Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., MetLife Inc. is one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the United States. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, the firm provides life insurance, annuities, automobile/homeowner's insurance and retail banking services, as well as group insurance, reinsurance and retirement/savings products. It caters to the needs of more than 90 million customers in over 60 countries. The firm companies have direct insurance operations in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.