Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Manulife's services and policies below.
Account registration and log in
Manulife SG App is available on both Google Play and Apple App Store. Download the app using the QR code below for convenient access to your policies.
Follow the steps below to create your account:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click "Register a ManuConnect account".
3. Enter your NRIC/FIN/Passport/Other identification number registered with Manulife and your date of birth, then click "Continue".
4. A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number registered with Manulife. Verify your account by entering the OTP.
5. Input your registered email address and set your password, then click "Continue".
6. A verification code will be sent to this email address. Verify your account by entering the OTP.
7. Your account has been successfully created! You will be directed to the main page to log in and start using your account.
ManuConnect ID is the login ID used to access all Manulife platforms.
If you have forgotten your ManuConnect ID, follow the steps below to retrieve your ManuConnect ID:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. If you're on MyManulife, click "Forgot ManuConnect ID." If you're using the Manulife SG App, tap "Sign in", followed by "Forgot/Reset password".
3. Enter your NRIC/FIN/Passport/Other identification number registered with Manulife and your date of birth, then click "Continue".
4. A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your mobile number or email address registered with Manulife. Verify your account by entering the OTP.
5. After verification, you will receive your ManuConnect ID.
If you have forgotten your password, follow the steps below to reset your password:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. If you're on MyManulife, click "Forgot/Reset password". If you're using the Manulife SG App, tap "Sign in", followed by "Forgot/Reset password".
3. Enter your ManuConnect registered email address, then click "Continue".
4. A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your ManuConnect registered email address. Verify your account by entering the OTP.
5. Create a password, then click "Continue".
6. Your account password has been successfully updated! You will be directed to the main page to log in and start using your account.
Follow the steps below to change your login email and/or password:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Profile" tab, then select "Login & Password".
3. Click "Edit" to update your login and/or password.
- Sign in using your ManuConnect ID and password, or via Singpass.
- If this is your first time using the app, you will receive a prompt to register your device for biometric authentication. Select “Enable" to proceed.
- Alternatively, after signing in, go to your profile. Under “Account settings”, enable the toggle button next to Biometric ID.
1. Sign in using your ManuConnect ID and password, or via Singpass.
2. If this is your first time using the app, you will receive a prompt to turn on notifications. Select “OK" or “Allow” to proceed.
3. Alternatively, after signing in, go to your profile. Under “Account settings”, enable the toggle button next to Push notifications.
The digital token is a secure and seamless way to log in to your MyManulife account. It also allows you to authenticate your requests safely without relying on SMS or email OTPs.
- Sign in using your ManuConnect ID and password, or via Singpass.
- If this is your first time using the app, you will receive a prompt to enable digital token. Select “Enable" to proceed.
- Alternatively, after signing in, go to your profile. Under "Account settings", enable the toggle button next to Digital token.
View eStatements and contracts
You can view and download past policy statements and contracts through our customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
Here’s a video guide on how to access your policy documents.
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, then select "eStatements & Contracts".
3. Select the policy you would like to view.
You can access policy contracts issued from September 2018 onwards (for policies purchased via DBS/POSB, only contracts issued from July 2019 onwards) through our customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
If you need the policy contract for policies issued before September 2018, click here to contact our Client Services Team.
View policy details
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select the relevant policy from the dashboard.
3. You can view your premium duration and amount under the “Premium payment” tab.
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select the relevant policy from the dashboard.
3. You can view your payment mode / method under the "Premium payment" tab.
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select the relevant policy from the dashboard.
3. Under the "Premium payment" tab, find the Total premiums paid to date under "Premium details".
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on "Policies" and select the relevant policy.
3. Under the "Policy Information" tab, scroll to the bottom of the page to check the servicing Representative for your policy.
If your policy does not have any assigned Representative, you may contact us via the Contact Us form
Decommissioning of ManulifeMOVE App
The ManulifeMOVE app will be decommissioned on 28 February 2026. After this date, you will no longer be able to access or use the ManulifeMOVE app.
- The ManulifeMOVE app (the standalone app) is being retired.
- Key ManulifeMOVE app features and the ManulifeMOVE programme benefits will be available in the Manulife SG App instead.
Key ManulifeMOVE app features will be available in the Manulife SG App, including:
- Viewing your membership tier and partner benefits (where applicable)
- Fitness/activity tracking after connecting a supported fitness data source/tracker
- Missions and challenges (coming soon)
Note: Features may vary slightly by customer eligibility and app version.
Customers will enjoy:
- A single app experience with unified login and streamlined access to insurance services and wellness benefits
- The continued ability to track fitness activities and participate in wellness challenges with Manulife SG App
- Easy access to the ManulifeMOVE programme benefits—including health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle offerings—within the app
Your activity history from the ManulifeMOVE app will not be carried over to the Manulife SG App.
However, once you connect a supported fitness tracker/data source in the Manulife SG App, the app may be able to display historical activity data up to 1 2 months, depending on your tracker/data availability.
Yes. If you were using a tracker with the ManulifeMOVE app, you will need to reconnect/resync your fitness tracker in the Manulife SG App.
Instructions are available within the Manulife SG App to guide you through connecting your fitness tracker/data source.
Open the Manulife SG App and from the homepage, tap on the MOVE tab at the bottom of your screen.
From there, you can:
- View your membership tier and explore partner benefits
- Connect your fitness tracker and join Missions (coming soon)
- Complete Missions to earn badges (coming soon)
Try the following:
- Update the Manulife SG App to the latest version (App Store/Google Play)
- Log out and log in again
- Check that you are using the Singapore version of the app and are signed in with the correct account
- If it still doesn’t appear, please contact support (see the last FAQ)
Common fixes include:
- Ensure your fitness tracker/data source is connected in the Manulife SG App
- Confirm your phone permissions are enabled (e.g., Health access on iOS, Activity permissions on Android)
- Keep your tracker app (e.g., Fitbit/Garmin app) signed in and syncing
- Try toggling the connection off/on and re-syncing
- Restart the app/phone after permissions updates
If the issue persists, please contact support (see the last FAQ)
You can contact us via the Manulife Singapore website under:
Self Services & Claims → Contact Us
Personal particulars & preference
You can update your personal details through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the “Profile" tab, then select “My Profile”.
3. Click "Edit" to update your contact information.
4. Choose to retrieve your details automatically using Myinfo, or update them manually.
5. To retrieve your details using Myinfo, you will be directed to log in with Singpass. Once logged in, your information will be displayed, and you can select the details you wish to update.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Note: If you choose to update your details manually (instead of retrieving your details through Myinfo), you may need to provide supporting documents depending on the type of update:
- Change of name:
A copy of your Identity Card or Deed Poll.
- Change of address:
Proof of the new residential address is required. Please submit one of the following documents: Identification Document (e.g. NRIC, front and back), Bank Statement*, Utility bill, Government Agency Letter (e.g. CPF, HDB, IRAS, or LTA), or Tenancy Agreement issued within the last 6 months from the date of submission. Supporting documents for overseas addresses must be provided in English or be accompanied by an English translation.
*We accept bank statements with account balances and transaction details blacked out or masked. Truncated e-statements downloaded from a bank's mobile application are also acceptable, provided the date, name, and address are shown on the same page.
You can update your identification details through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the “Profile" tab, then select “My Profile”.
3. Click "Edit" to update your personal information manually and upload any one of the following documents:
- Identity card
- Passport
- Citizenship certificate
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
You can update your tax residency details through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the “Profile" tab, then select “Tax Residency”.
3. Click "Update tax residency" to update your Tax Residency status.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Note: Updating your tax residency information will replace the existing tax residency details we have on record. Kindly ensure that all tax residencies that remain applicable are included in your submission.
You can update your signature for individual policies by submitting a completed Personal Details Update Form.
Instructions
1. Download and complete Section 2D of the Personal Details Update Form.
2. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
3. Click on "Services", then under "Upload Forms", click on "Other Transactions".
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to submit the completed form.
If you do not have a MyManulife account, you can easily follow the step-by-step instructions here to create your account.
You can update your signature for individual policies by submitting a completed Personal Details Update Form.
Instructions
1. Download and complete Section 2D of the Personal Details Update Form.
2. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
3. Click on the "Services" tab, then select "Update signature" to upload your form.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to submit the completed form.
Note: If you cannot recall your old signature, upload the completed form with your new signature. Alternatively, you can mail the completed original hard copy form (containing both your old and new signatures) to:
Manulife (Singapore) Private Limited
8 Cross Street
#15-01 Manulife Tower
Singapore 048424
Please ensure that the form is signed in wet ink. Click here to obtain the Business Reply Envelope for your submission.
If you do not have a MyManulife account, you can easily follow the step-by-step instructions here to create your account.
1. Print and complete the Personal Details Update Form.
2. Please attach the following supporting documents:
- The latest ACRA Business Profile (or equivalent document for foreign companies), issued within the last 6 months from the date of submission.
- Copies of the NRIC/Passport of all authorised signatories.
- For Change of Address requests, proof of the new residential address is required. Please submit any one of the following documents issued within the last 6 months from the date of submission:
- Latest ACRA Business Profile (or equivalent document for foreign companies). This may be used as proof of address, provided the address stated on the form matches the address reflected in the document.
- Utility bill
- Correspondence from a government agency (e.g., CPF, HDB, IRAS, or LTA)
Note: If the company’s authorised signatories have changed, please submit the latest List of Authorised Signatories together with your request for our review and processing (if applicable).
3. Mail the completed original hard copy form, along with any supporting documents to the following address:
Manulife (Singapore) Private Limited
8 Cross Street
#15-01 Manulife Tower
Singapore 048424
Please ensure that the form is signed in wet ink. Click here to obtain the Business Reply Envelope for your submission.
You can update your marketing consent preference through our customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Profile" tab, then select "Consent".
3. Click "Edit" to update your preferences.
You can update your communication preferences through our customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Profile" tab, then select "Document preference".
3. Select "Receive eStatements" and submit your change.
If you do not have a MyManulife account, you can easily follow the step-by-step instructions here to create your account.
We recommend opting for eCommunications to receive notifications, statements and letters electronically via email and MyManulife. This provides a convenient way to access your documents while reducing paper usage.
Statements, notices, and letters issued within the last 2 years, as well as endorsements and bonus revision letters from 2016 onwards, are available for viewing and download via our secure customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
When a new statement, notice or letter becomes available, we will send a notification to your registered email address. Simply follow the instructions in the email to access the document.
We are unable to offer a combination of electronic and paper communications. All customer communications will be transitioned to electronic format, with the option to receive paper statements.
In some cases where digital copies are not available, Manulife may continue to send important correspondence by mail.
Statements, notices, and letters issued within the last 2 years, as well as endorsements and bonus revision letters from 2016 onwards, are available for viewing and download via our secure customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
If the document you need is not available on MyManulife, For statements and Contact Us form for assistance.
Digital payouts
You can set up PayNow-NRIC/FIN as your payout method through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
To receive payouts via PayNow, your bank account must be registered using your Singapore NRIC or FIN, and the NRIC or FIN must match Manulife's records. We are unable to process payouts to PayNow accounts registered using only a mobile number.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, followed by "Change payout method."
3. Select your preferred new payout method: PayNow by NRIC/FIN.
4. Select the policy(ies) you would like to make the change to and click "Next".
5. Read and acknowledge the Declaration, then click "Next".
6. Select your preferred method to receive your One-Time Password (OTP), and key in your OTP.
7. You will receive an immediate acknowledgement.
For more information on setting up PayNow to receive payouts, please visit the Receive payouts via PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) page.
You can set up Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) as your payout method through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, followed by "Change payout method."
3. Select your preferred new payout method: Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
4. Choose "Existing bank account" to existing bank account already set up with Manulife or select "Add new Bank account" to set up a new arrangement. Enter your bank account details as needed.
5. Select the policy(ies) you would like to make the change to and click "Next".
6. Review your changes before submitting your request.
7. Read and acknowledge the Declaration, then click "Next".
8. Select your preferred method to receive your One-Time Password (OTP), and key in your OTP.
9. You will receive an immediate acknowledgement.
Note:
- If you are registering a DBS or POSB account, your account may be verified online and no supporting documents are required.
- If online verification is unsuccessful, or if you are registering an account with another bank, you will need to upload a copy of your bank passbook or bank statement for verification.
We accept bank statements with account balances and transaction details blacked out or masked. Truncated e-statements downloaded from a bank's mobile application are also acceptable, provided the account holder's name and account number are shown on the same page.
For more information on setting up PayNow to receive payouts, please visit the Receive payouts via PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) page.
You can set up Telegraphic Transfer (TT) as your payout method for payouts to an overseas bank account through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
For payout amounts below United States Dollar (USD) 200, the payment method will automatically be changed to a cheque.
For payout amounts below Singapore Dollar (SGD) 200, the payout will be placed on hold. To receive future payments digitally, you may register for alternative payment methods such as PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) by clicking here.
If you do not have a Singapore Dollar (SGD)-denominated bank account, please contact us via the Manulife Singapore website under Self Services > Claims > Contact Us for further assistance. Instructions
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click "Services", then select "Telegraphic Transfer".
3. Choose the policy for which you wish to apply for Telegraphic Transfer.
4. Under "Type of Request," select "Application/Change of Telegraphic Transfer (TT) account“.
5. Complete the required information and upload a copy of your bank statement or passbook for verification.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
For more information on receiving payouts via Telegraphic Transfer, please visit the Receive payouts via Telegraphic Transfer (TT) page.
Policy loan
If your policy has accumulated cash value, you may be eligible to apply for a policy loan using the cash value as collateral. Before proceeding, we encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, followed by "Policy loan".
3. Choose the policy for which you wish to apply for Policy Loan.
4. Under "Type of Request," select "Policy Loan".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
Please note that policies with the following statuses are not eligible for online submission:
- Universal Life policies
- Policies placed under trust*
- Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966 or Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886.
- Policies that are currently on hold
For more information on policy loans, please visit the Policy Loan page.
This applies to policies with the following requests or statuses, which are not eligible for online submission:
- Universal Life policies
- Policies placed under trust*
*Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966 or Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886.
- Policies that are currently on hold
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For non-trust policies:
- Cash-funded policy – proceeds will be paid directly to the Assignee/Policyowner either through PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer.
- CPF Ordinary Account (OA) / Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funded policy - proceeds will be paid to the agent bank.
- CPF Special Account (SA) - proceeds will be paid to CPF Board.
For Trust policy under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- Payment can be made to any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
For Trust policy under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- Payment can be made all Trustees, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
Withdraw coupons, cash benefits and bonuses
You can set up PayNow-NRIC/FIN as your payout method through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
To receive payouts via PayNow, your bank account must be registered using your Singapore NRIC or FIN, and the NRIC or FIN must match Manulife's records. We are unable to process payouts to PayNow accounts registered using only a mobile number.
Instructions
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, then select "Accumulated payout withdrawal"
3. Choose the eligible policy from which you wish to withdraw your payout.
4. You will see a breakdown of the maximum withdrawal amount available for your policy.
5. Choose whether to make a partial or full withdrawal and indicate the withdrawal amount if necessary.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
Please note that policies with the following requests or statuses are not eligible for online submission:
- Accumulated Retirement Income Benefit Withdrawal requests
- Bonus Withdrawal requests
- Universal Life policies
- Policies placed under trust*
*Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966 or Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886.
- Policies that are currently on hold
- Requests to transfer proceeds from a cash-funded policy to another policy owned by the same policyholder
For these cases, please submit the Coupon/Reversionary Bonus Withdrawal Form.
For more information, please visit the Withdraw coupons, cash benefits and bonuses page.
For withdrawals of accumulated annuity payouts, retirement income benefits, or bonuses, please complete and submit the Coupon/Reversionary Bonus Withdrawal Form.
For more information, please visit the Withdraw coupons, cash benefits and bonuses page.
This applies to policies with the following requests or statuses, which are not eligible for online submission:
- Accumulated Annuity Withdrawal requests
- Accumulated Retirement Income Benefit Withdrawal requests
- Bonus Withdrawal requests
- Universal Life policies
- Policies placed under trust*
*Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966 or Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886. - Policies that are currently on hold
- Requests to transfer proceeds from a cash-funded policy to another policy owned by the same policyholder
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For non-trust policies:
- Cash-funded policy – proceeds will be paid directly to the Assignee/Policyowner either through PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer.
- CPF Ordinary Account (OA) / Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funded policy - proceeds will be paid to the agent bank.
- CPF Special Account (SA) - proceeds will be paid to CPF Board.
For Trust policy under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- Payment can be made to any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
For Trust policy under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- Payment can be made all Trustees, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
Surrender/Termination/Partial Withdrawal
If your policy has an accumulated cash value, you may choose to surrender it for cash. Before proceeding, please carefully consider the impact of surrendering your policy, as it may:
- Result in the loss of valuable policy benefits and coverage;
- Affect your long-term financial plans; and
- Limit your options for obtaining similar coverage on the same terms in the future.
If you wish to keep your policy but are experiencing difficulties with premium payments, we encourage you to speak with your Representative to discuss the available options.
Click here for information on policy surrender.
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select the relevant policy from the dashboard.
For non-investment linked policies
3. Under the "Financial information" tab, scroll to the bottom of the page. Find the Net Surrender Value under "Surrender" or "Net surrender value".
For investment linked policies
3. Under the "Investment & Balance" tab, scroll to the bottom of the page. Find the Surrender Value under "Financial Information".
Processing time (excluding payout disbursement):
For requests received before 3pm, processing will take an additional 3 business days.
For requests received after 3pm, processing will take an additional 4 business days.
Note:
Please note that if your policy is subject to any ongoing internal activities, including but not limited to fund holidays, monthiversary processing, or pending fund transactions that have not been completed, the processing of your request will be deferred until such activities have been completed.
In such cases, your request will be deemed to have been received on the first business day following such completion of the relevant activities, and the applicable fund price will be determined on that basis.
Payout Disbursement Timeline
Once your surrender/partial withdrawal request is processed, additional time is needed to arrange the payout based on your chosen payout method:
Payout Methods
- PayNow‑NRIC/FIN
- S$200,000 and below: Up to 1 business day
- Above S$200,000: 3 business days
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT): 3 business days
- Telegraphic Transfer (TT): 3 business days
- CPF OA/SRS: 2 business days
- CPF SA: 1 business day
Notes:
- For CPF OA/SRS Policies: The amount will be credited to your investment account with your agent bank. Please contact your agent bank for payout details after the processing period.
- For CPF SA Policies: The amount will be credited to the CPF Board. You may contact the CPF Board for assistance.
Manulife Singapore has discontinued the issuance of cheques for payouts relating to Singapore Dollar (SGD)-denominated policies. To avoid delays in receiving your payouts, please update your payout method to one of our secure and convenient digital payment options.
To register for PayNow or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), please click here.
Processing & Payout Disbursement Timeline (before 3pm)
Example
| Description | Day | Remark |
| Request received | Monday | Surrender request received before 3pm |
| Processing completed | Thursday | 3 business days after request received |
Payout via PayNow (S$200,000 and below) |
Thursday | Same day as process completion |
Payout via PayNow (above S$200,000) |
Following Tuesday | 3 additional business days after Thursday |
| Payout via EFT | Following Tuesday | 3 additional business days after Thursday |
| All other payout methods | Please add additional business days for payout distribution | |
You may wish to get in touch with your Representative to discuss the options for your policy.
1. If you would like to apply for changes to your rider or supplementary benefit, please download and complete Section 5A of the Policy Details Change Form
2. Upload the completed form, along with any supporting documents (if applicable), to our customer portal, MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App (refer to steps below).
3. Alternatively, you can mail the completed original hard copy form to the following address:
Manulife (Singapore) Private Limited
8 Cross Street
#15-01 Manulife Tower
Singapore 048424
Please ensure that the form is signed in wet ink. Click here to obtain the Business Reply Envelope for your submission.
If you do not have a MyManulife account, you can easily follow the step-by-step instructions here to create your account.
3. Under "Upload Forms", click on "Other Transactions". Follow the instructions on the page to submit the completed form.
If you do not have a Representative or if your policy has a trust arrangement, you may submit the request via the Contact Us form
This applies to policies with the following requests or statuses, which are not eligible for online submission:
- Universal Life policies
- Policies placed under trust*
*Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966 or Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1886. - Policies that are currently on hold
- Requests to transfer surrender or withdrawal proceeds from a cash-funded policy to another policy owned by the same policyholder
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
To whom will the payment be made?
For non-trust policies:
- Cash-funded policy – proceeds will be paid directly to the Assignee/Policyowner through PayNow, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or Telegraphic Transfer (TT).
- CPF Ordinary Account (OA) / Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funded policy - proceeds will be paid to the agent bank.
- CPF Special Account (SA) - proceeds will be paid to CPF Board.
For Trust policy under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- Payment can be made to any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
For Trust policy under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- Payment can be made all Trustees, or to all Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, payment will be made to the legal guardian/ parent of the Beneficiary who is not the Policy Owner.
Policy Assignment
You may assign your policy through an Absolute Assignment, which transfers full ownership of the policy from the current policyowner (Assignor) to another individual or corporate entity (Assignee).
Once the assignment is completed, the Assignee will assume all rights and ownership of the policy.
For information on eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Absolute Assignment page.
You may use your policy as collateral for a loan by assigning it to a financial institution through a Collateral Assignment.
Once the loan has been fully repaid, the policy may be reassigned to you as the policyowner.
For information on eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Collateral Assignment page.
Not all policies are eligible for Absolute Assignment. The following policies cannot be assigned:
- Policies that are not in force
- Policies purchased using CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS-OA/SA) funds
- Policies purchased using Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds
- Policies under a trust nomination, unless the trust nomination has been revoked with the consent of all trustees and beneficiaries
- Policies pledged under the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) exemption
Please refer to the Checklist section of the Absolute Assignment to an Individual Form or Absolute Assignment to an Entity Form for the applicable submission requirements.
For information on eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Absolute Assignment page.
Not all policies are eligible for Collateral Assignment. The following policies cannot be assigned:
- Policies that are not in force
- Policies with certain riders, unless the riders are terminated before the assignment
- Policies purchased using CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS-OA/SA) funds
- Policies purchased using Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds
- Policies under a trust nomination, unless the trust nomination has been revoked with the consent of all trustees and beneficiaries
- Policies pledged under the Home Protection Scheme (HPS) exemption
For information on eligibility and submission instructions, please visit the Collateral Assignment page.
Nomination/Will
Policyowners who are also the life insured of a policy may nominate beneficiaries to receive the policy benefits at the time of purchase or at any time after the policy is issued.
There are two types of nominations available:
- Trust Nomination
- Revocable Nomination
For more information on eligibility, the differences between the nomination types, and how to submit a nomination, please visit the Change your beneficiaries page.
To notify Manulife of a new or updated will, please complete the Enclosure of Certified True Copy of Will Form, attach a certified true copy of your will, and mail the original wet-ink signed form together with the supporting documents to Manulife.
Policy Reinstatement
A policy may lapse if premiums remain unpaid after the 30-day grace period and there is no cash value, or if an Automatic Premium Loan cannot be applied and/or the fund value is insufficient to cover the monthly insurance and administrative charges.
If your policy has lapsed, you may apply for reinstatement to restore your policy coverage and benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of your policy contract.
For more information on reinstating a lapsed policy, please visit the Policy Reinstatement page.
Please submit the completed Application for Reinstatement Form within 2 months of the date it was signed.
In most cases, only one Application for Reinstatement Form is required. However, if your policy covers more than one life insured, additional forms may be required.
Policy Coverage
Depending on your policy features, you may be able to change the Life Insured under your policy.
This option is available for policies with the following riders or features:
For Traditional insurance policies
- Parent’s Option (PO) rider: Allows the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to the designated child.
- Keyman Replacement Option (KRO) rider: Allows the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to another key individual.
- Change of Life Insured Option: Enables the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to anyone with an insurable interest.
For investment-linked policies
- Parent’s Option (PO) rider: Allows the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to the designated child.
- Keyman Replacement Option (KRO) rider: Allows the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to another key individual.
- Change of Life Insured Option: Enables the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to anyone with an insurable interest.
- Life Replacement Option (LRO): Allows the Policyowner to change the Life Insured to anyone with an insurable interest.
We encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
For more information on changing the Life Insured, please visit the Change Insured Person page.
Depending on your policy contract, you may be able to adjust the sum insured for your policy and any applicable riders.
Please note that increases in the sum insured are available only for selected plans and may be subject to underwriting requirements.
We encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
For more information on changing the sum insured of your policy, please visit the Change Sum Insured page.
For traditional policies:
The increase in sum insured will take effect from the policy effective date. Where applicable, you will be informed of any additional premium or interest payable.
For investment-linked policies:
The increase in sum insured will take effect from the next policy monthiversary.
For Traditional policies:
The decrease in sum insured will take effect on the next premium due date. If your policy has attained cash value, you may receive a partial refund of the cash value after any outstanding policy loan balance has been deducted, where applicable.
For Investment-linked policies:
The decrease in sum insured will take effect from the next policy monthiversary.
If your occupation has changed, please complete Section 5F of the Policy Details Change Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
You can cancel your policy within 14 days from the date you receive the policy contract. The policy contract will be sent to the email address you provided in your application or, in some cases, delivered by post to the address you provided. Please note that the contract is considered received 7 days after it is issued by email or post.
Cancelling your policy during the free look period means the entire policy is terminated, and there will be no insurance coverage. We encourage you to speak with your Representative to discuss your options before making a decision.
For more information, please visit the Policy Cancellation During Free Look Period page.
Depending on your policy contract, you may choose to add or remove riders or supplementary benefits. Please note that adding a rider or supplementary benefit may be subject to underwriting, and any additional premium will be based on the life insured's age at the time of application.
We encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
To make a change, please complete Section 5A of the Policy Details Change Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
This option is available for eligible policies that allow the appointment of a Secondary Life Insured. A Secondary Life Insured helps ensure the continuity of the policy upon the death of the Primary Life Insured, who is the original insured person indicated at the policy’s start date.
To appoint or change a Secondary Life Insured, please complete the Application for Secondary Life Insured Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
A recurring single premium (RSP) allows you to make regular investments into your selected funds. Each RSP contribution is used to purchase units at the prevailing offer price.
Please note that your RSP arrangement will automatically terminate if two consecutive payments are missed.
We encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
To make changes to your RSP details, please complete Section 5B of the Policy Details Change Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
If your policy has accumulated cash value, you may be able to convert it to a reduced paid-up (RPU) policy.
When a policy is converted to RPU:
- The sum insured will be reduced; and
- No further premium payments will be required.
The life insured will continue to be covered for the reduced sum insured, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
To covert your policy to a reduced paid-up policy, please complete Section 5G of the Policy Details Change Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
Change premium method / frequency
If you would like to change your payment method to GIRO, you can easily set up a GIRO arrangement via our customer portal, MyManulife, or via the Manulife SG App.
To change to a direct billing payment method, you may terminate your existing GIRO arrangement.
For more information, please visit the Change payment method page.
You may choose to pay your premiums monthly*, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, depending on the terms of your insurance plan.
Note:
*Monthly premium payments are only available through GIRO. To find out how to set up a GIRO arrangement, click here
Instructions:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the “Services” tab, under “Make a change to your policy”, click on “Change payment frequency".
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
If you are unable to submit your request online, you may do so via Policy Details form submission. For more information, please visit the Change payment frequency page.
All policies with a "Monthly" payment frequency must be paid through GIRO due to the high payment frequency and to ensure ease and consistency of payment.
eGIRO is a quick and convenient way to apply for GIRO, with setup typically completed within minutes.
For hard copy GIRO applications (where applicable) submitted using the Interbank GIRO Application Form, please allow up to 60 days for the GIRO arrangement to be processed and activated.
For requests to change the payment method from GIRO to direct billing:
Requests received before 3pm will be processed in 3 business days.
Requests received after 3pm will be treated as received on the next business day.
If you have an investment-linked policy, you have the flexibility to adjust your premium amount. You can choose to increase or decrease your premium, subject to the Minimum Investment Period (MIP), Flexi Start date or sum assured limits of your policy.
We encourage you to speak with your Representative to understand the options available under your policy.
To make a change to your policy premium, please complete Section 5A of the Policy Details Change Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
For more information on changing your premium, please visit the Change of Premium page.
Your request will take effect on the next premium due date.
GIRO Arrangement
If you are an individual policyowner with an SGD-denominated regular premium policy (excluding CPF/SRS-funded policies) and hold an account with a participating bank, you can apply for eGIRO through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
Participating banks include DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Maybank, ICBC and Bank of China.
Instructions:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, then select “GIRO Application”.
3. Select the policy that you wish to apply for GIRO arrangement.
4. Select the bank for your GIRO arrangement, then confirm your details and premium amount.
5. You will be directed to the bank’s website to complete the GIRO application.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
If you are not eligible for eGIRO, alternative GIRO application methods are available. For more information on setting up GIRO, please visit the GIRO Arrangement page.
Instructions:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select the policy and click on the "Premium Payment" tab.
3. Under "Payment mode/Method", you can view your GIRO arrangement details.
After your GIRO application has been approved, you will receive the GIRO Approval notification which indicates your policy's GIRO deduction start date.
Generally, the scheduled GIRO start date will be determined based on your policy's premium due date and plan type (Accident & Health (A&H) plan or otherwise) as follows:
Recurring GIRO deduction schedule
| Type of Policies | Premium Due Date | First Deduction Date | Second Deduction Date |
| Whole Life, Term, Endowment, Retirement, Investment-linked Policies | 1st to 15th | 16th of the current month | 2nd of the next month |
| 16th to 31st | 2nd of the next month | 16th of the next month | |
| Accident & Health Policies | 1st to 15th | 16th of the previous month | 2nd of the current month |
| 16th to 31st | 2nd of the current month | 16th of the current month | |
| Ex-John Hancock Policies | 1st to 31st | 10th of the current month | 22nd of the current month |
Note:
- You will be informed of the GIRO deduction date in our approval letter once your GIRO application is approved.
- Should the scheduled deduction fall on a non-business day, the deduction will take place on the next business day.
- Your premium will be sent to the bank 5 business days prior to the actual deduction date. Therefore, any payments made during this period will not be able to stop the GIRO deduction, and any policy changes will not be reflected.
- GIRO deduction will not take place if the policy is under Premium Holiday or Premium Shortfall Charge.
- Change of bank account number will not change existing GIRO deduction date.
If your first GIRO deduction fails, we will attempt to make another deduction on the next scheduled date, as long as the policy is still in force. The GIRO deduction is scheduled on the 2nd or 16th of every month for all Manulife policies.
Hard copy GIRO applications are only available to:
- Corporate policy owners who are not DBS or POSB account holders; or
- Individual policy owners who wish to set up a GIRO arrangement with a bank that is not one of the nine participating banks: DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Maybank, ICBC, and Bank of China.
A hard copy GIRO application may be rejected for a variety of reasons. Common reasons include:
- Incomplete or missing information on the application form;
- A signature that does not match the bank's records;
- Use of correction fluid, correction tape or unauthorised amendments on the form; or
- Failure to meet other bank validation requirements.
If you are eligible for eGIRO, we recommend applying online via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App. eGIRO performs upfront validation checks, helping to reduce errors and speed up the application process.
There are no fees or charges associated with setting up a GIRO arrangement.
You can apply for a new GIRO arrangement, which will replace any existing GIRO arrangement. There is no need to terminate the existing GIRO arrangement before applying for a new one.
eGIRO applications submitted via MyManulife can usually be completed within minutes and are typically approved within 1 business day.
For hard copy GIRO applications submitted using the Interbank GIRO Application Form, please allow up to 60 days for the GIRO arrangement to be processed and activated.
Once your eGIRO/GIRO application has been successfully processed, we will send you a GIRO Approval notification through either eComms or mail, depending on your document preference.
For each scheduled GIRO deduction, we will submit a request to your bank to deduct the premium from your designated bank account. Depending on your notification settings with your bank, you may receive a notification when the deduction is made. You may also refer to your bank statement to confirm the deduction.
If a GIRO deduction is unsuccessful, we will send you a Notice of Unsuccessful GIRO Deduction. If the unsuccessful deduction is the first attempt and your policy remains in force, we will make a second deduction attempt.
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Manage funds
You can manage your investment portfolio through MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
The following options are available:
Switch funds
Transfer existing units from one fund to another within your investment-linked policy. For more information, please visit the Fund Switch page.
Change premium allocation
Redirect future premiums to your preferred funds based on your desired percentage allocation. For more information, please visit the Change Premium Allocation page.
Auto re-balance your portfolio
Keep your portfolio holdings in line with your investment strategy. Your portfolio will be automatically adjusted to match your chosen fund allocation at each policy anniversary. For more information, please visit the Automatic Fund Rebalancing page.
You can choose to have dividends from eligible dividend-paying funds:
- Reinvested into the respective fund to purchase additional units; or
- Paid out as cash.
Note: If the dividend declared for a fund is less than S$40, the amount will be automatically reinvested, regardless of the dividend payout option selected.
We encourage you to evaluate your risk tolerance, investment goals and investment time horizon before making an investment decision. If you need help reviewing the suitability of your investment, or if you do not have a valid Customer Knowledge Assessment (CKA), please get in touch with your Representative who can assist you on your request.
Instructions:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on the "Services" tab, then select "Change dividend payout option".
3. Select the policy you would like to apply this change to.
4. Click “Select fund” to choose the dividend-paying fund(s) for which you want to change the dividend payout option.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
For more information, please visit the Change Dividend Payout Option page.
This withdrawal option is only available for Manulife InvestReady (III), Manulife SmartRetire (II), Manulife SmartRetire (III),and Manulife SmartRetire (V) policies.
For all other investment-linked policies, dividend withdrawals are considered partial withdrawals. These may be subject to surrender charges and could reduce your policy value. Please refer to your policy contract for more details.
We encourage you to evaluate your risk tolerance, investment goals and investment time horizon before making an investment decision. If you need help reviewing the suitability of your investment, or if you do not have a valid Customer Knowledge Assessment (CKA), please get in touch with your Representative who can assist you on your request.
Instructions:
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Click on “Services”, then select "Surrender/Withdrawal".
3. Choose the policy from which you wish to withdraw your reinvested dividends from.
4. Under “Type of Request,” select “Withdrawal of reinvested dividends without penalty”, and indicate whether you want to withdraw the full amount or a specific amount.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. You will receive a notification once the request is processed.
Please note that policies with the following statuses or requests are not eligible for online submission:
- Policies placed under trust*
*Trust policies are policies with a trust nomination under Section 132 (formerly Section 49L) of the Insurance Act 1966
- Policies that are currently on hold
- Requests to transfer proceeds from a cash-funded policy to another policy owned by the same policyholder
For more information, please visit the Withdrawal of Reinvested Dividends page.
If your policy has a trust arrangement, please download and complete the Fund Switch/Premium Redirection/Auto-Rebalancing Form.
Once the form has been completed and signed by the relevant parties, please email the form to us at forms@manulife.com for further processing.
Please note the following signing requirements:
Who will need to sign the form?
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
If your policy has a trust arrangement, please contact us at service@manulife.com to obtain the Fund Switch Form. Alternatively, you may request for the relevant form via this Contact Us form.
Once the form has been completed and signed by the relevant parties, please email the form to us at forms@manulife.com for further processing.
Please note the following signing requirements:
Who will need to sign the form?
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
If your policy has a trust arrangement, please download and complete the Fund Switch/Premium Redirection/Auto-Rebalancing Form.
Once the form has been completed and signed by the relevant parties, please email the form to us at forms@manulife.com for further processing.
Please note the following signing requirements:
Who will need to sign the form?
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
If you did not pass the CKA, you will not be able to perform your fund transactions online. Please contact your Representative for assistance with your fund transactions.
To better understand your monthly statement, please read our comprehensive guide here for a detailed explanation of your statement.
We encourage you to evaluate your risk tolerance, investment goals and investment time horizon before making an investment decision.
If you need help reviewing the suitability of your investment, or if you do not have a valid Customer Knowledge Assessment (CKA), please get in touch with your Representative who can assist you on your request.
If you decide to proceed with the single premium top-up, complete the Single Premium Top Up Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
CKA stands for Customer Knowledge Assessment. The CKA serves as a tool to assess your knowledge and/or investment experience in Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs), and Collective lnvestment Schemes (CIS) so that appropriate advice and recommendation can be provided. Any inaccurate or incomplete information disclosed by you can potentially affect the outcome of the assessment and hence, the suitability of the advice/ recommendations.
RPQ refers to the investment Risk Profile Questionnaire. This RPQ is designed to assist Manulife in determining your risk profile through the assessment of your general attitude towards investment risk, as well as your capacity to take on this risk.
Claims
The requirements for submitting a claim vary depending on the type of claim. Please refer to this page for the specific requirements for each type of claim.
Refer to the TCM Practitioner Board link to verify if your TCM practitioner is registered, to ensure your claim is eligible for reimbursement.
1. Log in to your account via MyManulife or the Manulife SG App.
2. Select 'Transaction history' from the Quick links or from the 'Servicing' tab.
3. Select the relevant policy to view the claim status under the transaction history.
RetireSavvy plan
You can request the following changes to your RetireSavvy plan:
- Defer your retirement age, change your income payout period or change your retirement income rate
Your request must be submitted at least two years before your selected retirement age.
- Exercise the Premium Top-Up option
After we receive your request, we will send you an updated Policy Illustration and payment instructions by email. To complete your request, please sign and return the Policy Illustration and make the required Premium Top-Up payment.
How to submit your request
Complete the Change of Flexible Options Form and submit it together with any required supporting documents via MyManulife or via the Manulife SG App. Alternatively, you may mail the completed original hard copy form to Manulife.
Premium Top Up
- Premium top-up can be performed any time 1 year after policy inception and up to 5 years before reaching your selected retirement age per stated in your policy.
- Minimum: each premium top-up amount must be at least $3,000.00
- Maximum: the total premium top-up(s) amount (in multiples of $10) in each policy year must not exceed the total annual mode basic premiums payable for the basic plan
- If premium freeze has been applied to the policy, premium top-up is not allowed thereafter.
Defer Retirement Age, Change Income Payout Period, Change Retirement Income Rate
The request must be made at least 2 years before reaching your selected retirement age.
For Defer Retirement Age, it can only be changed to a "later" (deferred) retirement age but not to an earlier retirement age.
There is a two-step process to effect Premium Top Up.
- Upon receipt of your completed form, we will take around 8 business days to generate and send you the Policy Illustration (PI) for your review. Upon signing the PI, please email it to us and make payment for your top up.
- Upon receipt of your PI and with full payment made, we will take about 6 business days to effect the top up.
For the other transactions (Defer Retirement Age, Change Income Payout Period, Change Retirement Income Rate):
Requests received before 3pm will be processed in 3 business days.
Requests received after 3pm will be treated as received on the next business day.
Who will need to sign the form?
For non-trust policies:
- The Assignee or Policyowner must sign the form.
For Trust policies under Section 132 of the Insurance Act (formerly known as S49L):
- The Policyowner and any one Trustee who is not the Policyowner, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 18 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 18 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
For a Trust policies under Section 73 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act:
- The Policyowner and all Trustees, or
- All Beneficiaries who are at least 21 years old must sign the form.
- If any Beneficiary is under 21 years old, a legal guardian or parent who is not the Policyholder can provide consent.
LifeReady and LifeReady Plus plans
You may qualify for the Health Advantage Benefit if you were a non-smoker and your policy was issued on standard terms. Eligible policyholders would have received a premium discount on the basic premiums of their LifeReady or LifeReady Plus policy.
If you qualify for the Health Advantage Benefit, Manulife will send you a notification approximately 90 days before your second policy anniversary requesting updated health information.
To continue receiving the premium discount, please submit:
- Your latest height and weight measurements;
- Cholesterol readings;
- Blood pressure readings; and
- Supporting medical reports.
Continuation of the Health Advantage Benefit is subject to satisfactory health results. You may submit your health information any time before your second policy anniversary.
For more information about updating your Health Advantage Benefit, please visit the Health Advantage Benefit page.
The registered medical practitioner, Policy owner and the Life Insured need to sign the form.