We are working hard to not only change ourselves, but to reshape our industry.
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere, including our headquarters in Canada and global offices across Europe and Asia. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Manulife trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK.
We are working hard to not only change ourselves, but to reshape our industry. Our Mission is to make decisions easier and our customers' lives better. Our five Strategic Priorities define our focus, and our strong track record as a trusted financial services provider has set us up for a successful future.
To achieve our Mission, we set out our five key areas of focus, narrowing our priorities to those that will strongly position us to transform Manulife into a digital, customer-centric market leader, creating significant value for our customers, employees, and shareholders:
We are working hard to not only change ourselves, but to reshape our industry.
Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere, including our headquarters in Canada and global offices across Europe and Asia. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Manulife trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK.
We are working hard to not only change ourselves, but to reshape our industry. Our Mission is to make decisions easier and our customers' lives better. Our five Strategic Priorities define our focus, and our strong track record as a trusted financial services provider has set us up for a successful future.
To achieve our Mission, we set out our five key areas of focus, narrowing our priorities to those that will strongly position us to transform Manulife into a digital, customer-centric market leader, creating significant value for our customers, employees, and shareholders:
Our Values are the guideposts that will help us achieve our bold Mission. They define who we are and how we work together: we are a digital, customer-centric market leader that's leading the change customers demand.
We feel empowered to make decisions and take action to deliver our mission.
Anything is possible. We can always find a better way.
We build a supportive, diverse and thriving workplace.
We’re surrounded by an amazing team. Do it better by working together.
We predict their needs and do everything in our power to satisfy them.
We act with integrity and do what we say.
We are proud of the accomplishments and recognitions received by our business segments, our employees and our company overall. Read on to see some of our recent achievements and honours.
Manulife was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam. The company was voted number one in the insurance category and number 22 across industries. The award is based on employee satisfaction survey results from more than 600 companies in Vietnam, conducted by Anphabe and Intage Vietnam.
At Manulife, people make the difference. Learn more about what we have to offer, if you want to join a global, forward-thinking company and you want to make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.
March 27, 2019
Manulife was recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2019 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. in its annual survey of Canadian businesses. Manulife is being recognized for its exceptional initiatives to attract, develop and retain a diversity of employees. Diversity and Inclusion is a cornerstone of what Manulife stands for which includes providing a supportive, diverse and thriving workplace where you can bring their authentic and whole self to work.
February 28, 2019
John Hancock won eight Stevie awards for Sales and Customer Service, including Gold for the Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year. The Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service are open to all organizations worldwide, and recognize the achievements of sales, customer service, and call center professionals.
February 22, 2019
Manulife was selected as one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes in its annual online survey of Canadian employees. Forbes partners with market research company Statista to identify the companies liked best by employees. The list, compiled by surveying 8,000 Canadians working for businesses with at least 500 employees, ranks the 300 employers that received the most recommendations.
At Manulife, people make the difference. Learn more about what we have to offer, if you want to join a global, forward-thinking company and you want to make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.
January 29, 2019
Manulife was listed as one of 230 global companies by Bloomberg that have demonstrated a significant commitment to transparency and workplace equality. Companies were assessed on how they promote gender equality across four distinct areas: company statistics, policies, community engagement and products and services. Read more.
January 16, 2019
The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) presented Manulife with the Immigrant Inclusion Award in recognition of the company’s commitment to championing immigrants and creating conditions for immigrants to succeed in the workplace. With Manulife’s support, TRIEC consulted with refugee mentees and front-line sector employees to create enhanced resources for those mentoring someone from this population. Volunteers and mentors were educated on the unique barriers refugees faced to secure employment.
November 26, 2018
Manulife was recognized at the Insurance Excellence Awards organized by iMoney magazine. Manulife was awarded the Best MPF Service Provider of the Year as well as the Best Insurance Technology Innovation (Customers), Best Claims Service and Best Critical Illness Protection.
November 8, 2018
Manulife won the Mercer Award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the Canadian HR Awards. This award recognizes Manulife for having diversity and inclusion at the heart of its business, and for providing programs for employees from five groups including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples and LGBTI community.
September 20, 2018
Manulife won the Brand of the Year award at the 2018 World Branding Awards. Winners are assessed and evaluated on brand valuation, consumer market research and public online voting. Manulife was the only winner in the Insurance – Life category from the Americas. The World Branding Forum is a registered global non-profit organization, which aims to advance the standards, skills and education of the branding community for the good of the industry and consumers.
July 19, 2018
From being the first in North America to insure diabetics to launching AI in underwriting in Canada, our history is one of innovation, leadership and finding new ways to make decisions easier and lives better. See the timeline for a glimpse into some of our firsts.
Brand transformation
Manulife and John Hancock launch global rebrand.
Hitting $1T
Global Assets Under Management and Administration are over $1 trillion for the first time.
Setting a world record
Manulife insurance agent Joe Sun makes the record books for an astounding 63-year career!
Alexa skills
Manulife launches two new skills for Amazon Alexa.
Twine app
John Hancock launches an app that helps couples plan their finances.
Big steps in China
Manulife is the first financial institution to receive an Investment Company Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) license in China.
Mobile claims
China accepts claims via WeChat.
Coverage for HIV
We are the first insurer in Canada to offer life insurance to people who are HIV positive.
Biometrics
Manulife is the first company in Canada to introduce voice biometrics and natural language understanding in an interactive voice response (IVR) system.
ManulifeMOVE
Manulife Asia launches an innovative insurance concept that rewards customers for being healthier and more active.
Supporting wellness with Vitality
We start a first-ever life insurance partnership between John Hancock Insurance and Vitality, the global leader in integrating wellness benefits with life insurance products.
Myanmar
After a 70-year absence, we open an office in Myanmar.
Cambodia
Our Cambodian head office opens.
We merge with John Hancock
It makes us the largest life insurer in Canada, second largest in North America and fifth largest in the world.
$1B net income
We’re the first Canadian life insurance company to reach that milestone.
We go public
We start trading on the TSX, NYSE, SEHK and PSE – at $2.5Bm it’s the largest IPO in Canada’s history.
Japan and Vietnam
Manulife is the first Canadian insurer to launch a joint venture in Japan, and the first foreign-owned insurance company to do business in Vietnam.
Joining forces in Shanghai
Manulife-Sinochem is China’s first joint venture life insurance company.
Manulife Bank launches
We’re the first Canadian insurance company to open a bank.
First in China
We are the first Canadian life insurance company to open an office in China (Beijing).
Indonesia
A joint venture with Dharmala Group and the International Finance Corporation forms P.T. Asuransi Jiwi Dharmala Manulife.
Lower premiums for non-smokers
We are one of the first insurers to offer lower rates to non-smokers.
First female Director and Chair
Dr. Gail C. A. Cook-Bennett is our first female Director, and in 2008, our first female Chair of the Board.
$1 billion
Our total assets reach $1 billion.
Early adopters
We’re the first insurance company in Canada to embrace mainframe computer technology with the installation of the IBM 650.
Insurance for diabetics
We are the first North American company to offer insurance to controlled diabetics.
New HQ
Our head office at 200 Bloor Street in Toronto officially opens.
Entry into the US market
A small office in Detroit opens its doors.
We expand into Asia
The first Manulife policy is sold in Shanghai.
International expansion begins
The sale of our first policy outside Canada, in Bermuda, kicks off our international operations.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is founded
Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, was also our Company’s first president. His vision set us on the path for success.
