2010 News Releases

Bangkok – Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited has earned the 2009 “Best Professional Service” award by the Thai-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as part of the chamber’s annual business excellence awards.

The awards recognize, promote and reward business excellence based on key business principles that are crucial for business success including excellence in general business achievements, entrepreneurial spirit, trade, technology, environment, community and social advancements, and Thai-Canadian linkages. The award was presented to Mr. Christopher Teo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Thailand at the TCCC’s 14th Annual Business Excellence Awards on June 22, 2010.

“On behalf of Manulife Thailand, I am extremely proud to be honored with this TCCC Business Excellence Award for Best Professional Services. The award is a testament to Manulife's reliability and strength as a company. Our high professional standards ensure our customers can trust Manulife to be there for all their future important financial decisions,” said Mr. Teo.

Manulife's vision is to be the most professional financial services organization in the world, providing strong, reliable, trustworthy and forward-thinking solutions for our clients’ most significant financial decisions. The Thai-Canadian Chamber’s business excellence award demonstrates Manulife Thailand’s business success and future strength.

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 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$446 billion (US$440 billion) as at March 31, 2010.

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.

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