2010 News Releases

Toronto– Manulife Financial’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Donald Guloien, will present at the National Bank Financial Canadian Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Montreal.  Mr. Guloien’s presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:50PM ET and will be followed by a question and answer session.

Interested parties may access the live audio webcast and view the presentation through www.manulife.com, Investor Relations section, under Presentations.  An archived version of the presentation and replay audio will be available at the same location.   

About Manulife Financial

Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers 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 $440 billion (US$ 420 billion) as at December 31, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

Investor Relations:
Amir Gorgi
416-852-8311
amir_gorgi@manulife.com

Media inquiries:
David Paterson
416-852-8899
david_paterson@manulife.com

 Laurie Lupton
(416) 852-7792
laurie_lupton@manulife.com