CHARLOTTE, N.C.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Brighthouse Financial, an operating segment of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) and one of the leading providers of annuity and life insurance solutions in the United States, announced today an expansion of its suite of Shield Level Selector annuities with the availability 1 of the Shield Level 10 annuity. The announcement marks the first new product introduction following the launch of the Brighthouse Financial brand in March, and reflects Brighthouse Financial's mission to help people protect what they've earned and help ensure that it lasts. MetLife, Inc. has initiated the regulatory process for the planned separation of Brighthouse Financial.