Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership

Our thought leadership offers the latest in industry research, international case studies, white papers and more.

THE METLIFE AUSTRALIA FUTURE INSIGHTS REPORT 2023

Understanding perceptions today to anticipate tomorrow's customers.

THE METLIFE GLOBAL FUTURE INSIGHTS REPORT 2023

Understanding perceptions today to anticipate tomorrow's customers.

THE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE REPORT 2022

The Value of Life Insurance Report 2022 focuses on the changing operating environment for the life.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TREND STUDY 2022

The Rise of The Whole Employee - understanding and addressing the holistic wellbeing of employees.

VALUE OF THE LIFE INSURANCE REPORT 2021

Drawing on MetLife’s own research and case studies, and incorporating global research from other sources, this report examines the value of life insurance in terms of individuals, the economy and society, shifting the way the industry articulates value.

EMBRACING A MODEL OF HOLISTIC WELLBEING 2020

The four elements of physical, social, financial and mental are all interconnected. Due to them impacting each other a model of holistic wellbeing can help employers deliver programs that are tailored and reflect the needs and wants of their employees across all aspects of wellbeing.

THE NEW WORK-LIFE REALITY 2020

The global pandemic has reshaped the world as we know it — transforming the fabric of both work and life and dramatically impacting employee wellbeing.

PROMOTING EMPLOYEE WELLBEING WITH BENEFITS AND COMMUNICATION 2020

A comprehensive approach to benefits can support employee wellbeing by meeting employees’ diverse and changing needs.

DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, LOYALTY AND REDUCING STRESS 2020

How the COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges and placed additional stress on employees and their organisations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRENDS STUDY 2020

In its 6th year, MetLife Australia's Employee Benefit Trends Study 2020 investigates the changing face of the Australian workplace landscape.

METLIFE’S GUIDE TO SUPPORT EMPLOYEE TRANSITION STRATEGIES 2020

Based on research in March and May 2020, this guide aims to provide relevant and up to date insights on the support employees are looking for while transitioning through COVID-19.

METLIFE FINANCIAL WELLNESS REPORT 2019

A report based on Metlife Australia Employee Benefit Trends Study 2019.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRENDS STUDY 2019

MetLife Australia's Employee Benefits Trends Study 2019 investigates the changing face of the Australian workplace landscape.

UNDERSTANDING THE CLIENT-ADVISER RELATIONSHIP REPORT 2019

The full Understanding the Client-Adviser Relationship Report for 2019 addresses key issues advisers are facing around the attitudes, behaviours and expectations of their clients and potential customers.

KEY INSIGHTS: ADVISER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP REPORT 2019

The key insights into the Understanding the Adviser-Client Relationship Report 2019 looking at attitudes, behaviours and expectations of current and potential clients to help advisers build long-term relationships.

INSURANCE INSIDE SUPER REPORT 2019

MetLife’s annual report into Australians’ awareness, attitudes and engagement with insurance inside super.

METLIFE REPORT: UNDERSTANDING THE ADVISER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP 2018

Insights into the attitudes, behaviours and expectations of current and potential advice clients to help advisers build long-term relationships.

GUT HEALTH: FOCUSING ON OUR INNER ECONOMY 2016

This paper is based on groundbreaking research that provides an overall picture of the impact of gut health on today's employees and their employers. The whitepaper aims to provide simple guidance to employers/employees around maintaining healthy gut microbes – through diet and behavior – and by doing so how employees could drastically improve resistance to chronic disease, acute illness and stress, as well as their overall well-being.

SLEEP - A BUSINESS CASE FOR BEDTIME 2015

The white paper will provide new insights on why-rested employees are more vital in the workplace, how sleep deprivation can lead to chronic diseases, and what employees and employees can do to prevent insufficient sleep from hijacking productivity, health and cognitive capacity.

STRESS - REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE 2015

MAXIS Global Benefits Network presents an insightful paper on the possible effects of stress and provides tips on how global employers can use new, evidence-based approaches to acknowledge, manage and ultimately reduce the impact of stress on their employees — and bottom lines.

LIFE REHABILITATION SUMMIT - THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION 2015

The whitepaper, titled The Life Rehabilitation Summit: Thought Leadership in Action, reports on industry best practice and innovation showcased at the inaugural Life Rehabilitation Summit, organised by MetLife and Swiss Re.

APATHY TO ACTION 2014

MetLife Australia and the Financial Services Council (FSC) have proudly partnered together to research and provide insight into Australian attitudes and barriers towards Life Insurance. 

METLIFE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRENDS STUDY AUSTRALIA 2014

Employee Benefits can have a substantial impact on employee satisfaction and loyalty according to our latest research into Australian employers and employees attitudes to employee benefits. Uncover valuable insights from our study of employee benefit trends in Australia by downloading the report here.

RISK INSURANCE. RISKY BUSINESS? 2014

Money Management's article 'Risky Business' written by Kate Cowling considers the risk insurance challenges for 2014 quoting MetLife's very own head of insurance products, Richard Anderson.

INSURANCE INSIGHTS HARNESSING THE POWER OF ANALYTICS 2013

FST Media and IBM co-hosted an exclusive luncheon with a select group of insurance executives including MetLife Australia's Kate Kerr and Michael Henderson to discuss strategies on how to best utilise the capabilities of predictive analytics in the industry.

OFFSHORE FUNDIES WORRY ABOUT LOCAL HOUSING BUBBLE 2013

Australian Financial Review, Australia, John Kehoe writes about the concern of a property market crash in Australia quoting MetLife's very own Francisco Paez.

RETIREMENT FUNDS URGE ABBOTT TO LEAVE LOW-INCOME REBATE 2013

Australian Financial Review, Australia, Sally Patten reports on the open letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott from trustees and chief executives of over 20 of Australia's largest superannuation funds regarding retaining the super rebate for low- income earners.

METLIFE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRENDS 2011

The second MetLife Study of International Employee Benefits Trends provides insight into the financial needs, habits and perceptions of employees in five different countries. As well as detail about the benefits objectives and practices of the employers.