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New Features in MetLife's Variable Lineup

Published May 05, 2008, 1:00 a.m. EDT

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Updated May 02, 2008, 2:00 p.m. EDT

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MetLife Inc. has revamped its variable annuity suite.

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The New York company said last week that its annuity features now include an optional enhanced death benefit rider; upgrades to two of its living benefit riders; investment flexibility for all three riders; and three new asset allocation portfolios made up of American Funds Insurance Series portfolios and the new Met/Franklin Templeton Founding Strategy Portfolio.

MetLife had $107 billion of variable annuity assets under management as of Dec. 31.

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