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It was a difficult beginning. After five difficult years in business and several reorganizations and name changes, President James R. Dow, a medical doctor and the board of directors decided to drop the casualty business and focus solely on life insurance business.

And so began Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. When MetLife opened for business on March 24, selling a small number of policies on that date the telephone had not yet been invented and electric lights were still uncommon. The population of the United States was approximately 37 million, and there were 37 states in the country.

This new venture also faced difficulties. A severe business depression that began in the early s rapidly put half of the 70 life insurance companies operating in New York State out of business. Only very large, long-established ordinary life insurance companies remained strong. Customer Care. Contact Us. Find a Dentist. Find a Vision Provider. Find an Insurance Policy. Beneficiary Assistance. More Support. My Account. Account Log In. Register for MyBenefits.

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