MetLife says beginning in the summer of 2020, it will offer this pet insurance to employers through its leading group benefits distribution channel, reaching approximately 41 million employees and dependents across the U.S. "Today's employees have an increasing expectation of their employer to support their lives holistically, and offering pet insurance provides our customers' employees additional support against unexpected out-of-pocket pet health expenses," said Ramy Tadros, president of U.S. Business for MetLife. Blakeley says the company currently administers insurance coverage on more than 40,000 pets. "We have seen pet insurance continue to gain importance as a valuable product for families," said Blakeley. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020 subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.