Why John Hancock?

Financial Strength

Selecting a financial partner requires careful consideration, especially when the purchase involves a long-term obligation such as a life insurance policy, pension or annuity. Clients must feel confident that the partner they choose will be there when needed most.

Our high-quality investment portfolio, diverse business platform, and prudent risk management practices are key reasons why millions of customers over the past 120 years have chosen Manulife Financial and John Hancock. We are committed to delivering on obligations today and for many years to come.

Brand Recognition and Financial Stability

Manulife Financial and John Hancock are internationally recognized brands. As one of the largest life insurance companies in the world today, our brand reflects our solid reputation as a strong, reliable, trustworthy, and forward-thinking financial partner. Our core values, professionalism, providing real value to customers, acting with integrity, demonstrated financial strength, and being an employer of choice help to inspire our customers’ trust.

Strong Financial Ratings

Credit ratings are a comprehensive measure of financial strength. Our financial discipline and record of strong operational performance have resulted in our main operating subsidiaries having among the highest ratings by the major rating agencies in the insurance industry. Please see our “Who do you trust” piece under the Tools & Resources tab for further details.

Significant Scale

Manulife’s size and scale translate into a higher capital base, a diversified operating platform and ample resources to fund growth opportunities – all factors indicative of our financial strength. Please see our “Financial Strength” Fact Sheet under the Tools & Resources tab for up-to-date market capitalization information.