* MetLife board of directors approves spin-off of Brighthouse Financial

* MetLife Inc says all state insurance regulatory approvals granted

* MetLife Inc - subject to SEC's timely declaration that Brighthouse Financial's registration statement on form 10 is effective, record date will be July 19, 2017

* MetLife - subject to SEC's timely declaration that Brighthouse Financial's registration statement on form 10 is effective, distribution date will be Aug. 4, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: