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July 9, 2003 |
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Manulife wins LOMA’s educational achievement award
Hong Kong – Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has won the Life Office Management Association’s (LOMA) 2002 Educational Achievement award for outstanding professional training and development of staff and insurance and financial advisors in Hong Kong. The Company was a winner of the same award in 2001.
MIL is amongst only 10 winners out of more than 1,200 insurance and financial services companies located in 60 countries, for participation in LOMA’s education programs based on the total number of enrollments for the 2002 calendar year. Total enrollments for 2002 were more than 1,200 for MIL in Hong Kong, one of the highest of all companies.
“In Hong Kong, we place heavy emphasis on the professional development of our more than 3,000-strong field force and almost 1,000 employees,” said Edward Lau, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hong Kong, MIL. “In reflecting the Company’s core values, Manulife is committed to Professionalism and to becoming an Employer of Choice. We are honoured to have been recognized by the LOMA organization, one of the premier insurance education institutes in the world.”
“Our commitment to education enables us to provide our customers with industry-leading products and services through our team of professional and knowledgeable staff and insurance and financial advisors,” added Mr. Lau.
About Manulife (International) Limited
Manulife (International) Limited is a member of the Manulife Financial group of companies. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group operating in 15 countries and territories worldwide. Through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners, Manulife Financial offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services. Funds under management by Manulife Financial were Cdn$141.6 billion (approximately HK$751.5 billion) as at March 31, 2003.
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.
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