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Awards and Recognition
Manulife is proud to be the recipient of many awards that recognize the Company for its overall excellence and specific achievements in areas such as corporate governance, communications, customer satisfaction, professional training and education, and charitable and community programs.
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Boston, March 28, 2013
John Hancock receives ECO Award for Excellence in Commuter Options
John Hancock received a Massachusetts Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Award for the third year in a row. The ECO Awards recognize employers for promoting sustainable transportation options that help reduce traffic, promote healthy lifestyles and benefit the environment.
John Hancock receives ECO Award for Excellence in Commuter Options
John Hancock received a Massachusetts Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Award for the third year in a row. The ECO Awards recognize employers for promoting sustainable transportation options that help reduce traffic, promote healthy lifestyles and benefit the environment.
Vietnam, March 16, 2013
Manulife Vietnam wins the 2012 Golden Dragon Award for Best Life Insurance Service
Manulife Vietnam was awarded the 2012 Golden Dragon Award for “Best Life Insurance Service” by the Vietnam Economic Times, the country’s leading business magazine on March 16. The Golden Dragon Award is one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, designed to recognize foreign-invested companies that have achieved outstanding business performance and made significant contributions to the development of the Vietnam economy. Candidates are considered by a panel of senior leaders of relevant ministries and leading industry professionals, with the winners voted by readers of Vietnam Economic Times magazine.
Manulife Vietnam wins the 2012 Golden Dragon Award for Best Life Insurance Service
Manulife Vietnam was awarded the 2012 Golden Dragon Award for “Best Life Insurance Service” by the Vietnam Economic Times, the country’s leading business magazine on March 16. The Golden Dragon Award is one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, designed to recognize foreign-invested companies that have achieved outstanding business performance and made significant contributions to the development of the Vietnam economy. Candidates are considered by a panel of senior leaders of relevant ministries and leading industry professionals, with the winners voted by readers of Vietnam Economic Times magazine.
New York, March 15, 2013
John Hancock Funds honoured at 2013 Lipper Fund Awards
The following John Hancock Funds won 2013 Lipper Fund Awards: John Hancock Core High Yield Fund; John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund; John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund, NAV; John Hancock Active Bond Fund, NAV; John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund, NAV and John Hancock International Small Cap Fund, NAV. Three of the funds are managed by John Hancock Asset Management.
John Hancock Funds honoured at 2013 Lipper Fund Awards
The following John Hancock Funds won 2013 Lipper Fund Awards: John Hancock Core High Yield Fund; John Hancock Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund; John Hancock Strategic Income Opportunities Fund, NAV; John Hancock Active Bond Fund, NAV; John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund, NAV and John Hancock International Small Cap Fund, NAV. Three of the funds are managed by John Hancock Asset Management.
Hong Kong, March 14, 2013
Manulife Global Fund – American Growth Fund Class AA wins at the Morningstar Awards 2013
The Manulife Global Fund – American Growth Fund Class AA has been awarded at the Morningstar Hong Kong Awards in the US Large-Cap Equity category. The Morningstar Hong Kong Fund Awards 2013 recognize retail funds and fund groups that added the most value for investors within the context of their relevant peer group in 2012 and over the longer term.
Manulife Global Fund – American Growth Fund Class AA wins at the Morningstar Awards 2013
The Manulife Global Fund – American Growth Fund Class AA has been awarded at the Morningstar Hong Kong Awards in the US Large-Cap Equity category. The Morningstar Hong Kong Fund Awards 2013 recognize retail funds and fund groups that added the most value for investors within the context of their relevant peer group in 2012 and over the longer term.
Taipei, March 14, 2013
Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund wins at the Lipper Fund Awards in Taipei
Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund was awarded best fund over 5 years in the Bond US Dollar category. The award recipient was Manulife Asset Management (US).
Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund wins at the Lipper Fund Awards in Taipei
Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund was awarded best fund over 5 years in the Bond US Dollar category. The award recipient was Manulife Asset Management (US).
Canada, March 14, 2013
Manulife employee honoured with 40 Under 40
Rob Connolly, Financial Analyst, Group Benefits, recently joined an exclusive group of people when he was named one of Kitchener-Waterloo’s top 40 under 40. Presented by The Record, these impressive awards are given annually to 40 young professionals who are leaders in their chosen fields and who are shaping the future of the region.
Manulife employee honoured with 40 Under 40
Rob Connolly, Financial Analyst, Group Benefits, recently joined an exclusive group of people when he was named one of Kitchener-Waterloo’s top 40 under 40. Presented by The Record, these impressive awards are given annually to 40 young professionals who are leaders in their chosen fields and who are shaping the future of the region.
Washington D.C., March 13, 2013
John Hancock ranks among top 25 in the life and fraternal insurance industry
John Hancock ranked seventh with $5.2 billion in direct premiums in the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) list of top 25 life insurers in terms of market share by direct premiums. The NAIC released these results from their 2012 market share data for life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers.
John Hancock ranks among top 25 in the life and fraternal insurance industry
John Hancock ranked seventh with $5.2 billion in direct premiums in the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) list of top 25 life insurers in terms of market share by direct premiums. The NAIC released these results from their 2012 market share data for life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers.
Hong Kong, March 8, 2013
Manulife Asset Management scoops three Lipper fund awards in Hong Kong
Manulife Global Fund - Asian Small Cap Equity Fund AA was named best fund over three years in the Equity Asia Pacific Small and Mid Caps category. Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme – Manulife MPF European Equity Fund was awarded best fund over five years in the Mandatory Provident Fund Equity Europe category. The award recipient for these two funds was Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong). Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund AA was awarded best fund over five years in the Bond US Dollar category. The award recipient was Manulife Asset Management (US).
Manulife Asset Management scoops three Lipper fund awards in Hong Kong
Manulife Global Fund - Asian Small Cap Equity Fund AA was named best fund over three years in the Equity Asia Pacific Small and Mid Caps category. Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme – Manulife MPF European Equity Fund was awarded best fund over five years in the Mandatory Provident Fund Equity Europe category. The award recipient for these two funds was Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong). Manulife Global Fund - US Bond Fund AA was awarded best fund over five years in the Bond US Dollar category. The award recipient was Manulife Asset Management (US).
Canada, March 6, 2013
Manulife Financial CEO Donald Guloien named a top 80 influencer in Canadian foreign policy
Manulife Financial CEO Donald Guloien was named one of the top 80 most influential people in Canadian foreign policy in Embassy newspaper’s 2013 list. Embassy compiled the list through conversations with government insiders, policy analysts and stakeholders. Selections were made based on factors such as experience and demonstrated ability to effect change.
Manulife Financial CEO Donald Guloien named a top 80 influencer in Canadian foreign policy
Manulife Financial CEO Donald Guloien was named one of the top 80 most influential people in Canadian foreign policy in Embassy newspaper’s 2013 list. Embassy compiled the list through conversations with government insiders, policy analysts and stakeholders. Selections were made based on factors such as experience and demonstrated ability to effect change.
New Jersey, March 6, 2013
Manulife Financial ranks among A.M. Best’s top 25 World’s Largest Insurers
Manulife Financial is among the top 25 in A.M. Best's ranking of the “World’s Largest Insurers” by non-banking assets in 2011.
Manulife Financial ranks among A.M. Best’s top 25 World’s Largest Insurers
Manulife Financial is among the top 25 in A.M. Best's ranking of the “World’s Largest Insurers” by non-banking assets in 2011.
Hong Kong, February 28, 2013
Manulife earns seventh consecutive Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Award
Manulife was honoured at the prestigious Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Awards for the seventh consecutive year, winning in the MPF Services Provider category for the fourth year running. Manulife was recognized for strength, service excellence and quality in the MPF business. The Company previously won three annual awards in the “Insurance” sector.
Manulife earns seventh consecutive Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Award
Manulife was honoured at the prestigious Sing Tao Excellent Services Brand Awards for the seventh consecutive year, winning in the MPF Services Provider category for the fourth year running. Manulife was recognized for strength, service excellence and quality in the MPF business. The Company previously won three annual awards in the “Insurance” sector.
Taipei, February 27, 2013
Manulife Taiwan Dynamic Fund wins 2013 Morningstar Award
Manulife’s Taiwan Dynamic Fund, managed by Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan), received an award at the Morningstar Awards 2013 for its strong performance in the Taiwan Equity (including Large and Mid/Small-Cap) category. Morningstar Awards are given annually and awarded based on a fund’s performance during the evaluation year.
Manulife Taiwan Dynamic Fund wins 2013 Morningstar Award
Manulife’s Taiwan Dynamic Fund, managed by Manulife Asset Management (Taiwan), received an award at the Morningstar Awards 2013 for its strong performance in the Taiwan Equity (including Large and Mid/Small-Cap) category. Morningstar Awards are given annually and awarded based on a fund’s performance during the evaluation year.
Indonesia, February 7, 2013
Manulife Indonesia receives Excellent Service Experience Award 2013
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) received the Excellent Service Experience Award 2013. The award is given by leading business newspaper Bisnis Indonesia and Carre Center for Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty (Carre-CCSL), a leading center for quality service improvement in Indonesia. Companies were evaluated in three categories: Customer Sense, Customer Emotion and Customer Problem Solution. Manulife Indonesia received the highest score and was recognized as the best company in the life and health insurance category, with a total score of 78.6 and received a “Good” rating.
Manulife Indonesia receives Excellent Service Experience Award 2013
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) received the Excellent Service Experience Award 2013. The award is given by leading business newspaper Bisnis Indonesia and Carre Center for Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty (Carre-CCSL), a leading center for quality service improvement in Indonesia. Companies were evaluated in three categories: Customer Sense, Customer Emotion and Customer Problem Solution. Manulife Indonesia received the highest score and was recognized as the best company in the life and health insurance category, with a total score of 78.6 and received a “Good” rating.
Canada, February 5, 2013
Manulife Financial advisor awarded for outstanding community involvement
François Langlois, investment advisor at Manulife Investments, was awarded for the advisor most involved in his community by the Montreal-based financial newspaper Finance et Investissement. In recent years, Langlois, who is an experienced mountain climber and has conquered the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, raised close to $5 million to benefit charities for sick children.
Manulife Financial advisor awarded for outstanding community involvement
François Langlois, investment advisor at Manulife Investments, was awarded for the advisor most involved in his community by the Montreal-based financial newspaper Finance et Investissement. In recent years, Langlois, who is an experienced mountain climber and has conquered the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, raised close to $5 million to benefit charities for sick children.
Hong Kong, February 1, 2013
Manulife’s career development program wins HR Best Practice Award
Manulife’s career development program My Career – My Choice was declared the winner of the Employee Engagement category at the HR Best Practice Awards 2012 organized by the Best Practice Management Group. The award recognizes the Company’s effective approach in identifying and fulfilling employees’ career aspirations.
Manulife’s career development program wins HR Best Practice Award
Manulife’s career development program My Career – My Choice was declared the winner of the Employee Engagement category at the HR Best Practice Awards 2012 organized by the Best Practice Management Group. The award recognizes the Company’s effective approach in identifying and fulfilling employees’ career aspirations.
Boston, January 31, 2013
John Hancock earns Community Builder Award for Martin Luther King Jr. Summer Scholars program
John Hancock was recently honoured with the Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center’s (STEC) Community Builder Award for its contributions to the organization and the greater Boston community. The STEC awarded John Hancock for its Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Summer Scholars program, which aligned with the tennis centre’s commitment to improving educational and life opportunities for youth and families throughout Greater Boston.
John Hancock earns Community Builder Award for Martin Luther King Jr. Summer Scholars program
John Hancock was recently honoured with the Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center’s (STEC) Community Builder Award for its contributions to the organization and the greater Boston community. The STEC awarded John Hancock for its Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Summer Scholars program, which aligned with the tennis centre’s commitment to improving educational and life opportunities for youth and families throughout Greater Boston.
Indonesia, January 29, 2013
Manulife Indonesia recognized for digital brand awareness
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) won Second Place in the 2012 Digital Brand of the Year Award from Infobank, a leading financial services magazine. The basis for the awards was consumer sentiment towards the brand, as measured from social media and digital research conducted by Infobank Research Bureau (BRI) and a social media analytics and consulting agency, PingFans. Manulife Indonesia received an index score of 5.326 per cent and came in second place in the life insurance category.
Manulife Indonesia recognized for digital brand awareness
PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (Manulife Indonesia) won Second Place in the 2012 Digital Brand of the Year Award from Infobank, a leading financial services magazine. The basis for the awards was consumer sentiment towards the brand, as measured from social media and digital research conducted by Infobank Research Bureau (BRI) and a social media analytics and consulting agency, PingFans. Manulife Indonesia received an index score of 5.326 per cent and came in second place in the life insurance category.
Canada, January 23, 2013
Manulife Financial named a Top 50 Most Valuable Canadian Brand
Manulife Financial ranked 12th among Brand Finance Canada’s Top 50 Most Valuable Canadian brands, with a brand value of US$3,302 million. Among Brand Finance’s Best Global Brands 500 list, Manulife is ranked number 367.
Manulife Financial named a Top 50 Most Valuable Canadian Brand
Manulife Financial ranked 12th among Brand Finance Canada’s Top 50 Most Valuable Canadian brands, with a brand value of US$3,302 million. Among Brand Finance’s Best Global Brands 500 list, Manulife is ranked number 367.
China, January 15, 2013
Manulife-Sinochem achieves 2012 Most Socially Responsible Financial Company award
Manulife-Sinochem (MSL) received the 2012 Most Socially Responsible Financial Company award at the 2012 Finance Industry Innovative Development Summit and Finance Industry Annual Awards Ceremony held by the popular financial website, Jingrongjie. The honour recognized MSL’s commitment to social responsibility for Chinese communities, in particular, its dedication to poverty relief, cancer research, environmental improvement and children’s education.
Manulife-Sinochem achieves 2012 Most Socially Responsible Financial Company award
Manulife-Sinochem (MSL) received the 2012 Most Socially Responsible Financial Company award at the 2012 Finance Industry Innovative Development Summit and Finance Industry Annual Awards Ceremony held by the popular financial website, Jingrongjie. The honour recognized MSL’s commitment to social responsibility for Chinese communities, in particular, its dedication to poverty relief, cancer research, environmental improvement and children’s education.
New York, January 8, 2013
Manulife Financial Recognized for Best Overall Corporate Governance
Manulife Financial was recognized as having the Best Overall Corporate Governance in the International category at the annual Corporate Governance Awards. The Awards, organized by leading U.S. governance and compliance publication Corporate Secretary, celebrate leading companies and professionals in the corporate governance, compliance and legal community for demonstrating innovation and best practices in the field of governance.
Manulife Financial Recognized for Best Overall Corporate Governance
Manulife Financial was recognized as having the Best Overall Corporate Governance in the International category at the annual Corporate Governance Awards. The Awards, organized by leading U.S. governance and compliance publication Corporate Secretary, celebrate leading companies and professionals in the corporate governance, compliance and legal community for demonstrating innovation and best practices in the field of governance.