MetLife Reports Strong Earnings on Jump in Investment Income

U.S. annuity industry leader MetLife reported strong earnings and provided an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2010.

Metlife reported a 12 percent increase in revenue to $8.8 billion during the most recent quarter.

The revenue and earnings picture was aided by a 31 percent increase in investment income.

MetLife's U.S. annuity sales were $4.4 billion.  This included an 8 percent increase in variable annuity sales relative to last year.

Source: Reuters

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