ASBESTOS LITIGATION: MLIC Receives 1,726 New Claims at June 30
COMPANIES:
MetLife, Inc.’s subsidiary, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
(MLIC), received 1,726 new asbestos-related claims during the
six months ended June 30, 2009, compared with 2,863 claims
during the six months ended June 30, 2008.
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