[Dhaka, February, 2026] MetLife Bangladesh has been ranked the #1 Life Insurer at the IDRA Insurance Excellence Award 2025, presented by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). The award is given based on MetLife’s leadership in overall business performance, service quality, good governance, claims settlement, and regulatory compliance. 

Commenting on the achievement, Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, said: “This recognition
is a testament to our achievement in protecting people of Bangladesh for over 74 years. I extend my sincere appreciation to our employees, agency teams, and Bancassurance partners, whose unwavering dedication, along with the continued confidence of our customers, inspires us to serve with excellence every day. I would also like to express our sincere thanks to IDRA for the continuous efforts in making the insurance industry stronger by fostering a more transparent, stable, and growth‑oriented regulatory environment.”

MetLife began its operation in Bangladesh in 1952 and continues to be the country’s leading life insurer in claims settlement and other benchmarks including life fund, investment and financial strength. 

In 2025 alone, the company paid BDT 2,853 crore in insurance claims. Over the last five years, MetLife has paid more than BDT 13,000 crore in claims, demonstrating its strong financial protection for customers across the country. 

Beyond financial strength, MetLife Bangladesh contributes significantly to national employment generation with over 15,000 agents serving customers nationwide. The company has also invested approximately BDT 19,000 crore in Bangladesh and today serves around one million individual customers and over 900 corporate clients.

 

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About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. For
more information, visit www.metlife.com

MetLife Bangladesh is the leading international life insurer in the country, serving over a million customers in Bangladesh. To learn more, please visit: www.metlife.com.bd

Contact:

Saifur Rahman,
Director & Head of Communications
MetLife Bangladesh
Cell: +880 1313089065, Email: md-saifur.rahman@metlife.com.bd