2017 Annual & Corporate Responsibility Report

Why MassMutual

  • Mutual form of ownership
  • Portfolio of protection and retirement products
  • Strategic operating businesses
  • Strong network of skilled financial professionals
  • Diversified investment strategy
  • Disciplined enterprise risk management

Policyowners & Retirement Plans

Policyowners pay insurance premiums that MassMutual uses to:

  • Cover the expenses of providing protection
  • Meet current benefit obligations
  • Invest to pay future benefits and generate future value

Retirement plan contributions are invested through MassMutual to help secure future retirements.

Diversified Investment Strategy

Through a disciplined investment process that supports long-term investment performance and prudent risk diversification, MassMutual invests in:

  • A variety of asset classes to help meet policyowner commitments
  • Strategic operating businesses that capitalize on core capabilities while generating complementary returns

Financial Strength & Dividends

Our earnings help:

  • Pay dividends to eligible participating policyowners
  • Contribute to capital and surplus
  • Support business reinvestment

(Dividends are not guaranteed.)

The Result

A framework focused on delivering:

  • Competitive risk-adjusted returns
  • Diversified product offerings
  • Among the industry leaders in financial strength
  • High dividends
  • Quality service

About MassMutual

MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyowners. MassMutual offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, retirement plans and other employee benefits. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.

Asset Management Affiliates

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