The John Hancock¹ was the first life insurance company chartered in Massachusetts after the passage of the State's non-forfeiture law. Incorporated on April 21, 1862, it commenced business on December 22, 1862. The company, now in its second century of operations, has long been most ably managed in the interests of its clients. John Hancock offers a full range of investment services. It is one of the best known and most favorable regarded life insurance companies and enjoys an excellent standing in all respects.

The Retirement & Institutional Pension line of business was introduced in 1937 and has expanded and grown to now handle the investment of over $22.4 billion dollars of qualified retirement fund assets for over 3,000 retirement programs. This growth is born of the flexibility, expertise, and willingness to meet the demands of the market place that have made John Hancock a leader in investment and administration of retirement plan assets.