Last checked Jul 14, 2026
MetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC)metlifepetinsurance.comMetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC) is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
MetLife Pet Insurance is controlled by MetLife, Inc. (a publicly traded company) rather than a private equity sponsor.
Notes
- MetLife’s SEC filing states that MetLife completed its acquisition of PetFirst Healthcare, LLC in January 2020 (indicating MetLife, Inc. ownership/control rather than PE ownership).
- MetLife Pet Insurance program administrator disclosures state that MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC.
- Kentucky business registry information lists PetFirst Healthcare LLC formation on 2004-07-14 and identifies A. Brent Hinton and Lansdon B. Robbins as managers (supporting founding year and founders).
Sources
- MetLife, Inc. Form 10-K (year ended 2021) — Note on acquisition of PetFirst
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Ownership/control evidence: states MetLife completed the acquisition of PetFirst Healthcare, LLC in January 2020.
- MetLife Pet Insurance — Standard Commission Agreement (disclosures)
MetLife (document hosted on MetLife sustainabilityreport domain) - Entity identity evidence: states MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC.
- PETFIRST HEALTHCARE LLC (Kentucky) — formation details and officers
BusinessProfiles.com (compiled from KY filings) - Founding evidence: formation date 2004-07-14; founders/managers listed as A. Brent Hinton and Lansdon B. Robbins; formation address in Louisville, KY.
- MetLife Pet Insurance — official website home page (product and administrator references)
MetLife Pet Insurance - Official website for the operating brand and product.
- File:MetLife logo.svg
Wikimedia Commons - Logo source for a direct, current MetLife logo file used as the brand logo for MetLife Pet Insurance.
- https://www.metlifepetinsurance.com/about-us/awards-press/
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- https://www.cbinsights.com/company/petfirst-healthcare
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- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AMetLife_logo.svg
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- https://oci.wi.gov/Documents/Companies/FinSuperiorVisionExhibitCMetLife10Q.pdf
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- https://www.pfirst.jp/company.html
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- https://www.metlife.com/content/dam/metlifecom/us/homepage/regional/pet-insurance-banner-ad.PDF
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- https://design.metlife.com/content/dam/metlifecom/uxdesign/assets/img/design-essentials/MetLife_Abbreviated_Brand_Design_System_0820.pdf
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Ownership FAQ
Is MetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC) owned by private equity?
No. MetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC) does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns MetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC)?
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) — publicly traded insurance company (not private equity-controlled)
When was MetLife Pet Insurance (administered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC, formerly PetFirst Healthcare, LLC) last checked?
This page was last checked on Jul 14, 2026.