Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today the release of its latest Corporate Responsibility Report. The comprehensive report describes MassMutual's widespread social, philanthropic and environmental activities, as well as the company's strong commitment to ethics, integrity and diversity.

"Corporate responsibility and community involvement are critical components of how we operate our organization. MassMutual's 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report encompasses our commitment to upholding the social and environmental responsibilities we have to our policyholders, customers, employees, financial professionals, and communities where we do business," said Nick Fyntrilakis, Assistant Vice President, MassMutual Community Responsibility. "This report provides a detailed view of MassMutual's strategic approach to meeting our high standards of responsible governance and privacy practices, ethical behavior, philanthropy and environmental stewardship."

MassMutual's Corporate Responsibility Report is available on the company's Web site at www.massmutual.com/responsibility. The report replaces the company's last Corporate Responsibility Report, issued December 2007.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB. For more information, visit massmutual.com.

Contact: Laura DeMars 413-744-7181

 

SOURCE MassMutual Financial Group