Longevity is changing client conversations—here’s how you can lead them

Use data-driven learnings and real member responses to provide actionable insight into member challenges.

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10 indicators of ageing well in Canada

Explore findings from our commitment with the National Institute on Ageing to help sponsors understand what really matters to their members.

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Sponsors are tasked with helping members prepare for a retirement that’s longer than ever before. You can provide strategic recommendations, communications plans, and a unique perspective.

48%

of workers say they’re behind schedule on retirement savings¹
43%

of workers worry about rising health costs¹
44%

of retirees stopped work earlier than planned¹

We’re investing $350 million by 2030 through our Manulife Longevity Institute: a global platform for research, thought leadership, innovation, advocacy, and community partnerships.

Beyond finances: modern retirement planning

We’re proud to support the Ageing in Canada Survey which showcases the latest perspectives from Canadians 50+ on social isolation, finances, and healthcare, creating a comprehensive view of this important demographic.

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Turn longevity insight into plan value

Retirement programs can be central to the broader employee wellness strategy—and can help improve member engagement, retention, and outcomes.

Planning for a 40-year retirement
Explore our 5^th annual Financial resilience and longevity survey for a snapshot of how Canadians are preparing for a retirement that could last 40 years–or more.

Turn these findings into action with:

Generational playbooks
Targeted strategies
Personalized communications
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Generational retirement trends

Every generation in the workplace has distinct needs. Discover the engagement opportunities for each age group.

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Helping to strengthen member education
Guide sponsors in building an annual education calendar to address:

Rising healthcare cost
Emergency savings and short‑term resilience
Decumulation literacy
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Building plans that address shortfall risk

Canadians have among the highest life expectancy in the world¹which means that seniors may need to fund decades of retirement.
It’s not just about living longer—it’s about living better
Discover key strategies to help reduce shortfall risk, including the impact of:

Contribution rates
Accumulation periods in long-term planning
Conservative investment choices
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Managing longevity risk through retirement
The risk of a member outliving their savings, or their shortfall risk, is a growing concern as lifespans increase.

Discover investment solutions including:

Target-date glidepaths and diversification for longer time horizons
Exposure to private assets
Managing decumulation risk
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Insight for you

Social connectivity in retirement

How to support retirement in a super-aged Canada

Baby boomer retirement

What will retirement look like for Gen Z? Three ways to appeal to young workers

Retirement planning for women

To versus through glide paths: what’s the difference?

Building a bridge to span decades of retirement

Insight for your members

Living to 100 in retirement

Why every woman needs a retirement plan—and a retirement plan B

Four long-term investment strategies

How to achieve your retirement dreams

1 2025 Manulife financial resilience and longevity study