A group of six states reached a $40 million “landmark” settlement today (April 23) with nine MetLife insurance companies that might return about $600 million to consumers nationwide.

MetLife, because of its ownership of MetLife Bank, an online retail unit, was forced to submit to the Federal Reserve’s stress testing and failed, possibly because it was “unfairly penalized” by regulators.

USAA beat State Farm in the “good” customer service category in a new ranking of insurers, according to the Temkin Group.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. has agreed to pay $10,000 to settle a case where current and former customers’ personal information was made public in November 2009.

Financial planning can have a positive effect on familial relationships for Americans who have limits on how much financial assistance they can offer to family members, a new study says.

A former New York, N.Y., insurance producer pleaded guilty to defrauding three life insurance companies of about $33 million, one year after he was sent to prison for three years for a similar life insurance scheme.

A former MetLife insurance agent in New Hampshire is facing administrative actions in the state after two state agencies say he exploited an elderly client.

MetLife has signed a deal for the naming rights for the new sports and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, N.J.

Health benefits brokers expect that consumers will become more dependent on their services in the future, and see growth potential for their agencies, a new survey says.

An Albany, N.Y.-based organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women announced its 2011 industry partners, whose sponsorship shows their dedication to supporting women in insurance and financial services careers, according to the group.