 2005 Stock Plan were 13,018,939 at December 31, 2009. Each share issued under the 2005 Stock Plan in connection with a Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Right reduces the number of shares remaining for issuance under that plan by one, and each share issued under the 2005 Stock Plan in connection with awards other than Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights reduces the number of shares remaining for issuance under that plan by 1.179 shares. At December 31, 2009, the aggregate number of shares of MetLife, Inc. common stock remaining available for issuance pursuant to the 2005 Stock Plan was 47,903,044. Of stock-based compensation, for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, 88%, 89% and 88%, respectively, was allocated to the Company. No expense amounts related to awards under plans for MetLife, Inc. non-management directors were allocated to the Company. This allocation represents substantially all stock-based compensation recognized in the Company's consolidated results of operations. Accordingly, the discussion herein addresses MetLife, Inc.'s practices for recognizing expense for awards under the Incentive Plans. References to compensation expense in this note refer to the Company's allocated portion thereof. All other references relevant to awards under the Incentive Plans pertain to all awards under those plans. Compensation expense related to awards under the Incentive Plans is recognized based on the number of awards expected to vest, which represents the awards granted less expected forfeitures over the life of the award, as estimated at the date of grant. Unless a material deviation from the assumed rate is observed during the term in which the awards are expensed, any adjustment necessary to reflect differences in actual experience is recognized in F-145 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) the period the award becomes payable or exercisable. Compensation expense of $61 million, $110 million and $129 million, and income tax benefits of $21 million, $38 million and $45 million, related to the Incentive Plans was allocated to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Compensation expense is principally related to the issuance of Stock Options, Performance Shares and Restricted Stock Units. The majority of the awards granted by MetLife, Inc. are made in the first quarter of each year. Stock Options All Stock Options granted had an exercise price equal to the closing price of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant, and have a maximum term of ten years. Certain Stock Options granted under the Stock Incentive Plan and the 2005 Stock Plan have or will become exercisable over a three year period commencing with the date of grant, while other Stock Options have or will become exercisable three years after the date of grant. A summary of the activity related to Stock Options for the year ended December 31, 2009 is presented below. The aggregate intrinsic value was computed using the closing share price on December 31, 2009 of $35.35 and December 31, 2008 of $34.86, as applicable.
WEIGHTED AVERAGE REMAINING AGGREGATE SHARES UNDER WEIGHTED AVERAGE CONTRACTUAL INTRINSIC OPTION EXERCISE PRICE TERM VALUE ------------ ---------------- ----------- ------------- (YEARS) (IN MILLIONS) Outstanding at January 1, 2009......... 26,093,092 $41.75 5.73 $-- ========== ====== ==== === Granted................................ 5,450,662 $23.61 Exercised.............................. (254,576) $30.23 Cancelled/Expired...................... (795,255) $39.79 Forfeited.............................. (407,301) $48.72 ---------- ------ Outstanding at December 31, 2009....... 30,086,622 $38.52 5.51 $-- ========== ====== ==== === Aggregate number of stock options expected to vest at December 31, 2009................................. 29,486,853 $38.60 5.44 $-- ========== ====== ==== === Exercisable at December 31, 2009....... 21,586,093 $38.96 4.29 $-- ========== ====== ==== ===
The fair value of Stock Options is estimated on the date of grant using a binomial lattice model. Significant assumptions used in MetLife, Inc.'s binomial lattice model, which are further described below, include: expected volatility of the price of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock; risk-free rate of return; expected dividend yield on MetLife, Inc.'s common stock; exercise multiple; and the post- vesting termination rate. Expected volatility is based upon an analysis of historical prices of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock and call options on that common stock traded on the open market. MetLife, Inc. uses a weighted-average of the implied volatility for publicly traded call options with the longest remaining maturity nearest to the money as of each valuation date and the historical volatility, calculated using monthly closing prices of its common stock. MetLife, Inc. chose a monthly measurement interval for historical volatility as it believes this better depicts the nature of employee option exercise decisions being based on longer- term trends in the price of the underlying shares rather than on daily price movements. The binomial lattice model used by MetLife, Inc. incorporates different risk-free rates based on the imputed forward rates for U.S. Treasury Strips for each year over the contractual term of the option. The table below presents the full range of rates that were used for options granted during the respective periods. F-146 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) Dividend yield is determined based on historical dividend distributions compared to the price of the underlying common stock as of the valuation date and held constant over the life of the Stock Option. The binomial lattice model used by MetLife, Inc. incorporates the contractual term of the Stock Options and then factors in expected exercise behavior and a post-vesting termination rate, or the rate at which vested options are exercised or expire prematurely due to termination of employment, to derive an expected life. Exercise behavior in the binomial lattice model used by MetLife, Inc. is expressed using an exercise multiple, which reflects the ratio of exercise price to the strike price of Stock Options granted at which holders of the Stock Options are expected to exercise. The exercise multiple is derived from actual historical exercise activity. The post-vesting termination rate is determined from actual historical exercise experience and expiration activity under the Incentive Plans. The following weighted average assumptions, with the exception of risk-free rate, which is expressed as a range, were used to determine the fair value of Stock Options issued during the:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ------------ ------------ ------------ Dividend yield............................. 3.15% 1.21% 0.94% Risk-free rate of return................... 0.73%-6.67% 1.91%-7.21% 4.30%-5.32% Expected volatility........................ 44.39% 24.85% 19.54% Exercise multiple.......................... 1.76 1.73 1.66 Post-vesting termination rate.............. 3.70% 3.05% 3.66% Contractual term (years)................... 10 10 10 Expected life (years)...................... 6 6 6 Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted.......................... $ 23.61 $ 59.48 $ 62.86 Weighted average fair value of stock options granted.......................... $ 8.37 $ 17.51 $ 17.76
Compensation expense related to Stock Option awards expected to vest and granted prior to January 1, 2006 is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, which equals the vesting term. Compensation expense related to Stock Option awards expected to vest and granted on or after January 1, 2006 is recognized ratably over the requisite service period or the period to retirement eligibility, if shorter. Compensation expense of $48 million, $44 million and $49 million related to Stock Options was allocated to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. At December 31, 2009, MetLife, Inc. had $40 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to Stock Options. It is expected that these costs will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.67 years. The Company's allocated portion of Stock Option expense was 87%. Subsidiaries were allocated the tax benefit associated with the deduction allowed for Stock Option exercises. For the year ended December 31, 2009, there were no such tax benefit. The Company's consolidated results of operations include $12 million and $41 million of such tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Performance Shares Beginning in 2005, MetLife, Inc. awarded certain members of management Performance Shares under (and as defined in) the 2005 Stock Plan. Participants are awarded an initial target number of Performance Shares with the final number of Performance Shares payable being determined by the product of the initial target multiplied by a performance factor of 0.0 to 2.0. The performance factor applied is based on measurements of MetLife, Inc.'s performance, including with respect to: (i) the change in annual net operating earnings per share, as defined; and (ii) the proportionate total shareholder return, as defined, each with reference to the applicable three-year F-147 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) performance period relative to other companies in the S&P Insurance Index with reference to the same three-year period. Beginning with awards made in 2009, in order for Performance Shares to be payable, MetLife, Inc. must generate positive net income for either the third year of the performance period or for the performance period as a whole. Also beginning with awards made in 2009, if MetLife, Inc.'s Total Shareholder Return with reference to the applicable three- year performance period is zero percent or less, the performance factor will be multiplied by 75%. Performance Share awards will normally vest in their entirety at the end of the three-year performance period (subject to certain contingencies) and will primarily be payable in shares of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock. The following is a summary of Performance Share activity for the year ended December 31, 2009:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE PERFORMANCE GRANT DATE SHARES FAIR VALUE ----------- ---------------- Outstanding at January 1,............................... 2,586,650 $55.63 Granted................................................. 1,944,298 $20.72 Forfeited............................................... (224,538) $25.75 Paid.................................................... (812,975) $48.43 --------- Outstanding at December 31,............................. 3,493,435 $38.43 ========= Performance Shares expected to vest at December 31, 2009.................................................. 3,452,028 $44.55 =========
Performance Share amounts above represent aggregate initial target awards and do not reflect potential increases or decreases resulting from the final performance factor to be determined at the end of the respective performance period. At December 31, 2009, the three year performance period for the 2007 Performance Share grants was completed. Included in the immediately preceding table are 801,750 outstanding Performance Shares to which the final performance factor will be applied. The calculation of the performance factor is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2010 after all data necessary to perform the calculation is publicly available. Performance Share awards are accounted for as equity awards but are not credited with dividend-equivalents for actual dividends paid on MetLife, Inc.'s common stock during the performance period. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of Performance Shares is based upon the closing price of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of estimated dividends to be paid on that stock during the performance period. Compensation expense related to initial Performance Shares granted prior to January 1, 2006 and expected to vest is recognized ratably during the performance period. Compensation expense related to initial Performance Shares granted on or after January 1, 2006 and expected to vest is recognized ratably over the performance period or the period to retirement eligibility, if shorter. Performance Shares expected to vest and the related compensation expenses may be further adjusted by the performance factor most likely to be achieved, as estimated by management, at the end of the performance period. Compensation expense of $10 million, $64 million and $79 million, related to Performance Shares was allocated to the Company for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. At December 31, 2009, MetLife, Inc. had $29 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to Performance Share awards. It is expected that these costs will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.52 years. The Company's allocated portion of Performance Share expense was 89%. Restricted Stock Units Beginning in 2005, MetLife, Inc. awarded certain members of management Restricted Stock Units under (and as defined in) the 2005 Stock Plan. Restricted Stock Unit awards will normally vest on the third or later anniversary F-148 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) of the date of the award (subject to certain contingencies) and each unit will be primarily payable entirely in shares of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2009, MetLife, Inc. granted 295,000 Restricted Stock Units for which the total fair value on the date of grant was $6 million. The number of Restricted Stock Units outstanding at December 31, 2009 was 393,362 with a weighted average fair value of $28.05 per unit. The following is a summary of Restricted Stock Unit activity for the year ended December 31, 2009:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE RESTRICTED STOCK GRANT DATE UNITS FAIR VALUE ---------------- ---------------- Outstanding at January 1,............................. 149,374 $51.46 Granted............................................... 295,000 $20.83 Forfeited............................................. (31,850) $57.57 Paid.................................................. (19,162) $50.25 ------- Outstanding at December 31,........................... 393,362 $28.05 ======= Restricted Stock Units expected to vest at December 31, 2009............................................ 393,362 $28.05 =======
Compensation expense related to Restricted Stock Units granted on or after January 1, 2006 and expected to vest is recognized ratably over a three year period or the period to retirement eligibility, if shorter. Compensation expense of $3 million, $2 million and $1 million related to Restricted Stock Units was allocated to the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 respectively. At December 31, 2009, MetLife, Inc. had $5 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to Restricted Stock Units. It is expected that these costs will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.83 years. The Company's allocated portion of Restricted Stock Units expense was 85%. Long-Term Performance Compensation Plan Prior to January 1, 2005, MetLife, Inc. granted stock-based compensation awards to certain members of management under the Long-Term Performance Compensation Plan ("LTPCP"). The final LTPCP performance period concluded during 2007. The awards for the final LTPCP performance period, in the amount of 618,375 shares of MetLife, Inc.'s common stock and $16 million in cash were paid during 2007. No significant compensation expense related to LTPCP was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2007. STATUTORY EQUITY AND INCOME Each insurance company's state of domicile imposes minimum risk-based capital ("RBC") requirements that were developed by the NAIC. The formulas for determining the amount of RBC specify various weighting factors that are applied to financial balances or various levels of activity based on the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio of total adjusted capital, as defined by the NAIC, to authorized control level RBC, as defined by the NAIC. Companies below specific trigger points or ratios are classified within certain levels, each of which requires specified corrective action. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and each of its U.S. insurance subsidiaries exceeded the minimum RBC requirements for all periods presented herein. The NAIC has adopted the Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles ("Statutory Codification"). Statutory Codification is intended to standardize regulatory accounting and reporting to state insurance departments. However, statutory accounting principles continue to be established by individual state laws and permitted practices. The New York State Department of Insurance (the "Department") has adopted Statutory Codification with certain modifications for the preparation of statutory financial statements of insurance companies F-149 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) domiciled in New York. Modifications by the various state insurance departments may impact the effect of Statutory Codification on the statutory capital and surplus of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its insurance subsidiaries. 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, reporting of reinsurance contracts 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 the 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. Statutory net income (loss) of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a New York domiciled insurer, was $1,221 million, ($338) million and $2,123 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus, as filed with the Department, was $12.6 billion and $11.6 billion at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. DIVIDEND RESTRICTIONS Under New York State Insurance Law, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is permitted, without prior insurance regulatory clearance, to pay stockholder dividends to MetLife, Inc. as long as the aggregate amount of all such dividends in any calendar year does not exceed 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). Metropolitan Life Insurance Company will be permitted to pay a dividend to MetLife, Inc. in excess of the lesser of such two amounts only if it files notice of its intention to declare such a dividend and the amount thereof with the Superintendent and the Superintendent does not disapprove the distribution within 30 days of its filing. Under 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 shareholders. The Department has established informal guidelines for such determinations. The guidelines, among other things, focus on the insurer's overall financial condition and profitability under statutory accounting practices. During the year ended December 31, 2009, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company did not pay a dividend to MetLife, Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2008, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company distributed shares of RGA stock to MetLife, Inc. as an in-kind extraordinary dividend of $1,318 million. During the year ended December 31, 2007, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company paid to MetLife, Inc. $500 million in ordinary dividends. The maximum amount of dividends which Metropolitan Life Insurance Company may pay to MetLife, Inc. in 2010 without prior regulatory approval is $1,262 million. Under Massachusetts State Insurance Law, New England Life Insurance Company ("NELICO") is permitted, without prior insurance regulatory clearance, to pay stockholder dividends to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as long as such dividends, when aggregated with all other dividends in the preceding 12 months, do not exceed 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. NELICO will be permitted to pay a dividend to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in excess of the greater of such two amounts only if it files notice of its intention to declare such a dividend and the amount thereof with the Massachusetts Commissioner of Insurance (the "Commissioner") and the Commissioner does not disapprove the payment within 30 days of its filing. In addition, any dividend that exceeds statutory unassigned funds surplus as of the last filed annual statutory statement requires insurance regulatory approval. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, NELICO paid a dividend of $19 million and $94 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2007, NELICO did not pay a dividend to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The maximum amount of F-150 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) dividends which NELICO may pay to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in 2010 without prior regulatory approval is $84 million. For the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company received dividends from non-insurance subsidiaries of $148 million, $48 million and $60 million, respectively. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The following table sets forth the reclassification adjustments required for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 in other comprehensive income (loss) that are included as part of net income for the current year that have been reported as a part of other comprehensive income (loss) in the current or prior year:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, -------------------------- 2009 2008 2007 ------- -------- ----- (IN MILLIONS) Holding gains (losses) on investments arising during the year.................................................. $12,267 $(18,334) $(507) Income tax effect of holding gains (losses)............. (4,233) 6,273 221 Reclassification adjustments: Recognized holding (gains) losses included in current year income........................................ 1,021 1,214 (173) Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts associated with investments........................ (459) (504) (493) Income tax effect....................................... (194) (245) 293 Allocation of holding (gains) losses on investments relating to other policyholder amounts................ (1,948) 3,592 532 Income tax effect of allocation of holding (gains) losses to other policyholder amounts.................. 672 (1,231) (235) Unrealized investment loss on dividend of interests in subsidiary............................................ -- 88 -- Deferred income tax on unrealized investment loss on dividend of interests in subsidiary................... -- (46) -- ------- -------- ----- Net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of income tax................................................... 7,126 (9,193) (362) Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax................................................... (92) (247) 195 Defined benefit plan adjustment, net of income tax...... (90) (1,149) 525 ------- -------- ----- Other comprehensive income (loss)....................... 6,944 (10,589) 358 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests.............................. 5 -- -- Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests in subsidiary................... -- 150 8 Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests in subsidiary................... -- 107 (56) Defined benefit plan adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests of subsidiary at date of dividend of interests in subsidiary................... -- (4) (1) ------- -------- ----- Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, excluding cumulative effect of change in accounting principle... 6,949 (10,336) 309 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of income tax of $19 million, effective April 1, 2009 (See Note 1).......................................... (36) -- -- ------- -------- ----- Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company................... $ 6,913 $(10,336) $ 309 ======= ======== =====
F-151 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 16. OTHER EXPENSES Information on other expenses is as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ------ ------ ------ (IN MILLIONS) Compensation............................................. $2,805 $2,555 $2,632 Commissions.............................................. 758 901 827 Interest and debt issue costs............................ 206 226 269 Affiliated interest costs on ceded reinsurance........... 1,236 1,072 164 Amortization of DAC and VOBA............................. 415 1,081 643 Capitalization of DAC.................................... (857) (901) (886) Rent, net of sublease income............................. 348 363 282 Insurance tax............................................ 337 289 297 Other.................................................... 761 992 814 ------ ------ ------ Total other expenses..................................... $6,009 $6,578 $5,042 ====== ====== ======
Interest and Debt Issue Costs See Note 11 for interest expense on debt. Includes interest expense on tax audits of $40 million, $34 million and $79 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Amortization and Capitalization of DAC and VOBA See Note 6 for DAC and VOBA by segment and a rollforward of DAC and VOBA including impacts of amortization and capitalization. See also Note 10 for a description of the DAC amortization impact associated with the closed block. Affiliated Expenses Commissions, amortization of DAC and capitalization of DAC include the impact of affiliated reinsurance transactions. See Notes 9, 11 and 19 for discussion of affiliated expenses included in the table above. Lease Impairments See Note 13 for description of lease impairments included within other expenses. Restructuring Charges In September 2008, MetLife, Inc. began an enterprise-wide cost reduction and revenue enhancement initiative which is expected to be fully implemented by December 31, 2010. This initiative is focused on reducing complexity, leveraging scale, increasing productivity, and improving the effectiveness of MetLife, Inc.'s and its subsidiaries' operations, as well as providing a foundation for future growth. Estimated restructuring costs may change as management continues to execute its restructuring plans. Restructuring charges associated with this F-152 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) enterprise-wide initiative and allocated to the Company were included in other expenses within Corporate & Other and are as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------ 2009 2008 ----- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Balance, beginning of period..................................... $ 61 $ -- Severance charges.............................................. 70 67 Change in severance charge estimates........................... (8) (6) Cash payments.................................................. (104) -- ----- ---- Balance, end of period........................................... $ 19 $61 ===== ==== Restructuring charges incurred in current period................. $ 62 $61 ===== ==== Total restructuring charges incurred since inception of program.. $ 123 $61 ===== ====
For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the change in severance charge estimates was $8 million and $6 million, respectively, due to lower anticipated costs for lower variable incentive compensation, COBRA benefits, employee outplacement services and for employees whose severance status changed. In 2009, the Company also recognized additional lease charges of $28 million and made cash payments of $2 million associated with the consolidation of office space. Management anticipates further restructuring charges including severance, lease and asset impairments will be incurred during the year ending December 31, 2010. However, such restructuring plans are not sufficiently developed to enable MetLife, Inc. to make an estimate of such restructuring charges at December 31, 2009. 17. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION As described in Note 1, during 2009 the Company realigned its former institutional and individual businesses into three operating segments: Insurance Products, Retirement Products and Corporate Benefit Funding. In addition, the Company reports certain of its results of operations in Corporate & Other. Insurance Products offers a broad range of protection products and services to individuals, corporations and other institutions, and is organized into three distinct businesses: Group Life, Individual Life and Non-Medical Health. Group Life insurance products and services include variable life, universal life and term life. Individual Life includes variable life, universal life, term life and whole life insurance products. Non-Medical Health includes short- and long-term disability, long-term care and dental insurance and other insurance products. Retirement Products offers asset accumulation and income products, including a wide variety of annuities. Corporate Benefit Funding offers pension risk solutions, structured settlements, stable value & investment products and other benefit funding products. Corporate & Other contains the excess capital not allocated to the business segments, various start-up entities and run-off entities, as well as interest expense related to the majority of the Company's outstanding debt and expenses associated with certain legal proceedings and income tax audit issues. Corporate & Other also includes the elimination of intersegment amounts, which generally relate to intersegment loans, which bear interest rates commensurate with related borrowings. The operations of RGA are also reported in Corporate & Other as discontinued operations. See Note 18 for disclosures regarding discontinued operations, including real estate. Operating earnings is the measure of segment profit or loss the Company uses to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Consistent with GAAP accounting guidance for segment reporting, it is F-153 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) the Company's measure of segment performance reported below. Operating earnings is not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed as a substitute for GAAP income (loss) from continuing operations, net of income tax. However, the Company believes the presentation of operating earnings herein as the Company measures it for management purposes enhances the understanding of segment performance by highlighting the results from operations and the underlying profitability drivers of the businesses. Operating earnings is defined as operating revenues less operating expenses, net of income tax. Operating revenues is defined as GAAP revenues (i) less net investment gains (losses), (ii) less amortization of unearned revenue related to net investment gains (losses), (iii) plus scheduled periodic settlement payments on derivative instruments that are hedges of investments but do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, (iv) plus income from discontinued real estate operations and (v) plus, for operating joint ventures reported under the equity method of accounting, the aforementioned adjustments and those identified in the definition of operating expenses, net of income tax, if applicable to these joint ventures. Operating expenses is defined as GAAP expenses (i) less changes in experience-rated contractholder liabilities due to asset value fluctuations, (ii) less costs related to business combinations (since January 1, 2009) and noncontrolling interests, (iii) less amortization of DAC and VOBA and changes in the policyholder dividend obligation related to net investment gains (losses) and (iv) plus scheduled periodic settlement payments on derivative instruments that are hedges of policyholder account balances but do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. F-154 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) 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, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and at December 31, 2009 and 2008. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the Company, except for the method of capital allocation and the accounting for gains (losses) from intercompany sales, which are eliminated in consolidation. 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 the Company's businesses. As a part of the economic capital process, a portion of net investment income is credited to the segments based on the level of allocated equity. The Company allocates certain non-recurring items, such as expenses associated with certain legal proceedings, to Corporate & Other.
OPERATING EARNINGS -------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFIT CORPORATE TOTAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009: PRODUCTS PRODUCTS FUNDING & OTHER TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED - ----------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) REVENUES Premiums...................... $16,651 $ 255 $1,712 $ 11 $18,629 $ -- $18,629 Universal life and investment- type product policy fees.... 1,486 441 145 -- 2,072 (5) 2,067 Net investment income......... 4,968 1,768 3,704 (328) 10,112 78 10,190 Other revenues................ 511 72 231 925 1,739 -- 1,739 Net investment gains (losses).................... -- -- -- -- -- (6,095) (6,095) ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- Total revenues.............. 23,616 2,536 5,792 608 32,552 (6,022) 26,530 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder dividends................... 18,447 370 3,431 7 22,255 19 22,274 Interest credited to policyholder account balances.................... 513 753 1,367 -- 2,633 36 2,669 Capitalization of DAC......... (396) (449) (12) -- (857) -- (857) Amortization of DAC and VOBA.. 410 246 12 2 670 (255) 415 Interest expense.............. 2 -- 1 163 166 -- 166 Other expenses................ 3,145 1,363 450 1,320 6,278 7 6,285 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- Total benefits and expenses................. 22,121 2,283 5,249 1,492 31,145 (193) 30,952 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- ------- Provision for income tax expense (benefit)........... 498 76 172 (489) 257 (2,147) (1,890) ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- OPERATING EARNINGS............ $ 997 $ 177 $ 371 $ (395) 1,150 ======= ====== ====== ====== Adjustments to: Total revenues.............................................................. (6,022) Total benefits and expenses................................................. 193 Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.................................. 2,147 ------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX................... $(2,532) $(2,532) ======= =======
CORPORATE INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFIT CORPORATE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009: PRODUCTS PRODUCTS FUNDING & OTHER TOTAL - --------------------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- (IN MILLIONS) Total assets.................. $117,879 $64,713 $131,287 $29,078 $342,957 Separate account assets....... $ 7,749 $28,398 $ 44,230 $ -- $ 80,377 Separate account liabilities.. $ 7,749 $28,398 $ 44,230 $ -- $ 80,377
F-155 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
OPERATING EARNINGS -------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFIT CORPORATE TOTAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008: PRODUCTS PRODUCTS FUNDING & OTHER TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED - ----------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) REVENUES Premiums...................... $15,937 $ 229 $2,268 $ 10 $18,444 $ -- $18,444 Universal life and investment- type product policy fees.... 1,515 584 184 -- 2,283 2 2,285 Net investment income......... 5,148 1,495 4,538 (119) 11,062 54 11,116 Other revenues................ 510 56 350 966 1,882 -- 1,882 Net investment gains (losses).................... -- -- -- -- -- 3,472 3,472 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------- Total revenues.............. 23,110 2,364 7,340 857 33,671 3,528 37,199 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------- BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder dividends................... 17,637 430 4,079 22 22,168 247 22,415 Interest credited to policyholder account balances.................... 520 756 1,872 7 3,155 26 3,181 Capitalization of DAC......... (484) (396) (13) (8) (901) -- (901) Amortization of DAC and VOBA.. 513 390 16 9 928 153 1,081 Interest expense.............. 1 2 -- 189 192 -- 192 Other expenses................ 3,245 1,178 439 1,350 6,212 (6) 6,206 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------- Total benefits and expenses................. 21,432 2,360 6,393 1,569 31,754 420 32,174 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------- Provision for income tax expense (benefit)........... 572 (17) 327 (336) 546 1,104 1,650 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- OPERATING EARNINGS............ $ 1,106 $ 21 $ 620 $ (376) 1,371 ======= ====== ====== ====== Adjustments to: Total revenues.............................................................. 3,528 Total benefits and expenses................................................. (420) Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.................................. (1,104) ------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX................... $ 3,375 $ 3,375 ======= =======
CORPORATE INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFIT CORPORATE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008: PRODUCTS PRODUCTS FUNDING & OTHER TOTAL - --------------------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- (IN MILLIONS) Total assets.................. $112,904 $53,049 $133,139 $35,127 $334,219 Separate account assets....... $ 7,430 $20,412 $ 44,417 $ -- $ 72,259 Separate account liabilities.. $ 7,430 $20,412 $ 44,417 $ -- $ 72,259
F-156 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
OPERATING EARNINGS -------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFIT CORPORATE TOTAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007: PRODUCTS PRODUCTS FUNDING & OTHER TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED - ----------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- --------- ------- ----------- ------------ (IN MILLIONS) REVENUES Premiums...................... $15,005 $ 185 $1,241 $ 4 $16,435 $ -- $16,435 Universal life and investment- type product policy fees.... 1,461 636 149 -- 2,246 -- 2,246 Net investment income......... 5,451 1,865 5,108 375 12,799 (223) 12,576 Other revenues................ 487 55 322 70 934 -- 934 Net investment gains (losses).................... -- -- -- -- -- (287) (287) ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ----- ------- Total revenues.............. 22,404 2,741 6,820 449 32,414 (510) 31,904 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ----- ------- BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Policyholder benefits and claims and policyholder dividends................... 16,538 298 2,868 21 19,725 237 19,962 Interest credited to policyholder account balances.................... 654 756 2,113 -- 3,523 (8) 3,515 Capitalization of DAC......... (542) (316) (16) (12) (886) -- (886) Amortization of DAC and VOBA.. 501 228 15 14 758 (115) 643 Interest expense.............. 2 4 6 178 190 -- 190 Other expenses................ 3,364 1,105 444 267 5,180 (85) 5,095 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ----- ------- Total benefits and expenses................. 20,517 2,075 5,430 468 28,490 29 28,519 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ----- ------- Provision for income tax expense (benefit)........... 649 233 470 (114) 1,238 (156) 1,082 ------- ------ ------ ----- ------- ------- OPERATING EARNINGS............ $ 1,238 $ 433 $ 920 $ 95 2,686 ======= ====== ====== ===== Adjustments to: Total revenues.............................................................. (510) Total benefits and expenses................................................. (29) Provision for income tax (expense) benefit.................................. 156 ------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAX................... $ 2,303 $ 2,303 ======= =======
Net investment income and net investment gains (losses) are based upon the actual results of each segment's specifically identifiable asset portfolio 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. Revenues derived from any customer did not exceed 10% of consolidated revenues for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007. Substantially all of the Company's revenues originated in the United States. 18. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS REAL ESTATE The Company actively manages its real estate portfolio with the objective of maximizing earnings through selective acquisitions and dispositions. Income related to real estate classified as held-for-sale or sold is presented in discontinued operations. These assets are carried at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated fair value less expected disposition costs. F-157 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following information presents the components of income from discontinued real estate operations:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ------------------------ 2009 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- (IN MILLIONS) Revenues: Investment income......................................... $ 9 $13 $23 Investment expense........................................ (2) (4) (7) Net investment gains (losses)............................. 8 8 7 --- --- --- Total revenues......................................... 15 17 23 Provision for income tax.................................... 5 6 10 --- --- --- Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax...... $10 $11 $13 === === ===
The carrying value of real estate related to discontinued operations was $44 million and $51 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. OPERATIONS Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated As more fully described in Note 2, MetLife, Inc. completed a tax-free split-off of its majority-owned subsidiary, RGA, in September 2008. In connection with this transaction, GALIC dividended to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company dividended to MetLife, Inc. substantially all of its interests in RGA. F-158 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The following table presents the amounts related to the operations of RGA that have been reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, ----------------- 2008 2007 ------- ------- (IN MILLIONS) REVENUES: Premiums.................................................... $3,535 $4,910 Net investment income....................................... 597 908 Other revenues.............................................. 69 77 Net investment gains (losses)............................... (249) (177) ------ ------ Total revenues....................................... 3,952 5,718 ------ ------ EXPENSES: Policyholder benefits and claims............................ 2,989 3,989 Interest credited to policyholder account balances.......... 108 262 Other expenses.............................................. 699 1,226 ------ ------ Total expenses....................................... 3,796 5,477 ------ ------ Income before provision for income tax...................... 156 241 Provision for income tax.................................... 53 84 ------ ------ Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax, attributable to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company....... 103 157 Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests.................. 94 141 Loss in connection with the dividend of interests in subsidiary, net of income tax............................. (398) -- ------ ------ Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax....................................................... $ (201) $ 298 ====== ======
The operations of RGA included direct policies and reinsurance agreements with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and some of its subsidiaries. These agreements are generally terminable by either party upon 90 days written notice with respect to future new business. Agreements related to existing business generally are not terminable, unless the underlying policies terminate or are recaptured. These direct policies and reinsurance agreements do not constitute significant continuing involvement by the Company with RGA. Included in continuing operations in the Company's consolidated statements of operations are amounts related to these transactions, including ceded amounts that reduced premiums and fees by $117 million and $185 million and ceded amounts that reduced policyholder benefits and claims by $90 million and $185 million for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, that have not been eliminated as these transactions have continued after the RGA disposition. 19. RELATED PARTY The Company entered into a service agreement with MetLife Group, Inc. ("MetLife Group"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., under which MetLife Group provides personnel services, as needed, to support the activities of the Company. MetLife Group charged the Company $2.3 billion, $2.2 billion and $2.0 billion, included in compensation in other expenses, for services performed under the service agreement for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. F-159 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED) The Company has entered into agreements with affiliates for services necessary to conduct the Company's activities. Typical services provided under these agreements include distribution services and administrative functions. Expenses incurred by the Company related to these agreements, recorded in other expenses, were $662 million, $667 million and $574 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the aforementioned expenses and fees incurred with affiliates were comprised of $18 million, recorded in commissions and $644 million recorded in other expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the aforementioned expenses and fees incurred with affiliates were comprised of $47 million, recorded in commissions and $620 million recorded in other expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the aforementioned expenses and fees incurred with affiliates were comprised of $52 million, recorded in commissions and $522 million recorded in other expenses. The Company has entered into agreements with affiliates to provide additional services necessary to conduct the affiliates' activities. Typical services provided under these agreements include management, policy administrative functions, investment advice and distribution services. Expenses incurred by the Company related to these agreements, included in other expenses, were $1,074 million, $815 million and $791 million for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and were reimbursed to the Company by these affiliates. Revenues received from affiliates related to these agreements and recorded in other revenues were $22 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and $17 million for both years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. Revenues received from affiliates related to these agreements and recorded in universal life and investment-type product policy fees were $55 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and $16 million for both years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. The Company had net payables to affiliates of $205 million and $229 million at December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to the items discussed above. These payables exclude affiliated reinsurance balances discussed in Note 9. See Notes 3, 8 and 11 for discussion of additional related party transactions. 20. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company evaluated the recognition and disclosure of subsequent events for its December 31, 2009 consolidated financial statements. F-160 Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL PART C: OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 26. EXHIBITS (a) Resolution of the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Life effecting the establishment of Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL 2 (b) None (c) (i) Form of Broker Agreement 2 (ii) Schedule of Sales Commissions 1 (iii) Forms of Selling Agreement 8 (iv) Form of Retail Sales Agreement 12 (v) Principal Underwriting Agreement with MLIDC 15 (vi) Enterprise Sales Agreement between MetLife Investors Distribution Company and broker-dealers dated February 2010 18 (d) (i) Specimen Old Product Flexible Premium Multifunded Life Insurance Policy (including application and any alternative pages as required by state law) with form of riders, if any 2 (ii) Specimen of New Product Flexible Premium Multifunded Life Insurance Policy (including application and any alternative pages required by state law) with forms of riders 3 (iii) Riders for Disability Waiver Rider, and Accidental Death Benefit 2 (iv) Riders for Accelerated Death Benefit, Children's Term Insurance Benefit and Spouse Term Insurance Benefit 2 (v) New York Endorsement of Old Product to Flexible Premium Multifunded Life Insurance Policy 2 (vi) Additional alternate pages for Old Product required by state law 2 (vii) Endorsement adding death benefit Option C for Old Product 2 (viii) Endorsement- Long Term Care Guarantee Purchase 5 (ix) Endorsement- Death Benefit Adjustment 8 (e) (i) Applications (see (d)(i) and (d)(ii) above) (ii) Enterprise Application for Policy 8 (iii) Updated Enterprise Application for Policy 10 (f) (i) Restated Charter and By-Laws of Metropolitan Life 4 (ii) Amended and Restated Charter and By-Laws of Metropolitan Life 7 (iii) Amended and Restated By-Laws of Metropolitan Life 15 (g) Reinsurance Contracts 8 (h) (i) Participation Agreement with Met Investors Series Trust 7 (ii) Participation Agreement with American Funds 6 (iii) Participation Agreement among Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc., MetLife Advisers, LLC and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (8/31/07) 14 (iv) First & Second Amendments to the Participation Agreement with Met Investors Series Trust 17 (i) None (j) None (k) Opinion and Consent of Marie C. Swift as to the legality of the securities being registered 8 (l) Actuarial Opinion 16 (m) Calculation Exhibit 16 (n) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (o) None (p) None (q) (i) Memoranda describing certain procedures filed pursuant to Rule 6e-3(T)(b)(12)(iii) 2 (ii) Addendum to Memoranda describing certain procedures filed pursuant to Rule 6e-3(T)(b)(12)(iii) 13 (r) Powers of attorney 1 Incorporated by reference from "Sales and Administration of the Policies" in the Prospectuses included herein and "Distribution of the Policies" in the Statement of Additional Information. 2 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to this Registration Statement (File No. 033-47927) filed April 30, 1997. 3 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 7 to the Registration Statement (File No. 033-47927) filed on February 27, 1998. 4 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 11 to the Registration Statement (File No. 033-47927) filed on April 6, 2000. 5 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registration Statement (File No. 033-47927) filed on April 10, 2001. 6 Incorporated herein by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement for MetLife Separate Account E (File No. 333-52366) filed on August 3, 2001. 7 Incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement for MetLife Separate Account E (File No. 333-83716) filed on March 5, 2002. 8 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 18 to the Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-47927) filed on April 30, 2004. 9 Incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement for MetLife Separate Account E on Form N-4 (File No. 333-122883) filed on February 17, 2005. 10 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 19 to this Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-47927) filed April 28, 2005. 11 Incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-131664) filed February 8, 2006. 12 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to this Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-47927) filed April 28, 2006. 13 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 21 to this Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-47927) filed April 18, 2007. 14 Incorporation herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to Metropolitan Life Separate Account E's Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-83716) filed September 10, 2007. 15 Incorporation herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Paragon Separate Account B's Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 333-133675) filed January 16, 2008. 16 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to this Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-47927) filed April 18, 2008. 17 Incorporated herein by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-6 (File No. 033-57320) filed April 16, 2009. 18 Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) in Post-Effective Amendment No. 14 to MetLife Separate Account E's Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-83716) as filed April 13, 2010. ITEM 27. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF DEPOSITOR
Name and Principal Business Address Position and Offices with Depositor - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ C. Robert Henrikson Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer MetLife, Inc and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 1095 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Sylvia Mathews Burwell Director President, Global Development Program The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 1551 Eastlake Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102
Name and Principal Business Address Position and Offices with Depositor - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ Eduardo Castro-Wright Director President and Chief Executive Officer Wal-Mart Stores, USA 702 Southwest 8th Street Bentonville, AK 72716 Burton A. Dole, Jr. Director Retired Chairman, Dole/Neal LLC Pauma Valley Country Club Pauma Valley Drive Pauma Valley, CA 92061 Cheryl W. Grise Director Retired Executive Vice President Northeast Utilities 24 Stratford Road West Hartford, CT 06117 R. Glenn Hubbard Director Dean and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics Graduate School of Business Columbia University Uris Hall 3022 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6902 John M. Keane Director Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director Keane Advisors, LLC 2020 K St., N.W. Washington, DC 20006
Name and Principal Business Address Position and Offices with Depositor - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Director President American Express Company 200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10285 James M. Kilts Director Partner Centerview Partners Management, LLC 16 School Street Rye, NY 10580 Catherine R. Kinney Director Retired President and Co-Chief Operating Officer NYSE 1158 5th Avenue New York, NY 10029 Hugh B. Price Director Senior Fellow Brookings Institution 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 David Satcher Director Director of Satcher Health Leadership Institute and Center of Excellence on Health Disparities Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Drive, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310-1495 Kenton J. Sicchitano Director Retired Global Managing Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC 25 Phillips Pond Road Natick, MA 01760 William C. Steere, Jr. Director Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Pfizer, Inc. 235 East 42nd Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10017 Lulu C. Wang Director Chief Executive Officer Tupelo Capital Management LLC 12 E. 49th Street, #17 New York, NY 10017
Set forth below is a list of certain principal officers of MetLife. The principal business address of each officer of MetLife is 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10066.
Name Position with MetLife - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ C. Robert Henrikson Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey A. Welikson Senior Vice President and Secretary Steven A. Kandarian Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer James L. Lipscomb Executive Vice President and General Counsel Maria R. Morris Executive Vice President, Technology and Operations William J. Mullaney President, Institutional Business Peter M. Carlson Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer William J. Toppeta President, International William J. Wheeler Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ITEM 28. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH THE DEPOSITOR OR THE REGISTRANT The registrant is a separate account of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company under the New York Insurance law. Under said law the assets allocated to the separate account are the property of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. a publicly traded company. The following outline indicates those persons who are controlled by or under common control with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF METLIFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009 The following is a list of subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. updated as of December 31, 2009. Those entities which are listed at the left margin (labeled with capital letters) are direct subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. Unless otherwise indicated, each entity which is indented under another entity is a subsidiary of that other entity and, therefore, an indirect subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. Certain inactive subsidiaries have been omitted from the MetLife, Inc. organizational listing. The voting securities (excluding directors' qualifying shares, if any) of the subsidiaries listed are 100% owned by their respective parent corporations, unless otherwise indicated. The jurisdiction of domicile of each subsidiary listed is set forth in the parenthetical following such subsidiary. A. MetLife Group, Inc. (NY) B. MetLife Bank National Association (USA) 1. Federal Flood Certification Corp. (TX) 2. MetLife Affiliated Insurance Agency LLC (DE) C. Exeter Reassurance Company, Ltd. (Bermuda) D. MetLife Taiwan Insurance Company Limited (Taiwan) E. Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company (DE) 1. TH Tower NGP, LLC (DE) 2. Partners Tower, L.P. (DE) - a 99% limited partnership interest of Partners Tower, L.P. is held by Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company and 1% general partnership interest is held by TH Tower NGP, LLC (DE) 3. TH Tower Leasing, LLC (DE) 4. MetLife Reinsurance Company of Vermont (VT) 5. EntreCap Real Estate II LLC (DE) a) PREFCO Dix-Huit LLC (CT) b) PREFCO X Holdings LLC (CT) c) PREFCO Ten Limited Partnership (CT) - a 99.9% limited partnership interest of PREFCO Ten Limited Partnership is held by EntreCap Real Estate II LLC and 0.1% general partnership is held by PREFCO X Holdings LLC. d) PREFCO Vingt LLC (CT) e) PREFCO Twenty Limited Partnership (CT) - a 99% limited partnership interest of PREFCO Twenty Limited Partnership is held by EntreCap Real Estate II LLC and 1% general partnership is held by PREFCO Vingt LLC. 6. Plaza Drive Properties, LLC (DE) 7. MTL Leasing, LLC (DE) a) PREFCO IX Realty LLC (CT) b) PREFCO XIV Holdings LLC (CT) c) PREFCO Fourteen Limited Partnership (CT) - a 99.9% limited partnership interest of PREFCO Fourteen Limited Partnership is held by MTL Leasing, LLC and 0.1% general partnership is held by PREFCO XIV Holdings LLC. F. MetLife Chile Inversiones Limitada (Chile)- 99.9999999% is owned by MetLife, Inc. and 0.0000001% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. 1. MetLife Chile Seguros de Vida S.A. (Chile)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Chile Inversiones Limitada and 0.01% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. a) MetLife Chile Administradora de Mutuos Hipotecarios S.A. (Chile)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Chile Seguros de Vida S.A. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Chile Inversiones Limitada. G. Metropolitan Life Seguros de Vida S.A. (Uruguay) H. MetLife Securities, Inc. (DE) I. Enterprise General Insurance Agency, Inc. (DE) 1. MetLife General Insurance Agency of Texas, Inc. (DE) 2. MetLife General Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc. (MA) 1 J. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company (RI) 1. Metropolitan General Insurance Company (RI) 2. Metropolitan Casualty Insurance Company (RI) 3. Metropolitan Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Company (RI) 4. Met P&C Managing General Agency, Inc. (TX) 5. MetLife Auto & Home Insurance Agency, Inc. (RI) 6. Metropolitan Group Property and Casualty Insurance Company (RI) a) Metropolitan Reinsurance Company (U.K.) Limited (United Kingdom) 7. Metropolitan Lloyds, Inc. (TX) a) Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company of Texas (TX)- Metropolitan Lloyds Insurance Company of Texas, an affiliated association, provides automobile, homeowner and related insurance for the Texas market. It is an association of individuals designated as underwriters. Metropolitan Lloyds, Inc., a subsidiary of Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company, serves as the attorney-in-fact and manages the association. 8. Economy Fire & Casualty Company (IL) a) Economy Preferred Insurance Company (IL) b) Economy Premier Assurance Company (IL) K. MetLife Investors Insurance Company (MO) L. First MetLife Investors Insurance Company (NY) M. Walnut Street Securities, Inc. (MO) N. Newbury Insurance Company, Limited (Bermuda) O. MetLife Investors Group, Inc. (DE) 1. MetLife Investors Distribution Company (MO) 2. MetLife Advisers, LLC (MA) 2 P. MetLife International Holdings, Inc. (DE) 1. MetLife Mexico Cares, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) a) Fundacion MetLife Mexico, A.C. (Mexico) 2. Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. (DE) a) Servicios Administrativos Gen, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) i) MLA Comercial, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) 99% is owned by Servicios Administrativos Gen, S.A. de C.V. and 1% is owned by MetLife Mexico Cares, S.A. de C.V. ii) MLA Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) 99% is owned by Servicios Administrativos Gen, S.A. de C.V. and 1% is owned by MetLife Mexico Cares, S.A. de C.V. 3. MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (India)- 26% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and 74% is owned by third parties. 4. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong)- 99.99935% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and 0.00065% is owned by Natiloporterm Holdings, Inc. 5. MetLife Seguros de Vida S.A. (Argentina)- 96.7372% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and 3.2628% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. 6. MetLife Insurance Company of Korea Limited (South Korea)- 14.64% of MetLife Insurance Company of Korea Limited is owned by MetLife, Mexico, S.A. and 85.36% is owned by Metlife International Holdings, Inc. 7. Metropolitan Life Seguros e Previdencia Privada S.A. (Brazil)- 66.6617540% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc., 33.3382457% is owned by MetLife Worldwide Holdings, Inc. and 0.0000003% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. 8. MetLife Global, Inc. (DE) 9. MetLife Administradora de Fundos Multipatrocinados Ltda. (Brazil) 10. MetLife Insurance Limited (United Kingdom) 11. MetLife General Insurance Limited (Australia) 12. MetLife Limited (United Kingdom) 13. MetLife Insurance S.A./NV (Belgium) 14. MetLife Services Limited (United Kingdom) 15. MetLife Insurance Limited (Australia) a) MetLife Investments Pty Limited (Australia) i) MetLife Insurance and Investment Trust (Australia) - MetLife Insurance and Investment Trust is a trust vehicle, the trustee of which is MetLife Investment Pty Limited. MetLife Investments Pty Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of MetLife Insurance Limited. b) MetLife Services (Singapore) PTE Limited (Singapore) 16. MetLife Seguros de Retiro S.A. (Argentina) - 96.8488% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and 3.1512% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. 17. Best Market S.A. (Argentina) - 5% of the shares are held by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. and 95% is owned by MetLife International Holdings Inc. 18. Compania Previsional MetLife S.A. (Brazil) - 95.46% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and 4.54% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. (a) Met AFJP S.A. (Argentina) - 75.41% of the shares of Met AFJP S.A. are held by Compania Previsional MetLife S.A., 19.59% is owned by MetLife Seguros de Vida S.A., 3.97% is held by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. and 1.03% is held by MetLife Seguros de Retiro S.A. 19. MetLife Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (DE) a) MetLife Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen na Zycie Spolka Akcyjna. (Poland) b) MetLife Direct Co., LTD. (Japan) c) MetLife Limited (Hong Kong) 20. MetLife NC Limited (Ireland) 21. MetLife Europe Services Limited (Ireland) 22. Metropolitan Realty Management, Inc. (DE) a) MetLife Pensiones Mexico S.A. (Mexico)- 97.4738% is owned by Metropolitan Realty Management, Inc. and 2.5262% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. b) MetLife Mexico Servicios, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) - 98% is owned by Metropolitan Realty Management, Inc. and 2% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. c) MetLife Mexico S.A. (Mexico)- 98.70541% is owned by Metropolitan Realty Management, Inc. and 1.29459% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. 1. MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Pensiones Mexico S.A. a) Met1 SIEFORE, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. b) Met2 SIEFORE, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. c) MetA SIEFORE Adicional, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)- 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. d) Met3 SIEFORE Basica, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) - 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. e) Met4 SIEFORE, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) - 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. f) Met5 SIEFORE, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) - 99.99% is owned by MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and 0.01% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. 2. ML Capacitacion Comercial S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) - 99% is owned by MetLife Mexico S.A. and 1% is owned by MetLife Mexico Cares, S.A. de C.V. 23. MetLife International Limited, LLC (DE) 24. MetLife Planos Odontologicos Ltda. (Brazil) 99.999% is owned by MetLife International Holdings, Inc. and .001% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. 25. MetLife Global Holdings Corporation (Mexico) 26. MetLife Ireland Holdings One Limited (Ireland) 27. MetLife Ireland Holdings Two Limited (Ireland) Q. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (NY) 1. 334 Madison Euro Investments, Inc. (DE) 2. St. James Fleet Investments Two Limited (Cayman Islands) a) Park Twenty Three Investments Company (United Kingdom) i) Convent Station Euro Investments Four Company (United Kingdom) a) One Madison Investments (Cayco) Limited (Cayman Islands)- 99.99999% voting control of One Madison Investments (Cayco) Limited is held by Convent Station Euro Investments Four Company and 0.00001% by St. James Fleet Investments Two Limited. 3. CRB Co., Inc. (MA)- AEW Real Estate Advisors, Inc. holds 49,000 preferred non-voting shares and AEW Advisors, Inc. holds 1,000 preferred non-voting shares of CRB, Co., Inc. 4. MLIC Asset Holdings II LLC (DE) 3 5. Thorngate, LLC (DE) 6. Alternative Fuel I, LLC (DE) 7. Transmountain Land & Livestock Company (MT) 8. MetPark Funding, Inc. (DE) 9. HPZ Assets LLC (DE) 10. Missouri Reinsurance (Barbados), Inc. (Barbados) 11. Metropolitan Tower Realty Company, Inc. (DE) a) Midtown Heights, LLC (DE) 12. MetLife Real Estate Cayman Company (Cayman Islands) 13. Metropolitan Marine Way Investments Limited (Canada) 14. MetLife Private Equity Holdings, LLC (DE) 15. 23rd Street Investments, Inc. (DE) a) MetLife Capital Credit L.P. (DE)- 1% General Partnership interest is held by 23rd Street Investments, Inc. and 99% Limited Partnership interest is held by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. b) MetLife Capital Limited Partnership (DE)- 1% General Partnership interest is held by 23rd Street Investments, Inc. and 99% Limited Partnership Interest is held by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. 16. Hyatt Legal Plans, Inc. (DE) a) Hyatt Legal Plans of Florida, Inc. (FL) 17. MetLife Holdings, Inc. (DE) a) MetLife Credit Corp. (DE) b) MetLife Funding, Inc. (DE) 4 18. Bond Trust Account A (MA) 19. MetLife Investments Asia Limited (Hong Kong). 20. MetLife Investments Limited (United Kingdom)- 23rd Street Investments, Inc. holds one share of MetLife Investments Limited. 21. MetLife Latin America Asesorias e Inversiones Limitada (Chile)- 23rd Street Investments, Inc. holds 0.01% of MetLife Latin America Asesorias e Inversiones Limitada. 22. New England Life Insurance Company (MA) a) New England Securities Corporation (MA) 23. GenAmerica Financial, LLC (DE) a) GenAmerica Capital I (DE) b) General American Life Insurance Company (MO) 5 24. Corporate Real Estate Holdings, LLC (DE) 25. Ten Park SPC (Caman Islands) - 1% voting control of Ten Park SPC is held by 23rd Street Investments, Inc. 26. MetLife Tower Resources Group, Inc. (DE) 27. Headland - Pacific Palisades, LLC (CA) 28. Headland Properties Associates (CA) - 1% is owned by Headland - Pacific Palisades, LLC and 99% is owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. 29. Krisman, Inc. (MO) 30. Special Multi-Asset Receivables Trust (DE) 31. White Oak Royalty Company (OK) 32. 500 Grant Street GP LLC (DE) 33. 500 Grant Street Associates Limited Partnership (CT) - 99% of 500 Grant Street Associates Limited Partnership is held by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and 1% by 500 Grant Street GP LLC 34. MetLife Canada/MetVie Canada (Canada) 35. MetLife Retirement Services LLC (NJ) a) MetLife Investment Funds Services LLC (NJ) (i) MetLife Investment Funds Management LLC (NJ) (ii) MetLife Associates LLC (DE) 36. Euro CL Investments LLC (DE) 37. MEX DF Properties, LLC (DE) 38. MSV Irvine Property, LLC (DE) - 4% of MSV Irvine Property, LLC is owned by Metropolitan Tower Realty Company, Inc. and 96% is owned by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 39. MetLife Properties Ventures, LLC (DE) a) Citypoint Holdings II Limited (UK) 40. Housing Fund Manager, LLC (DE) a) MTC Fund I, LLC (DE) 0.01% of MTC Fund I, LLC is held by Housing Fund Manager, LLC. - Housing Fund Manager, LLC is the managing member LLC and the remaining interests are held by a third party member. b) MTC Fund II, LLC (DE) - 0.01% of MTC Fund II, LLC is held by Housing Fund Manager, LLC. - Housing Fund Manager, LLC is the managing member LLC and the remaining interests are held by a third party member. c) MTC Fund III, LLC (DE) - 0.01% of MTC Fund III, LLC is held by Housing Fund Manager, LLC. - Housing Fund Manager, LLC is the managing member LLC and the remaining interests are held by a third party member. 41. MLIC Asset Holdings, LLC (DE) 42. 85 Broad Street Mezzanine LLC (CT) (a) 85 Broad Street LLC (DE) 43. The Building at 575 Fifth Avenue Mezzanine LLC (DE) (a) The Building at 575 Fifth LLC (DE) 44. CML Columbia Park Fund I LLC (DE)- 24% of membership interest is held by MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut, 76% of membership interest is held by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. R. MetLife Capital Trust IV (DE) S. MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut (CT) - 86.72% is owned by MetLife, Inc. and 13.28% by MetLife Investors Group, Inc. 1. MetLife Property Ventures Canada ULC (Canada) 2. Pilgrim Alternative Investments Opportunity Fund I, LLC (DE) - 67% is owned by MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut and 33% is owned by third party. 3. Pilgrim Alternative Investments Opportunity Fund III Associates, LLC (CT) - 67% is owned by MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut and 33% is owned by third party. 4. Metropolitan Connecticut Properties Ventures, LLC (DE) a) ML/VCC UT West Jordan, LLC (DE) b) ML/VCC Gilroy, LLC (DE) 5. MetLife Canadian Property Ventures LLC (NY) 6. Euro TI Investments LLC (DE) 7. Greenwich Street Investments, L.L.C. (DE) a) Greenwich Street Capital Offshore Fund, Ltd. (Virgin Islands) b) Greenwich Street Investments, L.P. (DE) 8. One Financial Place Corporation (DE) - 100% is owned in the aggregate by MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut. 9. Plaza LLC (CT) a) Tower Square Securities, Inc. (CT) 10. TIC European Real Estate LP, LLC (DE) 11. MetLife European Holdings, LLC (DE) a) MetLife Europe Limited (IRELAND) i) MetLife Pensions Trustees Limited (UK) b) MetLife Assurance Limited (UK) 12. Travelers International Investments Ltd. (Cayman Islands) 13. Euro TL Investments LLC (DE) 14. Corrigan TLP LLC (DE) 15. TLA Holdings LLC (DE) a) The Prospect Company (DE) i) Panther Valley, Inc. (NJ) 16. TRAL & Co. (CT) - TRAL & Co. is a general partnership. Its partners are MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. 17. Tribeca Distressed Securities, L.L.C. (DE) 18. MetLife Investors USA Insurance Comapny (DE) 19. TLA Holdings II LLC (DE) 20. TLA Holdings III (DE) T. MetLife Reinsurance Company of South Carolina (SC) U. MetLife Investment Advisors Company, LLC (DE) V. MetLife Standby I, LLC (DE) 1. MetLife Exchange Trust I (DE) W. MetLife Services and Solutions, LLC (DE) 1. MetLife Solutions Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) i) MetLife Services East Private Limited (India) ii) MetLife Global Operations Support Center Private Limited (India) - 99.99999% is owned by MetLife Solutions Pte. Ltd. and 0.00001% is owned by Natiloportem Holdings, Inc. X. SafeGuard Health Enterprises, Inc. (DE) 1. SafeGuard Dental Services, Inc. (DE) 2. SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. (CA) 3. SafeHealth Life Insurance Company (CA) 4. SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. (FL) 5. SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. (NV) 6. SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. (TX) Y. MetLife Capital Trust X (DE) Z. Cova Life Management Company (DE) AA. MetLife Reinsurance Company of Charleston (SC) 1) The voting securities (excluding directors' qualifying shares, if any) of each subsidiary shown on the organizational chart are 100% owned by their respective parent corporation, unless otherwise indicated. 2) The Metropolitan Money Market Pool and MetLife Intermediate Income Pool are pass-through investment pools, of which Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates are general partners. 3) The MetLife, Inc. organizational chart does not include real estate joint ventures and partnerships of which MetLife, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries is an investment partner. In addition, certain inactive subsidiaries have also been omitted. 6 ITEM 29. INDEMNIFICATION MetLife, Inc. has secured a Financial Institutions Bond in the amount of $50,000,000 subject to a $5,000,000 deductible. MetLife also maintains Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance coverage with limits of $400 million. The Directors and Officers of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("Metropolitan"), as well as certain other subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc., are covered under the Financial Institutions Bond as well as under the Directors' and Officers' Liability Policy. A provision in Metropolitan's by-laws provides for the indemnification (under certain circumstances) of individuals serving as directors or officers of Metropolitan. Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Metropolitan pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by Metropolitan of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person or Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, Metropolitan will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. ITEM 30. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER (a) MetLife Investors Distribution Company is the principal underwriter and distributor of the Policies. MetLife Investors Distribution Company is the principal underwriter for the following investment companies: Met Investors Series Trust, Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc., Metropolitan Life Separate Account E, MetLife Investors USA Separate Account A, MetLife Investors Variable Annuity Account One, MetLife Investors Variable Life Account One, First MetLife Investors Variable Annuity Account One, General American Separate Account Eleven, General American Separate Account Twenty-Eight, General American Separate Account Twenty-Nine, General American Separate Account Two, Security Equity Separate Account 26, Security Equity Separate Account 27, MetLife of CT Separate Account Eleven for Variable Annuities, MetLife of CT Separate Account QPN for Variable Annuities, MetLife of CT Fund UL for Variable Life Insurance, MetLife of CT Fund UL III for Variable Life Insurance, Metropolitan Life Variable Annuity Separate Account II, Paragon Separate Account A, Paragon Separate Account B, Paragon Separate Account C, Paragon Separate Account D Metropolitan Tower Life Separate Account One and Two. (b) The following persons are the officers and directors of MetLife Investors Distribution Company. The principal business address for MetLife Investors Distribution Company is 5 Park Plaza, Suite 1900, Irvine, CA 92614.
Name and Principal Business Address Positions and Offices with Depositor - -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Michael K. Farrell *** Director Elizabeth M. Forget ** Executive Vice President, Investment Fund Management & Marketing Peter Gruppuso ***** Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Paul A. LaPiana * Executive Vice President, National Sales Manager-Life Craig W. Markham ***** Director Richard C. Pearson * Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Paul A. Sylvester * President, National Sales Manager-Annuities & LTC William J. Toppeta **** Director
* MetLife Investors, 5 Park Plaza, Suite 1900, Irvine, CA 92614 ** MetLife, 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 *** MetLife, 10 Park Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07962 **** MetLife, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 ***** MetLife, 485-E US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830 (c) Compensation from the Registrant. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Compensation on Events Occasioning Net Underwriting the Deduction of a Name of Principal Discounts and Deferred Sales Brokerage Other Underwriter Commissions Load Commissions Compensation - ----------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------- ------------ MetLife Investors Distribution Company $12,212,144 $0 $0 $0 Commissions are paid by the Company directly to agents who are registered representatives of the Principal Underwriter or to broker-dealers that have entered into a selling agreement with the principal underwriter with respect to sales of the Contracts. ITEM 31. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS The following companies will maintain possession of the documents required by Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Rules thereunder: (a) Registrant (b) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 200 Park Avenue New York, NY 10166 (c) MetLife Investors Distribution Company 5 Park Plaza, Suite 1900 Irvine, CA 92614 ITEM 32. MANAGEMENT SERVICES Not applicable ITEM 33. FEE REPRESENTATION Metropolitan Life represents that the fees and charges deducted under the Policies offered and sold pursuant to this amended Registration Statement, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses to be incurred, and the risks assumed by Metropolitan Life under the Policies. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL, certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this amended Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act and has caused this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City of New York, and the State of New York on the 15th day of April, 2010. Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL By: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company By: /s/ Paul G. Cellupica ----------------------------------------- Paul G. Cellupica, Esq. Chief Counsel, Securities Regulation and Corporate Services SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this amended Registration Statement under Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act and has caused this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City of New York, and the State of New York on the 15th day of April, 2010. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company By: /s/ Paul G. Cellupica ------------------------------------------ Paul G. Cellupica, Esq. Chief Counsel, Securities Regulation and Corporate Services Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons, in the capacities indicated, on April 15, 2010. SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- * - ------------------------------------- Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President C. Robert Henrikson * - ------------------------------------- Executive Vice President and Peter M. Carlson Chief Accounting Officer * - ------------------------------------- Sylvia Mathews Burwell Director * - ------------------------------------- Eduardo Castro - Wright Director - ------------------------------------- Burton A. Dole, Jr. Director * - ------------------------------------- Cheryl W. Grise Director * - ------------------------------------- R. Glenn Hubbard Director * - ------------------------------------- John M. Keane Director * - ------------------------------------- Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Director * - ------------------------------------- James M. Kilts Director * - ------------------------------------- Catherine R. Kinney Director * - ------------------------------------- Hugh B. Price Director * - ------------------------------------- David Satcher Director * - ------------------------------------- Kenton J. Sicchitano Director * - ------------------------------------- William C. Steere, Jr. Director * - ------------------------------------- Lulu C. Wang Director * - ------------------------------------- Executive Vice President and William J. Wheeler Chief Financial Officer By: /s/ Marie C. Swift --------------------------------- Marie C. Swift, Esq. Attorney- in - fact * Executed by Marie C. Swift, Esq. on behalf of those indicated pursuant to Powers of Attorney filed herewith. Exhibit Index (n) Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (r) Powers of Attorney EX-99.(N) 2 dex99n.txt CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED ACCOUNTING FIRM Exhibit (n) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the use in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 24/Amendment No. 44 to Registration Statement Nos. 033-47927/811-06025 on Form N-6 of our report dated March 31, 2010, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights comprising each of the Investment Divisions of Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL appearing in the Prospectus Supplement, which is part of such Registration Statement, and our report dated March 26, 2010, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph referring to changes in the Company's method of accounting for the recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment losses for certain investments as required by accounting guidance adopted on April 1, 2009, its method of accounting for certain assets and liabilities to a fair value measurement approach as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2008, and its method of accounting for deferred acquisition costs and for income taxes as required by accounting guidance adopted on January 1, 2007), appearing in the Statement of Additional Information, which is also part of such Registration Statement and to the references to us under the headings "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Prospectus Supplement, and "Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Statement of Additional Information. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Tampa, Florida April 16, 2010 EX-99.(R) 3 dex99r.txt POWERS OF ATTORNEY POWERS OF ATTORNEY DESIGNATION OF AGENT(S): Each person whose signature appears below under the heading Signatures for Powers of Attorney hereby individually, and not jointly with the other signatories, and as if this constituted a separate power of attorney for each principal, authorizes and appoints James L. Lipscomb, the General Counsel and his designee(s), each of whom may act individually and none of whom is required to act jointly with any of the others, as such person's attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution to sign and file on such person's behalf in each capacity stated below, and to execute and file any instrument or document to be filed as part of or in connection with or in any way related to, the Registration Statements and any and all amendments thereto, filed by said Metropolitan Life Insurance Company under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, in connection with: . Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (Equity Advantage VUL and UL II File No. 033-47927, Equity Advantage VUL File No. 333-147508, Equity Options File No. 333-40161, Advantage Equity Options File No. 333-131664, MetFlex File No. 033-57320, Group VUL File No. 033-91226, MetLife UL II File No. 033-32813), . Metropolitan Life Separate Account E (Preference Plus Account (APPA and BPPA), Enhanced Preference Plus Account (EPPA), Financial Freedom Account (FFA), Preference Plus Account for Enhanced Contracts (CPPA) and VestMet File No. 002-90380, MetLife Settlement Plus File No. 333-80547, MetLife Income Security Plan File No. 333-43970, Preference Plus Select File No. 333-52366, MetLife Asset Builder VA File 333-69320, MetLife Financial Freedom Select B, L and C Class and MetLife Financial Freedom Select e and e Bonus Class File No. 333-83716, Preference Plus Income Advantage File No. 333-122883, Personal IncomePlus File No. 333-122897), Preference Premier Variable Annuity File No. 333-153109, Zenith Accumulator File No. 333-160722, MLIC Growth and Guaranteed Income File No. 333-162586 and Variable Annuity File No. 333-_________), . The New England Variable Account (Zenith Accumulator File No. 333-11131), . New England Variable Annuity Fund I (File No. 333-11137), . New England Life Retirement Investment Account (Preference File No. 333-11133), . Separate Account No. 13 S (LCL2 Flexible Premium Variable Life File No. 333-110185), . Security Equity Separate Account 26 (Variable Annuity File No. 333-110183), . Security Equity Separate Account 27 (Variable Annuity File No. 333-110184), . Paragon Separate Account A (Group American Plus File No. 333-133699 and AFIS File No. 333-133674), . Paragon Separate Account B (DWS D, Met Flex GVUL D and Multi Manager D, and Multi Manager II File No 333-133675, DWS C, Met Flex GVUL C and Multi Manager C, Morgan Stanley product, Putnam product, MFS product, Multi Manager III File No. 333-133671), . Paragon Separate Account C (Fidelity D File No. 333-133678 and Fidelity C File No. 333-133673), . Paragon Separate Account D (Joint Survivor VUL File No. 333-133698 and Individual Variable Life File No. 333-133672) . Metropolitan Life Variable Annuity Separate Account I, (MetLife VA SA I CitiVariable Deferred VA File No. 333-138114 and MetLife VA SA I CitiElite VA File No. 333-138112), and . Metropolitan Life Variable Annuity Separate Account II (MetLife VA SA II CitiVariable Deferred VA File No. 333-138115 and MetLife VA SA I CitiElite VA File No. 333-138113, Flexible Premium Variable Deferred Annuity (B) File No. 333-161094 and Flexible Premium Variable Annuity (B) File No. 333-161093), and to have full power and authority to do or cause to be done in each person's name, place and stead each and every act and thing necessary or appropriate in order to effectuate the same, as fully to all intents and purposes as each person might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Each said attorney-in-fact shall have power to act hereunder with or without the others. This Power of Attorney does not revoke any prior powers of attorney. NOTICES RELATED TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY The following notices are provided pursuant to the New York General Obligations Law since this power of attorney may be executed in New York State. CAUTION TO THE PRINCIPAL: Your Power of Attorney is an important document. As the "principal," you give the person whom you choose (your "agent") authority to spend your money and sell or dispose of your property during your lifetime without telling you. You do not lose your authority to act even though you have given your agent similar authority. When your agent exercises this authority, he or she must act according to any instructions you have provided or, where there are no specific instructions, in your best interest. "Important Information for the Agent" at the end of this document describes your agent's responsibilities. Your agent can act on your behalf only after signing the Power of Attorney before a notary public. You can request information from your agent at any time. If you are revoking a prior Power of Attorney by executing this Power of Attorney, you should provide written notice of the revocation to your prior agent(s) and to the financial institutions where your accounts are located. You can revoke or terminate your Power of Attorney at any time for any reason as long as you are of sound mind. If you are no longer of sound mind, a court can remove an agent for acting improperly. Your agent cannot make health care decisions for you. You may execute a "Health Care Proxy" to do this. The law governing Powers of Attorney is contained in the New York General Obligations Law, Article 5, Title 15. This law is available at a law library, or online through the New York State Senate or Assembly websites, www.senate.state.ny.us or www.assembly.state.ny.us. - ---------------------- ------------------------ If there is anything about this document that you do not understand, you should ask a lawyer of your own choosing to explain it to you. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE AGENT: When you accept the authority granted under this Power of Attorney, a special legal relationship is created between you and the principal. This relationship imposes on you legal responsibilities that continue until you resign or the Power of Attorney is terminated or revoked. You must: (1) act according to any instructions from the principal, or where there are no instructions, in the principal's best interest; (2) avoid conflicts that would impair your ability to act in the principal's best interest; (3) keep the principal's property separate and distinct from any assets you own or control, unless otherwise permitted by law; (4) keep a record or all receipts, payments, and transactions conducted for the principal; and (5) disclose your identity as an agent whenever you act for the principal by writing or printing the principal's name and signing your own name as "agent" in either of the following manner: (Principal's Name) by (Your Signature) as Agent, or (your signature) as Agent for (Principal's Name). You may not use the principal's assets to benefit yourself or give major gifts to yourself or anyone else unless the principal has specifically granted you that authority in this Power of Attorney or in a Statutory Major Gifts Rider attached to this Power of Attorney. If you have that authority, you must act according to any instructions of the principal or, where there are no such instructions, in the principal's best interest. You may resign by giving written notice to the principal and to any co-agent, successor agent, monitor if one has been named in this document, or the principal's guardian, if one had been appointed. If there is anything about this document or your responsibilities that you do not understand, you should seek legal advice. Liability of agent: The meaning of the authority given to you is defined in New York's General Obligations Law, Article 5, Title 15. If it is found that you violated the law or acted outside the authority granted to you in the Power of Attorney, you may be liable under the law for your violation. SIGNATURES FOR POWERS OF ATTORNEY NAME TITLE DATE - -------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------- /s/ Sylvia Mathews Burwell Director 10/27/09 - -------------------------- Sylvia Mathews Burwell /s/ Eduardo Castro-Wright Director 10/27/2009 - -------------------------- Eduardo Castro-Wright NAME TITLE DATE - -------------------------- --------------------------- ----------------------- Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Burton A. Dole, Jr. /s/ Cheryl W. Grise Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Cheryl W. Grise /s/ C. Robert Henrikson Chairman, President and October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Chief Executive Officer C. Robert Henrikson (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ R. Glenn Hubbard Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- R. Glenn Hubbard /s/ John M. Keane Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- John M. Keane /s/ Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. /s/ James M. Kilts Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- James M. Kilts /s/ Catherine R. Kinney Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Catherine R. Kinney /s/ Hugh B. Price Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Hugh B. Price /s/ David Satcher Director 10/27/09 - -------------------------- David Satcher /s/ Kenton J. Sicchitano Director 10/27/09 - -------------------------- Kenton J. Sicchitano /s/ William C. Steere, Jr. Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- William C. Steere, Jr. /s/ Lulu C. Wang Director October 27, 2009 - -------------------------- Lulu C. Wang /s/ William J. Wheeler Executive Vice President 10/22/09 - -------------------------- and Chief Financial Officer William J. Wheeler (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ Peter M. Carlson Executive Vice President, 10/21/09 - -------------------------- Finance Operations and Peter M. Carlson Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) AGENT'S SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPOINTMENT: It is not required that the principal(s) and the agent(s) sign at the same time, nor that multiple agents sign at the same time. I, James L. Lipscomb, have read the foregoing Power of Attorney. I am the person identified therein as agent(s) for the principals named therein. I acknowledge my legal responsibilities. Agent(s)sign(s) here: /s/ James L. Lipscomb 10/23/09 ----------------------- ----------- James L. Lipscomb Date NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] Sylvia Mathews Burwell [x] Eduardo Castro-Wright [_] Burton A. Dole, Jr. [x] Cheryl W. Grise [x] C. Robert Henrikson [x] R. Glenn Hubbard [x] John M. Keane [x] Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. [x] James M. Kilts [x] Catherine R. Kinney [x] Hugh B. Price [x] David Satcher [x] Kenton J. Sicchitano [x] William C. Steere, Jr. [x] Lulu C. Wang personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 27th DAY OF October, 2009. (SEAL) /s/ Susan May --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC SUSAN MAY Notary Public- State of New York No. 01D16086282 Qualified in Queens County My Commission Expires May 21, 2011 NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] William J. Wheeler William J. Wheeler personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 22nd DAY OF October, 2009. (SEAL) Dennis V. Gill --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC Dennis V. Gill Notary Public State of New York No. 01-G16049109 Qualified in Nassau County Commission Expires Oct. 10, 2010 NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] Peter M. Carlson personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 21st DAY OF October, 2009. (SEAL) Barbara E. Ruder --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC Barbara E. Ruder Notary Public State of New York No. 30-4773244 Qualified in Bronx County Certificate Filed in New York County Commission Expires September 30, 2010 NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] James L. Lipscomb personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009. (SEAL) Dennis V. Gill --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC Dennis V. Gill Notary Public State of New York No. 01-G16049109 Qualified in Nassau County Commission Expires Oct. 10, 2010 POWERS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL COUNSEL DESIGNATION OF AGENT(S): KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, James L. Lipscomb, the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a New York company, do hereby designate Michele H. Abate, John E. Connolly, Jr., Myra L. Saul and Marie C. Swift, and each of them severally, for so long as each of them are in the employ of MetLife Group and until I revoke such designation, my true and lawful attorney-in-fact, for me and in my name, place and stead to execute and file any instrument or document to be filed as part of or in connection with or in any way related to the Registration Statements and any and all amendments thereto, filed by said Company under the Securities Act of 1933 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, in connection with: . Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (Equity Advantage VUL and UL II File No. 033-47927, Equity Advantage VUL File No. 333-147508, Equity Options File No. 333-40161, Advantage Equity Options File No. 333-131664, MetFlex File No. 033-57320, Group VUL File No. 033-91226, MetLife UL II File No. 033-32813), . Metropolitan Life Separate Account E (Preference Plus Account (APPA and BPPA), Enhanced Preference Plus Account (EPPA), Financial Freedom Account (FFA), Preference Plus Account for Enhanced Contracts (CPPA) and VestMet File No. 002-90380, MetLife Settlement Plus File No. 333-80547, MetLife Income Security Plan File No. 333-43970, Preference Plus Select File No. 333-52366, MetLife Asset Builder VA File 333-69320, MetLife Financial Freedom Select B, L and C Class and MetLife Financial Freedom Select e and e Bonus Class File No. 333-83716, Preference Plus Income Advantage File No. 333-122883, Personal IncomePlus File No. 333-122897), Preference Premier Variable Annuity File No. 333-153109, Zenith Accumulator File No. 333-160722, MLIC Growth and Guaranteed Income File No. 333-162586 and Variable Annuity File No. 333-_________), . The New England Variable Account (Zenith Accumulator File No. 333-11131), . New England Variable Annuity Fund I (File No. 333-11137), . New England Life Retirement Investment Account (Preference File No. 333-11133), . Separate Account No. 13 S (LCL2 Flexible Premium Variable Life File No. 333-110185), . Security Equity Separate Account 26 (Variable Annuity File No. 333-110183), . Security Equity Separate Account 27 (Variable Annuity File No. 333-110184), . Paragon Separate Account A (Group American Plus File No. 333-133699 and AFIS File No. 333-133674), . Paragon Separate Account B (DWS D, Met Flex GVUL D and Multi Manager D, and Multi Manager II File No 333-133675, DWS C, Met Flex GVUL C and Multi Manager C, Morgan Stanley product, Putnam product, MFS product, Multi Manager III File No. 333-133671), . Paragon Separate Account C (Fidelity D File No. 333-133678 and Fidelity C File No. 333-133673), . Paragon Separate Account D (Joint Survivor VUL File No. 333-133698 and Individual Variable Life File No. 333-133672) . Metropolitan Life Variable Annuity Separate Account I, (MetLife VA SA I CitiVariable Deferred VA File No. 333-138114 and MetLife VA SA I CitiElite VA File No. 333-138112), and . Metropolitan Life Variable Annuity Separate Account II (MetLife VA SA II CitiVariable Deferred VA File No. 333-138115 and MetLife VA SA I CitiElite VA File No. 333-138113, Flexible Premium Variable Deferred Annuity (B) File No. 333-161094 and Flexible Premium Variable Annuity (B) File No. 333-161093), and to have full power and authority to do or cause to be done in each person's name, place and stead each and every act and thing necessary or appropriate in order to effectuate the same, as fully to all intents and purposes as each person might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact or any of them, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Each said attorney-in-fact shall have power to act hereunder with or without the others. This Power of Attorney does not revoke any prior powers of attorney. NOTICES RELATED TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY The following notices are provided pursuant to the New York General Obligations Law since this power of attorney may be executed in New York State. CAUTION TO THE PRINCIPAL: Your Power of Attorney is an important document. As the "principal," you give the person whom you choose (your "agent") authority to spend your money and sell or dispose of your property during your lifetime without telling you. You do not lose your authority to act even though you have given your agent similar authority. When your agent exercises this authority, he or she must act according to any instructions you have provided or, where there are no specific instructions, in your best interest. "Important Information for the Agent" at the end of this document describes your agent's responsibilities. Your agent can act on your behalf only after signing the Power of Attorney before a notary public. You can request information from your agent at any time. If you are revoking a prior Power of Attorney by executing this Power of Attorney, you should provide written notice of the revocation to your prior agent(s) and to the financial institutions where your accounts are located. You can revoke or terminate your Power of Attorney at any time for any reason as long as you are of sound mind. If you are no longer of sound mind, a court can remove an agent for acting improperly. Your agent cannot make health care decisions for you. You may execute a "Health Care Proxy" to do this. The law governing Powers of Attorney is contained in the New York General Obligations Law, Article 5, Title 15. This law is available at a law library, or online through the New York State Senate or Assembly websites, www.senate.state.ny.us or www.assembly.state.ny.us. - ---------------------- ------------------------ If there is anything about this document that you do not understand, you should ask a lawyer of your own choosing to explain it to you. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE AGENT: When you accept the authority granted under this Power of Attorney, a special legal relationship is created between you and the principal. This relationship imposes on you legal responsibilities that continue until you resign or the Power of Attorney is terminated or revoked. You must: (1) act according to any instructions from the principal, or where there are no instructions, in the principal's best interest; (2) avoid conflicts that would impair your ability to act in the principal's best interest; (3) keep the principal's property separate and distinct from any assets you own or control, unless otherwise permitted by law; (4) keep a record or all receipts, payments, and transactions conducted for the principal; and (5) disclose your identity as an agent whenever you act for the principal by writing or printing the principal's name and signing your own name as "agent" in either of the following manner: (Principal's Name) by (Your Signature) as Agent, or (your signature) as Agent for (Principal's Name). You may not use the principal's assets to benefit yourself or give major gifts to yourself or anyone else unless the principal has specifically granted you that authority in this Power of Attorney or in a Statutory Major Gifts Rider attached to this Power of Attorney. If you have that authority, you must act according to any instructions of the principal or, where there are no such instructions, in the principal's best interest. You may resign by giving written notice to the principal and to any co-agent, successor agent, monitor if one has been named in this document, or the principal's guardian, if one had been appointed. If there is anything about this document or your responsibilities that you do not understand, you should seek legal advice. Liability of agent: The meaning of the authority given to you is defined in New York's General Obligations Law, Article 5, Title 15. If it is found that you violated the law or acted outside the authority granted to you in the Power of Attorney, you may be liable under the law for your violation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of October, 2009. /s/ James L. Lipscomb - ---------------------------- James L. Lipscomb Executive Vice President and General Counsel AGENT'S SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPOINTMENT: It is not required that the principal and the agent(s) sign at the same time, nor that multiple agents sign at the same time. We, Michele H. Abate, John E. Connolly, Jr., Gina C. Sandonato and Marie C. Swift, have read the foregoing Power of Attorney. We are the persons identified therein as agents for the principal named therein. I acknowledge my legal responsibilities. Agent(s) sign(s) here: /s/ Michele H. Abate ------------------------- Michele H. Abate Agent(s) sign(s) here: /s/ John E. Connolly, Jr. ------------------------- John E. Connolly, Jr. Agent(s) sign(s) here: /s/ Myra L. Saul ------------------------- Myra L. Saul Agent(s) sign(s) here: /s/ Marie C. Swift ------------------------- Marie C. Swift NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] James L. Lipscomb personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 23rd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009. (SEAL) Dennis V. Gill --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC Dennis V. Gill Notary Public State of New York No. 01-G16049109 Qualified in Nassau County Commission Expires Oct. 10, 2010 NOTARIZATION STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NEW YORK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] Myra L. Saul personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 23 DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009. (SEAL) Sharon Fulton --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC SHARON FULTON Notary Public, State of New York No. 01FU6089820 Commission Expires March 31, 2011 NOTARIZATION COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS COUNTY OF SUFFLOK Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared (check applicable individual(s)): [x] Michele H. Abate [x] John E. Connolly, Jr. [x] Marie C. Swift personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their capacities, and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument, the individual(s), or the person on behalf of whom the individual(s) acted, executed this instrument for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS 27th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009. (SEAL) /s/ Michael L. Cifelli --------------------------- NOTARY PUBLIC MICHAEL L. 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