Am best assigns issue credit rating to metlife, inc.'s new senior unsecured notes

Oldwick, n.j.--(business wire)-- #insurance--am best has assigned a long-term issue credit rating of “a-” (excellent) to the newly issued $1 billion, 5% senior unsecured notes due july 15, 2052, issued by metlife, inc. (metlife) (headquartered in new york, ny) [nyse: met]. the outlook assigned to this credit rating (rating) is stable. the proceeds from the issuance are intended for the retirement of metlife's outstanding indebtedness, which may include the redemption, repurchase or repayment at maturity of
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