MetLife Insurance K.K. (Representative Executive Chairman, President, and CEO: Dirk Ostijn) is pleased to announce that the cumulative number of policies sold for its variable annuity "Life Invest" series surpassed 600,000 in April 2026. The "Life Invest" series* is comprised of four product lineups and has been supported by customers considering various preparations for the future. Furthermore, a survey conducted by our company in April 2026 targeting the general public revealed the following results regarding interest in asset building and the underlying concerns: 70.2% of individuals expressed interest in managing or holding financial assets. (n=2,000) The primary reasons cited by those interested in asset building were: "Concern about living expenses due to insufficient public pensions (National Pension/Employees' Pension) in the future" (43.2%), "Low interest rates on bank deposits and savings, leading to no growth in funds" (39.2%), and "Concerns about the diminishing value of cash and deposits due to price increases (inflation)" (37.2%). (Multiple responses allowed, n=1,404) We asked about products that allow for "asset building for the future" while leveraging the structure of insurance (n=2,000). Among the 1,404 respondents interested in asset building, 53.7% showed interest. On the other hand, concerns regarding future asset building included: "Anxiety about not being able to secure sufficient funds for old age" (25.9%), "Financial burden due to illness or injury" (23.3%), and "Anxiety about insufficient living expenses in the near future" (23.0%). (Multiple responses allowed, n=2,000) MetLife Insurance K.K. aims to be a reliable partner that customers can always count on, supporting them from everyday health to asset building, in addition to providing coverage for unforeseen events. Based on these survey results, we will continue to provide products and services that meet societal needs and fulfill our ongoing responsibility towards our customers' more se