About Us
Manulife Financial is a leading global provider of financial protection and wealth management products and services, including individual life insurance, long-term care insurance, group life and health insurance, pension products, annuities and mutual funds, to individual and group customers in Canada, the United States and Asia. Manulife Financial also offers reinsurance services, and provides investment management services with respect to the Company's general fund assets, segregated fund assets, mutual funds, and to institutional customers.
MFC Global Investment Management is the asset management division of Manulife Financial. MFC Global Investment Management's diversified group of companies and affiliates provides comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors, investment funds and individuals in key markets around the world. This investment expertise extends across a full range of asset classes including equity, fixed income and alternative investments such as oil & gas, real estate, timber, farmland, as well as asset allocation strategies. MFC Global Investment Management has investment offices in the United States. Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and throughout Asia. As at December 31, 2007, assets managed exceeded C$240 bil. (US$240 bil.)
Manulife and John Hancock merged in April, 2004. Since then, John Hancock has established itself as an incredibly reputable brand in the market, with 96% of US Consumers aware of the John Hancock brand. John Hancock stands out in the industry, providing solutions for 8 of consumers' top 10 financial concerns, including the need to plan for retirement, the cost of healthcare/medical expenses, outliving savings and financial security after retirement.
