New England Financial of Michigan Named “Firm of the Year”

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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 23, 2009 – MetLife recently announced that New England Financial of Michigan, headed by Michael Amine, Managing Partner, was named “New England Financial Firm of the Year,” for the prior year’s overall business performance and accomplishments.

“It is my pleasure to present New England Financial of Michigan with this recognition,” said Michael J. Vietri, executive vice president, Individual Distribution, MetLife. “MetLife holds rigorous criteria and standards for this honor that includes sales achievements, customer service excellence, and perhaps most importantly, the maintenance of the highest of ethical standards. I wish Mike and the team of New England Financial of Michigan great success in the coming year.”

“We are truly honored to be named Firm of the Year among all the New England Financial firms nationwide,” stated Mike Amine, Managing Partner. “Given these tough economic times, individuals today are seeking professional financial guidance like never before. We want to let them know that we are here to assist them with their personal finance dilemmas, questions and goals today and for many years to come.”

New England Financial is the registered mark of New England Life Insurance Company, a Boston-based affiliate of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET), which provides financial products and services to individual and business owner markets through a network of 45 offices and almost 2,200 financial representatives. For more than 170 years, New England Financial has been recognized as one of the premier life insurance and financial services organization. For more information, please visit the company’s Web site at www.nef.com.