MetLife Hong Kong Awarded “Caring Company”
April 25 2016 - 4:22AM
Business Wire
Recognized for its Commitment to Building a
Sustainable Society through Impactful Corporate Social
Responsibility
MetLife Hong Kong*, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.,
the #1 U.S. life insurer^, announced today that it has been honored
with the “Caring Company Logo” by the Hong Kong Council of Social
Service for the fourth year in a row in recognition of its
contributions to the community. This acknowledgement follows
MetLife Hong Kong's achievement as the Corporate Citizen of the
Year (Best-In-Class) by the prestigious BENCHMARK Wealth Management
Awards 2015.
Ms. Sunshine Farzan, Head of Marketing and Communications of
MetLife Hong Kong, said, “It’s always an honor to receive this
recognition. It is a great encouragement and affirmation of our
philanthropic culture. We take pride in helping all members of the
Hong Kong community. We will continue our CSR commitment to
corporate and support of local charities and non-profit
organizations to build a well-protected future for the
community.”
MetLife Hong Kong has made significant contributions to the
community by launching corporate social responsibility initiatives
and programs to promote the importance of women’s health, wellness,
employee volunteering programs and financial inclusion. This year
marks the MetLife Foundation’s second year as its exclusive
sponsor. The Financial Inclusion Challenge is a competition managed
by The Wall Street Journal that encourages non-profit and
for-profit enterprises to showcase programs that provide
innovative, sustainable solutions for individuals and families
struggling to be part of the financial mainstream.
MetLife Hong Kong encourages employee participation in MetLife
Volunteer Programs, in which employees who volunteer receive a
full-day leave. For instance, this month, MetLife Hong Kong has
teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to support Project Home Works,
a program that ensures low-income and vulnerable people in Hong
Kong have safe and decent homes to live in.
Fundamental to MetLife Hong Kong’s CSR strategy is its
commitment to promoting women’s health by raising breast cancer
awareness and educating women about prevention. Breast cancer is
the most common cancer amongst Hong Kong women+, and MetLife Hong
Kong has reignited the breast cancer conversation among women. In
conjunction with the rollout of the first online breast cancer
product in the market#, MetLife Hong Kong partnered the Hong Kong
Breast Cancer Foundation and sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Day
to promote public awareness of breast cancer risks, the importance
of breast health, and advocate better breast cancer care in Hong
Kong.
“At MetLife we believe in bringing people together and
encouraging our employees to reach out to those in their
communities who need the most support. We are proud that our
employees are enthusiastic and see the value in giving back to
society and we strive to develop even more engaging CSR initiatives
in the future,” said Ms. Farzan.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance
companies in the world##. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global
provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset
management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife
has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market
positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East. For more information about MetLife Hong Kong,
visit www.metlife.com.hk.
* MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
Hong Kong Limited (collectively “MetLife Hong Kong”) are
wholly-owned subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. in Hong Kong and private
companies limited by shares incorporated and registered under the
applicable laws in Hong Kong. Both MetLife Limited and Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited are authorized insurers
carrying long term business in Hong Kong.
^ Based on 2015 written premiums. Source: Axco Global Statistics
2016.
+ Source: Hong Kong Cancer Registry, Hospital Authority (2013
figures)
# According to MetLife Limited research as of February 23,
2015
## Based on non-banking assets according to A.M. Best research
2012 data, Best’s Review July 2014.
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The Hoffman AgencyJanniefer Chan, (852)
2231-8119jachan@hoffman.comorMetLife Hong KongSunshine Farzan,
(852) 2199-1821sfarzan@metlife.com
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