MetLife has been named to Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list for the first time and is one of only six companies recognized on the publication's inaugural Financial Services & FinTech list. The honor recognizes organizations that foster cultures where innovation can thrive and great ideas can come from anywhere across the enterprise. Fast Company editors reviewed more than 1,200 applications, evaluating organizations on their innovation programs, investments, workplace culture and commitment to empowering employees to drive meaningful change.

The recognition reflects MetLife's commitment to an environment where employees collaborate, build new skills and develop solutions that improve customer experiences and business outcomes. Investments in learning and development, along with tools such as MetIQ, MetLife's internal AI platform, continue to equip employees globally with the capabilities to innovate and adapt in a changing world. MetIQ alone has supported more than 700 experimental enterprise use cases across claims, call centers, sales and marketing.

By fostering a culture where employees can turn ideas into action, MetLife is helping drive meaningful outcomes for customers, colleagues and communities.

View the full Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators list here.