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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-19-115109
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 485BPOS
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3
FILED AS OF DATE: 20190423
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20190423
EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20190429
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: 033-57320
FILM NUMBER: 19762199
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10166
BUSINESS PHONE: 212-578-9000
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: 19762198
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STREET 2: 200 PARK AVENUE
CITY: NEW YORK
STATE: NY
ZIP: 10166
BUSINESS PHONE: 212-578-9000
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
C000011872
MetFlex Flexible Premium Variable Life
485BPOS
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METLIFE METFLEX COLI POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 32
AS FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON APRIL 23, 2019
REGISTRATION NOS. 033-57320
811-06025
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-6
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 32 [X]
AND/OR
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
AMENDMENT NO. 93 [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)
DEPOSITOR'S TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE (212) 578-9500
STEPHEN W. GAUSTER, ESQ.
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
(Name and address of agent for service)
COPY TO:
W. THOMAS CONNER
Vedder Price P.C.
1401 I Street, N.W.
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20005
Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: on April 29, 2019 or as soon
thereafter as practicable
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
[ ] immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
[X] on April 29, 2019 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.
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METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
METFLEX
FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
SUPPLEMENT DATED APRIL 29, 2019
TO
PROSPECTUS DATED APRIL 29, 2019
This supplement is prepared for Policy Owners of MetFlex C and MetFlex Policies
issued prior to January 1, 2009. It describes certain differences in the
charges imposed under your Policy and the charges described in the Fee Table of
the current MetFlex Exec prospectus. You should read and retain this
supplement.
METFLEX C POLICIES
For MetFlex C Policies issued on or after May 1, 1996 and before August 1,
2000, the current sales charge imposed in Policy years 1 to 10 is up to 9% of
the annual target premium paid, and the current administrative charge imposed
is up to 1.05% of the annual target premium paid.
For MetFlex C Policies issued before January 1, 2009, the current charge for
cost of insurance for coverage under the term benefit ranges from $0.03 to
$13.93 per $1,000 of the term insurance amount. The maximum charge for cost of
insurance for coverage under both the base Policy and the term benefit ranges
from $0.09 to $30.45 per $1,000 of term insurance amount.
For MetFlex C Policies, the current mortality and expense risk charge is 0.48%
in Policy years 1 to 9, 0.36% in Policy years 10 to 20, and 0.30% thereafter.
For MetFlex C Policies issued on or after November 5, 2001 and before February
1, 2004 with the Enhanced Cash Surrender Value Rider, if you request a full
cash withdrawal in the first seven Policy years, we will refund the amounts
shown in Table B below:
TABLE B
PORTION OF
COST OF TERM
INSURANCE CHARGES DEDUCTED
PORTION OF DURING POLICY YEAR OF
POLICY YEAR OF CUMULATIVE PREMIUM FULL CASH WITHDRAWAL
FULL CASH WITHDRAWAL CHARGES TO BE REFUNDED* TO BE REFUNDED
---------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------
1 100% 75%
2 90% 50%
3 75% 25%
4 60% None
5 45% None
6 30% None
7 15% None
8 and later None None
* The percent shown is applied to the cumulative sales, tax, and administrative
charges deducted from your premium.
METFLEX POLICIES
For MetFlex Policies issued on or after September 1, 1993 and before January 1,
2009, there is no current sales charge and the maximum sales charge imposed is
1.0% of annual target premium paid in all Policy years. The current
administrative charge is up to 1.05% of annual target premium paid in any
Policy year and the maximum administrative charge is up to 1.05% of all
premiums paid in all Policy years.
For MetFlex Policies issued before January 1, 2009, the maximum cost of term
insurance charge ranges from $0.09 to $30.45 per $1,000 of the term insurance
amount. The current mortality and expense risk charge is 0.60% in Policy years
1 to 9 and 0.30% thereafter.
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.
PROSPECTUS
FOR
METFLEX,
A FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY ("POLICY")
ISSUED BY
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("METLIFE")
APRIL 29, 2019
This prospectus provides you with important information about MetLife's MetFlex
Policies. However, this prospectus is not the Policy. The Policy, rather, is a
separate written agreement that MetLife issues to you.
The Policy is designed to provide:
o Life insurance coverage
o Flexible premium payments
o A choice among three death benefit options
o A method of financing certain deferred compensation plans, post-retirement
benefits and payroll deduction programs
You may allocate premium payments to and transfer cash value among a fixed
interest account ("Fixed Account") and the Metropolitan Life Separate Account
UL Divisions (Divisions maybe referred to as "Investment Divisions" in your
Policy and marketing materials) which invest in the following corresponding
portfolios ("Portfolios"):
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. -- CLASS B
AB VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio
AB VPS Intermediate Bond Portfolio
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)
Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund -- Series II
Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund -- Series I
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R) -- CLASS 2
American Funds Growth Fund
American Funds High-Income Bond Fund
American Funds International Fund
American Funds U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Securities Fund
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST I
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100 Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Portfolio -- Class A
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio -- Class A
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio -- Class A
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio -- Class A
Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class B
JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio -- Class A
MFS(R) Research International Portfolio -- Class B
Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio -- Class A (formerly Morgan Stanley Mid Cap
Growth Portfolio)
Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio -- Class A
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio -- Class A
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio -- Class A
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio -- Class A
Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Class A
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio -- Class A
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio -- Class A
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio -- Class A
BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio -- Class A
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Class B
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio -- Class A
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A
Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class A
Jennison Growth Portfolio -- Class A
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio -- Class A
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio -- Class A
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A
MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio -- Class B
MFS(R) Value Portfolio -- Class A
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio -- Class A
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class A
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class A
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A
DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND -- SERVICE SHARES
International Value Portfolio
FIDELITY(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS
Asset Manager: Growth Portfolio -- Service Class
Contrafund(R) Portfolio -- Service Class
Equity-Income Portfolio -- Service Class
Freedom 2020 Portfolio -- Initial Class
Freedom 2025 Portfolio -- Initial Class
Government Money Market Portfolio -- Initial Class
High Income Portfolio -- Initial Class
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio -- Service Class
Mid Cap Portfolio -- Service Class 2
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP Fund -- Class 2
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund -- Class 1
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund -- Class 1
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST -- INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio -- Service Shares
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio -- Service Shares
Janus Henderson Forty Portfolio -- Service Shares
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio -- Institutional Shares
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST -- SERVICE CLASS
MFS(R) Global Equity Series
MFS(R) New Discovery Series
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST II -- SERVICE CLASS
MFS(R) High Yield Portfolio
MORGAN STANLEY VARIABLE INSURANCE FUND, INC. -- CLASS I
Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio
Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
PIMCO VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST -- ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS
PIMCO All Asset Portfolio
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn(R) Strategy Portfolio
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio
PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio
PIONEER VARIABLE CONTRACTS TRUST -- CLASS I
Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST -- CLASS IB
Putnam VT International Value Fund
ROYCE CAPITAL FUND -- INVESTMENT CLASS
Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio
Royce Small-Cap Portfolio
Certain Portfolios have been subject to a name change. Please see Appendix
A--"Additional Information Regarding the Portfolios."
Separate prospectuses for AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc., AIM Variable
Insurance Funds (Invesco Insurance Funds), American Funds Insurance Series(R),
Brighthouse Funds Trust I, Brighthouse Funds Trust II, Dreyfus Variable
Investment Fund, Fidelity(R) Variable Insurance Products, Franklin Templeton
Variable Insurance Products Trust, Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust,
Janus Aspen Series, MFS(R) Variable Insurance Trust, MFS(R) Variable Insurance
Trust II, Morgan Stanley Variable Insurance Fund, Inc., PIMCO Variable
Insurance Trust, Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust, Putnam Variable Trust and
the Royce Capital Fund (each a "Portfolio") are available from us by calling
1-908-253-1400. They describe in greater detail an investment in the portfolios
listed above. Before purchasing a Policy, read the information in this
prospectus and in the prospectus for each Portfolio. Keep these prospectuses
for future reference. We do not guarantee how any of the Portfolios will
perform.
Since the Fixed Account is not registered under the federal securities laws,
this Prospectus contains only limited information about the Fixed Account. The
Policy gives you more information on the operation of the Fixed Account.
Policies issued in your state may provide different features and benefits from,
and impose different costs than, those described in this Prospectus. Your
actual Policy and any endorsements are the controlling documents. You should
read the Policy carefully for any variations in your state.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") nor any state securities
authority has approved or disapproved of these securities, nor have they
determined if this Prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation
otherwise is a criminal offense. This Prospectus does not constitute an
offering in any jurisdiction where such offering may not lawfully be made.
Interests in the Separate Account, the Fixed Account and the Portfolios are not
deposits, obligations of, or insured or guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, any
bank or other depository institution including the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation ("FDIC"), the Federal Reserve Board or any other agency or entity
or person. We do not authorize any representations about this offering other
than as contained in this Prospectus or its supplements or in our authorized
supplemental sales material.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the
Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of a Portfolio's shareholder
reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper
copies of the reports from us. Instead, the shareholder reports will be made
available on www.metlife.com, and you will be notified by mail each time a
shareholder report is posted and provided with a website link to access the
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shareholder report.If you already elected to receive your shareholder report
electronically, you will not be affected by this change, and you need not take
any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other
communications, including Portfolio prospectuses and other information we send
you by contacting our Administrative Office.If you wish to continue to receive
shareholder reports in paper on and after January 1, 2021, we will continue to
send you all future reports in paper, free of charge. Please contact us at our
Administrative Office if you wish to continue receiving paper copies of the
Portfolios' shareholder reports. Your election to receive shareholder reports
in paper will apply to all Portfolios available under your Policy.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
IN THIS
SUBJECT PROSPECTUS
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Contacting Us.................................................................. 5
Summary of Benefits and Risks.................................................. 5
Policy Benefits............................................................. 5
Risks of a Policy........................................................... 6
Fee Tables..................................................................... 7
Transaction Fees............................................................ 7
Periodic Charges Other Than Portfolio Operating Expenses.................... 9
Periodic Charges............................................................ 9
Portfolio Operating Expenses................................................ 10
MetLife........................................................................ 14
The Fixed Account........................................................... 15
Separate Account............................................................ 15
The Funds................................................................... 15
The Portfolio Share Classes that We Offer................................... 22
Substitution of Portfolios.................................................. 23
Purchase and Redemption of Portfolio Shares by the Separate Account......... 23
Voting Rights............................................................... 23
Issuing a Policy............................................................... 23
Payment and Allocation of Premiums............................................. 24
Paying Premiums............................................................. 24
Maximum and Minimum Premium Payments........................................ 24
Allocating Net Premium...................................................... 25
Insurance Proceeds............................................................. 25
Death Benefit Options....................................................... 26
Minimum Death Benefit....................................................... 27
Specified Face Amount....................................................... 27
Income Plans................................................................ 28
Cash Value, Transfers and Withdrawals.......................................... 28
Cash Value.................................................................. 28
Surrender and Withdrawal Privileges......................................... 32
Benefit at Final Date....................................................... 33
Loan Privileges................................................................ 33
Optional Rider Benefits........................................................ 34
Term Benefit................................................................ 34
Charges and Deductions......................................................... 35
Important Information Applicable to all Policy Charges and Deductions....... 35
Charges Deducted from Premiums.............................................. 36
Charges Included in the Monthly Deduction................................... 36
Charges for Certain Optional Rider Benefits................................. 37
Variations In Charges....................................................... 37
Portfolio Company Charges................................................... 38
Other Charges............................................................... 38
Policy Termination and Reinstatement........................................... 38
Federal Tax Matters............................................................ 38
Rights We Reserve.............................................................. 42
Other Policy Provisions........................................................ 43
Sales of Policies.............................................................. 45
Legal Proceedings.............................................................. 46
Restrictions on Financial Transactions......................................... 46
Financial Statements........................................................... 47
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CONTACTING US
You can communicate all of your requests, instructions and notifications to us
by contacting us in writing at your Designated Office. We may require that
certain requests, instructions and notifications be made on forms that we
provide. To avoid delays, such requests, instructions and notifications
generally must be received by us in "good order" (see "Good Order" below).
These include: changing your beneficiary; taking a Policy loan; changing your
death benefit option; taking a partial withdrawal; surrendering your Policy;
making transfer requests; or changing your premium allocations. Your Designated
Office is -MetLife--SBR, 501 Route 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. We may name
additional or alternate Designated Offices. If we do, we will notify you in
writing.
GOOD ORDER. A request or transaction generally is considered in "good order" if
it complies with our administrative procedures and the required information is
complete and accurate. A request or transaction may be rejected or delayed if
it is not in good order. If you have any questions about the procedures and
requirements for any requests, instructions or notifications, you should
contact us or your sales representative before submitting the form or request.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND RISKS
This summary gives an overview of the Policy and is qualified by the more
detailed information in the balance of this Prospectus and the Policy.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("MetLife") issues the Policies. We offer
the Policies to employers, employer sponsored plans, or other organizations or
individuals associated with such employers, plans or organizations. We designed
the Policies for financing nonqualified deferred compensation plans, other
post-employment benefits, certain employer sponsored payroll deduction programs
or other purposes.
POLICY BENEFITS
PREMIUM PAYMENT FLEXIBILITY. The Policy allows flexibility in making premium
payments. The Policy will remain in force as long as the cash surrender value
is large enough to cover one monthly deduction, regardless of whether or not
premium payments have been made.
CASH VALUE. Your cash value in the Policy reflects your premium payments, the
charges we deduct, interest we credit if you have cash value in our fixed
interest account, any investment experience you have in our Separate Account,
as well as your loan and withdrawal activity.
SPECIFIED FACE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE. Within certain limits, you may choose your
specified face amount of insurance when the Policy is issued. You may also
change the amount at any time after the first Policy year, subject to our rules
and procedures.
DEATH BENEFIT OPTIONS. Generally, you have a choice among three options. These
range from an amount equal to the specified face amount to an amount equal to
the specified face amount plus the Policy Cash Value at the date of death.
INCOME PLANS. The insurance proceeds can be paid under a variety of income
plans that are available under the Policy.
SURRENDERS, PARTIAL WITHDRAWALS AND LOANS. Within certain limits, you may take
partial withdrawals and loans from the Policy. You may also surrender your
Policy for its Cash Surrender Value.
TAX ADVANTAGES. In general, you will not pay income taxes on any cash value
that accrues in your Policy prior to a distribution. If you meet certain
requirements, favorable distribution rules will apply. The death benefit may be
subject to Federal and state estate taxes, but your beneficiary will generally
not be subject to income tax on the death benefit. In the case of
employer-owned life insurance as defined in Section 101(j) of the Internal
Revenue Code (the "Code"), the amount of the death benefit excludable from
gross income is limited to premiums paid unless the Policy falls within certain
specified exceptions and a notice and consent requirement is satisfied before
the Policy is issued. As with any taxation matter, you should consult with and
rely on the advice of your own tax adviser.
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TERM RIDER. This rider provides coverage on the insured to age 95. The amount
of sales charge you pay will be less if coverage is obtained through this rider
rather than as part of the Policy. The current charges for the cost of
insurance are lower for coverage under the term rider than under the base
Policy. For details, see "Optional Rider Benefits--Term Benefit."
OTHER OPTIONAL RIDER BENEFITS. You may be eligible for certain other benefits
provided by rider, subject to certain underwriting requirements and the payment
of additional premiums. We will deduct any charges for the rider(s) (other than
the charge for the interim term insurance rider) as part of the monthly
deduction.
RISKS OF A POLICY.
This Prospectus discusses the risks associated with purchasing the Policy.
Prospectuses for the Portfolios discuss the risks associated with investment in
the Portfolio described therein. Each of the Divisions that is available to you
under the Policy invests solely in a corresponding "Portfolio" of a Fund.
INVESTMENT RISK. MetLife does not guarantee the investment performance of the
Divisions and you should consider your risk tolerance before selecting any of
these options. You will be subject to the risk that investment performance will
be unfavorable and that your cash value will decrease. In addition, we deduct
certain Policy fees and charges from your Policy's cash value, which can
significantly reduce your Policy's cash value. During times of poor investment
performance, these deductions may have an even greater impact on your Policy's
cash value. It is possible to lose your full investment and your Policy could
terminate without value, unless you pay additional premiums. If you allocate
cash value to the Fixed Account, then we credit such cash value with a declared
rate of interest. You assume the risk that the rate may decrease, although it
will never be lower than the guaranteed minimum annual effective rate of 2.5%
(4% for Policies issued prior to February 24, 2012).
SURRENDER AND WITHDRAWAL RISKS. The Policies are designed to provide lifetime
insurance protection. They are not offered primarily as an investment, and are
not suitable as a short-term savings vehicle. You should purchase the Policy
only if you have the financial ability to keep it in force for a substantial
period of time. You should not purchase the Policy if you intend to surrender
all or part of the Policy's cash value in the near future.
RISK OF POLICY TERMINATION. Your Policy may terminate without value if you have
paid an insufficient amount of premiums or if the investment experience of the
Divisions is poor. If your cash surrender value is not enough to pay the
monthly deduction, your Policy will terminate without value unless you make a
premium payment sufficient to cover two monthly deductions within the 61-day
grace period. If your Policy does terminate, your insurance coverage will
terminate (although you will be given an opportunity to reinstate your coverage
if you satisfy certain requirements). Lapse of a policy on which there is an
outstanding loan may have adverse tax consequences.
POLICY CHARGE AND EXPENSE INCREASE. We have the right to increase certain
Policy charges.
TAX LAW RISKS. We anticipate that the Policy should generally be deemed a life
insurance contract under Federal tax law. The insurance proceeds payable upon
death of the insured under the Policy will never be less than the minimum
amount required for the Policy to be treated as life insurance under Section
7702 of the Code, as in effect on the date the Policy was issued. The guidance,
however, is not entirely clear in certain circumstances, for example, with
respect to Policies issued on a substandard risk basis. In general, you should
not be deemed to be in receipt of any portion of your Policy's cash value until
there is an actual distribution from the Policy. Although the Beneficiary
generally should not have to pay Federal income tax on the insurance proceeds,
other taxes, such as estate taxes, may apply. In the case of employer-owned
life insurance as defined in Section 101(j), the amount of the death benefit
excludable from gross income is limited to premiums paid unless the Policy
falls within certain specified exceptions and a notice and consent requirement
is satisfied before the Policy is issued.
If you pay more than a certain amount of premiums, you may cause your Policy to
become a "modified endowment contract." If it does, you will pay income taxes
on loans and other amounts we pay out to you (except for payment of insurance
proceeds) to the extent of any gains in your Policy (which is generally the
excess of cash value over the premiums paid). In this case, an additional 10%
tax penalty may also apply.
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If the Policy is not a modified endowment contract, distributions generally
will be treated first as a return of basis or investment in the contract and
then as taxable income. Moreover, loans will generally not be treated as
distributions prior to termination of your Policy, whether by lapse, surrender
or exchange. Finally, neither distributions nor loans from a Policy that is not
a modified endowment contract are subject to the 10% penalty tax.
If your Policy is part of an equity split dollar arrangement under the economic
benefit regime, there is a risk that some portion of the cash value may be
taxed prior to any Policy distribution.
Tax laws, regulations, and interpretations have often been changed in the past
and such changes continue to be proposed. As with any taxation matter, you
should consult with and rely on the advice of your own tax adviser.
FEE TABLES
The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay when
buying, owning, and surrendering the Policy. The charges set forth in the first
two tables may vary by group, based on anticipated variations in our costs or
risks associated with the group or individuals in the group that the charge was
intended to cover. Variations in the charges will be made in accordance with
our established and uniformly applied administrative procedures. Any variations
in charges will be reasonable and will not be unfairly discriminatory to the
interests of any Policy Owner. In addition to the following tables, certain
charges that we don't currently impose (but which we have the right to impose
on your Policy in the future) are described under "Charges and
Deductions--Other Charges," further back in this Prospectus.
In certain cases, we have the right to increase our charges for new Policies,
as well as for Policies already outstanding. The maximum charges in such cases
are shown in the far right-hand columns of the first three tables below.
TRANSACTION FEES
This table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that
you buy the Policy, surrender the Policy, or transfer cash value among the
Divisions or the Fixed Account.
WHEN CHARGE CURRENT AMOUNT MAXIMUM AMOUNT
CHARGE IS DEDUCTED DEDUCTED WE CAN DEDUCT
Sales Charge1,2 On payment of premium Policy Years 1 to 10, up Policy Years 1 to 10, up
to 6.5% of annual target to 9% of annual target
premium paid premium paid
Policy Years 11 and Policy Years 11 and
later, up to 3% of annual later, same as Current
target premium paid Amount for those years
0% on premiums paid in 0% on premiums paid in
excess of annual target excess of annual target
premium in all Policy premium in all Policy
years years
Charge for average On payment of premium 2.25% of each premium Same as Current
expected state and local payment Amount
taxes attributable to
premiums
Charge for expected On payment of premium 1.2% of each premium Same as Current
federal taxes payment Amount
attributable to
premiums
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WHEN CHARGE CURRENT AMOUNT MAXIMUM AMOUNT
CHARGE IS DEDUCTED DEDUCTED WE CAN DEDUCT
Administrative Charge1 On payment of premium Policy Years 1 to 10, up Up to 1.05% of annual
to 0.55% of annual target premium paid in
target premium paid all Policy years
Policy Years 11 and 0.05% of premiums paid
later, up to 1.05% of in excess of annual
annual target premium target premium in all
paid Policy years
0.05% on premiums paid
in excess of annual
target premium in all
Policy years
Transfer Fee On transfer of cash Not currently charged $25 per transfer
value among Divisions
or to or from the Fixed
Account
Interim Term Insurance On payment of first Highest: $13.93 per Highest: $24.65 per
Benefit3 (applies only if premium if rider is $1,000 of term insurance $1,000 of term insurance
you elected rider at elected amount amount
issue)
Highest and Lowest Lowest: $0.03 per $1,000 Lowest: $0.04 per $1,000
Charge Among All of term insurance of term insurance
Possible Insureds amount amount
Charge for male, issue $0.152 per $1,000 of $0.271 per $1,000 of
age 47, nonsmoker, term insurance amount term insurance amount
Guaranteed Issue
underwriting class
Enhanced Cash On premium payments 0.25% of each premium Same as Current
Surrender Value Rider4 made during the first payment made during Amount
five Policy years the first five Policy
years
Underwriting Charge On face amount increase Not currently charged Up to $3 per $1,000 of
(applies only if you increase
request an increase in
your specified face
amount)
1See "Charges and Deductions--Annual Target Premium" for a detailed discussion
of the determination of the annual target premium.
2For Policies issued with the Refund of Sales Charge Rider, if you request a
full cash withdrawal during the first five Policy years, we will refund any
sales charges deducted within 365 days prior to the date the request is
received at your Designated Office. This rider is not available in New Jersey.
3This charge varies based on individual characteristics of the insured or of
individuals in the group that the charge was intended to cover, and may not be
representative of the charge that you will pay. You can obtain more information
about the charges that would apply by contacting your insurance sales
representative. If you would like, we will provide you with an illustration of
the impact of these and other charges under the Policy based on various
assumptions.
4For Policies issued with the Enhanced Cash Surrender Value Rider on or after
February 1, 2004, if you request a full cash withdrawal during the first ten
Policy years, we will refund (a) part of the cumulative charges we have
deducted from your premium payments and (b) part of the cost of term insurance
we have deducted in the current Policy year, as shown in Table A below.
However, we will not pay this refund if the full cash withdrawal is related to
an exchange pursuant to Section 1035 of the Code. This rider is subject to
state approval.
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TABLE A
PORTION OF
COST OF TERM
INSURANCE CHARGES DEDUCTED
PORTION OF DURING POLICY YEAR OF
POLICY YEAR OF CUMULATIVE PREMIUM FULL CASH WITHDRAWAL
FULL CASH WITHDRAWAL CHARGES TO BE REFUNDED* TO BE REFUNDED
---------------------- ------------------------- ---------------------------
1 100% 95%
2 95% 85%
3 90% 75%
4 85% 65%
5 80% 55%
6 75% 45%
7 70% 35%
8 65% 25%
9 60% 15%
10 55% 5%
11 and later None None
* The percent shown is applied to the cumulative sales, tax, and administrative
charges deducted from your premium.
PERIODIC CHARGES OTHER THAN PORTFOLIO OPERATING EXPENSES
These tables describe other fees and expenses that you will pay periodically
during the time that you own the Policy not including the fees and expenses of
the Portfolios.
PERIODIC CHARGES
WHEN CHARGE CURRENT AMOUNT MAXIMUM AMOUNT
CHARGE IS DEDUCTED DEDUCTED WE CAN DEDUCT
Cost of Term Insurance On each monthly Highest: $35.30 per Highest: $35.30 per
for coverage under base anniversary of the $1,000 of term insurance $1,000 of term insurance
policy 1, 2 Policy amount amount
Highest and Lowest Lowest: $0.02 per $1,000 Lowest: $0.04 per $1,000
Charge Among All of term insurance of term insurance
Possible Insureds amount amount
Charge for male, issue $0.152 per $1,000 of $0.271 per $1,000 of
age 47, nonsmoker, term insurance amount term insurance amount
Guaranteed Issue
underwriting class
Cost of Term Insurance On each monthly Highest: $26.48 per Highest: $35.30 per
for coverage under the anniversary of the $1,000 of term insurance $1,000 of term insurance
term benefit 1, 2 Policy amount amount
Highest and Lowest Lowest: $0.02 per $1,000 Lowest: $0.04 per $1,000
Charge Among All of term insurance of term insurance
Possible Insureds amount amount
Charge for male, issue $0.114 per $1,000 of $0.271 per $1,000 of
age 47, nonsmoker, term insurance amount term insurance amount
Guaranteed Issue
underwriting class
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WHEN CHARGE CURRENT AMOUNT MAXIMUM AMOUNT
CHARGE IS DEDUCTED DEDUCTED WE CAN DEDUCT
Mortality and Expense On each monthly Effective annual rate of Effective annual rate up
Risk Charge 3 anniversary of the 0.40% of the cash value to 0.90%
Policy in the Separate
Account.
We intend to reduce this
charge after Policy year
9 to 0.20% and after
Policy year 20 to 0.10%.
Loan Interest Spread 4 Annually (or on loan Annual rate of 0.25% of Annual rate of 2% of the
termination, if earlier) the loan amount loan amount
1The cost of term insurance charge varies based on anticipated variations in
our costs or risks associated with the group or individuals in the group that
the charge was intended to cover. See "Charges and Deductions--Cost of Term
Insurance" for a more detailed discussion of factors affecting this charge. For
Policies issued before January 1, 2009, the maximum cost of insurance charge
ranges from $0.09 to $30.45 per $1,000 of term insurance amount.
2This charge varies based on individual characteristics of the insured or of
individuals in the group that the charge was intended to cover, and may not be
representative of the charge that you will pay. You can obtain more information
about the charges that would apply by contacting your insurance sales
representative. If you would like, we will provide you with an illustration of
the impact of these and other charges under the Policy, based on various
assumptions.
3We are waiving the following amounts of the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge:
0.08% for the Division investing in the Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap
Research Portfolio; and an amount equal to the underlying portfolio expenses
that are in excess of 0.91% for the Division investing in the
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (Class A), in excess
of 1.34% for the Division investing in the Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Portfolio (Class B), in excess of 1.15% for the Division investing in the
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio (Class B), and in excess of 0.62% for the
Division investing in the Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio (Class A).
4We charge interest on Policy loans but credit you with interest on the amount
of the cash value we hold as collateral for the loan. The loan interest spread
is the excess of the interest rate we charge over the interest rate we credit.
PORTFOLIO OPERATING EXPENSES
Each of the Portfolios pays an investment management fee to its investment
manager. Each of the Portfolios also incurs other direct expenses (see the
applicable Portfolio Prospectus and the Statement of Additional Information
referred to therein for each Portfolio). You bear indirectly your proportionate
share of the fees and expenses of the Portfolios of each Portfolio that
correspond to the Separate Account Divisions you are using. Most of the
Portfolios offer various classes of shares, each of which has a different level
of expenses, only one of which is available under a Policy. The available class
of each Portfolio is specified in the expense table below and on the front
cover pages of the Prospectus.
The first table below shows the lowest and highest fees and expenses charged by
any of the Portfolios for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
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) 0.26% 2.07%
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PORTFOLIO FEES AND EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average daily net assets)
The following table is a summary. For more complete information on Portfolio
fees and expenses, please refer to the prospectus for each Portfolio.
DISTRIBUTION
AND/OR
MANAGEMENT SERVICE OTHER
PORTFOLIO FEE (12B-1) FEES EXPENSES
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND,
INC. -- CLASS B
AB VPS Global Thematic Growth
Portfolio 0.75% 0.25% 0.25%
AB VPS Intermediate Bond Portfolio 0.45% 0.25% 0.71%
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS
(INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE
FUNDS)
Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund -- Series II 0.57% 0.25% 0.18%
Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund
-- Series I 0.71% -- 0.22%
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R)
-- CLASS 2
American Funds Growth Fund 0.32% 0.25% 0.02%
American Funds High-Income Bond
Fund 0.47% 0.25% 0.03%
American Funds International Fund 0.49% 0.25% 0.04%
American Funds
U.S. Government/AAA-Rated
Securities Fund 0.34% 0.25% 0.02%
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST I
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100
Portfolio -- Class B 0.07% 0.25% 0.01%
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio
-- Class B 0.75% 0.25% 0.03%
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging
Markets Equity Portfolio -- Class B 0.89% 0.25% 0.10%
Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap
Research Portfolio -- Class A 0.56% -- 0.02%
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio --
Class A 0.61% -- 0.05%
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth
Portfolio -- Class A 0.56% -- 0.02%
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio
-- Class A 0.77% -- 0.04%
Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio --
Class B 0.85% 0.25% 0.03%
JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio --
Class A 0.78% -- 0.06%
MFS(R) Research International Portfolio
-- Class B 0.70% 0.25% 0.05%
Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio --
Class A 0.64% -- 0.04%
Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio --
Class A 0.66% -- 0.05%
ACQUIRED
FUND TOTAL FEE WAIVER NET TOTAL
FEES ANNUAL AND/OR ANNUAL
AND OPERATING EXPENSE OPERATING
PORTFOLIO EXPENSES EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND,
INC. -- CLASS B
AB VPS Global Thematic Growth
Portfolio -- 1.25% 0.05% 1.20%
AB VPS Intermediate Bond Portfolio -- 1.41% -- 1.41%
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS
(INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE
FUNDS)
Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund -- Series II 0.01% 1.01% -- 1.01%
Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund
-- Series I 0.01% 0.94% 0.01% 0.93%
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R)
-- CLASS 2
American Funds Growth Fund -- 0.59% -- 0.59%
American Funds High-Income Bond
Fund -- 0.75% -- 0.75%
American Funds International Fund -- 0.78% -- 0.78%
American Funds
U.S. Government/AAA-Rated
Securities Fund -- 0.61% -- 0.61%
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST I
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100
Portfolio -- Class B 0.67% 1.00% -- 1.00%
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio
-- Class B 0.08% 1.11% 0.01% 1.10%
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging
Markets Equity Portfolio -- Class B -- 1.24% 0.05% 1.19%
Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap
Research Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.58% 0.04% 0.54%
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.66% 0.01% 0.65%
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.58% 0.02% 0.56%
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio
-- Class A -- 0.81% 0.02% 0.79%
Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio --
Class B -- 1.13% 0.08% 1.05%
JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.84% 0.10% 0.74%
MFS(R) Research International Portfolio
-- Class B -- 1.00% 0.10% 0.90%
Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.68% 0.02% 0.66%
Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.71% 0.12% 0.59%
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DISTRIBUTION
AND/OR
MANAGEMENT SERVICE OTHER
PORTFOLIO FEE (12B-1) FEES EXPENSES
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond
Portfolio -- Class A 0.47% -- 0.77%
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio --
Class A 0.48% -- 0.26%
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class A 0.57% -- 0.02%
T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
-- Class B* 0.75% 0.25% 0.03%
Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class A 0.65% -- 0.04%
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
Baillie Gifford International Stock
Portfolio -- Class A 0.79% -- 0.05%
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio --
Class A 0.33% -- 0.10%
BlackRock Capital Appreciation
Portfolio -- Class A 0.69% -- 0.03%
BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond
Portfolio -- Class A 0.35% -- 0.04%
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20
Portfolio -- Class B 0.10% 0.25% 0.03%
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40
Portfolio -- Class B 0.06% 0.25% --
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60
Portfolio -- Class B 0.05% 0.25% --
Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class B 0.82% 0.25% 0.04%
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced
Portfolio -- Class A 0.46% -- 0.07%
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A 0.70% -- 0.02%
Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio --
Class A 0.71% -- 0.04%
Jennison Growth Portfolio -- Class A 0.60% -- 0.02%
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio
-- Class A 0.90% -- 0.06%
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index
Portfolio -- Class A 0.25% -- 0.03%
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio
-- Class A 0.25% -- 0.05%
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio
-- Class A 0.30% -- 0.08%
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio
-- Class A 0.25% -- 0.06%
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio --
Class A 0.25% -- 0.03%
MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio -- Class B 0.56% 0.25% 0.06%
MFS(R) Value Portfolio -- Class A 0.61% -- 0.02%
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio --
Class A 0.82% -- 0.03%
ACQUIRED
FUND TOTAL FEE WAIVER NET TOTAL
FEES ANNUAL AND/OR ANNUAL
AND OPERATING EXPENSE OPERATING
PORTFOLIO EXPENSES EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond
Portfolio -- Class A -- 1.24% 0.01% 1.23%
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.74% 0.03% 0.71%
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.59% 0.05% 0.54%
T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
-- Class B* -- 1.03% -- 1.03%
Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.69% 0.09% 0.60%
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
Baillie Gifford International Stock
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.84% 0.12% 0.72%
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.43% -- 0.43%
BlackRock Capital Appreciation
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.72% 0.09% 0.63%
BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.39% 0.03% 0.36%
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20
Portfolio -- Class B 0.61% 0.99% 0.03% 0.96%
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40
Portfolio -- Class B 0.62% 0.93% -- 0.93%
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60
Portfolio -- Class B 0.63% 0.93% -- 0.93%
Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value
Portfolio -- Class B -- 1.11% 0.05% 1.06%
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.53% -- 0.53%
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.72% 0.11% 0.61%
Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.75% 0.02% 0.73%
Jennison Growth Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.62% 0.08% 0.54%
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio
-- Class A 0.02% 0.98% 0.08% 0.90%
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.28% 0.01% 0.27%
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio
-- Class A -- 0.30% -- 0.30%
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio
-- Class A 0.01% 0.39% -- 0.39%
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio
-- Class A -- 0.31% -- 0.31%
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.28% 0.01% 0.27%
MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio -- Class B -- 0.87% -- 0.87%
MFS(R) Value Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.63% 0.06% 0.57%
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.85% 0.01% 0.84%
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DISTRIBUTION
AND/OR
MANAGEMENT SERVICE OTHER
PORTFOLIO FEE (12B-1) FEES EXPENSES
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth
Portfolio -- Class A 0.60% -- 0.02%
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth
Portfolio -- Class A 0.47% -- 0.03%
Western Asset Management Strategic
Bond Opportunities Portfolio --
Class A 0.57% -- 0.03%
DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND --
SERVICE SHARES
International Value Portfolio 1.00% 0.25% 0.42%
FIDELITY(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE
PRODUCTS
Asset Manager: Growth Portfolio --
Service Class 0.54% 0.10% 0.14%
Contrafund(R) Portfolio -- Service Class 0.54% 0.10% 0.08%
Equity-Income Portfolio -- Service
Class 0.44% 0.10% 0.09%
Freedom 2020 Portfolio -- Initial Class -- -- --
Freedom 2025 Portfolio -- Initial Class -- -- --
Government Money Market Portfolio --
Initial Class 0.18% -- 0.08%
High Income Portfolio -- Initial Class 0.56% -- 0.11%
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio --
Service Class 0.31% 0.10% 0.09%
Mid Cap Portfolio -- Service Class 2 0.54% 0.25% 0.08%
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE
INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP
Fund -- Class 2 0.88% 0.25% 0.06%
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund -- Class 1 0.79% -- 0.04%
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund --
Class 1 0.46% -- 0.10%
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE
TRUST -- INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity
Insights Fund 0.70% -- 0.26%
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio --
Service Shares 0.55% 0.25% 0.08%
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio
-- Service Shares 0.64% 0.25% 0.08%
Janus Henderson Forty Portfolio --
Service Shares 0.62% 0.25% 0.09%
Janus Henderson Overseas Portfolio --
Service Shares** 0.49% 0.25% 0.11%
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio --
Institutional Shares 0.48% -- 0.10%
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST --
SERVICE CLASS
MFS(R) Global Equity Series 0.90% 0.25% 0.23%
ACQUIRED
FUND TOTAL FEE WAIVER NET TOTAL
FEES ANNUAL AND/OR ANNUAL
AND OPERATING EXPENSE OPERATING
PORTFOLIO EXPENSES EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.62% 0.05% 0.57%
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth
Portfolio -- Class A -- 0.50% -- 0.50%
Western Asset Management Strategic
Bond Opportunities Portfolio --
Class A -- 0.60% 0.06% 0.54%
DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND --
SERVICE SHARES
International Value Portfolio -- 1.67% 0.56% 1.11%
FIDELITY(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE
PRODUCTS
Asset Manager: Growth Portfolio --
Service Class 0.02% 0.80% -- 0.80%
Contrafund(R) Portfolio -- Service Class -- 0.72% -- 0.72%
Equity-Income Portfolio -- Service
Class -- 0.63% -- 0.63%
Freedom 2020 Portfolio -- Initial Class 0.54% 0.54% -- 0.54%
Freedom 2025 Portfolio -- Initial Class 0.56% 0.56% -- 0.56%
Government Money Market Portfolio --
Initial Class -- 0.26% -- 0.26%
High Income Portfolio -- Initial Class -- 0.67% -- 0.67%
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio --
Service Class -- 0.50% -- 0.50%
Mid Cap Portfolio -- Service Class 2 -- 0.87% -- 0.87%
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE
INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP
Fund -- Class 2 0.01% 1.20% -- 1.20%
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund -- Class 1 0.02% 0.85% 0.02% 0.83%
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund --
Class 1 0.09% 0.65% 0.11% 0.54%
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE
TRUST -- INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity
Insights Fund -- 0.96% 0.15% 0.81%
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio --
Service Shares -- 0.88% -- 0.88%
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio
-- Service Shares -- 0.97% -- 0.97%
Janus Henderson Forty Portfolio --
Service Shares -- 0.96% -- 0.96%
Janus Henderson Overseas Portfolio --
Service Shares** -- 0.85% -- 0.85%
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio --
Institutional Shares -- 0.58% -- 0.58%
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST --
SERVICE CLASS
MFS(R) Global Equity Series -- 1.38% 0.16% 1.22%
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ACQUIRED
DISTRIBUTION FUND TOTAL FEE WAIVER NET TOTAL
AND/OR FEES ANNUAL AND/OR ANNUAL
MANAGEMENT SERVICE OTHER AND OPERATING EXPENSE OPERATING
PORTFOLIO FEE (12B-1) FEES EXPENSES EXPENSES EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT EXPENSES
MFS(R) New Discovery Series 0.90% 0.25% 0.06% -- 1.21% 0.02% 1.19%
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST II --
SERVICE CLASS
MFS(R) High Yield Portfolio 0.70% 0.25% 0.07% -- 1.02% 0.05% 0.97%
MORGAN STANLEY VARIABLE INSURANCE
FUND, INC. -- CLASS I
Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio 0.75% -- 0.36% -- 1.11% -- 1.11%
Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio 0.85% -- 0.38% -- 1.23% -- 1.23%
PIMCO VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST --
ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS
PIMCO All Asset Portfolio 0.43% 0.15% -- 0.99% 1.57% 0.12% 1.45%
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn(R)
Strategy Portfolio 0.74% 0.15% 1.03% 0.15% 2.07% 0.15% 1.92%
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government
Portfolio 0.48% 0.15% 0.36% -- 0.99% -- 0.99%
PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio 0.50% 0.15% 0.09% -- 0.74% -- 0.74%
PIONEER VARIABLE CONTRACTS TRUST --
CLASS I
Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio 0.74% -- 0.16% -- 0.90% -- 0.90%
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST -- CLASS IB
Putnam VT International Value Fund 0.69% 0.25% 0.23% -- 1.17% -- 1.17%
ROYCE CAPITAL FUND -- INVESTMENT
CLASS
Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio 1.25% -- 0.14% -- 1.39% 0.06% 1.33%
Royce Small-Cap Portfolio 1.00% -- 0.11% -- 1.11% 0.03% 1.08%
*Closed to new investments except under dollar cost averaging and rebalancing
programs in existence at the time of closing.
**Effective April 29, 2019, the Portfolio is closed to new investments and
transfers.
Certain Portfolios that have "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" may be "funds of
funds." A fund of funds invests substantially all of its assets in other
underlying funds. Because the Portfolio invests in other funds, it will bear
its pro rata portion of the operating expenses of those underlying funds,
including the management fee.
Additional information about the management fees and expenses of the Portfolios
can be obtained in Portfolios' prospectuses and Statements of Additional
Information.
For information concerning compensation paid for the sale of the Policies, see
"Sale of Policies."
METLIFE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company ("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 has the legal obligation to pay all benefits and other amounts to which
you are entitled under the terms of your Policy.
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THE FIXED ACCOUNT
The Fixed Account is part of our general assets that are not in any legally
segregated separate accounts. Amounts in the Fixed Account are credited with
interest at an effective annual rate of 2.5% (4% for Policies issued prior to
February 24, 2012). We may also credit excess interest on such amounts.
Different excess interest rates may apply to different amounts based upon when
such amounts were allocated to the Fixed Account.
Any partial amounts we remove from the Fixed Account (such as any portion of
your Policy's monthly deduction that is allocable to the Fixed Account) will be
taken from the most recently allocated amounts first. Any excess interest rate
will be credited for at least 12 months before a new rate is credited. We can
delay transfers, withdrawals, surrender and payment of Policy loans from the
Fixed Account for up to 6 months. Since the Fixed Account is not registered
under the federal securities laws, this Prospectus contains only limited
information about the Fixed Account. The Policy gives you more information on
the operation of the Fixed Account.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT
The Separate Account receives premium payments from the Policy described in
this Prospectus and other variable life insurance policies that we issue. The
assets in the Separate Account legally belong to us, but they are held solely
for the benefit of investors in the Separate Account and no one else, including
our other creditors. Income and realized and unrealized capital gains and
losses of the Separate Account are credited to the Separate Account without
regard to any of our other income or capital gains and losses. We will keep an
amount in the Separate Account that at least equals the value of our
commitments to Policy Owners that are based on their investments in the
Separate Account. We can also keep charges that we deduct and other excess
amounts in the Separate Account or we can transfer the excess out of the
Separate Account.
We are obligated to pay the death benefit under the Policy even if that amount
exceeds the Policy's cash value in the Separate Account. The amount of the
death benefit that exceeds the Policy's cash value in the Separate Account is
paid from our general account. Death benefits paid from the general account are
subject to the financial strength and claims-paying ability of MetLife. For
other life insurance policies and annuity contracts that we issue, we pay all
amounts owed under the policies and contracts from the general account. MetLife
is regulated as an insurance company under state law, which generally imposes
restrictions on the amount and type of investments in the 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.
The investment adviser to certain of the Portfolios offered with the Policy or
with other variable life insurance policies issued through the Separate Account
may be regulated as a Commodity Pool Operator. While we do not concede that the
Separate Account is a commodity pool, MetLife has claimed an exclusion from the
definition of the term "commodity pool operator" under the Commodities Exchange
Act ("CEA"), and is not subject to registration or regulation as a pool
operator under the CEA.
THE DIVISIONS. The Separate Account has subdivisions, called "Divisions." Each
Division invests its assets exclusively in shares of a corresponding Portfolio
of a Fund. We can add new Divisions to or eliminate Divisions from the Separate
Account. You can designate how you would like your net premiums and cash value
to be allocated among the available Divisions and our Fixed Account. In some
cases, your employer retains the right to allocate the portion of any net
premium it pays (rather than any premium you pay). If so, the Policy will state
this. Amounts you allocate to each Division receive the investment experience
of the Division, and you bear this investment risk.
THE FUNDS
Each of the Funds is a "series" type of mutual fund, which is registered as an
open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940
(the "1940 Act"). Each Fund is divided into Portfolios, each of which
represents a different class of stock in which a corresponding Division of the
Separate Account invests. -PROSPECTUSES FOR THE PORTFOLIOS ARE AVAILABLE BY
CALLING 1-908-253-1400 OR THROUGH YOUR REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. You should
read each Portfolio prospectus carefully. The Portfolio Prospectuses contain
information about each Fund and its Portfolios, including the investment
objectives, strategies, risks and investment advisers that are associated with
each Portfolio.
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Some of the Portfolios have names and investment objectives that are very
similar to certain publicly available mutual funds that are managed by the same
money managers. These Portfolios are not those publicly available mutual funds
and will not have the same performance. Different performance will result from
such factors as different implementation of investment policies, different cash
flows into and out of the Portfolios, different fees and different sizes.
CERTAIN PAYMENTS WE RECEIVE WITH REGARD TO THE PORTFOLIOS. An investment
adviser may make payments to us and/or certain of our affiliates. These
payments may be used for a variety of purposes, including payment for expenses
for certain administrative, marketing and support services with respect to the
Policies and, in MetLife's role as intermediary, with respect to the
Portfolios. We and our affiliates may profit from these payments. These
payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the advisory fee deducted
from Portfolio assets. Policy Owners and Certificate Owners, through their
indirect investment in the Portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees
(see the Portfolio prospectuses for more information). The amount of the
payments we receive is based on a percentage of assets of the Portfolio
attributable to the Policies and certain other variable insurance products that
we and our affiliates issue. These percentages differ and some advisers or
sub-advisers (or other affiliates) may pay us more than others. These
percentages currently range up to 0.50%.
Additionally, an investment adviser may provide us with wholesaling services
that assist in the distribution of the Policies and may pay us and/or certain
of our affiliates amounts to participate in sales meetings. These amounts may
be significant and may provide the adviser or sub-adviser (or their affiliate)
with increased access to persons involved in the distribution of the Policies.
On August 4, 2017, MetLife, Inc. completed the separation of Brighthouse
Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Brighthouse") where MetLife, Inc.
retained an ownership interest of 19.2% non-voting common stock outstanding of
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. In June 2018, MetLife, Inc. sold Brighthouse
Financial, Inc. common stock in exchange for MetLife, Inc. senior notes and
Brighthouse was no longer considered a related party. At December 31, 2018,
MetLife, Inc. no longer held any shares of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. for its
own account; however, certain insurance company separate accounts managed by
MetLife held shares of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Brighthouse subsidiaries
include Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC, which serves as the investment
adviser for the Brighthouse Funds Trust I and Brighthouse Funds Trust II. We
and our affiliated companies have entered into agreements with Brighthouse
Investment Advisers, LLC, Brighthouse Funds Trust I and Brighthouse Funds Trust
II whereby we receive payments for certain administrative, marketing and
support services described in the previous paragraphs. Currently, the
Portfolios in Brighthouse Funds Trust I and Brighthouse Funds Trust II are only
available in variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies
issued by MetLife and its affiliates, as well as Brighthouse Life Insurance
Company and its affiliates. As of December 31, 2018, approximately 91% of
Portfolio assets held in Separate Accounts of MetLife and its affiliates were
allocated to Portfolios in Brighthouse Funds Trust I and Brighthouse Funds
Trust II. Should we or Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC decide to terminate
the agreements, would be required to find alternative Portfolios which could
have higher or lower costs to the Policy Owner. In addition, the amount of
payments we receive could cease or be substantially reduced which may have a
material impact on our financial statements.
Certain Funds have adopted a Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. A Fund's 12b-1 Plan, if any, is described in
more detail in each Fund's prospectus. (See also "Fee Tables--Portfolio
Operating Expenses.") Any payments we receive pursuant to those 12b-1 Plans are
paid to us or our distributor. Payments under a Portfolio's 12b-1 Plan decrease
the Portfolio's investment return.
SELECTION OF PORTFOLIOS. We select the Portfolios offered through the Policy
based on a number of criteria, including asset class coverage, the strength of
the adviser's or subadviser's reputation and tenure, brand recognition,
performance, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm.
Another factor we consider during the selection process is whether the
Portfolio's adviser or subadviser is one of our affiliates or whether the
Portfolio, its adviser, its subadviser(s), or an affiliate will make payments
to us or our affiliates. For additional information on these arrangements, see
"Certain Payments We Receive with Regard to the Portfolios" above. In this
regard, the profit distributions we receive from our affiliated investment
advisers are a component of the total revenue that we consider in configuring
the features and investment choices available in the variable insurance
products that we and our affiliated insurance companies issue. Since we and our
affiliated insurance companies may benefit more from the allocation of
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assets to Portfolios advised by our affiliates than those that are not, we may
be more inclined to offer Portfolios advised by our affiliates in the variable
insurance products we issue. In some cases, we may include Portfolios based on
recommendations made by selling firms through which the Policy is sold. These
selling firms may receive payments from the Portfolios they recommend and may
benefit accordingly from the allocation of cash value to such Portfolios. We
review the Portfolios periodically and may remove a Portfolio or limit its
availability to new premium payments or transfers of cash value if we determine
that the Portfolio no longer meets one or more of the selection criteria,
and/or if the Portfolio has not attracted significant allocations from Policy
Owners.
WE DO NOT PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE AND DO NOT RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE ANY
PARTICULAR PORTFOLIO. YOU BEAR THE RISK OF ANY DECLINE IN THE CASH VALUE OF
YOUR POLICY RESULTING FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PORTFOLIOS YOU HAVE CHOSEN.
As of the end of each Valuation Period (see "Valuation Period" description in
"Other Policy Provisions--
When Your Requests Become Effective"), we purchase and redeem Portfolio shares
for the Separate Account at their net asset value without any sales or
redemption charges. These purchases and redemptions reflect the amount of any
of the following transactions that take effect at the end of the Valuation
Period:
o The allocation of net premiums to the Separate Account;
o Dividends and distributions on Portfolio shares, which are reinvested as of
the dates paid (which reduces the value of each share of the Portfolio and
increases the number of Portfolio shares outstanding, but has no effect on
the cash value in the Separate Account);
o Policy loans and loan repayments allocated to the Separate Account;
o Transfers to and among Divisions;
o Withdrawals and surrenders taken from the Separate Account.
The adviser, any sub-adviser and investment objective of each Portfolio are as
follows:
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. --
CLASS B
AB VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. AllianceBernstein L.P.
AB VPS Intermediate Bond Portfolio Seeks to generate income and price AllianceBernstein L.P.
appreciation without assuming what
the Adviser considers undue risk.
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO
VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)
Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund -- Series II Seeks capital growth and income Invesco Advisers, Inc.
through investments in equity
securities, including common stocks,
preferred stocks and securities
convertible into common and
preferred stocks.
Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund -- Series I Seeks long-term growth of capital. Invesco Advisers, Inc.
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES(R) -- CLASS 2
American Funds Growth Fund Seeks growth of capital. Capital Research and Management
Company(SM)
American Funds High-Income Bond Fund Seeks a high level of current income. Capital Research and Management
Its secondary investment objective is Company(SM)
capital appreciation.
American Funds International Fund Seeks long-term growth of capital. Capital Research and Management
Company(SM)
American Funds U.S. Government/AAA-Rated Seeks a high level of current income Capital Research and Management
Securities Fund consistent with preservation of Company(SM)
capital.
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST I
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 100 Portfolio -- Seeks growth of capital. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B LLC
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio -- Class B Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadvisers: Delaware Investments
Fund Advisers; Wells Capital
Management Incorporated
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Seeks capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Portfolio -- Class B LLC
Subadviser: Aberdeen Asset
Managers Limited
Brighthouse/Wellington Large Cap Research Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Portfolio -- Class A LLC
Subadviser: Wellington Management
Company LLP
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio -- Class A Seeks total return through Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
investment in real estate securities, LLC
emphasizing both capital appreciation Subadviser: CBRE Clarion
and current income. Securities LLC
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Portfolio -- Seeks capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: ClearBridge
Investments, LLC
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio -- Class A Seeks long-term capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Harris Associates L.P.
Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class B Seeks long-term growth of capital. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.
JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio -- Class A Seeks long-term capital growth. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc.
MFS(R) Research International Portfolio -- Class B Seeks capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial
Services Company
Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio -- Class A Seeks capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
(formerly Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth LLC
Portfolio) Subadviser: Morgan Stanley
Investment Management Inc.
Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio -- Class A Seeks capital appreciation. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
PIMCO Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio -- Seeks maximum real return, Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A consistent with preservation of LLC
capital and prudent investment Subadviser: Pacific Investment
management. Management Company LLC
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio -- Class A Seeks maximum total return, Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
consistent with the preservation of LLC
capital and prudent investment Subadviser: Pacific Investment
management. Management Company LLC
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio -- Seeks long-term capital appreciation Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A by investing in common stocks LLC
believed to be undervalued. Income is Subadviser: T. Rowe Price
a secondary objective. Associates, Inc.
T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Portfolio -- Seeks long-term growth of capital. Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B* LLC
Subadviser: T. Rowe Price
Associates, Inc.
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Seeks high total return by investing
Class A in equity securities of mid-sized
companies.
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio -- Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Class A
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio -- Class A Seeks a competitive total return
primarily from investing in
fixed-income securities.
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio -- Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Class A
BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio -- Seeks a high level of current income
Class A consistent with preservation of
capital.
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio -- Seeks a high level of current income,
Class B with growth of capital as a secondary
objective.
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio -- Seeks high total return in the form of
Class B income and growth of capital, with a
greater emphasis on income.
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio -- Seeks a balance between a high level
Class B of current income and growth of
capital, with a greater emphasis on
growth of capital.
Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Seeks long-term capital growth.
Class B
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio -- Seeks long-term capital appreciation
Class A with some current income.
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Seeks to provide a growing stream of
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A income over time and, secondarily,
long-term capital appreciation and
current income.
Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class A Seeks maximum capital appreciation.
Jennison Growth Portfolio -- Class A Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio -- Class A Seeks long-term capital growth from
investments in common stocks or
other equity securities.
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio -- Seeks to track the performance of the
Class A Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate
Bond Index.
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: Victory Capital
Management Inc.
BRIGHTHOUSE FUNDS TRUST II
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: Baillie Gifford Overseas
Limited
BlackRock Bond Income Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors,
LLC
BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors,
LLC
BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors,
LLC
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 20 Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B LLC
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 40 Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B LLC
Brighthouse Asset Allocation 60 Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B LLC
Brighthouse/Artisan Mid Cap Value Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class B LLC
Subadviser: Artisan Partners
Limited Partnership
Brighthouse/Wellington Balanced Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: Wellington Management
Company LLP
Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A LLC
Subadviser: Wellington Management
Company LLP
Frontier Mid Cap Growth Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Frontier Capital
Management Company, LLC
Jennison Growth Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Jennison Associates
LLC
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Loomis, Sayles &
Company, L.P.
MetLife Aggregate Bond Index Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: MetLife Investment
Advisors, LLC
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A Seeks to track the performance of the
Standard & Poor's MidCap 400(R)
Composite Stock Price Index.
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A Seeks to track the performance of the
MSCI EAFE(R) Index.
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A Seeks to track the performance of the
Russell 2000(R) Index.
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A Seeks to track the performance of the
Standard & Poor's 500(R) Composite
Stock Price Index.
MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio -- Class B Seeks a favorable total return
through investment in a diversified
portfolio.
MFS(R) Value Portfolio -- Class A Seeks capital appreciation.
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio -- Class A Seeks high total return, consisting
principally of capital appreciation.
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio -- Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Class A
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio -- Seeks long-term capital growth.
Class A
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Seeks to maximize total return
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A consistent with preservation of
capital.
DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND -- SERVICE
SHARES
International Value Portfolio Seeks long-term capital growth.
FIDELITY(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS
Asset Manager: Growth Portfolio -- Service Class Seeks to maximize total return by
allocating its assets among stocks,
bonds, short-term instruments, and
other investments.
Contrafund(R) Portfolio -- Service Class Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Equity-Income Portfolio -- Service Class Seeks reasonable income. The fund
will also consider the potential for
capital appreciation. The fund's goal
is to achieve a yield which exceeds
the composite yield on the securities
comprising the S&P 500(R) Index.
PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
MetLife Mid Cap Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: MetLife Investment
Advisors, LLC
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: MetLife Investment
Advisors, LLC
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: MetLife Investment
Advisors, LLC
MetLife Stock Index Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: MetLife Investment
Advisors, LLC
MFS(R) Total Return Portfolio -- Class B Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial
Services Company
MFS(R) Value Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial
Services Company
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio -- Class A Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
LLC
Subadviser: Neuberger Berman
Investment Advisers LLC
T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: T. Rowe Price
Associates, Inc.
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio -- Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Class A LLC
Subadviser: T. Rowe Price
Associates, Inc.
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Brighthouse Investment Advisers,
Opportunities Portfolio -- Class A LLC
Subadviser: Western Asset
Management Company
DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND -- SERVICE
SHARES
International Value Portfolio The Dreyfus Corporation
FIDELITY(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS
Asset Manager: Growth Portfolio -- Service Class Fidelity Management & Research
Company
Subadvisers: FMR Co., Inc.; Fidelity
Investments Money Management,
Inc.
Contrafund(R) Portfolio -- Service Class Fidelity Management & Research
Company
Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
Equity-Income Portfolio -- Service Class Fidelity Management & Research
Company
Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
Freedom 2020 Portfolio -- Initial Class Seeks high total return with a Fidelity Management & Research
secondary objective of principal Company
preservation as the fund approaches Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
its target date and beyond.
Freedom 2025 Portfolio -- Initial Class Seeks high total return with a Fidelity Management & Research
secondary objective of principal Company
preservation as the fund approaches Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
its target date and beyond.
Government Money Market Portfolio -- Initial Seeks as high a level of current Fidelity Management & Research
Class income as is consistent with Company
preservation of capital and liquidity. Subadviser: Fidelity Investments
Money Management, Inc.
High Income Portfolio -- Initial Class Seeks a high level of current income, Fidelity Management & Research
while also considering growth of Company
capital. Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
Investment Grade Bond Portfolio -- Service Class Seeks as high a level of current Fidelity Management & Research
income as is consistent with the Company
preservation of capital. Subadviser: Fidelity Investments
Money Management, Inc.
Mid Cap Portfolio -- Service Class 2 Seeks long-term growth of capital. Fidelity Management & Research
Company
Subadviser: FMR Co., Inc.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE
PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP Fund -- Seeks capital appreciation. Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC
Class 2
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund -- Class 1 Seeks long-term capital growth. Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund -- Class 1 Seeks high current income, Franklin Advisers, Inc.
consistent with preservation of
capital, with capital appreciation as a
secondary consideration.
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST --
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund Seeks long-term growth of capital. Goldman Sachs Asset Management,
L.P.
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio -- Service Seeks long-term capital growth, Janus Capital Management LLC
Shares consistent with preservation of
capital and balanced by current
income.
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio -- Service Seeks long-term growth of capital. Janus Capital Management LLC
Shares
Janus Henderson Forty Portfolio -- Service Seeks long-term growth of capital. Janus Capital Management LLC
Shares
Janus Henderson Overseas Portfolio -- Service Seeks long-term growth of capital. Janus Capital Management LLC
Shares**
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio -- Seeks long-term growth of capital. Janus Capital Management LLC
Institutional Shares
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST -- SERVICE
CLASS
MFS(R) Global Equity Series Seeks capital appreciation. Massachusetts Financial Services
Company
MFS(R) New Discovery Series Seeks capital appreciation. Massachusetts Financial Services
Company
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PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISER/SUBADVISER
MFS(R) VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST II -- SERVICE
CLASS
MFS(R) High Yield Portfolio Seeks total return with an emphasis Massachusetts Financial Services
on high current income, but also Company
considering capital appreciation.
MORGAN STANLEY VARIABLE INSURANCE FUND, INC.
-- CLASS I
Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio Seeks high total return by investing Morgan Stanley Investment
primarily in fixed income securities of Management Inc.
government and government-related
issuers and, to a lesser extent, of
corporate issuers in emerging market
countries.
Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Seeks long-term capital appreciation Morgan Stanley Investment
by investing primarily in Management Inc.
growth-oriented equity securities of Subadviser: Morgan Stanley
issuers in emerging market Investment Management Company
countries.
PIMCO VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST --
ADMINISTRATIVE CLASS
PIMCO All Asset Portfolio Seeks maximum real return Pacific Investment Management
consistent with preservation of real Company LLC
capital and prudent investment Subadviser: Research Affiliates, LLC
management.
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn(R) Strategy Seeks maximum real return, Pacific Investment Management
Portfolio consistent with prudent investment Company LLC
management.
PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio Seeks maximum total return, Pacific Investment Management
consistent with preservation of Company LLC
capital and prudent investment
management.
PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio Seeks maximum total return, Pacific Investment Management
consistent with preservation of Company LLC
capital and prudent investment
management.
PIONEER VARIABLE CONTRACTS TRUST -- CLASS I
Pioneer Mid Cap Value VCT Portfolio Seeks capital appreciation by Amundi Pioneer Asset Management,
investing in a diversified portfolio of Inc.
securities consisting primarily of
common stocks.
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST -- CLASS IB
Putnam VT International Value Fund Seeks capital growth. Current Putnam Investment Management,
income is a secondary objective. LLC
ROYCE CAPITAL FUND -- INVESTMENT CLASS
Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. Royce & Associates, LP
Royce Small-Cap Portfolio Seeks long-term growth of capital. Royce & Associates, LP
*Closed to new investments except under dollar cost averaging and rebalancing
programs in existence at the time of closing.
**Effective April 29, 2019, the Portfolio is closed to new investments and
transfers.
THE PORTFOLIO SHARE CLASSES THAT WE OFFER
The Portfolios offer various classes of shares, each of which has a different
level of expenses. The Portfolio prospectuses may provide information for share
classes or Portfolios that are not available through the Policy. When you
consult the Portfolio prospectus for a Portfolio, you should be careful to
refer only to the information regarding the Portfolio and class of shares that
is available through the Policy.
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SUBSTITUTION OF PORTFOLIOS
If investment in the Portfolios or a particular Portfolio is no longer
possible, in our judgment becomes inappropriate for the purposes of the
Policies, or for any other reason in our sole discretion, we may substitute
another portfolio without your consent. The substituted Portfolio may have
different fees and expenses. Substitution may be made with respect to existing
investments or the investment of future premium payments, or both. However, we
will not make such substitution without any necessary approval of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, we may make available or close
Divisions to allocation of premium payments or cash value, or both, for some or
all classes of Policies, at any time in our sole discretion.
PURCHASE AND REDEMPTION OF PORTFOLIO SHARES BY THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
As of the end of each Valuation Period (see "Valuation Period" description
below in "Other Policy Provisions--When Your Requests Become Effective"),
purchases and redemptions of Fund shares for the Separate Account are made at
their net asset value without any sales or redemption charges. These purchases
and redemptions reflect the amount of any of the following transactions that
take effect at the end of the Valuation Period:
o The allocation of net premiums to the Separate Account;
o Dividends and distributions on Fund shares, which are reinvested as of the
dates paid (which reduces the value of each share of the Fund and increases
the number of Fund shares outstanding, but has no effect on the cash value
in the Separate Account);
o Policy loans and loan repayments allocated to the Separate Account;
o Transfers to and among Divisions;
o Withdrawals and surrenders taken from the Separate Account.
VOTING RIGHTS
The Funds have shareholder meetings from time to time to, for example, elect
directors and approve some changes in investment management arrangements. You
can give us voting instructions on shares of each Portfolio of a Fund that are
attributed to your Policy. We will vote the shares of each Portfolio that are
attributed to your Policy based on your instructions. We will vote all shares
in proportion to the instructions received. If we do not receive your
instructions we will vote your shares in the same proportion as represented by
the votes received from other Owners. The effect of this proportional voting is
that a small number of Owners may control the outcome of a vote. Should we
determine that the 1940 Act no longer requires us to do this, we may decide to
vote Portfolio shares in our own right, without input from you or any other
Owners of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts that
participate in a Portfolio of a Fund.
ISSUING A POLICY
If you want to own a Policy, then you must complete an application, which must
be received by your Designated Office. We reserve the right to reject an
application for any reason permitted by law, and our acceptance of an
application is subject to our insurance underwriting rules.
We offer other variable life insurance policies that have different death
benefits, policy features, portfolio selections, and optional programs.
However, these other policies also have different charges that would affect
your performance and cash values. To obtain more information about these other
policies, contact your Designated Office or your sales representative.
There are three types of underwriting available under the Policy. We decide
which type to use based on the total number of eligible possible insureds
within the eligible group for whom a Policy could be purchased and the
percentage of those insureds for whom a Policy is actually purchased. The three
types of underwriting are:
GUARANTEED ISSUE--requires the least evidence of insurability and rating
classification;
SIMPLIFIED UNDERWRITING--requires more evidence of insurability and rating
classification; and
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FULL UNDERWRITING--requires the most evidence of insurability and rating
classification.
An insured who is a standard risk under Simplified Underwriting or Guaranteed
Issue may have a higher cost of term insurance rate than would apply to the
same insured under Full Underwriting.
Generally, we will issue a Policy only for insureds that are age 70 or less
(although we may decide to permit an insured that is older) that have provided
evidence of insurability that we find acceptable. An "insured" is the person
upon whose life we issue the Policy. For the purpose of computing the insured's
age under the Policy, we start with the insured's age on the Date of Policy
which is set forth in the Policy. Age under the Policy at any other time is
then computed using that issue age and adding the number of full Policy years
completed.
The Date of Policy is usually the date the Policy application is approved and
premiums are accepted. We use the Date of Policy to calculate the Policy years
(and Policy months and monthly anniversaries). To preserve a younger age for
the insured, we may permit a Date of Policy that is earlier than the date the
application is approved if there have been no material misrepresentations in
the application. You may request that your Date of Policy be the same date the
planned periodic premium is received. In these cases, you would incur a charge
for insurance protection before insurance coverage starts.
Insurance coverage under the Policy will generally begin at the time the
application is approved. For coverage to be effective, the insured's health on
the date of such approval must be the same as stated in the application and, in
most states, we can require that the insured not have sought medical advice or
treatment between the date of the application and the date of approval.
PAYMENT AND ALLOCATION OF PREMIUMS
You can make voluntary planned periodic premium payments and unscheduled
premium payments. The payment of a given premium won't necessarily guarantee
that your Policy will remain in force. Rather, this depends on your Policy's
Cash Surrender Value.
PAYING PREMIUMS
We accept premium payments made by check or cashier's check. We do not accept
cash, money orders or traveler's checks. You can make premium payments, subject
to certain limitations discussed below.
VOLUNTARY PLANNED PERIODIC PREMIUM SCHEDULE. You choose the schedule on your
application. The schedule sets forth the amount of premiums, fixed payment
intervals and the period of time that you intend to pay premiums. The schedule
can be: (a) annual; (b) semi-annual; or (c) through another method to which we
agree. After payment of the first planned periodic premium, you do not have to
pay premiums in accordance with your voluntary planned period premium schedule.
UNSCHEDULED PREMIUM PAYMENT OPTION. You also can make other premium payments at
any time.
Premium payments sent by regular U.S. mail should be addressed to: MetLife,
P.O. Box 7369, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7369. Premium payments sent by express
mail or courier service should be addressed to: MetLife, Lockbox #7369, Wells
Fargo Bank Y1372-045, 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
If you send premium payments or transaction requests to an address other than
the one we have designated for receipt of such payments or requests, we may
return the premium payment to you, or there may be a delay in applying the
payment or transaction to your Policy.
MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM PREMIUM PAYMENTS
o The first premium may not be less than the planned premium unless agreed to
by us.
o After the first Policy year, your voluntary planned periodic payments must be
at least $100, whether on an annual or semi-annual basis.
o Unscheduled premium payments must be at least $100 each. We may change this
minimum amount on 90 days notice to you.
o You may not pay premiums that exceed tax law premium limitations for life
insurance policies. We will return any amounts that exceed these limits,
except that we will keep any amounts that are required to
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keep the Policy from terminating. We will let you make premium payments that
would turn your Policy into a modified endowment contract, but we will tell
you of this status in your annual statement, and if possible, we will tell
you how to reverse the status. ("See Tax Matters--Modified Endowment
Contracts.")
o We reserve the right not to sell a Policy to any group or individual
associated with such group if the total amount of annual premium that is
expected to be paid in connection with all Policies sold to the group or
individuals associated with such group is less than $250,000.
o We may require evidence of insurability for premium payments that cause the
minimum death benefit to exceed the death benefit then in effect under the
death benefit option chosen.
ALLOCATING NET PREMIUM
Your allocations of net premiums to the Fixed Account are effective as of the
Investment Start Date. See "Investment Start Date" description below in "Other
Policy Provisions--When Your Requests Become Effective." Your allocations of
net premiums to the Divisions of the Separate Account are effective as of the
end of the free look period. See "Other Policy Provisions--Free Look Period."
During the free look period, we allocate the net premium payments you allocated
to the Divisions to a money market Division. At the end of the free look
period, we will allocate your cash value in that Division among all the
Divisions according to your net premium allocation instructions.
For policies issued in California, we allocate net premiums to the Divisions as
of the Investment Start Date. If you are age 60 or older, and you allocate 100%
of your initial net premium to a money market Division in order to receive a
refund of premiums should you cancel the Policy during the free look period, we
will not automatically transfer your cash value or reallocate your future
premiums once the free look period has ended. You must contact us to request a
transfer or reallocation.
You can instruct us to allocate your net premiums among the Fixed Account and
the Divisions. You can change your allocations (effective after the end of the
free look period) at any time by giving us written notification at your
Designated Office or in any other manner that we permit. If you have cash value
of at least $60,000,000 in the Fixed Account for all Policies you own, we will
have to give prior approval to any allocation of net premium or transfer of
cash value to the Fixed Account.
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
If the Policy is in force, we will pay your beneficiary the insurance proceeds
as of the end of the Valuation Period that includes the insured's date of
death. We will pay this amount after we receive documents that we request as
due proof of the insured's death.
We will pay the proceeds in one sum, including either by check, by placing the
amount in an account that earns interest, or by any other method of payment
that provides the beneficiary with immediate and full access to the proceeds,
or under other settlement options that we may make available. None of these
options vary with the investment performance of the Divisions of the Separate
Account. More detailed information concerning settlement options is provided
under "Income Plans" and on request from your Designated Office. We will pay
interest on the proceeds as required by applicable state law.
Unless otherwise requested and subject to state law, the Policy's death
proceeds will generally be paid to the beneficiary through a settlement option
called the Total Control Account. The Total Control Account is an
interest-bearing account through which the beneficiary has immediate and full
access to the proceeds, with unlimited draft writing privileges. We credit
interest to the account at a rate that will not be less than a guaranteed
minimum annual effective rate. You may also elect to have any Policy surrender
proceeds paid into a Total Control Account established for you.
The beneficiary has one year from the date the insurance proceeds are paid to
change the selection from a single sum payment to an income plan, as long as we
have made no payments from the interest-bearing account. If the terms of the
income plan permit the beneficiary to withdraw the entire amount from the plan,
the beneficiary can also name contingent beneficiaries.
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The insurance proceeds equal:
o The death benefit under the death benefit option or minimum death benefit
that is in effect on the date of death; plus
o Any additional insurance proceeds provided by rider; minus
o Any unpaid Policy loans and accrued interest thereon, and any due and unpaid
charges accruing during a grace period.
Every state has unclaimed property laws which generally declare life insurance
policies to be abandoned after a period of inactivity of three to five years
from the date any death benefit is due and payable. For example, if the payment
of a death benefit has been triggered, and after a thorough search, we are
still unable to locate the beneficiary of the death benefit, the death benefit
will be paid to the abandoned property division or unclaimed property office of
the state in which the beneficiary, Policy Owner or the Certificate Owner last
resided, as shown on our books and records. ("Escheatment" is the formal, legal
name for this process.) However, the state is obligated to pay the death
benefit (without interest) if your beneficiary steps forward to claim it with
the proper documentation. To prevent your Policy's death benefit from being
paid to the state's abandoned or unclaimed property office, it is important
that you update your beneficiary designation--including complete names and
complete address--if and as they change. You should contact your Designated
Office in order to make a change to your beneficiary designation. (See
"Contacting Us.")
DEATH BENEFIT OPTIONS
You can choose among three options. You select which option you want in the
Policy application. The three options are:
o Option A: The death benefit is a level amount and equals the specified face
amount of the Policy.
o Option B: The death benefit varies and equals the specified face amount of
the Policy plus the cash value on the date of death.
o Option C: The death benefit varies and equals the specified face amount of
the Policy plus the amount by which the Policy premiums paid exceed
withdrawals made.
There are issues that you should consider in choosing your death benefit
option. For example, under Options B and C, the cash value or other amounts are
added to the specified face amount. Therefore, the death benefit will generally
be greater under these options than under Option A for Policies with the same
specified face amount and premium payments. By the same token, the cost of
insurance will generally be greater under Options B and C than under Option A.
You can change your death benefit option after the first Policy year, provided
that:
o Your cash surrender value after the change would be enough to pay at least
two monthly deductions.
o The specified face amount continues to be no less than the minimum we allow
after a decrease.
o The total premiums you have paid do not exceed the then current maximum
premium limitations permitted under IRS rules.
o You provide evidence satisfactory to us of the insured's insurability, as we
may require.
Any change will be effective on the monthly anniversary on or immediately
following the Date of Receipt of the request (or following the date we approve
it if we require evidence of insurability). A change in death benefit option
will cause us to automatically increase or decrease your specified face amount
so that the amount of the death benefit is not changed on the effective date of
the new death benefit option.
Before you change your death benefit option you should consider the following:
o If the term insurance portion of your death benefit changes, as it may with a
change from Option A to B or C and vice versa, the term insurance charge
will also change. This will affect your cash value and, in some cases, the
death benefit levels.
o If your specified face amount changes because of the change in death benefit
option, consider also the issues presented by changing your specified face
amount that are described under "Specified Face Amount," below. These issues
include the possibility that your Policy would become a modified endowment
contract; that you would receive a taxable distribution; and that the
maximum premium amounts that you can pay would change.
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MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT
In no event will the Policy death benefit (plus the proceeds under any term
rider on the insured's life) be lower than the minimum amount required to
maintain the Policy as life insurance under the federal income tax laws as in
effect on the date your Policy is issued. We determine this minimum by applying
either the:
I. Cash Value Accumulation Test; or
II. Guideline Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test.
You choose the Cash Value Accumulation Test or the Guideline Premium/Cash Value
Corridor Test before we issue your Policy, and the election cannot later be
changed. Under the Cash Value Accumulation Test, your death benefit is never
less than the amount of your Policy's cash value at the insured's date of
death, multiplied by a factor set forth in your Policy. This factor varies
depending upon the insured's age at the date of death, and it declines as the
insured grows older.
Under the Guideline Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test, there is a very similar
minimum death benefit based on your Policy's cash value at the date of death.
However, the factors set forth in your Policy are higher for the Guideline
Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test (which results in a higher minimum death
benefit, assuming the same cash value). Also, there are firm limits on the
amount of premiums you can pay for the amount of coverage you have in force
under the Guideline Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test, while the tax law imposes
no such firm limits under the Cash Value Accumulation Test.
Before choosing between these two Tests you should consider the following:
o The Cash Value Accumulation Test may allow you to pay a greater amount in
premiums for the same amount of death benefit under federal income tax laws
and still qualify as life insurance. This is the case because the Policy
will qualify as life insurance even though the Policy Owner is paying a
higher level of premium than allowed under the Guideline Premium/Cash Value
Accumulation Test. However, the death benefit under the Cash Value
Accumulation Test (and thus the monthly cost of term insurance) could be
higher. You should ask for an illustration comparing results under both
tests. We reserve the right to return any premium to the extent it would
cause the death benefit to increase above certain limits.
o Increases in death benefits by operation of the Cash Value Accumulation Test
will result in a higher monthly cost of term insurance. Such increases can
also occur under the Guideline Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test, although
this is less likely.
o Any advantage of the Cash Value Accumulation Test may be eliminated if
premium payments exceed the 7-pay test limit. The 7-pay test sets a limit on
the amount of premiums which may be paid under a Policy during the 7-pay
testing period (usually the first 7 Policy years after issue or after a
material modification of the Policy) without incurring possible adverse tax
consequences. If premiums paid exceed such limit during any 7-pay testing
period, any partial withdrawals, Policy loan and other distributions may be
subject to adverse federal income tax consequences. (See "Federal Tax
Matters--Modified Endowment Contracts" below.)
SPECIFIED FACE AMOUNT
CHOOSING YOUR INITIAL SPECIFIED FACE AMOUNT. The specified face amount is the
basic amount of insurance specified in your Policy. The Minimum Initial
Specified Face amount is the smallest amount of specified face amount for which
a Policy may be issued. Currently this amount is $100,000. If the term
insurance rider is purchased, the specified face amount and term rider amount
are combined to determine the Minimum Initial Specified Face Amount. You should
consider whether to take all of your coverage as specified face amount or
whether to take some coverage, if available, under our term insurance benefit.
The term insurance benefit provides coverage on the insured to age 95. You may
purchase this rider, if available, only at the time of Policy issue. By
electing to take part of your coverage under the term insurance rider, you can
reduce the amount of sales charges and current cost of insurance charges that
you otherwise would pay. For details, see "Optional Rider Benefits--Term
Benefit."
CHANGING YOUR SPECIFIED FACE AMOUNT. Generally, you may change your specified
face amount at any time after the first Policy year subject to certain criteria
specified below. Any change will be effective on: the monthly anniversary on or
next following the (a) Date of Receipt of your request; or (b) if we require
evidence of insurability, the date we approve your request.
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The Specified Face Amount of insurance may not be reduced to less than $100,000
during the first five Policy years or to less than $50,000 after the fifth
Policy year. These minimums also apply to decreases that result from partial
withdrawals or changes in death benefit options. If there have been previous
specified face amount increases, any decreases in specified face amount will be
made in the following order: (i) the specified face amount provided by the most
recent increase; (ii) the next most recent increases successively; and (iii)
the initial specified face amount. You may increase the specified face amount
only if the cash surrender value after the change is large enough to cover at
least two monthly deductions based on your most recent cost of term insurance
charge. Any increase may require that we receive additional evidence of
insurability that is satisfactory to us. We may also impose a one-time
underwriting charge.
Before you change your specified face amount you should consider the following:
o The term insurance portion of your death benefit will change and so will the
term insurance charge. This will affect the insurance charges, cash value
and, in some cases, death benefit levels.
o Reducing your specified face amount may result in our returning an amount to
you which, if it occurs during the first 15 Policy years, could then be
taxed on an income first basis.
o The amount of additional premiums that the tax laws permit you to pay into
your Policy may increase or decrease. The additional amount you can pay
without causing your Policy to be a modified endowment contract for tax
purposes may also increase or decrease. (See "Tax Matters--Modified
Endowment Contracts.")
o In some circumstances, the Policy could become a modified endowment contract.
o For Policies issued on or after May 1, 1996 in connection with other than
certain employer sponsored plans that became effective prior to August 1,
2000, the sales charge and the administration charge may change. This is
because an increase or decrease in the specified face amount will result in
an increase or decrease in the annual target premium on which these charges
are based.
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. The insurance proceeds can be paid under a variety of income
plans that are available under the Policy.
Generally, we currently make the following income plans available:
o Interest income
o Installment Income for a Stated Period
o Installment Income of a Stated Amount
o Single Life Income--Guaranteed Payment Period
o Single Life Income--Guaranteed Return
o Joint and Survivor Life Income
Before you choose an income plan you should consider:
o 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.
o 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.
o That the rates of return we credit under these plans are not based on the
investment performance of any of the Portfolios.
CASH VALUE, TRANSFERS AND WITHDRAWALS
CASH VALUE
Your Policy's cash value equals:
o The Fixed Account cash value; plus
o The -Policy Loan Account cash value; plus
o The Separate Account cash value.
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Your Policy's CASH SURRENDER VALUE equals your cash value minus any outstanding
Policy loans (plus any accrued and unpaid loan interest).
On your Investment Start Date, the Policy's cash value in a Division will equal
the portion of any net premium allocated to the Division, reduced by the
portion of any monthly deductions allocated to the Policy's cash value in that
Division.
Thereafter, at the end of each Valuation Period the cash value in a Division
will equal:
o The cash value in the Division at the beginning of the Valuation Period; plus
o All net premiums, loan repayments and cash value transfers into the Division
during the Valuation Period; minus
o All partial cash withdrawals, loans and cash value transfers out of the
Division during the Valuation Period; minus
o The portion of any charges and deductions allocated to the cash value in the
Division during the Valuation Period; plus
o The net investment return for the Valuation Period on the amount of cash
value in the Division at the beginning of the Valuation Period. The net
investment return currently equals the rate of increase or decrease in the
net asset value per share of the underlying Portfolio over the Valuation
Period, adjusted upward to take appropriate account of any dividends and
other distributions paid by the Portfolio during the period.
CASH VALUE TRANSFERS
You can transfer your cash value among the Divisions and the Fixed Account at
any time beginning after the end of the free look period. The minimum amount
you may transfer is $50 or, if less, the total amount in an investment option.
You may make transfers at any time. The maximum amount that you may transfer or
withdraw from the Fixed Account in any Policy year is the greater of $50 and
25% of the largest amount in the Fixed Account over the last four Policy years.
Due to this limit, it could take a number of years to fully transfer or
withdraw a current balance from the Fixed Account. You should keep this in mind
when considering whether an allocation of cash value to the Fixed Account is
consistent with your risk tolerance and time horizon. This limit does not apply
to a full surrender or any loans taken. We may also limit the number of
investment options to which you may transfer cash value, and, under certain
conditions, we may have to approve transfers to the Fixed Account. (See
"Payment and Allocation of Premiums--Allocating Net Premiums.")
RESTRICTIONS OF FREQUENT TRANSFERS. Frequent requests from Policy Owners to
transfer cash value may dilute the value of a Portfolio's shares if the
frequent trading involves an attempt to take advantage of pricing
inefficiencies created by a lag between a change in the value of the securities
held by the Portfolio and the reflection of that change in the Portfolio's
share price ("arbitrage trading"). Frequent transfers involving arbitrage
trading may adversely affect the long-term performance of the Portfolios, which
may in turn adversely affect Policy Owners and other persons who may have an
interest in the Policies (e.g., Beneficiaries).
We have policies and procedures that attempt to detect and deter frequent
transfers in situations where we determine there is a potential for arbitrage
trading. Currently, we believe that such situations may be presented in the
international, small-cap, and high-yield Portfolios. -In addition, as
described below, we intend to treat all American Funds Insurance Series(R)
portfolios ("American Funds Portfolios") as Monitored Portfolios. In addition,
we monitor transfer activity in the Portfolios below (the "Monitored
Portfolios"):
AB VPS Global Thematic Growth Portfolio
American Funds High-Income Bond Fund
American Funds International Fund
Baillie Gifford International Stock Portfolio
Brighthouse Small Cap Value Portfolio
Brighthouse/Aberdeen Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio
Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio
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Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP Fund
Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund
Harris Oakmark International Portfolio
High Income Portfolio
International Value Portfolio
Invesco Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund
Janus Henderson Overseas Portfolio*
JPMorgan Small Cap Value Portfolio
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Core Portfolio
MetLife MSCI EAFE(R) Index Portfolio
MetLife Russell 2000(R) Index Portfolio
MFS(R) Global Equity Series
MFS(R) High Yield Portfolio
MFS(R) New Discovery Series
MFS(R) Research International Portfolio
Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio
Oppenheimer Global Equity Portfolio
Putnam VT International Value Fund
Royce Micro-Cap Portfolio
Royce Small-Cap Portfolio
T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund
Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio
* Effective April 29, 2019, the Portfolio is closed to new investments and
transfers.
We employ various means to monitor transfer activity, such as examining the
frequency and size of transfers into and out of the Monitored Portfolios within
given periods of time. For example, we currently monitor transfer activity to
determine if, for each category of international, small-cap, and high-yield
Portfolios, in a 12-month period there were, (1) six or more transfers
involving the given category; (2) cumulative gross transfers involving the
given category that exceed the current cash value; and (3) two or more
"round-trips" involving any Monitored Portfolio in the given category. A
round-trip generally is defined as a transfer in followed by a transfer out
within the next seven calendar days or a transfer out followed by a transfer in
within the next seven calendar days, in either case subject to certain other
criteria. WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT OTHER PORTFOLIOS PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT
OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ARBITRAGE TRADING AND THEREFORE DO NOT MONITOR
TRANSFER ACTIVITY IN THOSE PORTFOLIOS. We may change the Monitored Portfolios
at any time without notice in our sole discretion.
As a condition to making their portfolios available in our products, American
Funds(R) requires us to treat all American Funds Portfolios as Monitored
Portfolios under our current frequent transfer policies and procedures.
Further, American Funds requires us to impose additional specified monitoring
criteria for all American Funds portfolios available under the Policy,
regardless of the potential for arbitrage trading. We are required to monitor
transfer activity in American Funds portfolios to determine if there were two
or more transfers in followed by transfers out, in each case of a certain
dollar amount or greater, in any 30-day period. A first violation of the
American Funds monitoring policy will result in a written notice of violation;
each additional violation will result in the imposition of a six-month
restriction, during which period we will require all transfer requests to or
from an American Funds portfolio to be submitted with an original signature.
Further, as Monitored Portfolios, all American Funds portfolios also will be
subject to our current frequent transfer policies, procedures and restrictions
(described below), and transfer restrictions may be imposed upon a violation of
either monitoring policy.
Our policies and procedures may result in transfer restrictions being applied
to deter frequent transfers. Currently, when we detect transfer activity in the
Monitored Portfolios that exceeds our current transfer limits, we require
future transfer requests to or from any Monitored Portfolios under that Policy
to be
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submitted either (i) in writing with an original signature or (ii) by telephone
prior to 10:00 a.m. A first occurrence will result in a warning letter; a
second occurrence will result in the imposition of the restriction for a
six-month period; a third occurrence will result in the permanent imposition of
the restriction.
The detection and deterrence of harmful transfer activity involves judgments
that are inherently subjective, such as the decision to monitor only those
Portfolios that we believe are susceptible to arbitrage trading, or the
determination of the transfer limits. Our ability to detect and/or restrict
such transfer activity may be limited by operational and technological systems,
as well as our ability to predict strategies employed by Policy Owners to avoid
such detection. Our ability to restrict such transfer activity may also be
limited by provisions of the Policy. Accordingly, there is no assurance that we
will prevent all transfer activity that may adversely affect Policy Owners and
other persons with interests in the Policies. We do not accommodate frequent
transfers in any Portfolios and there are no arrangements in place to permit
any Policy Owner to engage in frequent transfers; we apply our policies and
procedures without exception, waiver, or special arrangement.
The Portfolios may have adopted their own policies and procedures with respect
to frequent transfers in their respective shares, and we reserve the right to
enforce these policies and procedures. For example, Portfolios may assess a
redemption fee (which we reserve the right to collect) on shares held for a
relatively short period. The prospectuses for the Portfolios describe any such
policies and procedures, which may be more or less restrictive than the
policies and procedures we have adopted. Although we may not have the
contractual authority or the operational capacity to apply the frequent
transfer policies and procedures of the Portfolios, we have entered into a
written agreement, as required by SEC regulation, with each Portfolio or its
principal underwriter that obligates us to provide to the Portfolio promptly
upon request certain information about the trading activity of individual
Policy Owners, and to execute instructions from the Portfolio to restrict or
prohibit further purchases or transfers by specific Policy Owners who violate
the frequent transfer policies established by the Portfolio.
In addition, Policy Owners and other persons with interests in the Policies
should be aware that the purchase and redemption orders received by the
Portfolios generally are "omnibus" orders from intermediaries such as
retirement plans or separate accounts funding variable insurance Policies. The
omnibus orders reflect the aggregation and netting of multiple orders from
individual Owners of variable insurance policies and/or individual retirement
plan participants. The omnibus nature of these orders may limit the Portfolios
in their ability to apply their frequent transfer policies and procedures. In
addition, the other insurance companies and/or retirement plans may have
different policies and procedures or may not have any such policies and
procedures because of contractual limitations. For these reasons, we cannot
guarantee that the Portfolios (and thus Policy Owners) will not be harmed by
transfer activity relating to the other insurance companies and/or retirement
plans that may invest in the Portfolios. If a Portfolio believes that an
omnibus order reflects one or more transfer requests from Policy Owners engaged
in frequent trading, the Portfolio may reject the entire omnibus order.
In accordance with applicable law, we reserve the right to modify or terminate
the transfer privilege at any time. We also reserve the right to defer or
restrict the transfer privilege at any time that we are unable to purchase or
redeem shares of any of the Portfolios, including any refusal or restriction on
purchases or redemptions of their shares as a result of their own policies and
procedures on frequent transfers (even if an entire omnibus order is rejected
due to the frequent transfers of a single Policy Owner). You should read the
Fund prospectuses for more details.
RESTRICTIONS ON LARGE TRANSFERS. Large transfers may increase brokerage and
administrative costs of the underlying Portfolios and may disrupt portfolio
management strategy, requiring a Portfolio to maintain a high cash position and
possibly resulting in lost investment opportunities and forced liquidations. We
do not monitor for large transfers to or from Portfolios except where the
manager of a particular Portfolio has brought large transfer activity to our
attention for investigation on a case-by-case basis. For example, some
portfolio managers have asked us to monitor for "block transfers" where
transfer requests have been submitted on behalf of multiple Owners by a third
party such as an investment adviser. When we detect such large trades, we may
impose restrictions similar to those described above where future transfer
requests from that third party must be submitted in writing with an original
signature. A first occurrence will result in a warning letter; a second
occurrence will result in the imposition of the restriction for a six-month
period; a third occurrence will result in the permanent imposition of the
restriction.
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TRANSFERS BY TELEPHONE: Subject to our frequent transfer procedures, we may, if
permitted by state law, decide in the future to allow you to make transfer
requests, and changes to allocations of future net premium by phone. We may
also allow you to authorize your sales representative to make such requests.
The following procedures would apply:
o We must have received your authorization in writing satisfactory to us, to
act on instructions from any person that claims to be you or your sales
representative, as applicable, as long as that person follows our
procedures;
o We will institute reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions we
receive are genuine. Our procedures will include receiving from the caller
your personalized data. Any telephone instructions that we reasonably
believe to be genuine are your responsibility, including losses arising from
such instructions. Because telephone transactions may be available to anyone
who provides certain information about you and your Policy, you should
protect that information. We may not be able to verify that you are the
person providing telephone instructions, or that you have authorized any
such person to act for you;
o All telephone calls will be recorded;
o You will receive a written confirmation of any transaction;
o Neither the Separate Account nor we will be liable for any loss, expense or
cost arising out of a telephone request if we reasonably believed the
request to be genuine.
Telephone, facsimile, and computer systems may not always be available. Any
telephone, facsimile, or computer system, whether it is yours, your service
provider's, your sales representative's, or ours, can experience outages or
slowdowns for a variety of reasons. These outages or slowdowns may delay or
prevent our processing of your request. Although we have taken precautions to
help our systems handle heavy use, we cannot promise complete reliability under
all circumstances. If you are experiencing problems, you should make your
request by writing to your Designated Office.
SURRENDER AND WITHDRAWAL PRIVILEGES
You can surrender your Policy for its cash surrender value. We may ask you to
return the Policy before we honor your request to surrender your Policy. -You
can choose to have the proceeds paid in a single sum, or under an income plan.
If the insured dies after you surrender the Policy but before the end of the
Policy month in which you surrendered the Policy, we will pay your beneficiary
an amount equal to the difference between the Policy's death benefit and its
cash value, computed as of the surrender date.
You can make partial withdrawals if:
o the withdrawal would not result in the cash surrender value being less than
sufficient to pay 2 monthly deductions;
o the withdrawal is at least $250;
o the withdrawal would not result in total premiums paid exceeding any then
current maximum premium limitation determined by Code rules; and
o the withdrawal would not result in your specified face amount falling below
the minimum allowable amount after a decrease, as described under "Insurance
Proceeds--Specified Amount--Changing Your Specified Face Amount," above.
If you make a request for a partial withdrawal that is not permitted, we will
tell you and you may then ask for a smaller withdrawal or surrender the Policy.
We will deduct your withdrawal from the Fixed Account and the Divisions in the
same proportion that the Policy's cash value in each such option bears to the
total cash value of the Policy in the Fixed Account and the Divisions. The
maximum amount that you may withdraw from the Fixed Account in any Policy year
is the greater of $50 or 25% of the largest amount in the Fixed Account over
the last four Policy years.
We may withhold payment of surrender, withdrawal or loan proceeds if any
portion of those proceeds would be derived from a check that has not yet
cleared (i.e., that could still be dishonored by your banking institution). We
may use telephone, fax, Internet or other means of communications to verify
that payment from the check has been or will be collected. We will not delay
payment longer than necessary for us to verify that payment has been or will be
collected. You may avoid the possibility of delay in the disbursement of
proceeds coming from a check that has not yet cleared by providing us with a
certified check.
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Before surrendering your Policy or requesting a partial withdrawal, you should
consider the following:
o Amounts received may be taxable as income and, if your Policy is a modified
endowment contract, subject to certain tax penalties (See "Tax
Matters--Modified Endowment Contracts");
o Your Policy could become a modified endowment contract;
o For partial withdrawals, your death benefit will decrease, generally by the
amount of the withdrawal;
o For partial withdrawals, your specified face amount may also decrease. For
Option A Policies, your specified face amount will decrease by the amount of
the withdrawal. For Option B Policies, a withdrawal will not decrease the
specified face amount. For Option C Policies, your specified face amount
will decrease by the amount, if any, by which cumulative withdrawals exceed
cumulative premiums paid.
In some cases you may be better off taking a Policy loan, rather than a partial
withdrawal.
BENEFIT AT FINAL DATE
The Final Date is the Policy anniversary on which the insured is Age 95.
Subject to certain conditions, we will allow you to extend that date where
permitted by state law. If the insured is living on the Final Date, we will pay
you the cash surrender value of the Policy. You can receive the cash surrender
value in a single sum, in an account that earns interest, or under an available
income plan.
LOAN PRIVILEGES
You can borrow from us and use your Policy as security for the loan. The amount
of each loan must be:
o At least -$250.
o No more than -the greater of the cash surrender value less two monthly
deductions and 75% of the cash surrender value (unless state law requires a
different percentage to be applied, as set forth in your Policy) when added
to all other outstanding Policy loans.
As of your loan request's Date of Receipt, we will:
o Remove an amount equal to the loan from your cash value in the Fixed Account
and each Division of the Separate Account in the same proportion as the
Policy's cash value in each such option bears to the total cash value of the
Policy in the Fixed Account and the Divisions.
o Transfer such cash value to the Policy loan account, where it will be
credited with interest at a rate equal to the loan rate charged less a
percentage charge, based on expenses associated with Policy loans,
determined by us. This percentage charge will not exceed 2%, and the minimum
rate we will credit to the Policy Loan Account will be 2.5% per year (4% for
Policies issued prior to February 24, 2012). At least once a year, we will
transfer any interest earned in your Policy loan account to the Fixed
Account and the Divisions, according to the way that we then allocate your
net premiums.
o Charge you interest, which will accrue daily. We will tell you the initial
interest rate that applies to your loan and mail you advance notices of any
increases applicable to existing loans. The interest rate charged for a
Policy year will never be more than the maximum allowed by law and will
generally be the greater of:
o The published monthly average for the calendar month ending two months
before the start of such year; and
o The guaranteed rate used to credit interest to the cash value allocated to
the Fixed Account for the Policy, plus no more than 1%.
The published monthly average means (a) Moody's Corporate Bond Yield Average
Monthly Average Corporates, as published by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or
any successor service; or (b) if the Moody's average is not published, a
substantially similar average established by regulation issued by the insurance
supervisory official of the state in which your Policy is delivered.
Your interest payments are due at the end of each Policy year and if you don't
pay the amount within 31 days after it is due, we will treat it as a new Policy
loan, which will be taken from the Fixed Account and the Divisions by the same
method as other loans.
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Repaying your loans (plus accrued interest) is done by sending in payments at
least equal to $25. You should designate whether a payment is intended as a
loan repayment or a premium payment, since we will treat any payment for which
no designation is made as a premium payment. We will allocate your repayment to
the Fixed Account and the Divisions, in the same proportion that net premiums
are then allocated, except that amounts borrowed from the Fixed Account will be
repaid to the Fixed Account first.
Before taking a Policy loan you should consider the following:
o Interest payments on loans are generally not deductible for tax purposes;
o Under certain situations, Policy loans could be considered taxable
distributions;
o Amounts held in your Policy loan account do not participate in the investment
experience of the Divisions or receive the interest rate credited to the
Fixed Account, either of which may be higher than the interest rate credited
on the amount you borrow;
o If you surrender your Policy or if we terminate your Policy, or at the Final
Date, any outstanding loan amounts (plus accrued interest) will be taxed as
a distribution (see "Federal Tax Matters--Loans" below);
o A Policy loan increases the chances of our terminating your Policy due to
insufficient cash value. We will terminate your Policy with no value if: (a)
on a monthly anniversary your loans (plus accrued interest) exceed your cash
value minus the monthly deduction; and (b) we tell you of the insufficiency
and you do not make a sufficient payment within 61 days of the monthly
anniversary;
o Your Policy's death proceeds will be reduced by any unpaid loan (plus any
accrued and unpaid loan interest).
OPTIONAL RIDER BENEFITS
You may be eligible for certain benefits provided by rider, subject to certain
underwriting requirements and the payment of additional premiums. We will
deduct any charges for the rider(s) -(other than the charge for the interim
term insurance rider) as part of the monthly deduction. Generally, we currently
make the following benefits available by rider:
o Accelerated Death Benefit1 o Term Insurance Benefit2
o Interim Term Insurance Benefit o Enhanced Cash Surrender Value Rider3
1Payment under this rider may affect eligibility for benefits under state or
federal law.
2This rider is discussed in more detail under "Term Benefit" below.
3This rider may be attached at issue if you request it, but not thereafter.
Each rider contains important information, including limits and conditions that
apply to the benefits. If you decide to purchase any of the riders, you should
carefully review their provisions to be sure the benefit is something that you
want.
You should also consider:
o That the addition of certain riders can restrict your ability to exercise
certain rights under the Policy;
o That the amount of benefits provided under the rider is not based on
investment performance of a Separate Account; but, if the Policy terminates
because of poor investment performance or any other reason, the rider
generally will also terminate;
o That there are tax consequences. You should consult with your tax adviser
before purchasing one of the riders.
TERM BENEFIT
You have the flexibility to include, at Policy issue, a rider that provides a
term benefit ("Term Rider"). The availability of the Term Rider is also subject
to governmental approval in your state.
The Term Rider is a rider to the Policy that, like the base Policy, provides
coverage on the insured to age 95. You may purchase this rider, if available,
only at Policy issue. Nevertheless, if you purchase the Term Rider, the amount
of coverage under the rider will automatically increase and decrease with any
changes to your specified face amount under the Policy, so that the ratio
between the Policy's specified face amount and the amount of Term Rider
coverage will always remain the same as you originally selected.
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In almost all respects, coverage taken under the Term Rider has exactly the
same effect as coverage taken as specified face amount under the Policy. An
important difference, however, is that the sales charge depends on the amount
of the coverage provided under the base Policy. The amount of Term Rider will
impact the sales charge. Thus, in comparing two Policies with identical total
insurance amounts, the one with the greater portion provided by the Term Rider
will have a lower sales charge. Conversely, the Policy with the higher amount
provided under the base Policy will have a higher sales charge.
Additionally, the cost of term insurance rates currently applicable to coverage
provided under the Term Rider are lower than those currently charged for
coverage under the base Policy. Therefore, the larger the portion of coverage
provided under the Term Rider, the lower the overall cost of insurance. Again
comparing two Policies with identical total insurance amounts, the cost of
insurance will be lower under the Policy with the higher portion of coverage
provided under the Term Rider.
To summarize, the lower sales charge and lower anticipated current cost of term
insurance rates resulting from a greater portion of total coverage provided by
the Term Rider will result in better overall performance under the Policy. You
may elect to have up to 95% of your total coverage provided by the Term Rider.
We are able to make these favorable terms available under the Term Rider
largely because our costs of selling it (principally the commissions we pay)
are lower than under the base Policy. See "Sales of Policies."
CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO ALL POLICY CHARGES AND DEDUCTIONS
The charges discussed in the paragraphs that follow are all included in the Fee
Tables on pages 7 -to 14 of this Prospectus. You should refer to these Fee
Tables for information about the rates and amounts of such charges, as well as
other information that is not covered below.
The Policy charges compensate us for the services and benefits we provide, the
costs and expenses we incur, and the risks we assume.
Services and benefits we provide:
o the death benefit, cash, and loan benefits under the Policy;
o investment options, including premium allocations;
o administration of elective options ;
o the distribution of reports to Policy Owners.
Costs and expenses we incur:
o costs associated with processing and underwriting applications, and with
issuing and administering the Policy (including any riders);
o overhead and other expenses for providing services and benefits;
o sales and marketing expenses;
o other costs of doing business, such as collecting premiums, maintaining
records, processing claims, effecting transactions, and paying federal,
state, and local premium and other taxes and fees.
Risks we assume:
o that the cost of -term insurance charges we may deduct are insufficient to
meet our actual claims because the insureds die sooner than we estimate;
o that the charges of providing the services and benefits under the Policies
exceed the charges we deduct.
We may profit from the charges, including the cost of term insurance charge and
the mortality and expense risk charge. Any distinctions we make about the
specific purposes of the different charges are imprecise, and we are free to
keep and use our revenues or profits for any other purpose, including paying
any of our costs and expenses in connection with the Policies. Our revenues
from any particular charge may be more or less than any costs or expenses that
charge may be intended primarily to cover. The following sets forth additional
information about Policy charges.
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CHARGES DEDUCTED FROM PREMIUMS
ANNUAL TARGET PREMIUM. We use the concept of annual target premium to determine
certain limits on sales and administrative charges (discussed immediately
below). We define the annual target premium to be:
For Policies issued prior to May 1, 1996 or issued in connection with
certain employer sponsored plans that became effective prior to August 1,
2000, 50% of the estimated annual amount which satisfied the 7-Pay test
under federal tax law based on the issue age of the insured and the initial
specified face amount (see "Federal Tax Matters--Modified Endowment
Contracts");
For all other Policies, 100% of the estimated annual amount that satisfied
the 7-Pay test based on the issue age of the insured, the specified face
amount of insurance of the base Policy only (excluding the Term Rider) and
standard underwriting class. For such Policies, the annual target premium
amount is increased and decreased proportionately for increases and
decreases in the specified face amount of the Policy. This could, in turn,
increase or decrease sales and administrative charges.
SALES CHARGE. We deduct this charge primarily to help pay the cost of
compensating sales representatives and other direct and indirect expenses of
distributing the Policies. The charge is assessed directly against each
premium. For premiums received in Policy years 1 through 10, the current rate
is up to 6.5% of the premium paid until the total payments in each such year
equal the annual target premium, and for Policy years 11 and later the rate we
charge is up to 3% of each premium until the total payments in the year equal
the annual target premium. No sales charge is or will be assessed against any
premiums paid in any Policy year in excess of a total equal to the annual
target premium. The maximum rate we can charge for premiums received up to a
total equal to the annual target premium during Policy years 1 through 10 is
9%, and the maximum for Policy years 11 and later is the same as currently
charged in those years.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE. We incur expenses in the administration of the Policy,
including our underwriting and start-up expenses. We deduct up to 1.05%
(currently, this deduction is .55% in Policy years 1-10) of each premium
payment primarily to cover this expense up to a total of payments in any Policy
year equal to the annual target premium, and .05% on any excess payments in any
Policy year exceeding that total amount. Our charge will never exceed this
rate.
CHARGE FOR AVERAGE EXPECTED STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREMIUMS. We
make this charge to reimburse us for the state premium taxes that we must pay
on premiums we receive. Premium taxes vary from state to state and currently
range from 0 to 3.50%. Our charge of 2.25% approximates the average tax rate we
expect to pay on premiums we receive from all states.
CHARGE FOR EXPECTED FEDERAL TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREMIUMS. Federal income tax
law requires us to pay certain amounts of taxes that are related to the amount
of premiums we receive. We deduct 1.2% of each premium payment to offset the
cost to us of those additional taxes, which may be more or less than the amount
we pay in respect of your premiums.
CHARGE FOR INTERIM TERM INSURANCE BENEFIT. This charge is deducted only from
your initial premium payment, and only if you elect the interim term insurance
benefit. The interim term insurance benefit provides temporary initial life
insurance coverage on the insured prior to the time that coverage under the
Policy takes effect. This coverage is provided by adding a "rider" and is
subject to several conditions and limitations. The charge for this benefit is
described in the rider form. This charge is primarily to compensate us for the
risk that the insured will die while coverage under this rider is in force.
LOAN INTEREST SPREAD. We charge interest on Policy loans but credit you with
interest on the amount of the cash value we hold as collateral for the loan.
The loan interest spread is the excess of the interest rate we charge over the
interest rate we credit. This charge is primarily to cover our expense in
providing the loan. The charge is guaranteed to never exceed 2%.
CHARGES INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY DEDUCTION
We allocate the monthly deduction (except for the monthly mortality and expense
risk charge) among the Fixed Account and each Division of the Separate Account
in the same proportion as the Policy's cash value in each such option bears to
the total cash value of the Policy in the Fixed Account and the Divisions. We
deduct the monthly deductions as of each monthly anniversary, commencing with
the Date of Policy.
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o COST OF TERM INSURANCE. This charge varies monthly based on many factors.
Each month, we determine the charge by multiplying your cost of insurance
rates by the term insurance amount. This is the amount that we are at risk
if the insured dies.
The term insurance amount is the death benefit at the beginning of the
Policy month divided by a discount factor to account for an assumed return
during the month; minus the cash value at the beginning of the Policy month
after deduction of all other applicable charges. Factors that affect the
term insurance amount include the specified face amount, the cash value and
the death benefit option you choose (generally, the term insurance amount
will be higher for Options B and C).
The term insurance rate is based on our expectations as to future
experience, taking into account the insured's sex (if permitted by law and
applicable under your Policy), age, underwriting class and rate class. The
rates will never exceed the guaranteed rates. The guaranteed rates are based
on certain 2001 Commissioners Standard Ordinary Mortality Tables. For
Policies issued prior to January 1, 2009, the guaranteed rates are based on
the corresponding 1980 Commissioners Standard Ordinary Mortality Tables. Our
current rates are lower than the maximums in most cases. We review our rates
periodically and may adjust them, but we will apply the same rates to
everyone who has had their Policy for the same amount of time and who is the
same age, sex and rate class. As a general rule, the cost of insurance rate
increases each year you own your Policy, as the insured's age increases.
Rate class relates to the level of mortality risk we assume with respect to
an insured. It can be the standard rate class, or one that is higher (and
may be divided by smoking status). The insured's rate class will affect your
cost of term insurance.
You can also have more than one rate class in effect, if the insured's rate
class has changed and you change your specified face amount. A better rate
class will lower the cost of term insurance on your entire Policy and a
worse rate class will affect the portion of your cost of term insurance
charge attributable to the specified face amount increase.
o MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK CHARGE. We make this monthly charge primarily to
compensate us for mortality risks that insureds may live for a shorter
period than we expect; and expense risks that our issuing and administrative
expenses may be higher than we expect. This monthly charge is allocated
proportionately to the cash value in each Division of the Separate Account.
The maximum rate we may charge is equivalent to an effective annual rate of
.90% of the cash value in the Separate Account.
CHARGES FOR CERTAIN OPTIONAL RIDER BENEFITS
The charge for an optional benefit that you add by rider to your Policy will
generally be deducted as part of the monthly deduction. This includes the
charge for the Term Benefit Rider.
The purpose of the charge for each rider is primarily to compensate us for our
direct and indirect costs and risks in providing that rider. The charge we
deduct for any such additional benefits you can add by rider is described in
the rider form.
VARIATIONS IN CHARGES
We may vary a charge by group, based on anticipated variations in our costs or
risks associated with the group or individuals in the group that the charge was
intended to cover. Our variations in the charges will be made in accordance
with our established and uniformly applied administrative procedures. We
consider a variety of factors in determining charges, including but not limited
to:
o The nature of the group and its organizational framework;
o The method by which sales will be made to the individuals associated with the
group;
o The facility by which premiums will be paid;
o The group's capabilities with respect to administrative tasks;
o Our anticipated persistency of the Policies;
o The size of the group and the number or years it has been in existence;
o The aggregate amount of premiums we expect to be paid on the Policies owned
by the group or by individuals associated with the group.
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Any variations in charges will be reasonable and will not be unfairly
discriminatory to the interests of any Policy Owner.
PORTFOLIO COMPANY CHARGES
Each Portfolio pays an investment management fee to its investment manager.
Each Portfolio also incurs other direct expenses. See a more detailed
description contained in the Fee Table section of this Prospectus (also see the
Fund Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information referred to therein for
each Portfolio). You bear indirectly your proportionate share of the fees and
expenses of the Portfolios that correspond to the Separate Account Divisions
you are using.
OTHER CHARGES
ADDITIONAL TAXES. In general, we don't expect to incur federal, state or local
taxes upon the earnings or realized capital gains attributable to the assets in
the Separate Account relating to the cash surrender value of the Policies. If
we do incur such taxes, we reserve the right to charge cash value allocated to
the Separate Account for these taxes.
CASH VALUE TRANSFERS. We do not currently charge for any transfer amounts. We
reserve the right to assess up to a $25 charge in the future against all
transfers. Currently, transfers are not taxable transactions.
POLICY TERMINATION AND REINSTATEMENT
TERMINATION. We will terminate your Policy without any Cash Surrender Value if:
o The Cash Surrender Value is less than the monthly deduction; and
o We do not receive a sufficient premium payment within the 61-day grace period
to cover the monthly deduction. We will mail you notice if any grace period
starts.
Reinstatement: Upon your request, we will reinstate your Policy (without
reinstating any amounts in a Policy loan account), subject to certain terms and
conditions that the Policy provides. We must receive your request within 3
years (or any longer period required by state law) after the end of the grace
period and before the Final Date. You also must provide us:
o A written application for reinstatement (the date we approve the application
will be the effective date of the reinstatement).
o Evidence of insurability that we find satisfactory.
o An additional premium amount that the Policy prescribes for this purpose.
FEDERAL TAX MATTERS
The following is a brief summary of some tax rules that may apply to your
Policy. Such discussion does not purport to be complete or to cover every
situation. You must consult with and rely on the advice of your own tax or
ERISA counsel, especially where the Policy is being purchased in connection
with an employee benefit plan, such as a death benefit or deferred compensation
plan, or is being purchased for estate, tax planning or similar purposes. You
should also consult with your own tax adviser to find out how taxes can affect
your benefits and rights under your Policy. Such consultation is especially
important 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 -policies is taxed at ordinary income tax rates and does not
qualify for the reduced tax rate applicable to long-term capital gains and
dividends.
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
o Insurance proceeds are generally excludable from your beneficiary's gross
income to the extent provided in Section 101 of the Internal Revenue Code
("Code").
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o In the case of employer-owned life insurance as defined in Section 101(j) of
the Code, the amount of the death benefit excludable from gross income is
limited to premiums paid unless the Policy falls within certain 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, a director, 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. The death benefit will
also be taxable in the case of a transfer-for-value unless certain
exceptions apply.
o The death 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.
o 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.
o Whether or not any federal estate tax is due is based on a number of factors
including the estate size. Please consult your tax adviser for the
applicable estate tax rates.
o 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 Code, as in effect on the date the
Policy was issued. The rules 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)
o You are generally not taxed on your cash value until you withdraw it or
surrender your Policy or receive a distribution (such as when your Policy
terminates 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 treated as gain subject to ordinary income tax after
you have received amounts equal to the total premiums you paid. Somewhat
different rules may apply if there is a death benefit reduction in the first
15 Policy years. Distributions during the first 15 Policy years accompanied
by a reduction in Policy benefits, including distributions which must be
made in order to enable the Policy to continue to qualify as a life
insurance contract for federal income tax purposes, are subject to different
tax rules and may be treated in whole or in part as taxable income.
LOANS
o 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.
o 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.
o If your Policy terminates (upon surrender, cancellation, lapse, the Final
Date or, in most cases, exchanges) 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. Thus, there will generally be
federal income tax payable on the amount by which withdrawals and loans
exceed -your remaining basis in the Policy. In the case of an exchange,
-any outstanding Policy loan will generally be taxed to the extent of any
-Policy gain. Please be advised that amounts borrowed and withdrawn reduce
the Policy's cash value and any remaining Policy cash value may be
insufficient to pay the income tax on your gains.
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, receipt of an
unnecessary premium
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and certain other changes to your Policy after the issue date. Unnecessary
premiums are premiums paid into the Policy which are not needed in order to
provide a death benefit equal to the lowest death benefit that was payable in
the most recent 7-pay testing period. Reductions in benefits during a 7-pay
testing period also 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 that may provide relief in limited circumstances.
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 modified endowment contract.
If your Policy is considered a modified endowment contract the following
applies:
o The death benefit will still generally be income tax free to your
beneficiary, to the extent discussed above.
o Amounts withdrawn or distributed before the insured's death, including
(without limitation) loans taken from or secured by the Policy, assignments
and pledges, are (to the extent of any gain in 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.
o An additional 10% income tax generally applies to the taxable portion of the
amounts you receive before age 59 1/2 except if you are disabled or if the
distribution is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments
for your life (or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life
expectancies) of you and your beneficiary. -The foregoing exceptions to the
10% -additional tax generally do not apply to a Policy owner that is a
non-natural person, such as a corporation.
o 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 Owners of gains under their Policy. 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 -policies 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.
ESTATE, GIFT AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAXES
The transfer of the Policy or the designation of a Beneficiary may have
Federal, state, and/or local transfer and inheritance tax consequences,
including the imposition of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer
taxes. When the insured dies, the death proceeds will generally be includable
in the Policy Owner's estate for purposes of the Federal estate tax if the
Policy Owner was the insured. If the Policy Owner was not the insured, the fair
market value of the Policy would be included in the Policy Owner's estate upon
the Policy Owner's death. -The Policy would not be includable in the insured's
estate if the insured neither retained incidents of ownership at death nor had
given up ownership within three years before death.
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Moreover, under certain circumstances, the Code may impose a
"generation-skipping transfer tax" when all or part of a life insurance policy
is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more
generations younger than the Policy Owner. Regulations issued under the Code
may require us to deduct the tax from your Policy, or from any applicable
payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.
Qualified tax advisers should be consulted concerning the estate and gift tax
consequences of Policy ownership and distributions under Federal, state and
local law. The individual situation of each Policy Owner or beneficiary will
determine the extent, if any, to which Federal, state, and local transfer and
inheritance taxes may be imposed and how ownership or receipt of Policy
proceeds will be treated for purposes of Federal, state and local estate,
inheritance, generation-skipping transfer and other taxes.
In general, current rules provide for a $10 million federal estate, gift and
generation-skipping transfer tax exemption (as indexed for inflation) and a top
tax rate of 40 percent through the year 2025.
The complexity of the tax law, along with uncertainty as to how it might be
modified in coming years, underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a
qualified adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses
your needs and those 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 NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
Policy Owners 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,
Policy Owners may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes that may
be imposed by the -Policy Owner's country of citizenship or residence.
Prospective purchasers that are not U.S. citizens or residents are advised to
consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding U.S. and foreign taxation with
respect to a Policy purchase.
BUSINESS USES OF POLICY
Businesses can use the Policies in various arrangements, including nonqualified
deferred compensation or salary continuation 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. If you are
contemplating a change to an existing Policy or purchasing the Policy for any
arrangement the value of which depends in part on its tax consequences, you
should consult a qualified tax adviser.
The IRS has issued guidance on split dollar insurance plans. A tax adviser
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.
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 exchanges in the
United States, 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 as applying to split-dollar
life insurance policies 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.
TRANSFER OF ISSUED LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES TO THIRD PARTIES.
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If you transfer the Policy to a third party, including a sale of the Policy to
a life settlement company, such transfer for value may be taxable. The death
benefit will also be taxable in the case of a transfer for value unless certain
exceptions apply. We may be required to report certain information to the IRS,
as required under IRC section 6050Y and applicable regulations. You should
consult with a qualified tax advisor for further information prior to
transferring the Policy.
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.
Split dollar insurance plans that provide deferred compensation may be subject
to rules governing deferred compensation arrangements. Failure to adhere to
these rules will result in adverse tax consequences. A tax adviser should be
consulted with respect to such plans.
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.
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:
o Possible taxation of cash value transfers between investment options;
o Possible taxation as if you were the owner of your allocable portion of the
Separate Account's assets;
o Possible changes in the tax treatment of Policy benefits and rights.
To the extent permitted under the federal tax law, we may claim the benefit of
certain foreign tax credits attributable to taxes paid by certain Funds to
foreign jurisdictions.
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.
We 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 dividends received deductions, are not passed back to the Separate
Account or to Policy Owners since we are the owner of the assets from which the
tax benefits are derived.
RIGHTS WE RESERVE
We reserve the right to make certain changes if we believe the changes are in
the best interest of our Policy Owners or would help carry out the purposes of
the Policy. We will make these changes in the manner permitted by applicable
law and only after getting any necessary Owner and regulatory approval. We will
notify you of any changes that result in a material change in the underlying
investments in the Divisions, and you will have a chance to transfer out of the
affected Division (without charge). Some of the changes we may make include:
o Operating the Separate Account in any other form that is permitted by
applicable law;
o Changes to obtain or continue exemptions from the 1940 Act;
o Transferring assets among Divisions or to other separate accounts, or our
general account or combining or removing Divisions from the Separate
Account;
o Substituting units in a Division for units of another Division of a Fund or
another fund or investment permitted by law;
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o Changing the way we assess charges without exceeding the aggregate amount of
the Policy's guaranteed maximum charges;
o Making any necessary technical changes to the Policy to conform it to the
changes we have made.
Some such changes might require us to obtain regulatory or Policy Owner
approval. Whether regulatory or Policy Owner approval is required would depend
on the nature of the change and, in many cases, the manner in which the change
is implemented. You should not assume, therefore, that you necessarily will
have an opportunity to approve or disapprove any such changes. Circumstances
that could influence our determination to make any change might include changes
in law or interpretations thereof; changes in financial or investment market
conditions; changes in accepted methods of conducting operations in the
relevant market; or a desire to achieve material operating economies or
efficiencies.
OTHER POLICY PROVISIONS
FREE LOOK PERIOD
Carefully review your Policy, which contains a full discussion of all its
provisions. You can return the Policy during this period. The period ends on
the later of:
o 10 days after you receive the Policy (unless state law requires a longer
-specified period); and
o the date we receive a receipt signed by you.
If you return your Policy, we will send you a complete refund of any premiums
paid (or cash value plus any charges deducted if state law requires) within
seven days.
FOR POLICIES ISSUED IN CALIFORNIA: If you are age 60 or older, you may cancel
the Policy within 30 days after you receive it. If you elected on the Policy
application to allocate 100% of your initial net premium to a money market
Division, we will refund the premiums you paid; if you elected to allocate your
initial net premium to the other Divisions and/or the Fixed Account, we will
refund the Policy's cash value.
SUICIDE
If the insured commits suicide within the first two Policy years (or any other
period required by state law), your Beneficiary will receive all premiums paid
(without interest), less any outstanding loans (plus accrued interest) and
withdrawals taken. Similarly, we will pay the Beneficiary only the cost of any
increase in specified face amount if the insured commits suicide within two
years of such increase.
ASSIGNMENT AND CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP
You can assign your Policy as collateral if you notify us in writing. The
assignment or release of the assignment is effective when it is recorded at
your Designated Office. We are not responsible for determining the validity of
the assignment or its release. Also, there could be serious adverse tax
consequences to you or your beneficiary, so you should consult with your tax
adviser before making any change of ownership or other assignment.
REPORTS
Generally, you will promptly receive statements confirming your significant
transactions such as:
o Change in specified face amount;
o Change in death benefit option;
o Transfers among Divisions ;
o Partial withdrawals;
o Loan amounts you request;
o Loan repayments and premium payments.
We will also send you an annual statement generally within 30 days after a
Policy year. That statement will summarize the year's transactions and include
information on:
o Deductions and charges;
o Status of the death benefit;
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o Cash and cash surrender values;
o Amounts in the Divisions and Fixed Account;
o Status of Policy loans;
o Automatic loans to pay interest;
o Information on your modified endowment contract status (if applicable);
We will also send you a Fund's annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.
WHEN YOUR REQUESTS BECOME EFFECTIVE
Generally, requests, premium payments and other instructions and notifications
received in "good order" (see "Good Order" in "Contacting Us") are effective on
the Date of Receipt. In those cases, the effective time is at the end of the
Valuation Period during which we receive them at your Designated Office. (Some
exceptions to this general rule are noted below and elsewhere in this
Prospectus.)
A Valuation Period is the period between two successive Valuation Dates. A
Valuation Period begins at the close of regular trading on the Exchange on a
Valuation Date and ends at the close of regular trading on the Exchange on the
next succeeding Valuation Date. The close of regular trading is 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern Time on most days.
The Valuation Date is each day on which the Exchange is open for trading.
Accordingly, if we receive your request, premium, or instructions after the
close of regular trading on the Exchange, or if the Exchange is not open that
day, then we will treat it as received on the next day when the Exchange is
open. These rules apply regardless of the reason we did not receive your
request, premium, or instructions by the close of regular trading on the
Exchange, even if due to our delay (such as a delay in answering your telephone
call).
The end of the free look period is the effective time of the premium allocation
instructions you make in your Policy application (and any changes in allocation
or transfer requests you make on or before the end of the free look period).
Your Investment Start Date is the date the first net premium is applied to the
Fixed Account and/or the Separate Account and is the later of (1) the Date of
Policy and (2) the Date of Receipt of your first premium payment.
THIRD PARTY REQUESTS
Generally, we accept requests for transactions or information only from you.
Therefore, we reserve the right not to process transactions requested on your
behalf by your agent with a power of attorney or any other authorization. This
includes processing transactions by an agent you designate, through a power of
attorney or other authorization, who has the ability to control the amount and
timing of transfers for a number of other Policy Owners, and who simultaneously
makes the same request or series of requests on behalf of other Policy Owners.
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE
If you decide that you no longer want to take advantage of the Divisions, you
may transfer all of your money into the Fixed Account. No charge will be
imposed on a transfer of your entire cash value (or the cash value attributable
to a specified face amount increase) to the Fixed Account within the first 24
Policy months (or within 24 Policy months after a specified face amount
increase you have requested, as applicable). In some states, in order to
exercise your exchange privilege, you must transfer, without charge, the Policy
cash value (or the portion attributable to a specified face amount increase) to
a flexible premium fixed benefit life insurance policy that we make available.
CYBERSECURITY
Our variable life insurance business is largely conducted through digital
communications and data storage networks and systems operated by us and our
service providers or other business partners (e.g., the Funds and the firms
involved in the distribution and sale of our variable life insurance policies).
For example, many routine operations, such as processing Policy Owners'
requests and elections and day-to-day record keeping, are all executed through
computer networks and systems.
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We have established administrative and technical controls and a business
continuity plan to protect our operations against cybersecurity breaches.
Despite these protocols, a cybersecurity breach could have a material, negative
impact on MetLife and the Separate Account, as well as individual Policy Owners
and their Policies. Our operations also could be negatively affected by a
cybersecurity breach at a third party, such as a governmental or regulatory
authority or another participant in the financial markets.
Cybersecurity breaches can be intentional or unintentional events, and can
occur through unauthorized access to computer systems, networks or devices;
infection from computer viruses or other malicious software code; or attacks
that shut down, disable, slow or otherwise disrupt operations, business
processes or website access or functionality. Cybersecurity breaches can
interfere with our processing of Policy transactions, including the processing
of transfer orders from our website or with the Portfolios; impact our ability
to calculate cash values; cause the release and possible destruction of
confidential Policy Owner or business information; or impede order processing
or cause other operational issues. Although we continually make efforts to
identify and reduce our exposure to cybersecurity risk, there is no guarantee
that we will be able to successfully manage this risk at all times.
SALES OF POLICIES
MetLife Investors Distribution Company ("MLIDC") is the principal underwriter
and distributor of the Policies. MLIDC's principal executive offices are
located at 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166. 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"). 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.
The Policies are sold through licensed life insurance sales representatives
associated with broker-dealers with which MLIDC enters into a selling
agreement.
We reimburse MLIDC for expenses MLIDC incurs in distributing the Policies,
e.g., commissions payable to broker-dealers who sell the Policies. The payments
described below do not result in a charge against the Policy in addition to the
charges already described elsewhere in this prospectus. We may require all or
part of the compensation to be returned to us if you do not continue the Policy
for at least five years.
MLIDC pays commissions to the broker-dealer through which the sales
representative is registered. Commissions paid are based on a "gross dealer
concession" model. Broker-dealers pay their sales representatives all or a
portion of the gross dealer concession for their sales of the Policies. The
portion that the broker-dealer passes through to its sales representatives is
determined in accordance with the broker-dealer's internal compensation
program. These programs may also include other types of cash and non-cash
compensation and other benefits. Sales representatives of these broker-dealers
may also receive non-cash compensation pursuant to the firm's guidelines or
directly from us or MLIDC.
The gross dealer concession for the Policies varies based on the Policy year
and on whether the amount of premiums paid in a Policy year is greater or less
than the Policy's Target Premium. The Target Premium is shown in your Policy.
In the first Policy year, the gross dealer concession is 28% of premiums paid
up to the amount of the Target Premium, and 2.5% of premiums paid in excess of
the Target Premium; in Policy years 2 through 4, the gross dealer concession is
8.25% of premiums paid up to the amount of the Target Premium and 2.5% of any
excess; in Policy year 5 and later, the gross dealer concession is 2.5% of all
premiums paid; and in Policy year 8 and thereafter a gross dealer concession of
0.1% is paid on the Policy's cash value. Under alternative schedules that are
available, the gross dealer concession in the first Policy year ranges from 10%
to 21% premiums paid up to the Target Premium and 2% of any excess; in Policy
years 2 through 10, it ranges from 8.5% to 10% of premiums paid up to the
Target Premium and 1.5% of any excess; in Policy years 11 and later, it is 3%
of premiums paid up to the Target Premium and 1.5% of any excess; and in Policy
years 8 and thereafter, a gross dealer concession ranging from 0.1% to 0.15% is
paid on the Policy's cash value.
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MLIDC has entered into distribution arrangements with certain selected
broker-dealers for the sale of the Policies and other variable insurance
products, i.e., annuity contracts and life insurance policies, that we and our
affiliates issue. MLIDC may pay additional compensation to these
broker-dealers, including marketing allowances, introduction fees, persistency
payments, preferred status fees and industry conference fees. Marketing
allowances are periodic payments to certain broker-dealers, the amount of which
depends on cumulative periodic (usually quarterly) sales of our insurance
products (including the Policies) and may also depend on meeting thresholds in
the sale of certain of our insurance products (other than the Policies). They
may also include payments we make to cover the cost of marketing or other
support services provided for or by registered representatives who may sell our
products. Introduction fees are payments to broker-dealers in connection with
the addition of these variable products to the broker-dealer's line of
investment products, including expenses relating to establishing the data
communications systems necessary for the broker-dealer to offer, sell and
administer these products. Persistency payments are periodic payments based on
account and/or cash values of these variable insurance products. Preferred
status fees are paid to obtain preferred treatment of these products in
broker-dealers' marketing programs, which may include marketing services,
participation in marketing meetings, listings in data resources and increased
access to their sales representatives. Industry conference fees are amounts
paid to cover in part the costs associated with sales conferences and
educational seminars for broker-dealers' sales representatives.
The additional types of compensation discussed above are not offered to all
broker-dealers. The terms of any particular agreement governing compensation
may vary among broker-dealers and the amounts may be significant. The prospect
of receiving, or the receipt of, additional compensation as described above may
provide broker-dealers or their representatives with an incentive to favor
sales of the Policies over other variable insurance policies (or other
investments) with respect to which the broker-dealer does not receive
additional compensation, or lower levels of additional compensation. You may
wish to take such payment arrangements into account when considering and
evaluating any recommendation relating to the Policies. For more information
about any such arrangements, ask your sales representative for further
information about what your sales representative and the broker-dealer for
which he or she works may receive in connection with your purchase of a Policy.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In the ordinary course of business, MetLife, similar to other life insurance
companies, is involved in lawsuits (including class action lawsuits),
arbitrations and other legal proceedings. Also, from time to time, state and
federal regulators or other officials conduct formal and informal examinations
or undertake other actions dealing with various aspects of the financial
services and insurance industries. In some legal proceedings involving
insurers, substantial damages have been sought and/or material settlement
payments have been made.
It is not possible to predict with certainty the ultimate outcome of any
pending legal proceeding or regulatory action. However, MetLife does not
believe any such action or proceeding will have a material adverse effect upon
the Separate Account or upon the ability of MetLife Investors Distribution
Company to perform its contract with the Separate Account or of MetLife to meet
its obligations under the Policies.
RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Applicable laws designed to counter terrorism and prevent money laundering
might, in certain circumstances, require us to reject a premium payment and/or
block or "freeze" your Policy. If these laws apply in a particular situation,
we would not be allowed to process any request for withdrawals, surrenders, or
death benefits, make transfers, or continue making payments under your death
benefit option until instructions are received from the appropriate regulator.
We also may be required to provide additional information about you or your
Policy to government regulators.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements comprising each Division of the Separate Account and
the financial statements of MetLife can be found in the Statement of Additional
Information. Our financial statements should be considered only as bearing upon
our ability to meet our obligations under the Policy.
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In order to help you understand how the Policy's values would vary over time
under different sets of assumptions, we will provide you with -personalized
illustrations of death benefits, cash surrender values and cash values upon
request. These will be based on the age and insurance risk characteristics of
the person insured under the Policy and such factors as the specified face
amount, premium payment amounts and rates of return (within limits) that you
request. You can request such illustrations at any time without charge. We have
filed an example of such an illustration as an exhibit to the registration
statement referred to below.
Additional information about the Policy and the Separate Account can be found
in the Statement of Additional Information. This Prospectus incorporates by
reference all of the information contained in the Statement of Additional
Information, which is legally part of this Prospectus. You may obtain, without
charge, a copy of the Statement of Additional Information or a personalized
illustration of death benefits, Cash Surrender Values and cash values, by
calling us at 1-908-253-1400 or contacting us through our website at
www.metlife.com/sbr.
Information about the Policy and the Separate Account, including the Statement
of Additional Information, is available for viewing and copying at the SEC's
Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information about the operation of
the public reference room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 202-942-8090.
The Statement of Additional Information, reports and other information about
the Separate Account are available on the SEC Internet site at www.sec.gov.
Copies of this information may be obtained upon payment of a duplicating fee,
by writing to the SEC's Public Reference Section at 100 F Street, NE,
Washington, DC 20549.
811-06025
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METFLEX
A FLEXIBLE PREMIUM VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
ISSUED BY METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APRIL 29, 2019
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus. This
Statement of Additional Information relates to the prospectus dated April 29,
2019 for MetFlex--A Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance Policy. A copy of
that prospectus may be obtained by writing to MetLife--SBR, 501 Route 22,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THE COMPANY AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT.............................. 3
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THE POLICIES........ 3
LIMITS TO METLIFE'S RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE POLICY................ 3
MISSTATEMENT OF AGE OR SEX....................................... 3
DIVIDENDS........................................................ 3
PAYMENT AND DEFERMENT............................................ 4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING............................... 4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SALES OF POLICIES.................... 5
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM..................... 5
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.............................................. 5
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THE COMPANY AND THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (the "Company") is a leading provider
of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management with
operations throughout the United States. The Company offers a broad range of
protection products and services aimed at serving the financial needs of its
customers throughout their lives. These products are sold to corporations and
their respective employees, other institutions and their respective members, as
well as individuals. The Company was incorporated under the laws of New York in
1868. The Company's home office is located at 200 Park Avenue, New York, New
York 10166-0188. The Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.
MetLife, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a global
provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management
serving approximately 100 million customers. MetLife, Inc., through its
subsidiaries and affiliates, holds leading market positions in the United
States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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").
For more information about MetLife, please visit our website at
www.metlife.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION OF THE POLICIES
LIMITS TO METLIFE'S RIGHT TO CHALLENGE THE POLICY
We will not contest:
o Your Policy after two Policy years from issue or reinstatement
(excluding riders added later);
o 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 isn't correct in the Policy application.
DIVIDENDS
The Policy is "nonparticipating," which means it is not eligible for
dividends from us and does not share in any distributions of our surplus.
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PAYMENT AND DEFERMENT
We can delay transfers, withdrawals, surrender and payment of Policy loans
from the Fixed Account for up to six months. Generally, we will pay or transfer
amounts from the Separate Account within seven days after the Date of Receipt
of all necessary documentation required for such payment or transfer. We can
defer this if:
o The New York Stock Exchange has an unscheduled closing.
o There is an emergency so that we could not reasonably determine the
investment experience of a Policy.
o The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") determines that an
emergency exists.
o The SEC by order permits us to do so for the protection of Policy
Owners (provided that the delay is permitted under New York State
insurance law and regulations).
o With respect to the insurance proceeds, if entitlement to a payment is
being questioned or is uncertain.
o We are paying amounts attributable to a check. In that case we can wait
for a reasonable time (15 days or less) to let the check clear.
We currently pay interest on the amount of insurance proceeds at 3% per
year (or higher if state law requires) from the date of death until the date we
pay the benefit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING
If you are eligible to give us voting instructions, we will send you
informational material and a form to send back to us. We are entitled to
disregard voting instructions in certain limited circumstances prescribed by
the SEC. If we do so, we will give you our reasons in the next semi-annual
report to Policy Owners.
The number of shares for which you can give us voting instructions is
determined as of the record date for the Fund shareholder meeting by dividing:
Your Policy's cash value in the corresponding Division; by
the net asset value of one share of that Portfolio.
We will count fractional votes.
If we do not receive timely voting instructions from Policy Owners and
other insurance and annuity Owners that are entitled to give us voting
instructions, we will vote those shares in the same proportion as the shares
held in the same Separate Account for which we did receive voting instructions.
Also, we will vote Portfolio shares that are not attributable to insurance or
annuity Owners (including shares that we hold in our general account) or that
are held in Separate Accounts that are not registered under the 1940 Act in the
same proportion as the aggregate of the shares for which we received voting
instructions from all insurance and annuity owners.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SALES OF POLICIES
Information about the distribution of the Policies is contained in the
prospectus. (See "Sales of Policies.") Additional information is provided
below.
The Policies are offered to the public on a continuous basis. We
anticipate continuing to offer the Policies, but reserve the right to
discontinue the offering.
MetLife Investors Distribution Company ("MLIDC") serves as principal
underwriter for the Policies. MLIDC is a Missouri corporation and its principal
office is located at 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166-0188. MLIDC is
an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. MLIDC is registered as a
broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and is a member of FINRA. MLIDC has entered into selling
agreements with other broker-dealers and compensates them for their services.
MLIDC received sales compensation with respect to the Policies in the
following amounts during the periods indicated:
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF COMMISSIONS
COMMISSION PAID TO RETAINED BY DISTRIBUTOR AFTER
FISCAL YEAR DISTRIBUTOR PAYMENTS TO SELLING FIRMS
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2018.........$ 997,392 $0
2017.........$1,082,621 $0
2016.........$1,108,961 $0
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The financial statements and financial highlights comprising each of the
Divisions of Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL 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. Such financial statements and financial highlights are
included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as
experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements and related financial statement
schedules of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries 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. Such financial statements and financial
statement schedules are 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 30 Rockefeller
Plaza, New York, New York 10112-0015.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements of the Separate Account and the financial
statements of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company are attached. Our financial
statements should be considered only as bearing upon our ability to meet our
obligations under the Policy.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Policy Owners of
Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL
and Board of Directors of
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
OPINION ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of
Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL (the "Separate Account") of Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company (the "Company") comprising each of the individual
Divisions listed in Note 2A and 3A as of December 31, 2018, the related
statements of operations for the three years then ended, the statements of
changes in net assets for each of the three years in the period then ended, and
the financial highlights in Note 8 for each of the five years in the period
then ended for the Divisions, except for the Divisions included in the table
below; the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, and the
financial highlights for the Divisions and periods indicated in the table
below; and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and
financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of each of the Divisions constituting the Separate Account of the
Company as of December 31, 2018, and the results of their operations for the
three years then ended (or for the periods listed in the table below), the
changes in their net assets for each of the three years in the period then
ended (or for the periods listed in the table below), and the financial
highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended (or for the
periods listed in the table below), in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
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INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS STATEMENTS OF
COMPRISING THE SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
ACCOUNT OPERATIONS NET ASSETS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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BHFTI Allianz Global For the period from January 1, 2018 to For the period from January 1,
Investors Dynamic Multi- April 27, 2018 and the years ended 2018 to April 27, 2018 and the
Asset Plus Division December 31, 2017 and 2016 years ended December 31, 2017,
2016, 2015, and the period from
April 28, 2014 (commencement
of operations) through
December 31, 2014
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BHFTI Schroders Global For the period from January 1, 2018 to For the period from January 1,
Multi-Asset II Division April 27, 2018 and the years ended 2018 to April 27, 2018 and the
December 31, 2017 and 2016 years ended December 31, 2017,
2016, 2015, and 2014
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BHFTI PanAgora Global For the years ended December 31, 2018, For the years ended December 31,
Diversified Risk Division 2017 and 2016 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and the
period from April 28, 2014
through December 31, 2014
(commenced April 28, 2014 and
began transactions in 2015)
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BHFTII MFS(R) Value II For the period from January 1, 2018 to For the period from January 1,
Division April 27, 2018 and the years ended 2018 to April 27, 2018 and the
December 31, 2017 and 2016 years ended December 31, 2017,
2016, 2015, and 2014
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INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS STATEMENTS OF
COMPRISING THE SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN
ACCOUNT OPERATIONS NET ASSETS
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Fidelity VIP Government For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and the period from April 29,
Money Market Division 2016 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2016
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Janus Henderson Enterprise For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 (commenced May 3,
Division 2010 and began transactions in 2016)
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INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS
COMPRISING THE SEPARATE
ACCOUNT FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Fidelity VIP Government
Money Market Division
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Janus Henderson Enterprise
Division
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BASIS FOR OPINION
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of
the Separate Account's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the Separate Account's financial statements and financial highlights based
on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to
be independent with respect to the Separate Account in accordance with the U.S.
federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are
free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Separate
Account is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of
its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are
required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial
reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the Separate Account's internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our
audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of
the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included
confirmation of investments owned as of December 31, 2018, by correspondence
with the custodian or mutual fund companies. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Tampa, Florida
March 22, 2019
We have served as the Separate Account's auditor since 1990.
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 2018
AMERICAN FUNDS(R)
AB VPS GLOBAL AB VPS AMERICAN GLOBAL SMALL
THEMATIC GROWTH INTERMEDIATE BOND FUNDS(R) BOND CAPITALIZATION
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value............ $ 31,667 $ 153,420 $ 5,696,032 $ 63,507,960
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company.................. -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.................... 31,667 153,420 5,696,032 63,507,960
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company.................. -- -- 1 --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities............... -- -- 1 --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.............................. $ 31,667 $ 153,420 $ 5,696,031 $ 63,507,960
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) AMERICAN FUNDS(R) AMERICAN FUNDS(R) AMERICAN FUNDS(R)
GROWTH GROWTH-INCOME HIGH-INCOME BOND INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 185,071,907 $ 109,820,875 $ 8,286 $ 1,837,064
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 21 63 -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 185,071,928 109,820,938 8,286 1,837,064
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 185,071,928 $ 109,820,938 $ 8,286 $ 1,837,064
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN
FUNDS(R) U.S. BHFTI AMERICAN BHFTI AMERICAN
GOVERNMENT/AAA- BHFTI AB GLOBAL FUNDS(R) BALANCED FUNDS(R) GROWTH
RATED SECURITIES DYNAMIC ALLOCATION ALLOCATION ALLOCATION
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 54,812 $ 77,749 $ 1,179,440 $ 2,141,745
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 54,812 77,749 1,179,440 2,141,745
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 54,812 $ 77,749 $ 1,179,440 $ 2,141,745
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI AMERICAN BHFTI
FUNDS(R) MODERATE AQR GLOBAL
ALLOCATION RISK BALANCED
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 1,413,851 $ 144,867
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 1,413,851 144,867
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 1,413,851 $ 144,867
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTI
BLACKROCK GLOBAL BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE
TACTICAL STRATEGIES ASSET ALLOCATION 100 BALANCED PLUS SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 421,493 $ 22,677,558 $ 365,405 $ 927,713
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 421,493 22,677,558 365,405 927,713
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 421,493 $ 22,677,558 $ 365,405 $ 927,713
===================== ==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/ BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/ BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/
ABERDEEN EMERGING TEMPLETON WELLINGTON BHFTI CLARION
MARKETS EQUITY INTERNATIONAL BOND LARGE CAP RESEARCH GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 1,188,878 $ 257,603 $ 405,410,341 $ 25,078,849
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- 2 --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 1,188,878 257,603 405,410,343 25,078,849
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 1,188,878 $ 257,603 $ 405,410,343 $ 25,078,849
==================== ===================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI HARRIS
BHFTI CLEARBRIDGE OAKMARK
AGGRESSIVE GROWTH INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 38,082,044 $ 36,102,930
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 1
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 38,082,044 36,102,931
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 38,082,044 $ 36,102,931
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTI INVESCO BHFTI JPMORGAN
BALANCED-RISK BHFTI INVESCO GLOBAL BHFTI JPMORGAN
ALLOCATION SMALL CAP GROWTH ACTIVE ALLOCATION SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 55,693 $ 6,811,775 $ 213,265 $ 354,379
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 55,693 6,811,775 213,265 354,379
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 1 -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- 1 -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 55,693 $ 6,811,774 $ 213,265 $ 354,379
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI BHFTI BHFTI BHFTI
LOOMIS SAYLES METLIFE MULTI-INDEX MFS(R) RESEARCH MORGAN STANLEY
GLOBAL MARKETS TARGETED RISK INTERNATIONAL MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 350,341 $ 152,733 $ 16,248,353 $ 258,506,705
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- 1 --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 350,341 152,733 16,248,354 258,506,705
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- 8
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- 8
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 350,341 $ 152,733 $ 16,248,354 $ 258,506,697
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI
BHFTI OPPENHEIMER PANAGORA GLOBAL
GLOBAL EQUITY DIVERSIFIED RISK
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 50,616,904 $ 406
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 34 --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 50,616,938 406
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 50,616,938 $ 406
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTI BHFTI
PIMCO INFLATION BHFTI BHFTI SCHRODERS SSGA GROWTH AND
PROTECTED BOND PIMCO TOTAL RETURN GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET INCOME ETF
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 9,403,724 $ 46,880,854 $ 88,678 $ 7,736,455
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 1 -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 9,403,725 46,880,854 88,678 7,736,455
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 1 -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- 1 -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 9,403,725 $ 46,880,853 $ 88,678 $ 7,736,455
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI
BHFTI BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE VICTORY SYCAMORE
SSGA GROWTH ETF LARGE CAP VALUE MID CAP GROWTH MID CAP VALUE
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 6,727,190 $ 2,873,608 $ 38,942,904 $ 77,710,771
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 1 -- 2 --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 6,727,191 2,873,608 38,942,906 77,710,771
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- 2
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- 2
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 6,727,191 $ 2,873,608 $ 38,942,906 $ 77,710,769
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII
BAILLIE GIFFORD BHFTII BLACKROCK
INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOND INCOME
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 40,263,538 $ 71,825,598
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 40,263,538 71,825,598
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 3 8
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... 3 8
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 40,263,535 $ 71,825,590
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTII BLACKROCK
BHFTII BLACKROCK ULTRA-SHORT BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE
CAPITAL APPRECIATION TERM BOND ASSET ALLOCATION 20 ASSET ALLOCATION 40
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 12,506,977 $ 28,316,223 $ 4,080,074 $ 9,992,530
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 12,506,977 28,316,223 4,080,074 9,992,530
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 12,506,977 $ 28,316,223 $ 4,080,074 $ 9,992,530
==================== ==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTII
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE BRIGHTHOUSE/ARTISAN BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/
ASSET ALLOCATION 60 ASSET ALLOCATION 80 MID CAP VALUE WELLINGTON BALANCED
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 50,471,247 $ 94,944,590 $ 54,171,269 $ 293,336,170
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- 42 --
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 50,471,247 94,944,590 54,171,311 293,336,170
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- 20
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- 20
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 50,471,247 $ 94,944,590 $ 54,171,311 $ 293,336,150
===================== ==================== ==================== =====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/
WELLINGTON CORE BHFTII FRONTIER
EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 75,138,201 $ 228,525,959
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 14 --
--------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 75,138,215 228,525,959
--------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 61
--------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- 61
--------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 75,138,215 $ 228,525,898
===================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTII BHFTII BHFTII
BHFTII LOOMIS SAYLES LOOMIS SAYLES METLIFE AGGREGATE
JENNISON GROWTH SMALL CAP CORE SMALL CAP GROWTH BOND INDEX
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 38,434,348 $ 23,146,225 $ 13,028,160 $ 121,280,934
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 139 -- 4
------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 38,434,348 23,146,364 13,028,160 121,280,938
------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 1 -- 1 --
------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... 1 -- 1 --
------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 38,434,347 $ 23,146,364 $ 13,028,159 $ 121,280,938
=================== ==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE BHFTII METLIFE BHFTII METLIFE BHFTII
MID CAP STOCK INDEX MSCI EAFE(R) INDEX RUSSELL 2000(R) INDEX METLIFE STOCK INDEX
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 89,622,035 $ 81,621,222 $ 71,931,103 $ 1,015,481,035
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 1 8 20 --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 89,622,036 81,621,230 71,931,123 1,015,481,035
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- 22
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- 22
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 89,622,036 $ 81,621,230 $ 71,931,123 $ 1,015,481,013
==================== ==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTII
MFS(R) TOTAL RETURN BHFTII MFS(R) VALUE
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 30,340,416 $ 106,961,713
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 20
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 30,340,416 106,961,733
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 30,340,416 $ 106,961,733
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
BHFTII BHFTII BHFTII
BHFTII NEUBERGER T. ROWE PRICE T. ROWE PRICE VAN ECK GLOBAL
BERMAN GENESIS LARGE CAP GROWTH SMALL CAP GROWTH NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 106,797,638 $ 98,275,866 $ 117,460,331 $ 265,912
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 29 8 -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 106,797,667 98,275,874 117,460,331 265,912
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- 27 --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- 27 --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 106,797,667 $ 98,275,874 $ 117,460,304 $ 265,912
==================== ===================== ==================== =====================
BHFTII WESTERN
ASSET MANAGEMENT BHFTII WESTERN
STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT DREYFUS VIF FIDELITY(R) VIP ASSET
BOND OPPORTUNITIES U.S. GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL VALUE MANAGER: GROWTH
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 48,635,628 $ 16,039,098 $ 201,583 $ 1,894,386
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ 5 1 -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
Total Assets.......... 48,635,633 16,039,099 201,583 1,894,386
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- ----------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 48,635,633 $ 16,039,099 $ 201,583 $ 1,894,386
==================== ===================== ==================== ======================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FIDELITY(R) VIP
CONTRAFUND EQUITY-INCOME
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 2,703,695 $ 1,508
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 2,703,695 1,508
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 2,703,695 $ 1,508
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
FIDELITY(R) VIP FIDELITY(R) VIP FIDELITY(R) VIP FIDELITY(R) VIP
FREEDOM 2010 FREEDOM 2020 FREEDOM 2025 FREEDOM 2030
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 144,962 $ 519,686 $ 471,525 $ 247,569
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 144,962 519,686 471,525 247,569
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 144,962 $ 519,686 $ 471,525 $ 247,569
===================== ===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP
FIDELITY(R) VIP FIDELITY(R) VIP GOVERNMENT FIDELITY(R) VIP
FREEDOM 2040 FREEDOM 2050 MONEY MARKET HIGH INCOME
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 249,528 $ 206,173 $ 2,990,902 $ 488,004
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- -- 1 --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 249,528 206,173 2,990,903 488,004
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- 12 -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- 12 -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 249,528 $ 206,161 $ 2,990,903 $ 488,004
===================== ===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP
INVESTMENT FIDELITY(R) VIP
GRADE BOND MID CAP
DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 1,177,337 $ 212,284
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- --
--------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 1,177,337 212,284
--------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company....... -- --
--------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
--------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 1,177,337 $ 212,284
===================== =====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES -- (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 2018
FTVIPT
FTVIPT FRANKLIN MUTUAL FTVIPT FRANKLIN FTVIPT TEMPLETON
FRANKLIN INCOME VIP GLOBAL DISCOVERY VIP MUTUAL SHARES VIP FOREIGN VIP
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 67,461 $ 641,216 $ 104,011 $ 6,481,304
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 67,461 641,216 104,011 6,481,304
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 67,461 $ 641,216 $ 104,011 $ 6,481,304
==================== ===================== ==================== ====================
GOLDMAN SACHS
FTVIPT TEMPLETON GOLDMAN SMALL CAP EQUITY
GLOBAL BOND VIP SACHS MID-CAP VALUE INSIGHTS INVESCO V.I. COMSTOCK
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 861,342 $ 51,582 $ 6,624 $ 460,713
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Assets.......... 861,342 51,582 6,624 460,713
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 861,342 $ 51,582 $ 6,624 $ 460,713
==================== ==================== ==================== =====================
INVESCO V.I. JANUS
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH HENDERSON BALANCED
DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 323,273 $ 1,329,030
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
--------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 323,273 1,329,030
--------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
--------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
--------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 323,273 $ 1,329,030
===================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18
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, 2018
JANUS HENDERSON JANUS JANUS JANUS
ENTERPRISE HENDERSON FORTY HENDERSON OVERSEAS HENDERSON RESEARCH
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 363,384 $ 332,413 $ 24,385 $ 330,470
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 363,384 332,413 24,385 330,470
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 363,384 $ 332,413 $ 24,385 $ 330,470
===================== ==================== ==================== ====================
MORGAN STANLEY
MFS(R) VIT MFS(R) VIT MFS(R) VIT II VIF EMERGING
GLOBAL EQUITY NEW DISCOVERY HIGH YIELD MARKETS DEBT
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 39,820 $ 19,366 $ 150,350 $ 1,085,951
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 39,820 19,366 150,350 1,085,951
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 39,820 $ 19,366 $ 150,350 $ 1,085,951
==================== ==================== ==================== ====================
MORGAN STANLEY
VIF EMERGING PIMCO VIT
MARKETS EQUITY ALL ASSET
DIVISION DIVISION
-------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 4,401,714 $ 140,438
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 4,401,714 140,438
-------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 4,401,714 $ 140,438
==================== ====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20
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, 2018
PIMCO VIT
COMMODITYREALRETURN(R) PIMCO VIT PUTNAM VT
STRATEGY LOW DURATION INTERNATIONAL VALUE ROYCE MICRO-CAP
DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 24,125 $ 959,123 $ 4,441 $ 10,008
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- -- -- --
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Assets.......... 24,125 959,123 4,441 10,008
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ -- 1 -- --
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Total Liabilities..... -- 1 -- --
---------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 24,125 $ 959,122 $ 4,441 $ 10,008
====================== ==================== ==================== ====================
ROYCE SMALL-CAP
DIVISION
--------------------
ASSETS:
Investments at fair value.. $ 13,520
Due from Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ --
--------------------
Total Assets.......... 13,520
--------------------
LIABILITIES:
Due to Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company........ --
--------------------
Total Liabilities..... --
--------------------
NET ASSETS.................... $ 13,520
====================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
23
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AB VPS GLOBAL THEMATIC GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ 88 $ --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- 88 --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 255 2,867 877
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 255 2,867 877
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,771) 8,219 (1,193)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (3,516) 11,086 (316)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (3,516) $ 11,174 $ (316)
==================== ==================== ====================
AB VPS INTERMEDIATE BOND
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,502 $ 3,922 $ 2,736
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,502 3,922 2,736
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,128 1,238 1,264
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (128) (3,842) (186)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 2,000 (2,604) 1,078
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,792) 2,197 49
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,792) (407) 1,127
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (290) $ 3,515 $ 3,863
==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) BOND
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 143,554 $ 128,797 $ 110,564
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 9,184 9,943 9,571
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 134,370 118,854 100,993
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 8,476 98,810 23,172
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (58,891) (4,363) 1,509
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (50,415) 94,447 24,681
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (150,359) 12,429 45,632
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (200,774) 106,876 70,313
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (66,404) $ 225,730 $ 171,306
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GLOBAL SMALL CAPITALIZATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 60,502 $ 302,899 $ 159,045
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 87,722 83,802 77,911
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (27,220) 219,097 81,134
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 3,364,592 -- 11,923,223
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,028,140 493,132 (19,783)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,392,732 493,132 11,903,440
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (11,769,834) 15,300,486 (10,777,574)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (7,377,102) 15,793,618 1,125,866
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (7,404,322) $ 16,012,715 $ 1,207,000
==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 886,745 $ 940,051 $ 1,259,429
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 188,253 168,990 147,194
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 698,492 771,061 1,112,235
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 20,636,517 17,857,311 14,591,335
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 4,289,446 3,386,491 1,564,440
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 24,925,963 21,243,802 16,155,775
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (24,996,188) 23,936,579 (2,560,394)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (70,225) 45,180,381 13,595,381
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ 628,267 $ 45,951,442 $ 14,707,616
==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH-INCOME
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,702,454 $ 1,583,807 $ 1,500,084
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 118,217 110,967 100,558
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,584,237 1,472,840 1,399,526
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 8,360,753 7,249,514 11,252,001
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,193,496 1,686,109 993,174
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 10,554,249 8,935,623 12,245,175
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (13,751,075) 12,349,992 (2,551,087)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (3,196,826) 21,285,615 9,694,088
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (1,612,589) $ 22,758,455 $ 11,093,614
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) HIGH-INCOME BOND
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------
2018 2017 (a)
-------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 530 $ 468
-------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 530 468
-------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (7) --
-------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (7) --
-------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (720) (375)
-------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (727) (375)
-------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (197) $ 93
==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 33,657 $ 7,618 $ 4,799
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 33,657 7,618 4,799
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 90,607 6,927 28,955
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1,756) 7,074 (7,617)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 88,851 14,001 21,338
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (417,075) 132,723 (18,823)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (328,224) 146,724 2,515
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (294,567) $ 154,342 $ 7,314
==================== ===================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA-RATED SECURITIES
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 975 $ 724 $ 737
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 975 724 737
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- 1,010
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (138) (41) (42)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (138) (41) 968
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (457) 178 (1,163)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (595) 137 (195)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ 380 $ 861 $ 542
==================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI AB GLOBAL DYNAMIC ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,338 $ 1,050 $ 977
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,338 1,050 977
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 325 -- 630
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 276 227 (200)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 601 227 430
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (7,744) 7,735 769
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (7,143) 7,962 1,199
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (5,805) $ 9,012 $ 2,176
==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTI ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DYNAMIC MULTI-ASSET PLUS
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (B) 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 125 $ 94 $ 2
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 125 94 2
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 306 -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 133 101 (12)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 439 101 (12)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (693) 685 80
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (254) 786 68
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (129) $ 880 $ 70
==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) BALANCED ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 21,884 $ 19,259 $ 18,208
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 21,884 19,259 18,208
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 64,740 53,965 77,498
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 3,011 1,827 (552)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 67,751 55,792 76,946
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (138,831) 98,370 (22,963)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (71,080) 154,162 53,983
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (49,196) $ 173,421 $ 72,191
===================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 33,504 $ 29,710 $ 26,959
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 33,504 29,710 26,959
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 127,865 125,095 165,604
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 16,892 2,793 (5,416)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 144,757 127,888 160,188
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (302,410) 236,441 (37,021)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (157,653) 364,329 123,167
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (124,149) $ 394,039 $ 150,126
=================== =================== ====================
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) MODERATE ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 30,889 $ 27,088 $ 23,999
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 30,889 27,088 23,999
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 71,305 56,192 68,764
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (2,660) (553) (1,035)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 68,645 55,639 67,729
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (144,806) 80,012 (16,232)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (76,161) 135,651 51,497
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (45,272) $ 162,739 $ 75,496
=================== =================== ====================
BHFTI AQR GLOBAL RISK BALANCED
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 581 $ 2,366 $ --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 581 2,366 --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 14,063 6,628 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (2,977) (1,940) (7,843)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 11,086 4,688 (7,843)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (21,378) 6,767 18,548
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (10,292) 11,455 10,705
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (9,711) $ 13,821 $ 10,705
==================== =================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
32
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BLACKROCK GLOBAL TACTICAL STRATEGIES
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 6,588 $ 2,651 $ 4,216
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 6,588 2,651 4,216
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 32,982 4,771 23,769
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (2,141) (105) (756)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 30,841 4,666 23,013
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (70,520) 40,461 (13,208)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (39,679) 45,127 9,805
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (33,091) $ 47,778 $ 14,021
==================== ==================== =====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 100
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 323,815 $ 349,648 $ 523,833
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 16,824 15,750 14,780
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 306,991 333,898 509,053
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 924,071 1,313,399 2,664,123
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 295,201 313,827 102,098
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 1,219,272 1,627,226 2,766,221
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,976,492) 2,972,083 (1,391,486)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (2,757,220) 4,599,309 1,374,735
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (2,450,229) $ 4,933,207 $ 1,883,788
==================== ===================== =====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE BALANCED PLUS
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 6,389 $ 5,462 $ 7,951
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 6,389 5,462 7,951
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 32,825 17,375 3,078
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,438 860 (955)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 34,263 18,235 2,123
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (69,687) 35,046 12,397
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (35,424) 53,281 14,520
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (29,035) $ 58,743 $ 22,471
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
34
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 7,790 $ 6,610 $ 8,421
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 7,790 6,610 8,421
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 40,963 26,213 21,554
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 4,882 9,255 (31,090)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 45,845 35,468 (9,536)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (239,971) 41,355 191,373
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (194,126) 76,823 181,837
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (186,336) $ 83,433 $ 190,258
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 25,457 $ 9,611 $ 6,049
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 25,457 9,611 6,049
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 5,756 7,574 (30,698)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 5,756 7,574 (30,698)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (176,226) 170,725 89,323
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (170,470) 178,299 58,625
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (145,013) $ 187,910 $ 64,674
==================== =================== ===================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/TEMPLETON INTERNATIONAL BOND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- 100 486
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (2,152) (1,448) (2,171)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (2,152) (1,348) (1,685)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... 5,338 2,100 4,976
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 3,186 752 3,291
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 3,186 $ 752 $ 3,291
=================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
36
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON LARGE CAP RESEARCH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 4,769,893 $ 4,789,366 $ 9,605,133
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 2,376,878 2,236,275 2,007,407
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,393,015 2,553,091 7,597,726
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 52,915,129 16,060,148 26,127,082
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 7,449,838 9,245,393 4,953,703
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 60,364,967 25,305,541 31,080,785
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (90,699,272) 57,041,217 (8,253,818)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (30,334,305) 82,346,758 22,826,967
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (27,941,290) $ 84,899,849 $ 30,424,693
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,695,231 $ 1,053,750 $ 679,349
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 26,861 27,604 29,090
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,668,370 1,026,146 650,259
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (37,998) 11,186 31,945
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (37,998) 11,186 31,945
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (4,019,685) 1,949,598 (362,033)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (4,057,683) 1,960,784 (330,088)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (2,389,313) $ 2,986,930 $ 320,171
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI CLEARBRIDGE AGGRESSIVE GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 362,296 $ 411,128 $ 270,534
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 38,636 38,033 36,607
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 323,660 373,095 233,927
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,042,880 -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,792,006 1,758,844 970,623
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 3,834,886 1,758,844 970,623
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (6,744,510) 5,283,206 (103,509)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (2,909,624) 7,042,050 867,114
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (2,585,964) $ 7,415,145 $ 1,101,041
==================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI HARRIS OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 864,792 $ 809,196 $ 861,973
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 56,149 57,884 49,021
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 808,643 751,312 812,952
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,816,908 -- 2,415,203
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 174,708 298,648 (640,681)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 1,991,616 298,648 1,774,522
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (14,097,059) 10,649,156 446,527
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (12,105,443) 10,947,804 2,221,049
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (11,296,800) $ 11,699,116 $ 3,034,001
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI INVESCO BALANCED-RISK ALLOCATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 716 $ 1,933 $ 63
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 716 1,933 63
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 4,805 2,679 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1,079) 1 (528)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 3,726 2,680 (528)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (8,568) 724 4,887
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (4,842) 3,404 4,359
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (4,126) $ 5,337 $ 4,422
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI INVESCO SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 9,936 8,930 8,076
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (9,936) (8,930) (8,076)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 995,359 722,548 1,137,318
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 35,226 (32,646) (110,635)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 1,030,585 689,902 1,026,683
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,648,375) 961,544 (318,719)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (617,790) 1,651,446 707,964
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (627,726) $ 1,642,516 $ 699,888
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI JPMORGAN GLOBAL ACTIVE ALLOCATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 4,106 $ 5,628 $ 3,855
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 4,106 5,628 3,855
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 13,795 -- 3,091
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 353 761 (510)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 14,148 761 2,581
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (35,582) 28,770 (1,187)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (21,434) 29,531 1,394
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (17,328) $ 35,159 $ 5,249
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI JPMORGAN SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 6,199 $ 7,780 $ 6,286
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 6,199 7,780 6,286
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 27,152 27,983 22,605
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 189 12,875 2,029
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 27,341 40,858 24,634
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (83,319) (24,944) 79,671
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (55,978) 15,914 104,305
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (49,779) $ 23,694 $ 110,591
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL MARKETS
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 7,771 $ 6,635 $ 6,758
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 7,771 6,635 6,758
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 23,454 1,769 11,125
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 28,212 6,743 1,573
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 51,666 8,512 12,698
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (79,434) 71,276 (1,350)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (27,768) 79,788 11,348
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (19,997) $ 86,423 $ 18,106
==================== ==================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI METLIFE MULTI-INDEX TARGETED RISK
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,857 $ 2,477 $ 1,944
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,857 2,477 1,944
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 10,572 4,511 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,259 1,795 (37)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 11,831 6,306 (37)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (26,654) 15,712 4,590
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (14,823) 22,018 4,553
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (11,966) $ 24,495 $ 6,497
==================== =================== ===================
BHFTI MFS(R) RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 402,618 $ 365,364 $ 378,662
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 17,303 16,781 15,460
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 385,315 348,583 363,202
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 430,859 120,626 (113,918)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 430,859 120,626 (113,918)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,418,696) 4,288,325 (396,420)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (2,987,837) 4,408,951 (510,338)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (2,602,522) $ 4,757,534 $ (147,136)
==================== ==================== ===================
BHFTI MORGAN STANLEY MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ 795,262 $ --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 850,555 672,898 581,093
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (850,555) 122,364 (581,093)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 50,863,381 -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 8,538,350 6,098,517 3,185,085
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 59,401,731 6,098,517 3,185,085
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (32,615,883) 66,869,811 (20,525,720)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 26,785,848 72,968,328 (17,340,635)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 25,935,293 $ 73,090,692 $ (17,921,728)
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL EQUITY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 741,251 $ 631,796 $ 540,111
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 158,814 143,449 112,319
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 582,437 488,347 427,792
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,598,037 -- 2,248,912
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,033,817 2,246,334 1,062,963
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 7,631,854 2,246,334 3,311,875
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (15,951,838) 14,255,607 (3,785,262)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (8,319,984) 16,501,941 (473,387)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (7,737,547) $ 16,990,288 $ (45,595)
==================== =================== ===================
BHFTI PANAGORA GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED RISK
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 24 -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1) 81 1
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 23 81 1
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (46) 16 (1)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (23) 97 --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (23) $ 97 $ --
==================== ==================== ===================
BHFTI PIMCO INFLATION PROTECTED BOND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 187,843 $ 184,363 $ --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 15,966 17,161 17,989
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 171,877 167,202 (17,989)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (178,843) (123,809) (134,822)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (178,843) (123,809) (134,822)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (228,280) 327,314 652,775
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (407,123) 203,505 517,953
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (235,246) $ 370,707 $ 499,964
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI PIMCO TOTAL RETURN
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 751,586 $ 849,953 $ 1,232,049
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 50,991 52,719 55,405
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 700,595 797,234 1,176,644
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- 211,560 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (156,469) (75,048) (107,899)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (156,469) 136,512 (107,899)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (573,439) 1,034,223 134,407
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (729,908) 1,170,735 26,508
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (29,313) $ 1,967,969 $ 1,203,152
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI SCHRODERS GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,307 $ 508 $ 675
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,307 508 675
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 4,392 1,219 658
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 174 255 (11)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,566 1,474 647
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (14,319) 6,574 1,558
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (9,753) 8,048 2,205
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (8,446) $ 8,556 $ 2,880
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI SCHRODERS GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET II
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (b) 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 267 $ 116 $ 47
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 267 116 47
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,081 1 16
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1,358) 43 (9)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 723 44 7
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,577) 1,539 239
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (854) 1,583 246
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (587) $ 1,699 $ 293
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI SSGA GROWTH AND INCOME ETF
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 218,265 $ 220,103 $ 201,907
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 8,299 8,503 8,489
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss)..................... 209,966 211,600 193,418
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 373,779 25,075 439,798
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 44,773 31,915 (17,565)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)...................... 418,552 56,990 422,233
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,161,353) 993,368 (166,860)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (742,801) 1,050,358 255,373
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (532,835) $ 1,261,958 $ 448,791
=================== =================== ===================
BHFTI SSGA GROWTH ETF
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 177,323 $ 183,120 $ 159,959
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 7,744 7,493 7,001
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
Net investment income (loss)..................... 169,579 175,627 152,958
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 444,221 82,762 424,639
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 79,167 70,763 (36,140)
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)...................... 523,388 153,525 388,499
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,317,908) 1,057,422 (116,079)
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (794,520) 1,210,947 272,420
------------------- ------------------ -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (624,941) $ 1,386,574 $ 425,378
=================== ================== ===================
BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP VALUE
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 55,375 $ 56,019 $ 63,487
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss)..................... 55,375 56,019 63,487
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 258,158 211,170 241,959
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 14,760 7,745 22,893
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)...................... 272,918 218,915 264,852
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (630,098) 129,307 1,148
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (357,180) 348,222 266,000
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (301,805) $ 404,241 $ 329,487
=================== =================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
50
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 57,557 53,030 45,975
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (57,557) (53,030) (45,975)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,657,019 3,182,369 4,929,907
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 586,722 414,597 274,363
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 6,243,741 3,596,966 5,204,270
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (6,867,777) 4,985,555 (3,017,999)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (624,036) 8,582,521 2,186,271
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (681,593) $ 8,529,491 $ 2,140,296
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI VICTORY SYCAMORE MID CAP VALUE
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 715,890 $ 1,006,939 $ 727,789
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 83,689 82,275 77,755
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 632,201 924,664 650,034
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 15,510,953 -- 3,889,123
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 489,826 763,180 11,246
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 16,000,779 763,180 3,900,369
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (25,172,760) 6,544,581 7,673,646
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (9,171,981) 7,307,761 11,574,015
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (8,539,780) $ 8,232,425 $ 12,224,049
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII BAILLIE GIFFORD INTERNATIONAL STOCK
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 555,119 $ 553,050 $ 627,145
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 218,023 209,721 179,611
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 337,096 343,329 447,534
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 545,059 322,047 (310,525)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 545,059 322,047 (310,525)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (9,369,507) 12,519,996 1,728,920
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (8,824,448) 12,842,043 1,418,395
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (8,487,352) $ 13,185,372 $ 1,865,929
==================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
52
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BLACKROCK BOND INCOME
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,524,969 $ 2,411,937 $ 2,531,954
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 262,304 272,659 278,834
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,262,665 2,139,278 2,253,120
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (360,052) (33,084) 30,488
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (360,052) (33,084) 30,488
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (2,511,644) 749,028 (97,803)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (2,871,696) 715,944 (67,315)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (609,031) $ 2,855,222 $ 2,185,805
==================== ==================== ===================
BHFTII BLACKROCK CAPITAL APPRECIATION
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 16,615 $ 11,274 $ --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 16,344 11,518 9,977
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 271 (244) (9,977)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,760,862 248,842 852,431
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 426,638 337,629 195,339
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 2,187,500 586,471 1,047,770
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,958,446) 2,528,190 (1,066,351)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 229,054 3,114,661 (18,581)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 229,325 $ 3,114,417 $ (28,558)
=================== =================== ====================
BHFTII BLACKROCK ULTRA-SHORT TERM BOND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 295,427 $ 91,995 $ 16,356
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 27,731 31,108 34,740
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 267,696 60,887 (18,384)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,698 532 487
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 45,399 25,191 3,225
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 47,097 25,723 3,712
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... 157,511 119,513 60,725
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 204,608 145,236 64,437
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 472,304 $ 206,123 $ 46,053
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
54
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 20
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 102,219 $ 126,677 $ 185,658
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 8,431 7,207 7,760
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 93,788 119,470 177,898
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 53,466 87,901 179,520
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (38,606) (47,017) (57,458)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 14,860 40,884 122,062
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (220,034) 193,850 (54,551)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (205,174) 234,734 67,511
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (111,386) $ 354,204 $ 245,409
===================== ===================== =====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 40
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 246,761 $ 243,164 $ 380,608
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 16,035 15,988 15,456
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 230,726 227,176 365,152
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 332,035 340,561 653,875
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (38,307) 8,343 (4,511)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 293,728 348,904 649,364
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,013,336) 555,970 (402,883)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (719,608) 904,874 246,481
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (488,882) $ 1,132,050 $ 611,633
===================== ===================== ====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 60
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,053,491 $ 1,067,522 $ 1,741,228
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 80,173 79,507 80,187
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 973,318 988,015 1,661,041
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,115,913 2,146,384 4,622,045
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 392,182 456,295 180,894
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 2,508,095 2,602,679 4,802,939
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (6,730,312) 3,901,633 (2,834,262)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (4,222,217) 6,504,312 1,968,677
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (3,248,899) $ 7,492,327 $ 3,629,718
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
56
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 80
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,641,433 $ 1,815,853 $ 3,023,030
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 94,356 89,663 80,568
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,547,077 1,726,190 2,942,462
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 4,666,674 5,578,827 11,163,996
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,357,981 1,298,195 857,817
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 6,024,655 6,877,022 12,021,813
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (15,781,080) 9,496,898 (7,365,543)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (9,756,425) 16,373,920 4,656,270
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (8,209,348) $ 18,100,110 $ 7,598,732
==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/ARTISAN MID CAP VALUE
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 397,910 $ 441,768 $ 623,203
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 55,047 54,893 49,909
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 342,863 386,875 573,294
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 3,368,314 -- 6,218,111
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 746,054 643,877 158,671
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,114,368 643,877 6,376,782
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (12,674,858) 6,536,022 4,919,832
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (8,560,490) 7,179,899 11,296,614
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (8,217,627) $ 7,566,774 $ 11,869,908
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON BALANCED
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 5,606,001 $ 6,002,089 $ 8,164,072
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 1,687,659 1,662,608 1,586,955
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 3,918,342 4,339,481 6,577,117
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 23,957,136 7,530,180 13,751,650
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,733,442 2,933,892 1,873,457
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 26,690,578 10,464,072 15,625,107
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (43,500,876) 27,671,155 (3,743,348)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (16,810,298) 38,135,227 11,881,759
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (12,891,956) $ 42,474,708 $ 18,458,876
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
58
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON CORE EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,411,380 $ 1,196,624 $ 1,178,342
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 61,310 58,748 55,978
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,350,070 1,137,876 1,122,364
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 4,282,724 2,824,131 3,218,161
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 639,830 379,451 (89,698)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,922,554 3,203,582 3,128,463
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (6,175,203) 9,056,499 855,321
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,252,649) 12,260,081 3,983,784
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 97,421 $ 13,397,957 $ 5,106,148
=================== =================== ===================
BHFTII FRONTIER MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 1,754,856 1,632,964 1,459,027
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (1,754,856) (1,632,964) (1,459,027)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 28,331,222 5,792,652 25,696,515
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 4,778,324 5,416,830 2,622,698
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 33,109,546 11,209,482 28,319,213
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (46,139,301) 43,545,366 (16,692,072)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (13,029,755) 54,754,848 11,627,141
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (14,784,611) $ 53,121,884 $ 10,168,114
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII JENNISON GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 135,573 $ 84,450 $ 66,617
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 24,797 17,500 14,334
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 110,776 66,950 52,283
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,749,143 1,883,231 2,948,170
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 670,411 374,997 177,425
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 6,419,554 2,258,228 3,125,595
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (6,671,580) 6,383,010 (3,197,364)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (252,026) 8,641,238 (71,769)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (141,250) $ 8,708,188 $ (19,486)
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
60
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP CORE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 5,587 $ 75,600 $ 76,360
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 27,358 26,031 22,984
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (21,771) 49,569 53,376
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,792,999 1,682,939 2,113,583
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 352,664 473,735 122,418
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 3,145,663 2,156,674 2,236,001
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (5,945,164) 1,501,241 1,915,532
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (2,799,501) 3,657,915 4,151,533
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (2,821,272) $ 3,707,484 $ 4,204,909
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 12,018 9,721 9,163
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (12,018) (9,721) (9,163)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,921,803 548,702 1,165,890
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 280,750 214,228 56,242
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 2,202,553 762,930 1,222,132
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (2,123,091) 2,111,346 (582,015)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 79,462 2,874,276 640,117
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 67,444 $ 2,864,555 $ 630,954
=================== =================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE AGGREGATE BOND INDEX
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 3,810,820 $ 3,851,349 $ 3,556,980
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 40,049 41,255 40,599
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 3,770,771 3,810,094 3,516,381
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (845,236) (60,039) 157,844
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (845,236) (60,039) 157,844
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,257,308) 463,003 (713,953)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (4,102,544) 402,964 (556,109)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (331,773) $ 4,213,058 $ 2,960,272
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
62
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII METLIFE MID CAP STOCK INDEX
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,356,581 $ 1,393,301 $ 1,110,219
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 75,164 73,593 65,628
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,281,417 1,319,708 1,044,591
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 8,878,478 6,351,214 6,666,040
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,094,579 2,402,793 1,488,577
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 10,973,057 8,754,007 8,154,617
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (23,434,639) 4,956,766 7,196,356
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (12,461,582) 13,710,773 15,350,973
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (11,180,165) $ 15,030,481 $ 16,395,564
=================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE MSCI EAFE(R) INDEX
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,694,273 $ 2,349,651 $ 1,978,825
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 41,726 40,550 35,536
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,652,547 2,309,101 1,943,289
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,021,937 1,359,240 101,562
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 1,021,937 1,359,240 101,562
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (16,649,850) 15,314,940 (990,605)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (15,627,913) 16,674,180 (889,043)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (12,975,366) $ 18,983,281 $ 1,054,246
=================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE RUSSELL 2000(R) INDEX
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 945,477 $ 973,933 $ 959,940
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 57,241 54,478 46,857
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 888,236 919,455 913,083
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,684,074 3,194,653 4,042,248
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 3,015,270 2,846,816 1,662,177
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 8,699,344 6,041,469 5,704,425
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (17,938,965) 4,109,388 7,347,406
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (9,239,621) 10,150,857 13,051,831
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (8,351,385) $ 11,070,312 $ 13,964,914
=================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
64
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII METLIFE STOCK INDEX
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 20,232,875 $ 19,102,288 $ 19,282,251
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 2,506,370 2,334,132 2,114,804
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 17,726,505 16,768,156 17,167,447
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 63,212,282 30,024,000 42,275,909
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 30,717,054 34,571,519 15,702,100
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 93,929,336 64,595,519 57,978,009
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (159,803,991) 126,477,450 31,292,870
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (65,874,655) 191,072,969 89,270,879
------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (48,148,150) $ 207,841,125 $ 106,438,326
=================== ==================== ===================
BHFTII MFS(R) TOTAL RETURN
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 682,160 $ 265,892 $ 287,267
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 9,715 9,874 9,492
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 672,445 256,018 277,775
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,954,294 556,179 417,334
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 77,778 137,114 162,191
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 2,032,072 693,293 579,525
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (4,570,024) 1,181,033 3,086
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (2,537,952) 1,874,326 582,611
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (1,865,507) $ 2,130,344 $ 860,386
==================== =================== ===================
BHFTII MFS(R) VALUE
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,817,803 $ 1,881,888 $ 1,901,086
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 91,293 74,868 68,482
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,726,510 1,807,020 1,832,604
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 7,633,263 5,556,050 7,583,219
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 717,887 820,001 440,263
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 8,351,150 6,376,051 8,023,482
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (21,548,270) 7,634,853 1,456,878
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (13,197,120) 14,010,904 9,480,360
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (11,470,610) $ 15,817,924 $ 11,312,964
==================== =================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
66
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII MFS(R) VALUE II
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (b) 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 681,104 $ 550,421 $ 319,165
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 7,965 24,035 22,545
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 673,139 526,386 296,620
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,662,958 -- 1,458,734
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (7,669,155) (221,837) (389,249)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (2,006,197) (221,837) 1,069,485
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... 673,673 1,234,077 1,883,740
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,332,524) 1,012,240 2,953,225
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (659,385) $ 1,538,626 $ 3,249,845
=================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 427,961 $ 467,365 $ 488,023
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 103,468 97,289 88,644
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 324,493 370,076 399,379
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 14,931,674 9,271,091 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,455,941 2,786,014 1,826,763
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 17,387,615 12,057,105 1,826,763
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (25,138,689) 4,394,645 15,758,188
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (7,751,074) 16,451,750 17,584,951
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (7,426,581) $ 16,821,826 $ 17,984,330
==================== ==================== ===================
BHFTII T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 463,194 $ 290,388 $ 49,087
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 80,800 68,479 57,405
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 382,394 221,909 (8,318)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 19,742,610 5,723,064 10,221,524
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,588,381 2,250,944 1,301,214
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 22,330,991 7,974,008 11,522,738
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (23,124,361) 19,425,313 (10,229,673)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (793,370) 27,399,321 1,293,065
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (410,976) $ 27,621,230 $ 1,284,747
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
68
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 159,008 $ 383,598 $ 278,411
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 462,454 422,353 374,021
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... (303,446) (38,755) (95,610)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 10,935,636 7,083,773 13,259,903
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 3,925,105 2,988,428 2,246,255
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 14,860,741 10,072,201 15,506,158
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (22,939,008) 14,656,850 (3,850,598)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (8,078,267) 24,729,051 11,655,560
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (8,381,713) $ 24,690,296 $ 11,559,950
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII VAN ECK GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 567 $ 290 $ 1,967
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 567 290 1,967
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (2,432) (3,647) (7,201)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (2,432) (3,647) (7,201)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (96,127) 5,530 88,581
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (98,559) 1,883 81,380
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (97,992) $ 2,173 $ 83,347
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC BOND OPPORTUNITIES
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,776,967 $ 2,088,016 $ 831,199
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 80,667 86,369 69,295
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,696,300 2,001,647 761,904
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 89,897 364,897 119,058
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 89,897 364,897 119,058
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (4,895,547) 1,796,363 2,417,251
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (4,805,650) 2,161,260 2,536,309
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (2,109,350) $ 4,162,907 $ 3,298,213
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
70
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 360,455 $ 418,500 $ 416,577
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... 16,625 16,252 16,155
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 343,830 402,248 400,422
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (86,126) (35,219) (10,757)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (86,126) (35,219) (10,757)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (115,445) (80,512) (199,711)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (201,571) (115,731) (210,468)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ 142,259 $ 286,517 $ 189,954
===================== ===================== ====================
DREYFUS VIF INTERNATIONAL VALUE
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 3,466 $ 2,916 $ 3,283
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 3,466 2,916 3,283
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (123) (300) (5,322)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (123) (300) (5,322)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (44,641) 51,516 (2,271)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (44,764) 51,216 (7,593)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (41,298) $ 54,132 $ (4,310)
==================== ==================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP ASSET MANAGER: GROWTH
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 28,546 $ 24,598 $ 23,502
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 28,546 24,598 23,502
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 82,828 254,110 25,657
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 24,180 39,851 35,213
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 107,008 293,961 60,870
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (293,123) 9,749 (48,668)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (186,115) 303,710 12,202
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (157,569) $ 328,308 $ 35,704
==================== ==================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
72
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP CONTRAFUND
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 18,473 $ 25,600 $ 18,813
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 18,473 25,600 18,813
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 260,686 151,989 215,517
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 55,502 64,249 49,752
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 316,188 216,238 265,269
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (515,972) 321,303 (89,763)
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (199,784) 537,541 175,506
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (181,311) $ 563,141 $ 194,319
===================== ==================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP EQUITY-INCOME
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 36 $ 40 $ 351
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 36 40 351
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 75 208 873
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1 645 (15)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 76 853 858
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (250) (214) 1,277
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (174) 639 2,135
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (138) $ 679 $ 2,486
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2010
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,455 $ 2,182 $ 439
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,455 2,182 439
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 3,961 1,201 455
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (395) 700 (28)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 3,566 1,901 427
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (11,906) 324 369
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (8,340) 2,225 796
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (5,885) $ 4,407 $ 1,235
==================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
74
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2020
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 8,406 $ 8,288 $ 8,579
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 8,406 8,288 8,579
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 17,605 15,960 16,688
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 6,369 17,690 2,623
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 23,974 33,650 19,311
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (64,092) 50,769 4,403
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (40,118) 84,419 23,714
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (31,712) $ 92,707 $ 32,293
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2025
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 7,186 $ 7,280 $ 6,677
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 7,186 7,280 6,677
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 9,975 13,035 13,619
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 1,100 687 (312)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 11,075 13,722 13,307
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (51,118) 58,295 6,315
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (40,043) 72,017 19,622
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (32,857) $ 79,297 $ 26,299
===================== ===================== ====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2030
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 3,464 $ 3,686 $ 2,599
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 3,464 3,686 2,599
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 6,179 7,522 4,822
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 13,421 8,178 (1,669)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 19,600 15,700 3,153
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (40,198) 21,517 4,716
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (20,598) 37,217 7,869
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (17,134) $ 40,903 $ 10,468
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
76
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2040
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 3,024 $ 2,654 $ 2,084
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 3,024 2,654 2,084
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,014 5,908 3,682
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 8,456 6,961 (877)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 13,470 12,869 2,805
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (41,836) 24,961 5,080
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (28,366) 37,830 7,885
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (25,342) $ 40,484 $ 9,969
==================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2050
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,456 $ 2,270 $ 1,500
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,456 2,270 1,500
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 5,193 4,679 2,239
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 5,282 3,738 (570)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 10,475 8,417 1,669
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (34,149) 19,567 2,841
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (23,674) 27,984 4,510
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (21,218) $ 30,254 $ 6,010
==================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016 (c)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 56,758 $ 22,875 $ 4,167
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 56,758 22,875 4,167
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ 56,758 $ 22,875 $ 4,167
==================== ==================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
78
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP HIGH INCOME
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 28,272 $ 24,337 $ 18,971
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 28,272 24,337 18,971
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (649) (18) (443)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (649) (18) (443)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (43,948) 2,185 19,200
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (44,597) 2,167 18,757
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (16,325) $ 26,504 $ 37,728
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP INVESTMENT GRADE BOND
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 28,459 $ 28,197 $ 28,927
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 28,459 28,197 28,927
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 7,286 5,616 587
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1,484) (2,296) (2,116)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 5,802 3,320 (1,529)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (41,933) 18,959 27,988
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (36,131) 22,279 26,459
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (7,672) $ 50,476 $ 55,386
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP MID CAP
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,054 $ 1,285 $ 766
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,054 1,285 766
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 23,976 12,504 14,495
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 5,031 3,777 (682)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 29,007 16,281 13,813
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (65,288) 31,948 9,442
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (36,281) 48,229 23,255
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (35,227) $ 49,514 $ 24,021
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
80
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FTVIPT FRANKLIN INCOME VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,119 $ 2,194 $ 2,059
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,119 2,194 2,059
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 5,563 186 (110)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 5,563 186 (110)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (10,139) 6,858 3,968
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (4,576) 7,044 3,858
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (2,457) $ 9,238 $ 5,917
==================== ==================== ===================
FTVIPT FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY VIP
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 16,822 $ 9,201 $ 8,262
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 16,822 9,201 8,262
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 8,912 29,295 39,176
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (775) 1,492 (2,198)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 8,137 30,787 36,978
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (108,582) 6,135 13,065
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (100,445) 36,922 50,043
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (83,623) $ 46,123 $ 58,305
==================== ==================== ====================
FTVIPT FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,853 $ 2,384 $ 1,664
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,853 2,384 1,664
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 4,442 4,324 6,856
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (352) (2) (444)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,090 4,322 6,412
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (17,095) 1,445 4,437
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (13,005) 5,767 10,849
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (10,152) $ 8,151 $ 12,513
==================== =================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
82
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 -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FTVIPT TEMPLETON FOREIGN VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 219,516 $ 225,978 $ 114,022
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 219,516 225,978 114,022
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- 89,391
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 137,505 5,599 (69,876)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 137,505 5,599 19,515
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,579,348) 996,224 260,337
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,441,843) 1,001,823 279,852
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (1,222,327) $ 1,227,801 $ 393,874
==================== =================== ====================
FTVIPT TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- 1,934 449
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (1,042) (2,105) (4,156)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (1,042) (171) (3,707)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... 19,604 11,918 24,908
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 18,562 11,747 21,201
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 18,562 $ 11,747 $ 21,201
==================== =================== ===================
GOLDMAN SACHS MID-CAP VALUE
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 780 $ 623 $ 1,071
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 780 623 1,071
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 7,077 4,676 43
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 766 316 (9,872)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 7,843 4,992 (9,829)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (15,671) 3,256 25,433
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (7,828) 8,248 15,604
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (7,048) $ 8,871 $ 16,675
==================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
84
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
85
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
GOLDMAN SACHS SMALL CAP EQUITY INSIGHTS
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 37 $ 41 $ 413
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 37 41 413
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 1,104 836 986
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 144 3,260 (839)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 1,248 4,096 147
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,847) (3,129) 6,057
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (599) 967 6,204
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (562) $ 1,008 $ 6,617
===================== ===================== =====================
INVESCO V.I. COMSTOCK
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 10,995 $ 10,939 $ 4,913
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 10,995 10,939 4,913
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 75,626 23,965 29,536
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 45,604 4,332 2,231
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 121,230 28,297 31,767
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (184,052) 52,013 25,839
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (62,822) 80,310 57,606
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (51,827) $ 91,249 $ 62,519
===================== ===================== =====================
INVESCO V.I. INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 7,440 $ 4,975 $ 4,874
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 7,440 4,975 4,874
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 2,520 -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 2,195 6,211 630
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 4,715 6,211 630
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (67,377) 61,391 (8,246)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (62,662) 67,602 (7,616)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (55,222) $ 72,577 $ (2,742)
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
86
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
87
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
JANUS HENDERSON BALANCED
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 23,404 $ 15,832 $ 20,153
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 23,404 15,832 20,153
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 33,075 2,191 14,217
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 6,353 11,402 8,012
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 39,428 13,593 22,229
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (64,594) 160,350 (19)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (25,166) 173,943 22,210
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (1,762) $ 189,775 $ 42,363
==================== ==================== ====================
JANUS HENDERSON ENTERPRISE
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016 (d)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 446 $ 710 $ 107
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 446 710 107
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 20,616 32,459 38,700
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 16,295 20,860 (534)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 36,911 53,319 38,166
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (40,219) 49,008 289
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (3,308) 102,327 38,455
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (2,862) $ 103,037 $ 38,562
==================== ==================== =====================
JANUS HENDERSON FORTY
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 51,565 29,535 67,914
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 812 20,272 (8,107)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 52,377 49,807 59,807
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (46,227) 82,066 (58,944)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... 6,150 131,873 863
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ 6,150 $ 131,873 $ 863
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
88
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
89
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
JANUS HENDERSON OVERSEAS
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 400 $ 358 $ 1,672
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 400 358 1,672
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- 1,129
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (52) (10,688) (7,649)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (52) (10,688) (6,520)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,790) 18,215 1,900
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (3,842) 7,527 (4,620)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (3,442) $ 7,885 $ (2,948)
==================== ==================== ====================
JANUS HENDERSON RESEARCH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 1,975 $ 1,234 $ 1,500
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 1,975 1,234 1,500
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 17,143 2,957 17,243
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 4,135 2,574 45,098
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 21,278 5,531 62,341
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (31,506) 68,064 (66,733)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (10,228) 73,595 (4,392)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (8,253) $ 74,829 $ (2,892)
==================== ==================== ====================
MFS(R) VIT GLOBAL EQUITY
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 2,659 $ 1,698 $ 1,326
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 2,659 1,698 1,326
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 16,597 9,831 9,731
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 57,295 2,533 695
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 73,892 12,364 10,426
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (71,225) 40,361 736
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... 2,667 52,725 11,162
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 5,326 $ 54,423 $ 12,488
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
90
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
91
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
MFS(R) VIT NEW DISCOVERY
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 3,132 4,695 9,401
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 277 37,307 (174)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 3,409 42,002 9,227
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,646) (961) 7,467
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (237) 41,041 16,694
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (237) $ 41,041 $ 16,694
==================== ==================== ====================
MFS(R) VIT II HIGH YIELD
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 8,422 $ 9,827 $ 9,347
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 8,422 9,827 9,347
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (212) (95) (220)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (212) (95) (220)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (13,260) (254) 9,158
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (13,472) (349) 8,938
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (5,050) $ 9,478 $ 18,285
==================== ==================== ====================
MORGAN STANLEY VIF EMERGING MARKETS DEBT
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 86,325 $ 70,167 $ 59,307
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 86,325 70,167 59,307
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (84,029) (7,471) (12,131)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (84,029) (7,471) (12,131)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (126,520) 58,835 45,652
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.................................... (210,549) 51,364 33,521
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................... $ (124,224) $ 121,531 $ 92,828
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
92
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
93
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
MORGAN STANLEY VIF EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 15,121 $ 29,128 $ 12,938
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 15,121 29,128 12,938
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 37,607 244,612 (37,991)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 37,607 244,612 (37,991)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (717,637) 807,706 171,862
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (680,030) 1,052,318 133,871
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (664,909) $ 1,081,446 $ 146,809
==================== ==================== ===================
PIMCO VIT ALL ASSET
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 4,773 $ 6,628 $ 3,261
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 4,773 6,628 3,261
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (152) (130) (833)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (152) (130) (833)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (12,773) 11,089 12,619
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (12,925) 10,959 11,786
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (8,152) $ 17,587 $ 15,047
==================== =================== ====================
PIMCO VIT COMMODITYREALRETURN(R) STRATEGY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 503 $ 1,293 $ 111
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 503 1,293 111
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (347) (3,603) (957)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (347) (3,603) (957)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (3,284) 2,335 2,262
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (3,631) (1,268) 1,305
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (3,128) $ 25 $ 1,416
==================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
94
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
95
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
PIMCO VIT LOW DURATION
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 18,308 $ 12,109 $ 13,010
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 18,308 12,109 13,010
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (478) (327) (325)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... (478) (327) (325)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (14,452) 386 (271)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (14,930) 59 (596)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ 3,378 $ 12,168 $ 12,414
=================== =================== ====================
PUTNAM VT INTERNATIONAL VALUE
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ 124 $ 86 $ 122
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... 124 86 122
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... -- -- --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... 71 45 (165)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 71 45 (165)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,236) 1,055 58
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,165) 1,100 (107)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (1,041) $ 1,186 $ 15
=================== =================== ====================
ROYCE MICRO-CAP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................ $ -- $ 73 $ 61
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges................... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net investment income (loss).................... -- 73 61
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions.......................... 519 1,139 --
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments....... (33) 5 71
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized gains (losses)..................... 486 1,144 71
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments... (1,513) (673) 1,525
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments..................................... (1,027) 471 1,596
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations.................................... $ (1,027) $ 544 $ 1,657
==================== ==================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
96
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
97
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS -- (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
ROYCE SMALL-CAP
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends............................................... $ 116 $ 136 $ 1,115
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
EXPENSES:
Mortality and expense risk charges...................... -- -- --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net investment income (loss)....................... 116 136 1,115
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
NET REALIZED AND CHANGES IN UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)
ON INVESTMENTS:
Realized gain distributions............................. 190 -- 11,025
Realized gains (losses) on sale of investments.......... (35) (13,382) (4,843)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized gains (losses)........................ 155 (13,382) 6,182
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments...... (1,492) 13,095 2,799
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net realized and changes in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments........................................ (1,337) (287) 8,981
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations....................................... $ (1,221) $ (151) $ 10,096
=================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
98
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METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AB VPS GLOBAL THEMATIC GROWTH
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ 88 $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 255 2,867 877
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,771) 8,219 (1,193)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (3,516) 11,174 (316)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,269 1,269 1,269
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 29 (9,295) (7,397)
Policy charges...................................... (790) (859) (883)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- (90)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 508 (8,885) (7,101)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (3,008) 2,289 (7,417)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 34,675 32,386 39,803
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 31,667 $ 34,675 $ 32,386
=================== ==================== ====================
AB VPS INTERMEDIATE BOND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,502 $ 3,922 $ 2,736
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 2,000 (2,604) 1,078
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,792) 2,197 49
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (290) 3,515 3,863
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 644 644 --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 79,043 32,033 33,741
Policy charges...................................... (2,284) (2,761) (3,112)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1) (52,174) --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 77,402 (22,258) 30,629
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 77,112 (18,743) 34,492
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 76,308 95,051 60,559
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 153,420 $ 76,308 $ 95,051
=================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) BOND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 134,370 $ 118,854 $ 100,993
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (50,415) 94,447 24,681
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (150,359) 12,429 45,632
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (66,404) 225,730 171,306
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 555,280 560,778 594,195
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (631,291) 341,614 266,964
Policy charges...................................... (322,021) (355,918) (399,254)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (527,467) (446,430) (479,171)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (925,499) 100,044 (17,266)
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (991,903) 325,774 154,040
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 6,687,934 6,362,160 6,208,120
-------------------- ------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 5,696,031 $ 6,687,934 $ 6,362,160
==================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
100
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GLOBAL SMALL CAPITALIZATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (27,220) $ 219,097 $ 81,134
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,392,732 493,132 11,903,440
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (11,769,834) 15,300,486 (10,777,574)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (7,404,322) 16,012,715 1,207,000
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,258,017 4,572,438 4,934,049
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (343,468) (860,452) (1,739,842)
Policy charges...................................... (3,387,233) (3,422,778) (3,505,140)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (4,953,677) (4,732,036) (4,322,961)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (4,426,361) (4,442,828) (4,633,894)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (11,830,683) 11,569,887 (3,426,894)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 75,338,643 63,768,756 67,195,650
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 63,507,960 $ 75,338,643 $ 63,768,756
==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 698,492 $ 771,061 $ 1,112,235
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 24,925,963 21,243,802 16,155,775
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (24,996,188) 23,936,579 (2,560,394)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 628,267 45,951,442 14,707,616
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 9,272,427 9,971,466 10,568,668
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (3,230,540) (2,105,090) (1,947,160)
Policy charges...................................... (9,188,345) (9,064,646) (8,879,484)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (12,764,495) (13,311,865) (10,245,919)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (15,910,953) (14,510,135) (10,503,895)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (15,282,686) 31,441,307 4,203,721
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 200,354,614 168,913,307 164,709,586
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 185,071,928 $ 200,354,614 $ 168,913,307
==================== ==================== ===================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH-INCOME
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,584,237 $ 1,472,840 $ 1,399,526
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 10,554,249 8,935,623 12,245,175
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (13,751,075) 12,349,992 (2,551,087)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,612,589) 22,758,455 11,093,614
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 5,941,744 6,390,830 6,753,905
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,373,890) (931,937) (1,474,231)
Policy charges...................................... (5,836,042) (5,833,783) (5,885,637)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,740,945) (7,681,451) (6,406,059)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (9,009,133) (8,056,341) (7,012,022)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (10,621,722) 14,702,114 4,081,592
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 120,442,660 105,740,546 101,658,954
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 109,820,938 $ 120,442,660 $ 105,740,546
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
102
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) HIGH-INCOME BOND
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------
2018 2017 (a)
-------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 530 $ 468
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (7) --
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (720) (375)
-------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (197) 93
-------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- 8,614
Policy charges...................................... (169) (55)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- --
-------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (169) 8,559
-------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (366) 8,652
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 8,652 --
-------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 8,286 $ 8,652
==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 33,657 $ 7,618 $ 4,799
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 88,851 14,001 21,338
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (417,075) 132,723 (18,823)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (294,567) 154,342 7,314
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 48,327 37,367 2,192
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,521,821 217,535 --
Policy charges...................................... (40,694) (15,980) (6,055)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (51,108) (88,369) (70,171)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 1,478,346 150,553 (74,034)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 1,183,779 304,895 (66,720)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 653,285 348,390 415,110
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,837,064 $ 653,285 $ 348,390
==================== ==================== ====================
AMERICAN FUNDS(R) U.S. GOVERNMENT/AAA-RATED SECURITIES
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 975 $ 724 $ 737
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (138) (41) 968
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (457) 178 (1,163)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 380 861 542
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,331 1,253 5,191
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 13 1 9
Policy charges...................................... (1,609) (1,725) (1,778)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (265) (471) 3,422
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 115 390 3,964
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 54,697 54,307 50,343
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 54,812 $ 54,697 $ 54,307
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
104
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI AB GLOBAL DYNAMIC ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,338 $ 1,050 $ 977
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 601 227 430
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (7,744) 7,735 769
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (5,805) 9,012 2,176
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 14,086 14,853 15,256
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 2,399 4,736 (2,468)
Policy charges...................................... (8,963) (8,465) (8,319)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,669) (2,345) (5,916)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 3,853 8,779 (1,447)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,952) 17,791 729
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 79,701 61,910 61,181
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 77,749 $ 79,701 $ 61,910
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DYNAMIC MULTI-ASSET PLUS
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (b) 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 125 $ 94 $ 2
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 439 101 (12)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (693) 685 80
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (129) 880 70
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 382 3,038 3,715
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (6,050) 19 274
Policy charges...................................... (408) (1,306) (1,293)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (361) (851) --
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (6,437) 900 2,696
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (6,566) 1,780 2,766
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 6,566 4,786 2,020
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ -- $ 6,566 $ 4,786
===================== ==================== =====================
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) BALANCED ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 21,884 $ 19,259 $ 18,208
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 67,751 55,792 76,946
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (138,831) 98,370 (22,963)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (49,196) 173,421 72,191
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 127,551 143,128 85,094
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (14,157) (1,238) 21,073
Policy charges...................................... (85,731) (81,299) (69,192)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (15,339) (8,464) (12,455)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 12,324 52,127 24,520
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (36,872) 225,548 96,711
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,216,312 990,764 894,053
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,179,440 $ 1,216,312 $ 990,764
==================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
106
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) GROWTH ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 33,504 $ 29,710 $ 26,959
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 144,757 127,888 160,188
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (302,410) 236,441 (37,021)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (124,149) 394,039 150,126
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 277,431 312,058 271,362
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (5,838) 23,444 26,046
Policy charges...................................... (153,134) (159,833) (153,833)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (137,497) (46,322) (70,269)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (19,038) 129,347 73,306
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (143,187) 523,386 223,432
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 2,284,932 1,761,546 1,538,114
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 2,141,745 $ 2,284,932 $ 1,761,546
==================== ==================== ===================
BHFTI AMERICAN FUNDS(R) MODERATE ALLOCATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 30,889 $ 27,088 $ 23,999
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 68,645 55,639 67,729
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (144,806) 80,012 (16,232)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (45,272) 162,739 75,496
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 259,339 283,128 234,792
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (68,869) 6,385 22,400
Policy charges...................................... (130,196) (137,260) (128,785)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (46,457) (28,322) (14,859)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 13,817 123,931 113,548
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (31,455) 286,670 189,044
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,445,306 1,158,636 969,592
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,413,851 $ 1,445,306 $ 1,158,636
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI AQR GLOBAL RISK BALANCED
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 581 $ 2,366 $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 11,086 4,688 (7,843)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (21,378) 6,767 18,548
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (9,711) 13,821 10,705
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 29,791 32,619 40,240
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (13,114) (4,180) (10,383)
Policy charges...................................... (14,754) (14,372) (20,166)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (8,516) (2,595) (19,162)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (6,593) 11,472 (9,471)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (16,304) 25,293 1,234
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 161,171 135,878 134,644
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 144,867 $ 161,171 $ 135,878
==================== =================== ===================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
108
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BLACKROCK GLOBAL TACTICAL STRATEGIES
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 6,588 $ 2,651 $ 4,216
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 30,841 4,666 23,013
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (70,520) 40,461 (13,208)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (33,091) 47,778 14,021
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 83,111 85,970 84,543
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (10,010) 3,878 26,959
Policy charges...................................... (28,152) (28,027) (25,547)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (14,037) (3,363) (9,699)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 30,912 58,458 76,256
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (2,179) 106,236 90,277
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 423,672 317,436 227,159
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 421,493 $ 423,672 $ 317,436
===================== ===================== =====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 100
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 306,991 $ 333,898 $ 509,053
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 1,219,272 1,627,226 2,766,221
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,976,492) 2,972,083 (1,391,486)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,450,229) 4,933,207 1,883,788
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,088,452 2,127,500 2,219,202
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (212,878) (38,240) (470,839)
Policy charges...................................... (1,139,508) (1,156,903) (1,181,948)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (983,737) (2,194,731) (1,188,155)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (247,671) (1,262,374) (621,740)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (2,697,900) 3,670,833 1,262,048
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 25,375,458 21,704,625 20,442,577
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 22,677,558 $ 25,375,458 $ 21,704,625
===================== ===================== =====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE BALANCED PLUS
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 6,389 $ 5,462 $ 7,951
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 34,263 18,235 2,123
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (69,687) 35,046 12,397
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (29,035) 58,743 22,471
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 64,922 76,917 69,223
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (830) 18,013 10,477
Policy charges...................................... (42,490) (39,341) (34,809)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (24,908) (33,545) (11,096)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (3,306) 22,044 33,795
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (32,341) 80,787 56,266
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 397,746 316,959 260,693
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 365,405 $ 397,746 $ 316,959
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
110
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 7,790 $ 6,610 $ 8,421
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 45,845 35,468 (9,536)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (239,971) 41,355 191,373
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (186,336) 83,433 190,258
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 13,680 13,771 27,558
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 343,067 (68,948) (158,661)
Policy charges...................................... (13,611) (16,210) (18,270)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (15,355) (173) (68,518)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 327,781 (71,560) (217,891)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 141,445 11,873 (27,633)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 786,268 774,395 802,028
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 927,713 $ 786,268 $ 774,395
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/ABERDEEN EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 25,457 $ 9,611 $ 6,049
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 5,756 7,574 (30,698)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (176,226) 170,725 89,323
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (145,013) 187,910 64,674
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 87,159 102,644 132,505
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 423,997 21,155 50,504
Policy charges...................................... (37,856) (36,046) (33,644)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (17,592) (49,717) (100,287)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 455,708 38,036 49,078
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 310,695 225,946 113,752
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 878,183 652,237 538,485
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,188,878 $ 878,183 $ 652,237
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/TEMPLETON INTERNATIONAL BOND
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (2,152) (1,348) (1,685)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. 5,338 2,100 4,976
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 3,186 752 3,291
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 41,073 55,578 49,471
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (2,258) 3,740 10,118
Policy charges...................................... (21,574) (21,986) (19,999)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (14,529) (5,055) (7,706)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 2,712 32,277 31,884
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 5,898 33,029 35,175
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 251,705 218,676 183,501
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 257,603 $ 251,705 $ 218,676
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
112
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON LARGE CAP RESEARCH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,393,015 $ 2,553,091 $ 7,597,726
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 60,364,967 25,305,541 31,080,785
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (90,699,272) 57,041,217 (8,253,818)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (27,941,290) 84,899,849 30,424,693
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 22,836,479 23,708,302 24,784,013
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (860,112) (10,690,456) (2,994,332)
Policy charges...................................... (25,513,033) (25,868,642) (26,012,789)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (22,647,762) (22,138,025) (21,189,207)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (26,184,428) (34,988,821) (25,412,315)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (54,125,718) 49,911,028 5,012,378
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 459,536,061 409,625,033 404,612,655
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 405,410,343 $ 459,536,061 $ 409,625,033
===================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI CLARION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,668,370 $ 1,026,146 $ 650,259
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (37,998) 11,186 31,945
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (4,019,685) 1,949,598 (362,033)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,389,313) 2,986,930 320,171
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,824,839 1,960,709 2,067,349
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,472,469) 293,430 (931,910)
Policy charges...................................... (1,287,017) (1,382,360) (1,519,377)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1,628,214) (1,474,396) (1,814,112)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,562,861) (602,617) (2,198,050)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (4,952,174) 2,384,313 (1,877,879)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 30,031,023 27,646,710 29,524,589
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 25,078,849 $ 30,031,023 $ 27,646,710
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI CLEARBRIDGE AGGRESSIVE GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 323,660 $ 373,095 $ 233,927
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 3,834,886 1,758,844 970,623
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (6,744,510) 5,283,206 (103,509)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,585,964) 7,415,145 1,101,041
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,669,117 2,977,490 3,112,659
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,098,421) (1,093,022) (1,658,736)
Policy charges...................................... (2,141,566) (2,255,371) (2,334,139)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,262,306) (3,530,000) (2,140,654)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (3,833,176) (3,900,903) (3,020,870)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (6,419,140) 3,514,242 (1,919,829)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 44,501,184 40,986,942 42,906,771
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 38,082,044 $ 44,501,184 $ 40,986,942
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
114
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI HARRIS OAKMARK INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 808,643 $ 751,312 $ 812,952
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 1,991,616 298,648 1,774,522
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (14,097,059) 10,649,156 446,527
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (11,296,800) 11,699,116 3,034,001
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,642,563 2,813,108 2,947,689
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,028,435 (487,527) (726,193)
Policy charges...................................... (1,931,322) (2,050,005) (1,927,311)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2,618,337) (3,161,406) (2,331,900)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (878,661) (2,885,830) (2,037,715)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (12,175,461) 8,813,286 996,286
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 48,278,392 39,465,106 38,468,820
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 36,102,931 $ 48,278,392 $ 39,465,106
===================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI INVESCO BALANCED-RISK ALLOCATION
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 716 $ 1,933 $ 63
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 3,726 2,680 (528)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (8,568) 724 4,887
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (4,126) 5,337 4,422
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 13,267 16,796 15,956
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,713) 2,860 (1,153)
Policy charges...................................... (6,431) (6,613) (5,759)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (9,543) -- (6,082)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (4,420) 13,043 2,962
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (8,546) 18,380 7,384
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 64,239 45,859 38,475
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 55,693 $ 64,239 $ 45,859
==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTI INVESCO SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (9,936) $ (8,930) $ (8,076)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 1,030,585 689,902 1,026,683
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,648,375) 961,544 (318,719)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (627,726) 1,642,516 699,888
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 368,523 384,742 407,148
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 29,855 (138,396) (213,557)
Policy charges...................................... (314,670) (302,479) (295,102)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (482,626) (470,556) (427,897)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (398,918) (526,689) (529,408)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,026,644) 1,115,827 170,480
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 7,838,418 6,722,591 6,552,111
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 6,811,774 $ 7,838,418 $ 6,722,591
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
116
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI JPMORGAN GLOBAL ACTIVE ALLOCATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 4,106 $ 5,628 $ 3,855
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 14,148 761 2,581
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (35,582) 28,770 (1,187)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (17,328) 35,159 5,249
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 35,221 39,817 41,651
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (16,476) 2,080 2,362
Policy charges...................................... (26,846) (26,387) (25,382)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (12,266) (3,100) (6,113)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (20,367) 12,410 12,518
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (37,695) 47,569 17,767
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 250,960 203,391 185,624
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 213,265 $ 250,960 $ 203,391
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI JPMORGAN SMALL CAP VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 6,199 $ 7,780 $ 6,286
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 27,341 40,858 24,634
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (83,319) (24,944) 79,671
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (49,779) 23,694 110,591
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 46,398 51,003 42,502
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (55,674) 9,535 (23,758)
Policy charges...................................... (28,010) (31,389) (27,602)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2,161) (18,537) (2,886)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (39,447) 10,612 (11,744)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (89,226) 34,306 98,847
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 443,605 409,299 310,452
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 354,379 $ 443,605 $ 409,299
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI LOOMIS SAYLES GLOBAL MARKETS
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 7,771 $ 6,635 $ 6,758
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 51,666 8,512 12,698
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (79,434) 71,276 (1,350)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (19,997) 86,423 18,106
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 72,986 55,503 52,697
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (91,243) (831) 16,922
Policy charges...................................... (31,286) (36,611) (36,634)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (29,422) (26,763) (6,534)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (78,965) (8,702) 26,451
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (98,962) 77,721 44,557
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 449,303 371,582 327,025
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 350,341 $ 449,303 $ 371,582
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
118
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI METLIFE MULTI-INDEX TARGETED RISK
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,857 $ 2,477 $ 1,944
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 11,831 6,306 (37)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (26,654) 15,712 4,590
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (11,966) 24,495 6,497
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 21,109 24,213 27,195
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (5,605) (7,266) 14,107
Policy charges...................................... (15,736) (15,476) (14,951)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (11,817) (17,570) (583)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (12,049) (16,099) 25,768
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (24,015) 8,396 32,265
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 176,748 168,352 136,087
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 152,733 $ 176,748 $ 168,352
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI MFS(R) RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 385,315 $ 348,583 $ 363,202
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 430,859 120,626 (113,918)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,418,696) 4,288,325 (396,420)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,602,522) 4,757,534 (147,136)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 914,864 991,117 1,065,950
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,053,903) (330,753) (137,625)
Policy charges...................................... (778,814) (838,473) (829,989)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (960,627) (1,056,169) (900,863)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (1,878,480) (1,234,278) (802,527)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (4,481,002) 3,523,256 (949,663)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 20,729,356 17,206,100 18,155,763
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 16,248,354 $ 20,729,356 $ 17,206,100
=================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI MORGAN STANLEY MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (850,555) $ 122,364 $ (581,093)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 59,401,731 6,098,517 3,185,085
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (32,615,883) 66,869,811 (20,525,720)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 25,935,293 73,090,692 (17,921,728)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 15,903,068 16,448,838 17,390,742
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,500,555) (1,158,342) (2,231,512)
Policy charges...................................... (14,469,164) (13,161,117) (12,792,889)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (15,081,357) (13,535,181) (10,991,989)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (15,148,008) (11,405,802) (8,625,648)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 10,787,285 61,684,890 (26,547,376)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 247,719,412 186,034,522 212,581,898
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 258,506,697 $ 247,719,412 $ 186,034,522
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
120
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL EQUITY
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 582,437 $ 488,347 $ 427,792
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 7,631,854 2,246,334 3,311,875
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (15,951,838) 14,255,607 (3,785,262)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (7,737,547) 16,990,288 (45,595)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,151,957 3,244,364 2,752,403
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 274,573 678,986 (1,108,515)
Policy charges...................................... (2,359,816) (2,364,753) (2,302,561)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,741,907) (3,776,926) (2,511,117)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,675,193) (2,218,329) (3,169,790)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (10,412,740) 14,771,959 (3,215,385)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 61,029,678 46,257,719 49,473,104
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 50,616,938 $ 61,029,678 $ 46,257,719
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI PANAGORA GLOBAL DIVERSIFIED RISK
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 23 81 1
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (46) 16 (1)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (23) 97 --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 230 313 29
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- 59 --
Policy charges...................................... (128) (141) (24)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1) (15) --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 101 216 5
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 78 313 5
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 328 15 10
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 406 $ 328 $ 15
=================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI PIMCO INFLATION PROTECTED BOND
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 171,877 $ 167,202 $ (17,989)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (178,843) (123,809) (134,822)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (228,280) 327,314 652,775
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (235,246) 370,707 499,964
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 744,228 814,655 856,782
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (147,599) 43,919 (25,570)
Policy charges...................................... (571,093) (608,502) (670,606)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (681,485) (685,248) (448,728)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (655,949) (435,176) (288,122)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (891,195) (64,469) 211,842
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 10,294,920 10,359,389 10,147,547
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 9,403,725 $ 10,294,920 $ 10,359,389
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
122
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI PIMCO TOTAL RETURN
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 700,595 $ 797,234 $ 1,176,644
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (156,469) 136,512 (107,899)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (573,439) 1,034,223 134,407
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (29,313) 1,967,969 1,203,152
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,176,594 3,438,184 3,607,110
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 5,993,462 446,327 (511,885)
Policy charges...................................... (2,550,725) (2,583,508) (2,866,241)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,046,065) (2,772,964) (2,911,492)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 3,573,266 (1,471,961) (2,682,508)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 3,543,953 496,008 (1,479,356)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 43,336,900 42,840,892 44,320,248
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 46,880,853 $ 43,336,900 $ 42,840,892
==================== ==================== =====================
BHFTI SCHRODERS GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,307 $ 508 $ 675
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,566 1,474 647
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (14,319) 6,574 1,558
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,446) 8,556 2,880
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 20,931 17,420 20,016
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 16,374 1,670 3,252
Policy charges...................................... (8,927) (7,406) (7,221)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,467) (343) (4,272)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 24,911 11,341 11,775
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 16,465 19,897 14,655
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 72,213 52,316 37,661
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 88,678 $ 72,213 $ 52,316
===================== ==================== ====================
BHFTI SCHRODERS GLOBAL MULTI-ASSET II
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (b) 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 267 $ 116 $ 47
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 723 44 7
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,577) 1,539 239
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (587) 1,699 293
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,047 6,204 6,148
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (14,986) 104 421
Policy charges...................................... (754) (2,164) (1,837)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1) -- (196)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (13,694) 4,144 4,536
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (14,281) 5,843 4,829
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 14,281 8,438 3,609
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ -- $ 14,281 $ 8,438
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
124
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI SSGA GROWTH AND INCOME ETF
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 209,966 $ 211,600 $ 193,418
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 418,552 56,990 422,233
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,161,353) 993,368 (166,860)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................. (532,835) 1,261,958 448,791
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 615,712 707,289 817,890
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (200,085) (395,331) (55,673)
Policy charges...................................... (474,309) (484,758) (475,048)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (539,120) (344,355) (255,414)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions........................ (597,802) (517,155) 31,755
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,130,637) 744,803 480,546
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 8,867,092 8,122,289 7,641,743
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 7,736,455 $ 8,867,092 $ 8,122,289
=================== =================== ===================
BHFTI SSGA GROWTH ETF
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 169,579 $ 175,627 $ 152,958
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 523,388 153,525 388,499
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,317,908) 1,057,422 (116,079)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................. (624,941) 1,386,574 425,378
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 669,676 760,215 957,099
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (187,264) (687,768) (419,927)
Policy charges...................................... (355,802) (319,979) (381,379)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (788,709) (266,828) (150,373)
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions........................ (662,099) (514,360) 5,420
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,287,040) 872,214 430,798
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 8,014,231 7,142,017 6,711,219
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 6,727,191 $ 8,014,231 $ 7,142,017
==================== =================== ===================
BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP VALUE
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 55,375 $ 56,019 $ 63,487
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 272,918 218,915 264,852
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (630,098) 129,307 1,148
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................. (301,805) 404,241 329,487
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 17,277 3,636 4,540
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 451,644 45,576 57,340
Policy charges...................................... (39,478) (34,475) (30,407)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (8) (63,517)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions........................ 429,443 14,729 (32,044)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 127,638 418,970 297,443
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 2,745,970 2,327,000 2,029,557
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 2,873,608 $ 2,745,970 $ 2,327,000
=================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
126
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTI T. ROWE PRICE MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (57,557) $ (53,030) $ (45,975)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 6,243,741 3,596,966 5,204,270
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (6,867,777) 4,985,555 (3,017,999)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (681,593) 8,529,491 2,140,296
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,980,276 2,065,072 2,103,996
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 120,879 456,210 419,067
Policy charges...................................... (1,821,566) (1,760,965) (1,724,543)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2,541,552) (2,147,279) (2,214,117)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,261,963) (1,386,962) (1,415,597)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (2,943,556) 7,142,529 724,699
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 41,886,462 34,743,933 34,019,234
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 38,942,906 $ 41,886,462 $ 34,743,933
==================== ===================== ====================
BHFTI VICTORY SYCAMORE MID CAP VALUE
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 632,201 $ 924,664 $ 650,034
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 16,000,779 763,180 3,900,369
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (25,172,760) 6,544,581 7,673,646
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,539,780) 8,232,425 12,224,049
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,854,883 5,231,778 5,540,189
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (722,192) (641,335) (1,504,903)
Policy charges...................................... (4,340,445) (4,566,534) (4,725,378)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (5,244,279) (5,546,494) (5,462,656)
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (5,452,033) (5,522,585) (6,152,748)
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (13,991,813) 2,709,840 6,071,301
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 91,702,582 88,992,742 82,921,441
--------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 77,710,769 $ 91,702,582 $ 88,992,742
===================== ==================== =====================
BHFTII BAILLIE GIFFORD INTERNATIONAL STOCK
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 337,096 $ 343,329 $ 447,534
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 545,059 322,047 (310,525)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (9,369,507) 12,519,996 1,728,920
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,487,352) 13,185,372 1,865,929
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,051,653 3,220,885 3,389,861
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 801,427 (148,010) (547,175)
Policy charges...................................... (2,621,652) (2,700,122) (2,612,067)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2,464,139) (2,532,657) (2,000,028)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (1,232,711) (2,159,904) (1,769,409)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (9,720,063) 11,025,468 96,520
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 49,983,598 38,958,130 38,861,610
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 40,263,535 $ 49,983,598 $ 38,958,130
===================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
128
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BLACKROCK BOND INCOME
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,262,665 $ 2,139,278 $ 2,253,120
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (360,052) (33,084) 30,488
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (2,511,644) 749,028 (97,803)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (609,031) 2,855,222 2,185,805
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 5,611,513 5,963,012 6,132,147
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (2,277,326) 626,685 326,685
Policy charges...................................... (4,938,671) (5,216,503) (5,607,933)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,903,197) (3,563,517) (4,113,027)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (5,507,681) (2,190,323) (3,262,128)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (6,116,712) 664,899 (1,076,323)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 77,942,302 77,277,403 78,353,726
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 71,825,590 $ 77,942,302 $ 77,277,403
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII BLACKROCK CAPITAL APPRECIATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 271 $ (244) $ (9,977)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 2,187,500 586,471 1,047,770
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,958,446) 2,528,190 (1,066,351)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 229,325 3,114,417 (28,558)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 706,424 713,936 736,403
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 988,018 183,165 (3,208)
Policy charges...................................... (646,565) (575,499) (570,923)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (812,900) (896,039) (856,815)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 234,977 (574,437) (694,543)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 464,302 2,539,980 (723,101)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 12,042,675 9,502,695 10,225,796
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 12,506,977 $ 12,042,675 $ 9,502,695
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII BLACKROCK ULTRA-SHORT TERM BOND
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 267,696 $ 60,887 $ (18,384)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 47,097 25,723 3,712
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. 157,511 119,513 60,725
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 472,304 206,123 46,053
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 498,055 493,430 567,291
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,187,838 5,565,246 (1,366,452)
Policy charges...................................... (876,535) (892,674) (907,994)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (510,967) (483,837) (365,895)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 298,391 4,682,165 (2,073,050)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 770,695 4,888,288 (2,026,997)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 27,545,528 22,657,240 24,684,237
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 28,316,223 $ 27,545,528 $ 22,657,240
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
130
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 20
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 93,788 $ 119,470 $ 177,898
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 14,860 40,884 122,062
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (220,034) 193,850 (54,551)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (111,386) 354,204 245,409
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 425,649 436,850 475,558
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 356,680 657,738 274,364
Policy charges...................................... (468,973) (497,021) (539,657)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (561,657) (1,579,139) (823,306)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (248,301) (981,572) (613,041)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (359,687) (627,368) (367,632)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 4,439,761 5,067,129 5,434,761
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 4,080,074 $ 4,439,761 $ 5,067,129
===================== ===================== =====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 40
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 230,726 $ 227,176 $ 365,152
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 293,728 348,904 649,364
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,013,336) 555,970 (402,883)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (488,882) 1,132,050 611,633
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 937,521 939,941 946,570
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 72,828 326,039 238,465
Policy charges...................................... (792,600) (790,214) (796,923)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1,069,923) (647,227) (274,767)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (852,174) (171,461) 113,345
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (1,341,056) 960,589 724,978
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 11,333,586 10,372,997 9,648,019
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 9,992,530 $ 11,333,586 $ 10,372,997
===================== ===================== =====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 60
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 973,318 $ 988,015 $ 1,661,041
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 2,508,095 2,602,679 4,802,939
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (6,730,312) 3,901,633 (2,834,262)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (3,248,899) 7,492,327 3,629,718
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,862,259 4,213,884 4,497,839
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,046,723 171,111 27,071
Policy charges...................................... (3,387,947) (3,453,056) (3,556,897)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,844,794) (4,940,179) (3,005,552)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,323,759) (4,008,240) (2,037,539)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (5,572,658) 3,484,087 1,592,179
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 56,043,905 52,559,818 50,967,639
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 50,471,247 $ 56,043,905 $ 52,559,818
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
132
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE ASSET ALLOCATION 80
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,547,077 $ 1,726,190 $ 2,942,462
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 6,024,655 6,877,022 12,021,813
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (15,781,080) 9,496,898 (7,365,543)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,209,348) 18,100,110 7,598,732
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 7,345,519 7,718,644 8,365,149
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,429,318) (246,902) (1,384,318)
Policy charges...................................... (5,194,677) (5,348,857) (5,526,010)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (6,076,393) (7,915,157) (6,463,563)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (5,354,869) (5,792,272) (5,008,742)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (13,564,217) 12,307,838 2,589,990
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 108,508,807 96,200,969 93,610,979
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 94,944,590 $ 108,508,807 $ 96,200,969
==================== ===================== =====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/ARTISAN MID CAP VALUE
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 342,863 $ 386,875 $ 573,294
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,114,368 643,877 6,376,782
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (12,674,858) 6,536,022 4,919,832
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,217,627) 7,566,774 11,869,908
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,574,453 3,822,689 3,977,996
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 364,615 (582,080) (613,228)
Policy charges...................................... (3,065,372) (3,236,913) (3,245,776)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (4,173,374) (4,024,252) (3,402,376)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (3,299,678) (4,020,556) (3,283,384)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (11,517,305) 3,546,218 8,586,524
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 65,688,616 62,142,398 53,555,874
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 54,171,311 $ 65,688,616 $ 62,142,398
===================== ===================== ====================
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON BALANCED
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 3,918,342 $ 4,339,481 $ 6,577,117
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 26,690,578 10,464,072 15,625,107
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (43,500,876) 27,671,155 (3,743,348)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (12,891,956) 42,474,708 18,458,876
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 19,534,182 20,315,289 21,296,974
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (919,937) 324,049 (1,837,317)
Policy charges...................................... (21,224,054) (21,609,300) (22,205,884)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (15,518,149) (16,611,763) (16,090,657)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (18,127,958) (17,581,725) (18,836,884)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (31,019,914) 24,892,983 (378,008)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 324,356,064 299,463,081 299,841,089
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 293,336,150 $ 324,356,064 $ 299,463,081
==================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
134
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII BRIGHTHOUSE/WELLINGTON CORE EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,350,070 $ 1,137,876 $ 1,122,364
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,922,554 3,203,582 3,128,463
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (6,175,203) 9,056,499 855,321
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 97,421 13,397,957 5,106,148
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,106,915 4,437,684 4,745,132
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,498,129) (902,918) (230,740)
Policy charges...................................... (3,670,556) (3,769,635) (3,977,030)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (4,632,250) (5,948,302) (4,646,198)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (5,694,020) (6,183,171) (4,108,836)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (5,596,599) 7,214,786 997,312
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 80,734,814 73,520,028 72,522,716
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 75,138,215 $ 80,734,814 $ 73,520,028
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII FRONTIER MID CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (1,754,856) $ (1,632,964) $ (1,459,027)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 33,109,546 11,209,482 28,319,213
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (46,139,301) 43,545,366 (16,692,072)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (14,784,611) 53,121,884 10,168,114
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 11,707,321 12,186,623 12,817,058
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (812,008) (7,255,002) (1,665,871)
Policy charges...................................... (12,952,988) (12,987,997) (13,012,542)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (12,326,397) (12,680,835) (10,971,677)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (14,384,072) (20,737,211) (12,833,032)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (29,168,683) 32,384,673 (2,664,918)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 257,694,581 225,309,908 227,974,826
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 228,525,898 $ 257,694,581 $ 225,309,908
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII JENNISON GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 110,776 $ 66,950 $ 52,283
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 6,419,554 2,258,228 3,125,595
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (6,671,580) 6,383,010 (3,197,364)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (141,250) 8,708,188 (19,486)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,277,438 1,299,752 1,333,946
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 4,465,218 5,991,640 2,483
Policy charges...................................... (1,461,886) (1,281,802) (1,218,365)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1,767,865) (1,623,326) (1,425,516)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 2,512,905 4,386,264 (1,307,452)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 2,371,655 13,094,452 (1,326,938)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 36,062,692 22,968,240 24,295,178
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 38,434,347 $ 36,062,692 $ 22,968,240
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
136
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP CORE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (21,771) $ 49,569 $ 53,376
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 3,145,663 2,156,674 2,236,001
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (5,945,164) 1,501,241 1,915,532
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,821,272) 3,707,484 4,204,909
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,177,226 1,274,560 1,334,562
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 82,493 (516,348) (285,957)
Policy charges...................................... (1,166,364) (1,191,127) (1,187,314)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1,449,611) (1,805,701) (1,306,062)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (1,356,256) (2,238,616) (1,444,771)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (4,177,528) 1,468,868 2,760,138
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 27,323,892 25,855,024 23,094,886
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 23,146,364 $ 27,323,892 $ 25,855,024
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII LOOMIS SAYLES SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (12,018) $ (9,721) $ (9,163)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 2,202,553 762,930 1,222,132
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (2,123,091) 2,111,346 (582,015)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 67,444 2,864,555 630,954
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 675,806 688,741 747,090
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 751,196 (344,283) (235,047)
Policy charges...................................... (627,101) (570,448) (586,052)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (929,909) (670,562) (620,076)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (130,008) (896,552) (694,085)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (62,564) 1,968,003 (63,131)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 13,090,723 11,122,720 11,185,851
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 13,028,159 $ 13,090,723 $ 11,122,720
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE AGGREGATE BOND INDEX
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 3,770,771 $ 3,810,094 $ 3,516,381
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (845,236) (60,039) 157,844
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,257,308) 463,003 (713,953)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (331,773) 4,213,058 2,960,272
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 9,446,645 10,119,467 10,321,297
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (7,593,708) 8,297,879 1,939,507
Policy charges...................................... (7,792,999) (8,103,229) (8,491,979)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,512,341) (6,849,400) (6,293,235)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (13,452,403) 3,464,717 (2,524,410)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (13,784,176) 7,677,775 435,862
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 135,065,114 127,387,339 126,951,477
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 121,280,938 $ 135,065,114 $ 127,387,339
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
138
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII METLIFE MID CAP STOCK INDEX
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,281,417 $ 1,319,708 $ 1,044,591
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 10,973,057 8,754,007 8,154,617
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (23,434,639) 4,956,766 7,196,356
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (11,180,165) 15,030,481 16,395,564
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,919,805 5,357,530 5,416,314
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (2,079,632) 4,274,293 (936,758)
Policy charges...................................... (4,728,080) (4,778,563) (4,718,498)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (6,151,681) (6,221,097) (4,649,606)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (8,039,588) (1,367,837) (4,888,548)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (19,219,753) 13,662,644 11,507,016
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 108,841,789 95,179,145 83,672,129
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 89,622,036 $ 108,841,789 $ 95,179,145
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII METLIFE MSCI EAFE(R) INDEX
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,652,547 $ 2,309,101 $ 1,943,289
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 1,021,937 1,359,240 101,562
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (16,649,850) 15,314,940 (990,605)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (12,975,366) 18,983,281 1,054,246
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 5,659,461 5,958,371 6,241,891
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 6,739,174 450,416 813,637
Policy charges...................................... (4,269,734) (4,348,604) (4,254,888)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (5,835,065) (5,191,027) (3,939,562)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 2,293,836 (3,130,844) (1,138,922)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (10,681,530) 15,852,437 (84,676)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 92,302,760 76,450,323 76,534,999
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 81,621,230 $ 92,302,760 $ 76,450,323
=================== =================== ===================
BHFTII METLIFE RUSSELL 2000(R) INDEX
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 888,236 $ 919,455 $ 913,083
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 8,699,344 6,041,469 5,704,425
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (17,938,965) 4,109,388 7,347,406
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,351,385) 11,070,312 13,964,914
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,670,286 4,793,790 4,810,814
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 755,288 (1,452,551) (461,739)
Policy charges...................................... (3,662,583) (3,676,061) (3,605,728)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (5,730,826) (5,164,111) (4,191,102)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (3,967,835) (5,498,933) (3,447,755)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (12,319,220) 5,571,379 10,517,159
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 84,250,343 78,678,964 68,161,805
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 71,931,123 $ 84,250,343 $ 78,678,964
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
140
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII METLIFE STOCK INDEX
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 17,726,505 $ 16,768,156 $ 17,167,447
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 93,929,336 64,595,519 57,978,009
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (159,803,991) 126,477,450 31,292,870
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (48,148,150) 207,841,125 106,438,326
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 59,473,244 64,139,582 67,338,784
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (6,993,616) (45,284,438) (2,630,167)
Policy charges...................................... (46,860,566) (47,182,585) (47,351,375)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (75,710,209) (68,817,043) (60,879,042)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (70,091,147) (97,144,484) (43,521,800)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (118,239,297) 110,696,641 62,916,526
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,133,720,310 1,023,023,669 960,107,143
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,015,481,013 $ 1,133,720,310 $ 1,023,023,669
=================== =================== ====================
BHFTII MFS(R) TOTAL RETURN
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 672,445 $ 256,018 $ 277,775
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 2,032,072 693,293 579,525
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (4,570,024) 1,181,033 3,086
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,865,507) 2,130,344 860,386
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 682,520 684,608 866,669
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 297,395 20,897,739 183,218
Policy charges...................................... (846,307) (679,171) (622,365)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (795,962) (574,164) (685,850)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (662,354) 20,329,012 (258,328)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (2,527,861) 22,459,356 602,058
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 32,868,277 10,408,921 9,806,863
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 30,340,416 $ 32,868,277 $ 10,408,921
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII MFS(R) VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,726,510 $ 1,807,020 $ 1,832,604
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 8,351,150 6,376,051 8,023,482
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (21,548,270) 7,634,853 1,456,878
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (11,470,610) 15,817,924 11,312,964
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 5,917,233 5,176,715 5,385,806
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 18,679,409 7,193,791 (616,694)
Policy charges...................................... (5,233,649) (4,697,059) (4,746,152)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,169,022) (5,665,116) (5,299,972)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 12,193,971 2,008,331 (5,277,012)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 723,361 17,826,255 6,035,952
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 106,238,372 88,412,117 82,376,165
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 106,961,733 $ 106,238,372 $ 88,412,117
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
142
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, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII MFS(R) VALUE II
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 (b) 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 673,139 $ 526,386 $ 296,620
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (2,006,197) (221,837) 1,069,485
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. 673,673 1,234,077 1,883,740
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (659,385) 1,538,626 3,249,845
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 478,113 1,479,679 1,545,784
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (20,725,212) 421,641 (30,878)
Policy charges...................................... (333,719) (1,081,681) (1,098,505)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (498,088) (1,629,097) (1,075,384)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (21,078,906) (809,458) (658,983)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (21,738,291) 729,168 2,590,862
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 21,738,291 21,009,123 18,418,261
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ -- $ 21,738,291 $ 21,009,123
=================== =================== ===================
BHFTII NEUBERGER BERMAN GENESIS
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 324,493 $ 370,076 $ 399,379
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 17,387,615 12,057,105 1,826,763
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (25,138,689) 4,394,645 15,758,188
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (7,426,581) 16,821,826 17,984,330
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 6,114,884 6,489,836 6,799,075
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (511,261) (977,458) (1,167,465)
Policy charges...................................... (5,837,143) (5,884,389) (5,931,913)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,102,740) (7,393,489) (6,477,508)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (7,336,260) (7,765,500) (6,777,811)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (14,762,841) 9,056,326 11,206,519
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 121,560,508 112,504,182 101,297,663
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 106,797,667 $ 121,560,508 $ 112,504,182
==================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII T. ROWE PRICE LARGE CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 382,394 $ 221,909 $ (8,318)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 22,330,991 7,974,008 11,522,738
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (23,124,361) 19,425,313 (10,229,673)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (410,976) 27,621,230 1,284,747
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,594,744 4,795,916 4,913,132
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (478,448) 477,359 143,272
Policy charges...................................... (4,907,176) (4,722,995) (4,630,873)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (6,450,964) (6,543,490) (5,259,756)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (7,241,844) (5,993,210) (4,834,225)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (7,652,820) 21,628,020 (3,549,478)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 105,928,694 84,300,674 87,850,152
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 98,275,874 $ 105,928,694 $ 84,300,674
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
144
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 -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP GROWTH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ (303,446) $ (38,755) $ (95,610)
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 14,860,741 10,072,201 15,506,158
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (22,939,008) 14,656,850 (3,850,598)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,381,713) 24,690,296 11,559,950
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 6,649,841 6,652,241 6,771,118
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,345,645 1,786,581 (896,281)
Policy charges...................................... (5,217,405) (5,234,546) (5,218,226)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (8,623,095) (8,669,274) (7,068,348)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (5,845,014) (5,464,998) (6,411,737)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (14,226,727) 19,225,298 5,148,213
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 131,687,031 112,461,733 107,313,520
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 117,460,304 $ 131,687,031 $ 112,461,733
==================== ==================== =====================
BHFTII VAN ECK GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 567 $ 290 $ 1,967
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (2,432) (3,647) (7,201)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (96,127) 5,530 88,581
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (97,992) 2,173 83,347
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 55,840 58,187 56,552
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 26,538 28,003 (24,534)
Policy charges...................................... (21,551) (21,430) (19,533)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,755) (15,365) (10,218)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 53,072 49,395 2,267
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (44,920) 51,568 85,614
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 310,832 259,264 173,650
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 265,912 $ 310,832 $ 259,264
===================== ==================== ====================
BHFTII WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC BOND OPPORTUNITIES
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,696,300 $ 2,001,647 $ 761,904
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 89,897 364,897 119,058
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (4,895,547) 1,796,363 2,417,251
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,109,350) 4,162,907 3,298,213
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,409,248 3,662,710 3,165,030
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,226,322) (114,949) 26,947,040
Policy charges...................................... (2,643,832) (2,872,301) (2,541,922)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (3,206,148) (3,348,106) (2,942,766)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (3,667,054) (2,672,646) 24,627,382
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (5,776,404) 1,490,261 27,925,595
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 54,412,037 52,921,776 24,996,181
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 48,635,633 $ 54,412,037 $ 52,921,776
==================== ==================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
146
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
147
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
BHFTII WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT U.S. GOVERNMENT
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 343,830 $ 402,248 $ 400,422
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (86,126) (35,219) (10,757)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (115,445) (80,512) (199,711)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 142,259 286,517 189,954
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,591,853 1,666,603 1,678,562
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 857,254 455,559 141,399
Policy charges...................................... (1,234,027) (1,243,499) (1,306,280)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (1,159,111) (980,456) (908,115)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 55,969 (101,793) (394,434)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 198,228 184,724 (204,480)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 15,840,871 15,656,147 15,860,627
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 16,039,099 $ 15,840,871 $ 15,656,147
===================== ===================== =====================
DREYFUS VIF INTERNATIONAL VALUE
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 3,466 $ 2,916 $ 3,283
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (123) (300) (5,322)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (44,641) 51,516 (2,271)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (41,298) 54,132 (4,310)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1 -- (12,134)
Policy charges...................................... (2,353) (2,197) (2,110)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,352) (2,197) (14,244)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (43,650) 51,935 (18,554)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 245,233 193,298 211,852
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 201,583 $ 245,233 $ 193,298
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP ASSET MANAGER: GROWTH
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 28,546 $ 24,598 $ 23,502
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 107,008 293,961 60,870
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (293,123) 9,749 (48,668)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (157,569) 328,308 35,704
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 31,907 53,311 69,385
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 3,736 162,659 6,528
Policy charges...................................... (66,673) (65,514) (69,707)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (83,043) (111,829) (113,789)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (114,073) 38,627 (107,583)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (271,642) 366,935 (71,879)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 2,166,028 1,799,093 1,870,972
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,894,386 $ 2,166,028 $ 1,799,093
===================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
148
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
149
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP CONTRAFUND
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 18,473 $ 25,600 $ 18,813
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 316,188 216,238 265,269
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (515,972) 321,303 (89,763)
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (181,311) 563,141 194,319
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 64,336 66,230 82,242
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 36,511 (24,949) (6,803)
Policy charges...................................... (92,690) (93,243) (91,600)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (157,452) (152,087) (278,347)
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (149,295) (204,049) (294,508)
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (330,606) 359,092 (100,189)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 3,034,301 2,675,209 2,775,398
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
End of year......................................... $ 2,703,695 $ 3,034,301 $ 2,675,209
===================== ===================== ======================
FIDELITY(R) VIP EQUITY-INCOME
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 36 $ 40 $ 351
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 76 853 858
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (250) (214) 1,277
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (138) 679 2,486
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- 143 1,787
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- -- --
Policy charges...................................... (14) (39) (227)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (16,006) (1)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (14) (15,902) 1,559
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (152) (15,223) 4,045
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,660 16,883 12,838
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,508 $ 1,660 $ 16,883
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2010
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,455 $ 2,182 $ 439
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 3,566 1,901 427
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (11,906) 324 369
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (5,885) 4,407 1,235
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 59,813 63,343 54,823
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- 103,209 --
Policy charges...................................... -- -- --
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (54,827) (54,488) (45,887)
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 4,986 112,064 8,936
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (899) 116,471 10,171
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 145,861 29,390 19,219
---------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
End of year......................................... $ 144,962 $ 145,861 $ 29,390
====================== ===================== ======================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
150
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
151
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2020
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 8,406 $ 8,288 $ 8,579
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 23,974 33,650 19,311
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (64,092) 50,769 4,403
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (31,712) 92,707 32,293
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 186,562 178,672 159,769
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (220) (78,756) (46)
Policy charges...................................... (6,873) (6,488) (6,174)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (196,785) (184,941) (146,943)
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (17,316) (91,513) 6,606
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (49,028) 1,194 38,899
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 568,714 567,520 528,621
--------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
End of year......................................... $ 519,686 $ 568,714 $ 567,520
===================== ===================== ======================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2025
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 7,186 $ 7,280 $ 6,677
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 11,075 13,722 13,307
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (51,118) 58,295 6,315
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (32,857) 79,297 26,299
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- 1 --
Policy charges...................................... (11,854) (11,328) (10,760)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- --
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (11,854) (11,327) (10,760)
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (44,711) 67,970 15,539
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 516,236 448,266 432,727
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 471,525 $ 516,236 $ 448,266
====================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2030
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 3,464 $ 3,686 $ 2,599
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 19,600 15,700 3,153
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (40,198) 21,517 4,716
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (17,134) 40,903 10,468
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 476,107 399,414 337,954
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 2,409 (17,095) (74)
Policy charges...................................... -- -- --
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (493,082) (325,781) (286,393)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (14,566) 56,538 51,487
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (31,700) 97,441 61,955
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 279,269 181,828 119,873
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 247,569 $ 279,269 $ 181,828
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
152
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
153
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2040
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 3,024 $ 2,654 $ 2,084
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 13,470 12,869 2,805
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (41,836) 24,961 5,080
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (25,342) 40,484 9,969
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 379,309 308,883 263,618
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (183) -- (142)
Policy charges...................................... -- -- --
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (341,320) (271,312) (203,651)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 37,806 37,571 59,825
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 12,464 78,055 69,794
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 237,064 159,009 89,215
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 249,528 $ 237,064 $ 159,009
==================== ==================== ====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP FREEDOM 2050
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,456 $ 2,270 $ 1,500
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 10,475 8,417 1,669
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (34,149) 19,567 2,841
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (21,218) 30,254 6,010
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 226,938 199,787 171,698
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- -- --
Policy charges...................................... -- -- --
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (190,628) (146,021) (122,043)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 36,310 53,766 49,655
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 15,092 84,020 55,665
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 191,069 107,049 51,384
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 206,161 $ 191,069 $ 107,049
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET
DIVISION
---------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016 (C)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 56,758 $ 22,875 $ 4,167
Net realized gains (losses)......................... -- -- --
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. -- -- --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 56,758 22,875 4,167
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 157,732 133,488 256,858
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (1,425,593) 623,595 3,598,871
Policy charges...................................... (76,478) (65,496) (34,257)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (78,235) (183,382) --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (1,422,574) 508,205 3,821,472
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,365,816) 531,080 3,825,639
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 4,356,719 3,825,639 --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 2,990,903 $ 4,356,719 $ 3,825,639
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
154
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
155
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FIDELITY(R) VIP HIGH INCOME
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 28,272 $ 24,337 $ 18,971
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (649) (18) (443)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (43,948) 2,185 19,200
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (16,325) 26,504 37,728
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 69,180 88,023 35,555
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (32,673) -- 96,126
Policy charges...................................... (7,851) (7,437) (6,565)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (1) --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 28,656 80,585 125,116
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ 12,331 107,089 162,844
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 475,673 368,584 205,740
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 488,004 $ 475,673 $ 368,584
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP INVESTMENT GRADE BOND
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 28,459 $ 28,197 $ 28,927
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 5,802 3,320 (1,529)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (41,933) 18,959 27,988
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (7,672) 50,476 55,386
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 929 1,122 293
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 151,380 97,158 (24,137)
Policy charges...................................... (14,315) (14,491) (14,328)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (155,671) (173,140) --
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (17,677) (89,351) (38,172)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (25,349) (38,875) 17,214
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,202,686 1,241,561 1,224,347
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,177,337 $ 1,202,686 $ 1,241,561
===================== ===================== =====================
FIDELITY(R) VIP MID CAP
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,054 $ 1,285 $ 766
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 29,007 16,281 13,813
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (65,288) 31,948 9,442
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (35,227) 49,514 24,021
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,110 1,110 1,018
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (26,019) (9,016) 261
Policy charges...................................... (4,806) (5,116) (4,768)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (127) (15,522) (43,917)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (29,842) (28,544) (47,406)
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (65,069) 20,970 (23,385)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 277,353 256,383 279,768
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 212,284 $ 277,353 $ 256,383
===================== ===================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
156
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
157
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FTVIPT FRANKLIN INCOME VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,119 $ 2,194 $ 2,059
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 5,563 186 (110)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (10,139) 6,858 3,968
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,457) 9,238 5,917
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 4,334 7,835 4,179
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 24,490 (9,352) 10,302
Policy charges...................................... (2,843) (3,310) (3,200)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (12,108) (4,397) --
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 13,873 (9,224) 11,281
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 11,416 14 17,198
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 56,045 56,031 38,833
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 67,461 $ 56,045 $ 56,031
=================== =================== ===================
FTVIPT FRANKLIN MUTUAL GLOBAL DISCOVERY VIP
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 16,822 $ 9,201 $ 8,262
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 8,137 30,787 36,978
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (108,582) 6,135 13,065
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (83,623) 46,123 58,305
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 74,204 96,318 55,906
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 68,002 (33,115) (15,004)
Policy charges...................................... (7,952) (10,889) (11,796)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (13,744) (53,287) (7,814)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 120,510 (973) 21,292
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 36,887 45,150 79,597
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 604,329 559,179 479,582
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 641,216 $ 604,329 $ 559,179
==================== ==================== ====================
FTVIPT FRANKLIN MUTUAL SHARES VIP
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,853 $ 2,384 $ 1,664
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,090 4,322 6,412
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (17,095) 1,445 4,437
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (10,152) 8,151 12,513
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 14,591 18,402 14,420
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (183) 1,080 9,226
Policy charges...................................... (9,419) (9,419) (7,976)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2,210) (3,131) (3,186)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 2,779 6,932 12,484
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (7,373) 15,083 24,997
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 111,384 96,301 71,304
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 104,011 $ 111,384 $ 96,301
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
158
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
159
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
FTVIPT TEMPLETON FOREIGN VIP
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 219,516 $ 225,978 $ 114,022
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 137,505 5,599 19,515
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,579,348) 996,224 260,337
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,222,327) 1,227,801 393,874
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 308,292 375,066 450,424
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (2,214,759) 2,927,494 (43,239)
Policy charges...................................... (199,782) (222,574) (193,490)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (201,932) (58,419) (189,973)
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,308,181) 3,021,567 23,722
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (3,530,508) 4,249,368 417,596
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 10,011,812 5,762,444 5,344,848
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------
End of year......................................... $ 6,481,304 $ 10,011,812 $ 5,762,444
==================== ==================== ===================
FTVIPT TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND VIP
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (1,042) (171) (3,707)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. 19,604 11,918 24,908
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 18,562 11,747 21,201
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 111,613 142,166 66,454
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 3,030 35,287 5,683
Policy charges...................................... (27,066) (25,311) (25,780)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (33,359) (2,149)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 87,577 118,783 44,208
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 106,139 130,530 65,409
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 755,203 624,673 559,264
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 861,342 $ 755,203 $ 624,673
==================== ==================== ====================
GOLDMAN SACHS MID-CAP VALUE
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 780 $ 623 $ 1,071
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 7,843 4,992 (9,829)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (15,671) 3,256 25,433
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (7,048) 8,871 16,675
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (11,875) -- (183,580)
Policy charges...................................... (984) (4,651) (4,736)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (15,456) -- (1)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (28,315) (4,651) (188,317)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (35,363) 4,220 (171,642)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 86,945 82,725 254,367
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 51,582 $ 86,945 $ 82,725
=================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
160
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
161
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
GOLDMAN SACHS SMALL CAP EQUITY INSIGHTS
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 37 $ 41 $ 413
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 1,248 4,096 147
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,847) (3,129) 6,057
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (562) 1,008 6,617
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,112 6,029 10,556
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- (37,089) --
Policy charges...................................... (1,690) (1,675) (3,587)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (62) (7,826)
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (578) (32,797) (857)
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (1,140) (31,789) 5,760
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 7,764 39,553 33,793
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 6,624 $ 7,764 $ 39,553
===================== ====================== =====================
INVESCO V.I. COMSTOCK
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 10,995 $ 10,939 $ 4,913
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 121,230 28,297 31,767
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (184,052) 52,013 25,839
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (51,827) 91,249 62,519
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 118,466 157,051 59,070
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (277,333) (7,282) 257
Policy charges...................................... (9,765) (9,718) (8,620)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (14) --
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (168,632) 140,037 50,707
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (220,459) 231,286 113,226
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 681,172 449,886 336,660
---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 460,713 $ 681,172 $ 449,886
====================== ===================== =====================
INVESCO V.I. INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
DIVISION
----------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 7,440 $ 4,975 $ 4,874
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 4,715 6,211 630
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (67,377) 61,391 (8,246)
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (55,222) 72,577 (2,742)
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- 7,874 16,357
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 29,917 (59,675) 40,410
Policy charges...................................... (15,876) (15,059) (16,023)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (65) (9,023)
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 14,041 (66,925) 31,721
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............ (41,181) 5,652 28,979
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 364,454 358,802 329,823
--------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 323,273 $ 364,454 $ 358,802
===================== ====================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
162
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
163
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
JANUS HENDERSON BALANCED
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 23,404 $ 15,832 $ 20,153
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 39,428 13,593 22,229
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (64,594) 160,350 (19)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,762) 189,775 42,363
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 32,777 40,337 55,816
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 109,516 (46,193) (14,696)
Policy charges...................................... (30,911) (30,609) (32,106)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (7,289) (79,063)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 111,382 (43,754) (70,049)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 109,620 146,021 (27,686)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,219,410 1,073,389 1,101,075
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,329,030 $ 1,219,410 $ 1,073,389
==================== ===================== =====================
JANUS HENDERSON ENTERPRISE
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016 (d)
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 446 $ 710 $ 107
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 36,911 53,319 38,166
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (40,219) 49,008 289
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (2,862) 103,037 38,562
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 78,556 (139,404) 417,833
Policy charges...................................... (4,750) (4,932) (3,776)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (57,714) (61,166) --
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 16,092 (205,502) 414,057
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 13,230 (102,465) 452,619
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 350,154 452,619 --
-------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 363,384 $ 350,154 $ 452,619
==================== ===================== =====================
JANUS HENDERSON FORTY
DIVISION
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 52,377 49,807 59,807
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (46,227) 82,066 (58,944)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 6,150 131,873 863
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,207 9,767 21,593
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- (53,562) --
Policy charges...................................... (6,801) (12,150) (15,394)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (250,103) (106,582)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (4,594) (306,048) (100,383)
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 1,556 (174,175) (99,520)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 330,857 505,032 604,552
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 332,413 $ 330,857 $ 505,032
==================== ==================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
164
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
165
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
JANUS HENDERSON OVERSEAS
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 400 $ 358 $ 1,672
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (52) (10,688) (6,520)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,790) 18,215 1,900
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (3,442) 7,885 (2,948)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 5,199 18,271 21,555
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- (37,562) --
Policy charges...................................... (4,676) (4,253) (6,610)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (87) (4,970)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 523 (23,631) 9,975
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (2,919) (15,746) 7,027
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 27,304 43,050 36,023
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 24,385 $ 27,304 $ 43,050
==================== ===================== ====================
JANUS HENDERSON RESEARCH
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 1,975 $ 1,234 $ 1,500
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 21,278 5,531 62,341
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (31,506) 68,064 (66,733)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,253) 74,829 (2,892)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 7,651 8,642 3,252
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- -- --
Policy charges...................................... (12,327) (11,111) (11,346)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (91) (69) (187,482)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (4,767) (2,538) (195,576)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (13,020) 72,291 (198,468)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 343,490 271,199 469,667
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 330,470 $ 343,490 $ 271,199
==================== ==================== ====================
MFS(R) VIT GLOBAL EQUITY
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 2,659 $ 1,698 $ 1,326
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 73,892 12,364 10,426
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (71,225) 40,361 736
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 5,326 54,423 12,488
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 46,832 70,644 27,743
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (346,823) 7,066 (176)
Policy charges...................................... (4,065) (4,554) (4,103)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (7,604) --
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (304,056) 65,552 23,464
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (298,730) 119,975 35,952
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 338,550 218,575 182,623
-------------------- -------------------- ---------------------
End of year......................................... $ 39,820 $ 338,550 $ 218,575
==================== ==================== =====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
166
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
167
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
MFS(R) VIT NEW DISCOVERY
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 3,409 42,002 9,227
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,646) (961) 7,467
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (237) 41,041 16,694
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- -- --
Policy charges...................................... (1,137) (6,131) (6,581)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (56) (220,519) (38)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (1,193) (226,650) (6,619)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,430) (185,609) 10,075
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 20,796 206,405 196,330
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 19,366 $ 20,796 $ 206,405
==================== ==================== ====================
MFS(R) VIT II HIGH YIELD
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 8,422 $ 9,827 $ 9,347
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (212) (95) (220)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (13,260) (254) 9,158
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (5,050) 9,478 18,285
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ -- -- --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1 -- 1
Policy charges...................................... (2,599) (2,591) (2,483)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (2,598) (2,591) (2,482)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (7,648) 6,887 15,803
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 157,998 151,111 135,308
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 150,350 $ 157,998 $ 151,111
==================== ==================== ====================
MORGAN STANLEY VIF EMERGING MARKETS DEBT
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 86,325 $ 70,167 $ 59,307
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (84,029) (7,471) (12,131)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (126,520) 58,835 45,652
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (124,224) 121,531 92,828
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 2,171 2,113 3,052
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. (498,022) 377,231 264,923
Policy charges...................................... (27,590) (24,084) (19,895)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- (18)
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (523,441) 355,260 248,062
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (647,665) 476,791 340,890
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 1,733,616 1,256,825 915,935
--------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 1,085,951 $ 1,733,616 $ 1,256,825
===================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
168
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
169
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
MORGAN STANLEY VIF EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 15,121 $ 29,128 $ 12,938
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 37,607 244,612 (37,991)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (717,637) 807,706 171,862
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (664,909) 1,081,446 146,809
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 13,359 9,120 4,305
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1,946,865 (995,326) 831,692
Policy charges...................................... (65,532) (61,562) (47,189)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (7,677) (14,962) (296)
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 1,887,015 (1,062,730) 788,512
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 1,222,106 18,716 935,321
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 3,179,608 3,160,892 2,225,571
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 4,401,714 $ 3,179,608 $ 3,160,892
=================== ==================== ====================
PIMCO VIT ALL ASSET
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 4,773 $ 6,628 $ 3,261
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (152) (130) (833)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (12,773) 11,089 12,619
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (8,152) 17,587 15,047
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 9,625 9,625 8,337
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 1 -- 76
Policy charges...................................... (7,430) (7,019) (7,013)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (2) -- --
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 2,194 2,606 1,400
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (5,958) 20,193 16,447
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 146,396 126,203 109,756
------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 140,438 $ 146,396 $ 126,203
=================== ==================== ====================
PIMCO VIT COMMODITYREALRETURN(R) STRATEGY
DIVISION
-----------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 503 $ 1,293 $ 111
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (347) (3,603) (957)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (3,284) 2,335 2,262
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (3,128) 25 1,416
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,968 2,720 --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 23,629 (6,206) --
Policy charges...................................... (3,023) (1,439) (1,699)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... (349) -- --
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 22,225 (4,925) (1,699)
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 19,097 (4,900) (283)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 5,028 9,928 10,211
------------------- ------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 24,125 $ 5,028 $ 9,928
=================== =================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
170
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
171
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
PIMCO VIT LOW DURATION
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 18,308 $ 12,109 $ 13,010
Net realized gains (losses)......................... (478) (327) (325)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (14,452) 386 (271)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ 3,378 12,168 12,414
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 3,335 3,335 3,335
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 47,033 49,928 48,327
Policy charges...................................... (16,600) (16,019) (16,404)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- (18) (14)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 33,768 37,226 35,244
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. 37,146 49,394 47,658
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 921,976 872,582 824,924
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 959,122 $ 921,976 $ 872,582
==================== ==================== ====================
PUTNAM VT INTERNATIONAL VALUE
DIVISION
------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ 124 $ 86 $ 122
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 71 45 (165)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,236) 1,055 58
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,041) 1,186 15
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 1,288 1,288 --
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. -- -- 1
Policy charges...................................... (1,333) (1,208) (1,450)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- --
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... (45) 80 (1,449)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,086) 1,266 (1,434)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 5,527 4,261 5,695
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 4,441 $ 5,527 $ 4,261
==================== ==================== ====================
ROYCE MICRO-CAP
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)........................ $ -- $ 73 $ 61
Net realized gains (losses)......................... 486 1,144 71
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments.. (1,513) (673) 1,525
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations................................ (1,027) 544 1,657
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners........ 58 -- 939
Net transfers (including fixed account)............. 42 -- --
Policy charges...................................... (91) (101) (81)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations...... -- -- (71)
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions....................... 9 (101) 787
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets............. (1,018) 443 2,444
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year................................... 11,026 10,583 8,139
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
End of year......................................... $ 10,008 $ 11,026 $ 10,583
==================== ==================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
172
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
173
METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
OF METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018, 2017 AND 2016
ROYCE SMALL-CAP
DIVISION
-------------------------------------------------------------------
2018 2017 2016
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss)............................... $ 116 $ 136 $ 1,115
Net realized gains (losses)................................ 155 (13,382) 6,182
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments......... (1,492) 13,095 2,799
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations....................................... (1,221) (151) 10,096
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
POLICY TRANSACTIONS:
Premium payments received from Policy owners............... 1,110 10,945 21,194
Net transfers (including fixed account).................... -- (62,685) --
Policy charges............................................. (1,358) (1,574) (4,548)
Transfers for Policy benefits and terminations............. -- (96) (12,165)
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from Policy transactions.............................. (248) (53,410) 4,481
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets.................... (1,469) (53,561) 14,577
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year.......................................... 14,989 68,550 53,973
-------------------- --------------------- --------------------
End of year................................................ $ 13,520 $ 14,989 $ 68,550
==================== ===================== ====================
(a) Had no net assets at December 31, 2016.
(b) For the period January 1, 2018 to April 27, 2018.
(c) For the period April 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
(d) Commenced May 3, 2010 and began transactions in 2016.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
174
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes and Schedules
Page
------
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.................. 1
Financial Statements at December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the Years
Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:
Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................ 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................. 4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)................. 5
Consolidated Statements of Equity...................................... 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.................................. 7
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements......................... 9
Note 1 -- Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies................................... 9
Note 2 -- Segment Information....................................... 27
Note 3 -- Disposition............................................... 32
Note 4 -- Insurance................................................. 32
Note 5 -- Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business
Acquired and Other Intangibles.................................... 44
Note 6 -- Reinsurance............................................... 47
Note 7 -- Closed Block.............................................. 54
Note 8 -- Investments............................................... 56
Note 9 -- Derivatives............................................... 78
Note 10 -- Fair Value............................................... 91
Note 11 -- Long-term and Short-term Debt............................ 108
Note 12 -- Equity................................................... 110
Note 13 -- Other Revenues and Other Expenses........................ 114
Note 14 -- Employee Benefit Plans................................... 115
Note 15 -- Income Tax............................................... 123
Note 16 -- Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees................ 130
Note 17 -- Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited).............. 137
Note 18 -- Related Party Transactions............................... 137
Financial Statement Schedules at December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for
the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:
Schedule I -- Consolidated Summary of Investments -- Other Than
Investments in Related Parties........................................ 139
Schedule III -- Consolidated Supplementary Insurance Information....... 140
Schedule IV -- Consolidated Reinsurance................................ 142
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholder and the Board of Directors of Metropolitan Life Insurance
Company
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2018
and 2017, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes and Schedules (collectively
referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the
consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in
accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of
material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not
required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal
control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to
obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such
opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or
fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated
financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, New York
March 18, 2019
We have served as the Company's auditor since at least 1968; however, an
earlier year could not be reliably determined.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2018 and 2017
(In millions, except share and per share data)
2018 2017
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Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at
estimated fair value (amortized cost: $155,175
and $157,809, respectively)...................... $ 159,073 $ 170,272
Equity securities, at estimated fair value........ 773 1,658
Mortgage loans (net of valuation allowances of
$291 and $271, respectively; includes $210 and
$0, respectively, relating to variable interest
entities; includes $299 and $520, respectively,
under the fair value option)..................... 63,687 58,459
Policy loans...................................... 6,061 6,006
Real estate and real estate joint ventures
(includes $1,394 and $1,077, respectively,
relating to variable interest entities; includes
$0 and $25, respectively, of real estate
held-for-sale)................................... 6,152 6,656
Other limited partnership interests............... 4,481 3,991
Short-term investments, principally at estimated
fair value....................................... 1,506 3,155
Other invested assets (includes $113 and $131,
respectively, relating to variable interest
entities)........................................ 15,690 14,911
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Total investments............................... 257,423 265,108
Cash and cash equivalents, principally at
estimated fair value (includes $14 and $12,
respectively, relating to variable interest
entities)........................................ 6,882 5,069
Accrued investment income (includes $1 and $0,
respectively, relating to variable interest
entities)........................................ 2,050 2,042
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables
(includes $2 and $3, respectively, relating to
variable interest entities)...................... 21,829 22,098
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of
business acquired................................ 4,117 4,348
Current income tax recoverable.................... -- 64
Deferred income tax asset......................... 43 --
Other assets (includes $2 and $2, respectively,
relating to variable interest entities).......... 3,723 4,741
Separate account assets........................... 110,850 130,825
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Total assets.................................... $ 406,917 $ 434,295
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Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities
Future policy benefits............................ $ 126,099 $ 119,415
Policyholder account balances..................... 90,656 93,939
Other policy-related balances..................... 7,264 7,176
Policyholder dividends payable.................... 494 499
Policyholder dividend obligation.................. 428 2,121
Payables for collateral under securities loaned
and other transactions........................... 18,472 19,871
Short-term debt................................... 129 243
Long-term debt (includes $5 and $6, respectively,
at estimated fair value, relating to variable
interest entities)............................... 1,567 1,667
Current income tax payable........................ 611 --
Deferred income tax liability..................... -- 1,369
Other liabilities (includes $0 and $3,
respectively, relating to variable interest
entities)........................................ 24,620 27,409
Separate account liabilities...................... 110,850 130,825
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Total liabilities............................... 381,190 404,534
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Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Note
16)
Equity
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company stockholder's
equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share;
1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 494,466,664
shares issued and outstanding.................... 5 5
Additional paid-in capital........................ 12,450 14,150
Retained earnings................................. 9,512 10,035
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)..... 3,562 5,428
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Total Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
stockholder's equity........................... 25,529 29,618
Noncontrolling interests.......................... 198 143
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Total equity.................................... 25,727 29,761
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Total liabilities and equity.................... $ 406,917 $ 434,295
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
(In millions)
2018 2017 2016
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Revenues
Premiums.......................................... $ 26,613 $ 22,925 $ 22,393
Universal life and investment-type product policy
fees............................................. 2,124 2,227 2,542
Net investment income............................. 10,919 10,513 11,083
Other revenues.................................... 1,586 1,570 1,478
Net investment gains (losses):
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed
maturity securities available-for-sale........... (23) (7) (87)
Other-than-temporary impairments on fixed
maturity securities available-for-sale
transferred to other comprehensive income (loss). -- 1 (10)
Other net investment gains (losses)............... 176 340 229
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Total net investment gains (losses).............. 153 334 132
Net derivative gains (losses)..................... 766 (344) (1,138)
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Total revenues................................... 42,161 37,225 36,490
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Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims.................. 29,097 25,792 25,313
Interest credited to policyholder account balances 2,479 2,235 2,233
Policyholder dividends............................ 1,085 1,097 1,200
Other expenses.................................... 5,191 5,135 5,803
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Total expenses................................... 37,852 34,259 34,549
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Income (loss) before provision for income tax.... 4,309 2,966 1,941
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)........ 173 (561) 199
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Net income (loss)................................ 4,136 3,527 1,742
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests......................... 6 2 (8)
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Net income (loss) attributable to Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company......................... $ 4,130 $ 3,525 $ 1,750
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
(In millions)
2018 2017 2016
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Net income (loss)................................. $ 4,136 $ 3,527 $ 1,742
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized investment gains (losses), net of
related offsets.................................. (6,318) 4,079 406
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives.......... 346 (848) 36
Foreign currency translation adjustments.......... (20) 26 13
Defined benefit plans adjustment.................. 2,409 129 217
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Other comprehensive income (loss), before income
tax............................................ (3,583) 3,386 672
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of
other comprehensive income (loss)................ 793 (1,077) (238)
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income
tax............................................ (2,790) 2,309 434
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Comprehensive income (loss)....................... 1,346 5,836 2,176
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest, net of income tax....... 6 2 (8)
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company............ $ 1,340 $ 5,834 $ 2,184
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
(In millions)
Accumulated Total
Additional Other Metropolitan Life
Common Paid-in Retained Comprehensive Insurance Company Noncontrolling Total
Stock Capital Earnings Income (Loss) Stockholder's Equity Interests Equity
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Balance at December 31, 2015.. $ 5 $ 14,444 $ 13,535 $ 2,685 $ 30,669 $ 372 $ 31,041
Capital contributions from
MetLife, Inc................. 10 10 10
Returns of capital............ (68) (68) (68)
Excess tax benefits related
to stock-based compensation.. 27 27 27
Dividends paid to MetLife,
Inc.......................... (3,600) (3,600) (3,600)
Dividend of subsidiaries
(Note 3)..................... (2,652) (2,652) 2 (2,650)
Change in equity of
noncontrolling interests..... -- (176) (176)
Net income (loss)............. 1,750 1,750 (8) 1,742
Other comprehensive income
(loss), net of income tax.... 434 434 434
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Balance at December 31, 2016.. 5 14,413 9,033 3,119 26,570 190 26,760
Capital contributions from
MetLife, Inc................. 6 6 6
Returns of capital............ (20) (20) (20)
Purchase of operating joint
venture interest from an
affiliate (Note 8)........... (249) (249) (249)
Dividends paid to MetLife,
Inc.......................... (2,523) (2,523) (2,523)
Change in equity of
noncontrolling interests..... -- (49) (49)
Net income (loss)............. 3,525 3,525 2 3,527
Other comprehensive income
(loss), net of income tax.... 2,309 2,309 2,309
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Balance at December 31, 2017.. 5 14,150 10,035 5,428 29,618 143 29,761
Cumulative effects of changes
in accounting principles,
net of income tax (Note 1)... (917) 924 7 7
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Balance at January 1, 2018.... 5 14,150 9,118 6,352 29,625 143 29,768
Capital contributions from
MetLife, Inc................. 74 74 74
Returns of capital............ (2) (2) (2)
Transfer of employee benefit
plans to an affiliate (Note
14).......................... (1,772) (1,772) (1,772)
Dividends paid to MetLife,
Inc.......................... (3,736) (3,736) (3,736)
Change in equity of
noncontrolling interests..... -- 49 49
Net income (loss)............. 4,130 4,130 6 4,136
Other comprehensive income
(loss), net of income tax.... (2,790) (2,790) (2,790)
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Balance at December 31, 2018.. $ 5 $ 12,450 $ 9,512 $ 3,562 $ 25,529 $ 198 $ 25,727
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
(In millions)
2018 2017 2016
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)................................ $ 4,136 $ 3,527 $ 1,742
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization expenses.......... 264 395 367
Amortization of premiums and accretion of
discounts associated with investments, net..... (907) (823) (975)
(Gains) losses on investments and from sales of
businesses, net................................ (153) (334) (132)
(Gains) losses on derivatives, net.............. (346) 900 1,865
(Income) loss from equity method investments,
net of dividends or distributions.............. 375 314 483
Interest credited to policyholder account
balances....................................... 2,479 2,235 2,233
Universal life and investment-type product
policy fees.................................... (2,124) (2,227) (2,542)
Change in fair value option and trading
securities..................................... 3 17 406
Change in accrued investment income............. 11 (40) 81
Change in premiums, reinsurance and other
receivables.................................... (309) 277 (2,606)
Change in deferred policy acquisition costs and
value of business acquired, net................ 436 180 108
Change in income tax............................ 911 (2,200) (438)
Change in other assets.......................... 947 309 701
Change in insurance-related liabilities and
policy-related balances........................ 3,997 4,029 2,741
Change in other liabilities..................... (1,675) (156) 1,731
Other, net...................................... (19) (49) 39
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities................................... 8,026 6,354 5,804
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Cash flows from investing activities
Sales, maturities and repayments of:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale.... 67,609 53,984 74,985
Equity securities............................... 135 831 859
Mortgage loans.................................. 8,908 8,810 11,286
Real estate and real estate joint ventures...... 1,131 955 762
Other limited partnership interests............. 479 565 830
Purchases and originations of:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale.... (61,109) (55,973) (72,414)
Equity securities............................... (161) (607) (771)
Mortgage loans.................................. (13,968) (10,680) (16,039)
Real estate and real estate joint ventures...... (463) (885) (1,390)
Other limited partnership interests............. (871) (794) (809)
Cash received in connection with freestanding
derivatives..................................... 1,798 1,661 1,372
Cash paid in connection with freestanding
derivatives..................................... (2,258) (2,688) (2,451)
Net change in policy loans....................... (55) (61) 85
Net change in short-term investments............. 1,671 1,623 694
Net change in other invested assets.............. 351 (177) (434)
Net change in property, equipment and leasehold
improvements.................................... 209 (177) (227)
Other, net....................................... 4 -- --
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities..................................... $ 3,410 $ (3,613) $ (3,662)
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- (continued)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
(In millions)
2018 2017 2016
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Cash flows from financing activities
Policyholder account balances:
Deposits....................................... $ 74,550 $ 70,258 $ 64,962
Withdrawals.................................... (78,746) (70,215) (61,252)
Net change in payables for collateral under
securities loaned and other transactions........ (1,399) (525) (696)
Long-term debt issued............................ 24 169 45
Long-term debt repaid............................ (109) (92) (58)
Financing element on certain derivative
instruments and other derivative related
transactions, net............................... (149) (300) (321)
Dividend of subsidiaries......................... -- -- (115)
Dividends paid to MetLife, Inc................... (3,736) (2,523) (3,600)
Return of capital associated with the purchase
of operating joint venture interest from an
affiliate....................................... -- (249) --
Other, net....................................... (54) 88 (44)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities.................................... (9,619) (3,389) (1,079)
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Effect of change in foreign currency exchange
rates on cash and cash equivalents balances..... (4) 3 --
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Change in cash and cash equivalents............ 1,813 (645) 1,063
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year..... 5,069 5,714 4,651
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year......... $ 6,882 $ 5,069 $ 5,714
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Net cash paid (received) for:
Interest......................................... $ 107 $ 105 $ 114
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Income tax....................................... $ 483 $ 1,693 $ 819
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Non-cash transactions
Capital contributions from MetLife, Inc.......... $ 74 $ 6 $ 10
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Returns of capital............................... $ -- $ 15 $ --
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Transfer of employee benefit plans to an
affiliate (Note 14)............................. $ 1,772 $ -- $ --
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Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale
received in connection with pension risk
transfer transactions........................... $ 3,016 $ -- $ 985
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Transfer of fixed maturity securities
available-for-sale from affiliates.............. $ -- $ 292 $ 367
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Transfer of fixed maturity securities
available-for-sale to affiliates................ $ -- $ -- $ 3,940
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Transfer of mortgage loans to affiliates......... $ -- $ -- $ 626
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Deconsolidation of real estate investment
vehicles:
Reduction of real estate and real estate joint
ventures...................................... $ -- $ -- $ 354
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Reduction of noncontrolling interests.......... $ -- $ -- $ 354
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Disposal of subsidiaries:
Assets disposed.................................. $ -- $ -- $ 27,476
Liabilities disposed............................. -- -- (24,572)
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Net assets disposed............................ -- -- 2,904
Cash disposed.................................... -- -- (115)
Dividend of interests in subsidiaries............ -- -- (2,789)
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Loss on dividend of interests in subsidiaries.. $ -- $ -- $ --
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies
Business
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries (collectively,
"MLIC" or the "Company") is a provider of insurance, annuities, employee
benefits and asset management and is organized into two segments: U.S. and
MetLife Holdings. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. (MetLife, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and
affiliates, "MetLife").
Basis of Presentation
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires
management to adopt accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that
affect amounts reported on the consolidated financial statements. In applying
these policies and estimates, management makes subjective and complex judgments
that frequently require assumptions about matters that are inherently
uncertain. Many of these policies, estimates and related judgments are common
in the insurance and financial services industries; others are specific to the
Company's business and operations. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, as well as
partnerships and joint ventures in which the Company has control, and
variable interest entities ("VIEs") for which the Company is the primary
beneficiary. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Since the Company is a member of a controlled group of affiliated
companies, its results may not be indicative of those of a stand-alone entity.
Separate Accounts
Separate accounts are established in conformity with insurance laws.
Generally, the assets of the separate accounts cannot be used to settle the
liabilities that arise from any other business of the Company. Separate
account assets are subject to general account claims only to the extent the
value of such assets exceeds the separate account liabilities. The Company
reports separately, as assets and liabilities, investments held in separate
accounts and liabilities of the separate accounts if:
. such separate accounts are legally recognized;
. assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from the
Company's general account liabilities;
. investments are directed by the contractholder; and
. all investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is
passed through to the contractholder.
The Company reports separate account assets at their fair value, which is
based on the estimated fair values of the underlying assets comprising the
individual separate account portfolios. Investment performance (including
investment income, net investment gains (losses) and changes in unrealized
gains (losses)) and the corresponding amounts credited to contractholders of
such separate accounts are offset within the same line on the statements of
operations. Separate accounts credited with a contractual investment return
are combined on a line-by-line basis with the Company's general account
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the accounting for these
investments is consistent with the methodologies described herein for similar
financial instruments held within the general account.
The Company's revenues reflect fees charged to the separate accounts,
including mortality charges, risk charges, policy administration fees,
investment management fees and surrender charges. Such fees are included in
universal life and investment-type product policy fees on the statements of
operations.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior years' consolidated financial statements and
related footnotes thereto have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation as discussed throughout the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following are the Company's significant accounting policies with
references to notes providing additional information on such policies and
critical accounting estimates relating to such policies.
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Accounting Policy Note
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Insurance 4
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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other Intangibles 5
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Reinsurance 6
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Investments 8
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Derivatives 9
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Fair Value 10
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Employee Benefit Plans 14
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Income Tax 15
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Litigation Contingencies 16
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Insurance
Future Policy Benefit Liabilities and Policyholder Account Balances
The Company establishes liabilities for amounts payable under insurance
policies. Generally, amounts are payable over an extended period of time and
related liabilities are calculated as the present value of future expected
benefits to be paid, reduced by the present value of future expected
premiums. Such liabilities are established based on methods and underlying
assumptions in accordance with GAAP and applicable actuarial standards.
Principal assumptions used in the establishment of liabilities for future
policy benefits are mortality, morbidity, policy lapse, renewal, retirement,
disability incidence, disability terminations, investment returns,
inflation, expenses and other contingent events as appropriate to the
respective product type. These assumptions are established at the time the
policy is issued and are intended to estimate the experience for the period
the policy benefits are payable. Utilizing these assumptions, liabilities
are established on a block of business basis. For long-duration insurance
contracts, assumptions such as mortality, morbidity and interest rates are
"locked in" upon the issuance of new business. However, significant adverse
changes in experience on such contracts may require the establishment of
premium deficiency reserves. Such reserves are determined based on the then
current assumptions and do not include a provision for adverse deviation.
Premium deficiency reserves may also be established for short-duration
contracts to provide for expected future losses. These reserves are based on
actuarial estimates of the amount of loss inherent in that period, including
losses incurred for which claims have not been reported. The provisions for
unreported claims are calculated using studies that measure the historical
length of time between the incurred date of a claim and its eventual
reporting to the Company. Anticipated investment income is considered in the
calculation of premium deficiency losses for short-duration contracts.
Liabilities for universal and variable life policies with secondary
guarantees and paid-up guarantees are determined by estimating the expected
value of death benefits payable when the account balance is projected to be
zero and recognizing those benefits ratably over the life of the contract
based on total expected assessments. The assumptions used in estimating the
secondary and paid-up guarantee liabilities are consistent with those used
for amortizing deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC"), and are thus
subject to the same variability and risk as further discussed herein. The
assumptions of investment performance and volatility for variable products
are consistent with historical experience of appropriate underlying equity
indices, such as the S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") 500 Index. The benefits used
in calculating the liabilities are based on the average benefits payable
over a range of scenarios.
The Company regularly reviews its estimates of liabilities for future
policy benefits and compares them with its actual experience. Differences
result in changes to the liability balances with related charges or credits
to benefit expenses in the period in which the changes occur.
Policyholder account balances relate to contracts or contract features
where the Company has no significant insurance risk.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
The Company issues directly and assumes through reinsurance variable
annuity products with guaranteed minimum benefits that provide the
policyholder a minimum return based on their initial deposit adjusted for
withdrawals. These guarantees are accounted for as insurance liabilities or
as embedded derivatives depending on how and when the benefit is paid.
Specifically, a guarantee is accounted for as an embedded derivative if a
guarantee is paid without requiring (i) the occurrence of a specific
insurable event, or (ii) the policyholder to annuitize. Alternatively, a
guarantee is accounted for as an insurance liability if the guarantee is
paid only upon either (i) the occurrence of a specific insurable event, or
(ii) annuitization. In certain cases, a guarantee may have elements of both
an insurance liability and an embedded derivative and in such cases the
guarantee is split and accounted for under both models.
Guarantees accounted for as insurance liabilities in future policy
benefits include guaranteed minimum death benefits ("GMDBs"), the
life-contingent portion of guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits ("GMWBs"),
elective annuitizations of guaranteed minimum income benefits ("GMIBs") and
the life contingent portion of GMIBs that require annuitization when the
account balance goes to zero.
Guarantees accounted for as embedded derivatives in policyholder account
balances include guaranteed minimum accumulation benefits ("GMABs"), the
non-life contingent portion of GMWBs and certain non-life contingent
portions of GMIBs. At inception, the Company attributes to the embedded
derivative a portion of the projected future guarantee fees to be collected
from the policyholder equal to the present value of projected future
guaranteed benefits. Any additional fees represent "excess" fees and are
reported in universal life and investment-type product policy fees.
Other Policy-Related Balances
Other policy-related balances include policy and contract claims, premiums
received in advance, unearned revenue liabilities, obligations assumed under
structured settlement assignments, policyholder dividends due and unpaid,
and policyholder dividends left on deposit.
The liability for policy and contract claims generally relates to incurred
but not reported ("IBNR") death, disability, 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
IBNR claims principally from analyses of historical patterns of claims by
business line. The methods used to determine these estimates are continually
reviewed. Adjustments resulting from this continuous review process and
differences between estimates and payments for claims are recognized in
policyholder benefits and claims expense in the period in which the
estimates are changed or payments are made.
The Company accounts for the prepayment of premiums on its individual
life, group life and health contracts as premiums received in advance and
applies the cash received to premiums when due.
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 as discussed further herein. Such amortization is recorded in
universal life and investment-type product policy fees.
See Note 4 for additional information on obligations assumed under
structured settlement assignments.
Recognition of Insurance Revenues and Deposits
Premiums related to traditional life and annuity contracts with life
contingencies are recognized as revenues when due from policyholders.
Policyholder benefits and expenses are provided to recognize profits over
the estimated lives of the insurance policies. When premiums are due over a
significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are
provided, any excess profit is deferred and recognized into earnings in a
constant relationship to insurance in-force or, for annuities, the amount of
expected future policy benefit payments.
Premiums related to short-duration non-medical health, disability and
accident & health contracts are recognized on a pro rata basis over the
applicable contract term.
Deposits related to universal life-type and investment-type products are
credited to policyholder account balances. Revenues from such contracts
consist of fees for mortality, policy administration and surrender charges
and are recorded in universal life and investment-type product policy fees
in the period in which services are provided. Amounts that are charged to
earnings include interest credited and benefit claims incurred in excess of
related policyholder account balances.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
All revenues and expenses are presented net of reinsurance, as applicable.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Value of Business Acquired and Other
Intangibles
The Company incurs significant costs in connection with acquiring new and
renewal insurance business. Costs that are related directly to the successful
acquisition or renewal of insurance contracts are capitalized as DAC. Such
costs include:
. incremental direct costs of contract acquisition, such as commissions;
. the portion of an employee's total compensation and benefits related to
time spent selling, underwriting or processing the issuance of new and
renewal insurance business only with respect to actual policies acquired
or renewed; and
. other essential direct costs that would not have been incurred had a
policy not been acquired or renewed.
All other acquisition-related costs, including those related to general
advertising and solicitation, market research, agent training, product
development, unsuccessful sales and underwriting efforts, as well as all
indirect costs, are expensed as incurred.
Value of business acquired ("VOBA") is an intangible asset resulting from a
business combination that represents the excess of book value over the
estimated fair value of acquired insurance, annuity, and investment-type
contracts in-force at the acquisition date. The estimated fair value of the
acquired liabilities is based on projections, by each block of business, of
future policy and contract charges, premiums, mortality and morbidity,
separate account performance, surrenders, operating expenses, investment
returns, nonperformance risk adjustment and other factors. Actual experience
on the purchased business may vary from these projections.
DAC and VOBA are amortized as follows:
Products: In proportion to the following over
estimated lives of the contracts:
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. Nonparticipating and Actual and expected future gross
non-dividend-paying traditional premiums.
contracts:
. Term insurance
. Nonparticipating whole life
insurance
. Traditional group life insurance
. Non-medical health insurance
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. Participating, dividend-paying Actual and expected future gross
traditional contracts margins.
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. Fixed and variable universal life Actual and expected future gross
contracts profits.
. Fixed and variable deferred annuity
contracts
See Note 5 for additional information on DAC and VOBA amortization.
Amortization of DAC and VOBA is included in other expenses.
The recovery of DAC and VOBA is dependent upon the future profitability of
the related business. DAC and VOBA are aggregated on the financial statements
for reporting purposes.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
The Company generally has two different types of sales inducements which
are included in other assets: (i) the policyholder receives a bonus whereby
the policyholder's initial account balance is increased by an amount equal to
a specified percentage of the customer's deposit; and (ii) the policyholder
receives a higher interest rate using a dollar cost averaging method than
would have been received based on the normal general account interest rate
credited. The Company defers sales inducements and amortizes them over the
life of the policy using the same methodology and assumptions used to
amortize DAC. The amortization of sales inducements is included in
policyholder benefits and claims. Each year, or more frequently if
circumstances indicate a potential recoverability issue exists, the Company
reviews deferred sales inducements ("DSI") to determine the recoverability of
the asset.
Value of distribution agreements acquired ("VODA") is reported in other
assets and represents the present value of expected future profits associated
with the expected future business derived from the distribution agreements
acquired as part of a business combination. Value of customer relationships
acquired ("VOCRA") is also reported in other assets and represents the
present value of the expected future profits associated with the expected
future business acquired through existing customers of the acquired company
or business. The VODA and VOCRA associated with past business combinations
are amortized over useful lives ranging from 10 to 30 years and such
amortization is included in other expenses. Each year, or more frequently if
circumstances indicate a possible impairment exists, the Company reviews VODA
and VOCRA to determine whether the asset is impaired.
Reinsurance
For each of its reinsurance agreements, the Company determines whether the
agreement provides indemnification against loss or liability relating to
insurance risk in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Cessions
under reinsurance agreements do not discharge the Company's obligations as
the primary insurer. The Company reviews all contractual features, including
those that may limit the amount of insurance risk to which the reinsurer is
subject or features that delay the timely reimbursement of claims.
For reinsurance of existing in-force blocks of long-duration contracts that
transfer significant insurance risk, the difference, if any, between the
amounts paid (received), and the liabilities ceded (assumed) related to the
underlying contracts is considered the net cost of reinsurance at the
inception of the reinsurance agreement. The net cost of reinsurance is
recorded as an adjustment to DAC when there is a gain at inception on the
ceding entity, and to other liabilities when there is a loss at inception.
The net cost of reinsurance is recognized as a component of other expenses
when there is a gain at inception, and as policyholder benefits and claims
when there is a loss at inception and is subsequently amortized on a basis
consistent with the methodology used for amortizing DAC related to the
underlying reinsured contracts. Subsequent amounts paid (received) on the
reinsurance of in-force blocks, as well as amounts paid (received) related to
new business, are recorded as ceded (assumed) premiums; and ceded (assumed)
premiums, reinsurance and other receivables (future policy benefits) are
established.
For prospective reinsurance of short-duration contracts that meet the
criteria for reinsurance accounting, amounts paid (received) are recorded as
ceded (assumed) premiums and ceded (assumed) unearned premiums. Unearned
premiums are reflected as a component of premiums, reinsurance and other
receivables (future policy benefits). Such amounts are amortized through
earned premiums over the remaining contract period in proportion to the
amount of insurance protection provided. For retroactive reinsurance of
short-duration contracts that meet the criteria of reinsurance accounting,
amounts paid (received) in excess of the related insurance liabilities
ceded (assumed) are recognized immediately as a loss and are reported in the
appropriate line item within the statement of operations. Any gain on such
retroactive agreement is deferred and is amortized as part of DAC, primarily
using the recovery method.
Amounts currently recoverable under reinsurance agreements are included in
premiums, reinsurance and other receivables and amounts currently payable are
included in other liabilities. Assets and liabilities relating to reinsurance
agreements with the same reinsurer may be recorded net on the balance sheet,
if a right of offset exists within the reinsurance agreement. In the event
that reinsurers do not meet their obligations to the Company under the terms
of the reinsurance agreements, reinsurance recoverable balances could become
uncollectible. In such instances, reinsurance recoverable balances are stated
net of allowances for uncollectible reinsurance.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
The funds withheld liability represents amounts withheld by the Company in
accordance with the terms of the reinsurance agreements. The Company
withholds the funds rather than transferring the underlying investments and,
as a result, records funds withheld liability within other liabilities. The
Company recognizes interest on funds withheld, included in other expenses, at
rates defined by the terms of the agreement which may be contractually
specified or directly related to the investment portfolio.
Premiums, fees and policyholder benefits and claims include amounts assumed
under reinsurance agreements and are net of reinsurance ceded. Amounts
received from reinsurers for policy administration are reported in other
revenues. With respect to GMIBs, a portion of the directly written GMIBs are
accounted for as insurance liabilities, but the associated reinsurance
agreements contain embedded derivatives. These embedded derivatives are
included in premiums, reinsurance and other receivables with changes in
estimated fair value reported in net derivative gains (losses). Certain
assumed GMWB, GMAB and GMIB are also accounted for as embedded derivatives
with changes in estimated fair value reported in net derivative gains
(losses).
If the Company determines that a reinsurance agreement does not expose the
reinsurer to a reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance
risk, the Company records the agreement using the deposit method of
accounting. Deposits received are included in other liabilities and deposits
made are included within premiums, reinsurance and other receivables. As
amounts are paid or received, consistent with the underlying contracts, the
deposit assets or liabilities are adjusted. Interest on such deposits is
recorded as other revenues or other expenses, as appropriate. Periodically,
the Company evaluates the adequacy of the expected payments or recoveries and
adjusts the deposit asset or liability through other revenues or other
expenses, as appropriate.
Investments
Net Investment Income and Net Investment Gains (Losses)
Income from investments is reported within net investment income, unless
otherwise stated herein. Gains and losses on sales of investments,
impairment losses and changes in valuation allowances are reported within
net investment gains (losses), unless otherwise stated herein.
Fixed Maturity Securities
The majority of the Company's fixed maturity securities are classified as
available-for-sale ("AFS") and are reported at their estimated fair value.
Unrealized investment gains and losses on these securities are recorded as a
separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), net of
policy-related amounts and deferred income taxes. All security transactions
are recorded on a trade date basis. Sales of securities are determined on a
specific identification basis.
Interest income and prepayment fees are recognized when earned. Interest
income is recognized using an effective yield method giving effect to
amortization of premium and accretion of discount, and is based on the
estimated economic life of the securities, which for mortgage-backed and
asset-backed securities considers the estimated timing and amount of
prepayments of the underlying loans. See Note 8 "-- Fixed Maturity
Securities AFS -- Methodology for Amortization of Premium and Accretion of
Discount on Structured Securities." The amortization of premium and
accretion of discount also takes into consideration call and maturity dates.
The Company periodically evaluates these securities for impairment. The
assessment of whether impairments have occurred is based on management's
case-by-case evaluation of the underlying reasons for the decline in
estimated fair value, as well as an analysis of the gross unrealized losses
by severity and/or age as described in Note 8 "-- Fixed Maturity Securities
AFS -- Evaluation of Fixed Maturity Securities AFS for OTTI and Evaluating
Temporarily Impaired Fixed Maturity Securities AFS."
For securities in an unrealized loss position, an other-than-temporary
impairment ("OTTI") is recognized in earnings within net investment gains
(losses) when it is anticipated that the amortized cost will not be
recovered. When either: (i) the Company has the intent to sell the security;
or (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell
the security before recovery, the OTTI recognized in earnings is the entire
difference between the security's amortized cost and estimated fair value.
If neither of these conditions exists, the difference between the amortized
cost of the security and the present value of projected future cash flows
expected to be collected is recognized as 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 in OCI.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
Equity Securities
Equity securities are reported at their estimated fair value, with changes
in estimated fair value included in net investment gains (losses). Sales of
securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Dividends are
recognized in net investment income when declared.
Mortgage Loans
The Company disaggregates its mortgage loan investments into three
portfolio segments: commercial, agricultural and residential. The accounting
policies that are applicable to all portfolio segments are presented below
and the accounting policies related to each of the portfolio segments are
included in Note 8.
Mortgage loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted for any
unamortized premium or discount, deferred fees or expenses, and are net of
valuation allowances. Interest income and prepayment fees are recognized
when earned. Interest income is recognized using an effective yield method
giving effect to amortization of premium and accretion of discount.
Also included in mortgage loans are residential mortgage loans for which
the fair value option ("FVO") was elected and which are stated at estimated
fair value. Changes in estimated fair value are recognized in net investment
income.
Policy Loans
Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balances. Interest income is
recorded as earned using the contractual interest rate. Generally, accrued
interest is capitalized on the policy's anniversary date. Valuation
allowances are not established for policy loans, as they are fully
collateralized by the cash surrender value of the underlying insurance
policies. Any unpaid principal and accrued interest is deducted from the
cash surrender value or the death benefit prior to settlement of the
insurance policy.
Real Estate
Real estate held-for-investment is stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful life of the asset (typically 20 to 55 years). Rental income
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective
leases. The Company periodically reviews its real estate held-for-investment
for impairment and tests for recoverability whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Properties
whose carrying values are greater than their undiscounted cash flows are
written down to their estimated fair value, which is generally computed
using the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at a rate
commensurate with the underlying risks.
Real estate for which the Company commits to a plan to sell within one
year and actively markets in its current condition for a reasonable price in
comparison to its estimated fair value is classified as held-for-sale. Real
estate held-for-sale is stated at the lower of depreciated cost or estimated
fair value less expected disposition costs and is not depreciated.
Real Estate Joint Ventures and Other Limited Partnership Interests
The Company uses the equity method of accounting for real estate joint
ventures and other limited partnership interests ("investee") when it has
more than a minor ownership interest or more than a minor influence over the
investee's operations. The Company generally recognizes its share of the
investee's earnings in net investment income on a three-month lag in
instances where the investee's financial information is not sufficiently
timely or when the investee's reporting period differs from the Company's
reporting period.
The Company accounts for its interest in real estate joint ventures and
other limited partnership interests in which it has virtually no influence
over the investee's operations at fair value. Changes in estimated fair
value of these investments are included in net investment gains (losses).
Because of the nature and structure of these investments, they do not meet
the characteristics of an equity security in accordance with applicable
accounting standards.
The Company routinely evaluates its equity method investments for
impairment. For equity method investees, the Company considers financial and
other information provided by the investee, other known information and
inherent risks in the underlying investments, as well as future capital
commitments, in determining whether an impairment has occurred.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements -- (continued)
1. Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies (continued)
Short-term Investments
Short-term investments include highly liquid securities and other
investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than
three months, at the time of purchase. Securities included within short-term
investments are stated at estimated fair value, while other investments
included within short-term investments are stated at amortized cost, which
approximates estimated fair value. Short-term investments also include
investments in affiliated money market pools.
Other Invested Assets
Other invested assets consist principally of the following:
. Freestanding derivatives with positive estimated fair values which are
described in "-- Derivatives" below.
. Tax credit and renewable energy partnerships which derive a significant
source of investment return in the form of income tax credits or other
tax incentives. Where tax credits are guaranteed by a creditworthy third
party, the investment is accounted for under the effective yield method.
Otherwise, the investment is accounted for under the equity method. See
Note 15.
. Affiliated investments include affiliated loans and affiliated preferred
stock. Affiliated loans are stated at unpaid principal balance, adjusted
for any unamortized premium or discount. Interest income is recognized
using an effective yield method giving effect to amortization of premium
and accretion of discount. Affiliated preferred stock is stated at cost.
Dividends are recognized in net investment income when declared.
. Annuities funding structured settlement claims represent annuities
funding claims assumed by the Company in its capacity as a structured
settlements assignment company. The annuities are stated at their
contract value, which represents the present value of the future periodic
claim payments to be provided. The net investment income recognized
reflects the amortization of discount of the annuity at its implied
effective interest rate. See Note 4.
. Leveraged leases net investment is equal to the minimum lease payments
plus the unguaranteed residual value, less the unearned income, and is
recorded net of non-recourse debt. Income is determined by applying the
leveraged lease's estimated rate of return to the net investment in the
lease in those periods in which the net investment at the beginning of
the period is positive. Leveraged leases derive investment returns in
part from their income tax treatment. The Company regularly reviews
residual values for impairment.
. Investments in Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") common stock are carried
at redemption value and are considered restricted investments until
redeemed by the respective FHLB regional banks ("FHLBanks").
. Investment in an operating joint venture that engages in insurance
underwriting activities accounted for under the equity method.
. Fair value option securities ("FVO Securities") are primarily investments
in fixed maturity securities held-for-investment that are managed on a
total return basis where the FVO has been elected, with changes in
estimated fair value, included in net investment income.
. Direct financing leases net investment is equal to the minimum lease
payments plus the unguaranteed residual value, less unearned income.
Income is determined by applying the pre-tax internal rate of return to
the investment balance. The Company regularly reviews lease receivables
for impairment.
. Funds withheld represent a receivable for amounts contractually withheld
by ceding companies in accordance with reinsurance agreements. The
Company recognizes interest on funds withheld at rates defined by the
terms of the agreement which may be contractually specified or directly
related to the underlying investments.
Securities Lending and Repurchase Agreements
The Company accounts for securities lending transactions and repurchase
agreements as financing arrangements and the associated liability is
recorded at the amount of cash received. Income and expenses associated with
securities lending transactions and repurchase agreements are reported as
investment income and investment expense, respectively, within net
investment income.
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