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| Asia Division May 2008 Manulife Financial has operated in Asia since 1897, beginning in Hong Kong and the Philippines, expanding into Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Japan and Vietnam, and then into Malaysia and Thailand as a result of the 2004 John Hancock merger. The Division provides protection and wealth management products in select markets throughout the region. Protection products include life insurance, group life and health, and hospital coverage. Wealth management products include mutual funds, pensions, variable annuities and segregated funds. The Asia Division is well diversified by product offering, geography and distribution channel with operations in ten countries and territories. With operations in ten countries and territories, and a presence in the region that dates back over 110 years, we have an impressive footprint across Asia. We have roughly 25,000 agents selling our products and have expanded our distribution capabilities and to include more than 50 distribution agreements with banks and securities dealers. In November 2007, Manulife’s achievements in the region were recognized at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2007 when the Company was named “Life Insurance Company of the Year”. The judges cited Manulife’s “continued commitment to professionalism, excellent customer service and innovation with first-to-market products” as reasons for the award win. Official Life Insurance Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Manulife is the Official Life Insurance Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The sponsorship provides a compelling platform to demonstrate how Manulife improves the quality of life in the communities in which it does business. Manulife's Olympic Theme for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is Bringing Dreams to Life. Ultimately, Manulife's products and services provide peace of mind, and provide its customers with the resources to help them achieve their dreams. Beyond the net effect of our products and services, Manulife has also directly contributed to improving quality of life through numerous and on-going community programs. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$400 billion (US$389 billion) as at March 31, 2008. Manulife Financial is one of two publicly traded life insurance companies in the world whose rated life insurance subsidiaries hold Standard & Poor’s Rating Services’ highest “AAA” rating. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. – 30 – For more information, please contact:
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