Yesterday, rating agency A.M. Best asserted the credit and financial strength ratings ( FSR ) of MetLife Inc. ( MET ) and its subsidiaries, while maintaining a stable outlook over all. This reflects the company's favorable operating mix and balance sheet amid the low interest rate environment. Accordingly, A.M. Best affirmed MetLife's debt ratings along with the issuer credit rating (:ICR) of "a-," while its life and health insurance subsidiaries' ICR and FSR have been avowed at "aa-" and "A+," respectively. The ratings agency validates MetLife's strong brand name in the global insurance industry, which is based on its attractive product portfolio and disciplined underwriting approach. The company has an extensive basket of products that suits the consumers' needs in the current economic position. Alongside, MetLife remains healthily diversified with an expansive scale of distribution across the globe.