New Appointments, Partnerships, Life, Accident and Health Insurance Prove Growth despite Challenging Markets - Research Report on MetLife, Lincoln National, Prudential, AFLAC, and Manulife

NEW YORK, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), Lincoln National Corp. (NYSE: LNC), Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), AFLAC Inc. (NYSE: AFL), and Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: MFC). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

MetLife, Inc. Research Report

On July 16, 2013, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) announced that its Chairman, President and CEO, Steven A. Kandarian has issued a statement after the Company was notified by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that it had reached Stage 3 in the process to determine whether MetLife would be named a non-bank Systematically Important Financial Institution (SIFI). Kandarian said, "I do not believe that MetLife is a systemically important financial institution. The Dodd-Frank Act defines a SIFI as a company whose failure 'could pose a threat to the financial stability of the United States.' He further added, "Not only does exposure to MetLife not threaten the financial system, but I cannot think of a single firm that would be threatened by its exposure to MetLife. We look forward to working with FSOC on the best way to fulfill its obligation to mitigate systemic risk." The Full Research Report on MetLife, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-19/MET]

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Lincoln National Corp. Research Report

On July 15, 2013, Lincoln National Corp. (Lincoln National) announced that it has appointed Steven Budzynski as the Company's Senior Vice President and Head of Procurement. According to the Company, Budzynski will be responsible for implementing a companywide sourcing, purchasing and procurement strategy. Prior to this, Budzynski served as director of North America Sourcing and Procurement for Tyco International.  According to Randy Freitag, Executive Vice President and CFO, "Steven is an accomplished executive with 25 years of global strategic sourcing and supply management experience. He has a proven track record of implementing strategic programs that align with business objectives. This move places increased strategic focus on the procurement process and is designed to increase performance and drive greater cost savings." The Company informed that Budzynski will report directly to Freitag. The Full Research Report on Lincoln National Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-19/LNC]

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Prudential Financial, Inc. Research Report

On July 16, 2013, Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) announced that its business unit, Prudential Retirement, has partnered with ASPire Financial to make Prudential's stable value product available to more than 4,000 school districts that use ASPire as recordkeeper. According to Prudential, its stable value option for this platform is designed to provide safety of principal, liquidity and a competitive crediting rate which is guaranteed for at least 6 months. Commenting on the partnership, Jamie Kalamarides, Senior Vice President, Institutional Investment Solutions, Prudential Retirement, said, "We are pleased to be able to bring our offering to these school districts. This partnership represents a unique opportunity to distribute this innovative product in the 403(b) space and help teachers and administrators achieve better retirement outcomes." Pete Kirtland, ASPire President and CEO, "Our partnership with Prudential represents our continued commitment to offer access to investment products with the unique features and benefits from one of the premier providers in the retirement industry." The Full Research Report on Prudential Financial, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-19/PRU]

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AFLAC Inc. Research Report

On July 16, 2013, AFLAC Inc. (AFLAC) announced the appointment of Julia K. Davis as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. As per AFLAC, Davis will oversee the day-to-day operations and the strategic initiatives of Aflac's Information Technology Division. Prior to this, Davis served as Chief Information officer At American Safety Insurance. Teresa L. White, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Columbus, said, "Having established more than 28 years of IT experience, Julia brings diverse and valuable expertise to the CIO role. Her leadership skills, technical knowledge, commitment to driving results, and collaborative approach are key attributes, especially as Aflac strives to develop systems and support to help serve our customers better than anyone else." Davis will report to White. The Full Research Report on AFLAC Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-19/AFL]

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Manulife Financial Corporation Research Report

On July 16, 2013, John Hancock Financial Network's (JHFN) (a division of Manulife Financial Corporation) President, Brian Heapps, announced that his organization would market itself to advisors using its registered broker-dealer name, Signator Investors, Inc. According to Heapps, "One of our independent broker-dealer's differentiators is that we are able to offer a rich array of technology platforms and professional development resources because we are backed by the financial strength and stability of John Hancock, a highly rated financial services company. Overall, despite the continuing challenging market, our sales were up four percent, with wealth sales growing by double digits." The Company also stated that JHFN's advisor website and related marketing materials will now be branded with "Signator Investors, Inc., powered by John Hancock Financial Network." The Full Research Report on Manulife Financial Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-07-19/MFC]

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