Welcome to our dedicated page for Manulife Finl news (Ticker: MFC), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Manulife Finl stock.
Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) is an international financial services and direct life insurance company headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with shares listed on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges and under 945 in Hong Kong. This news page aggregates company‑related announcements, allowing investors and observers to review Manulife’s publicly reported developments in one place.
Manulife’s news flow covers a broad range of topics that reflect its role in life insurance, financial advice, and wealth and asset management. Recent releases include strategic sustainability initiatives such as the launch of Manulife Impact Forests, a global network of restoration sites in countries including Canada, the United States, Cambodia, Japan, and the Philippines, developed with community partners and veritree’s Smart Forest technology. Other updates highlight technology partnerships and AI adoption, including a multi‑year agreement with Adaptive ML to support Manulife’s enterprise AI platform and the deployment of AI‑enabled tools in areas like underwriting, customer service, and digital applications.
Investors can also find information on capital markets activity, such as the pricing of U.S. public offerings of senior notes, rating agency actions on Manulife and its subsidiaries, and communications about shareholder matters, including quarterly dividend declarations and responses to unsolicited mini‑tender offers. Operational and financial performance updates, including quarterly results, segment performance in Asia, Canada, the United States, and Global Wealth & Asset Management, and strategic acquisitions in asset management and insurance markets, are regularly reported through news releases.
By following this page, readers can review Manulife’s official communications on its strategy, financial performance, sustainability projects, AI initiatives, and shareholder information, based on the company’s own published news and regulatory disclosures.
John Hancock announced the pivot of its 13th annual MLK Scholars Program to a virtual format due to COVID-19, aiming to support Boston's youth amid soaring unemployment rates, which reached a record high of 31%. The $1.2 million initiative will provide over 600 job assignments, leadership forums, and financial literacy training. Despite the program's adaptation, John Hancock remains committed to fostering economic opportunities and inclusivity. The program will also employ 35 interns at John Hancock and offer expanded access to digital learning resources for all Boston students.
John Hancock has launched the JH eApp, an innovative electronic application platform designed to modernize the life insurance purchasing process. This platform streamlines submissions for applicants aged 18-79, drastically reducing processing times from weeks to mere minutes. Notably, it offers an instant underwriting decision through John Hancock ExpressTrack for eligible applicants. This initiative comes in response to increasing digital demands, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to enhance the sales experience for insurance agents and clients alike.
John Hancock has appointed Amanda Weaver as Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, focusing on Long Term Care (LTC) legislation and regulatory issues. She replaces Marie Roche, who is retiring after 40 years with the company. Weaver brings extensive experience, including eight years at Health Care Service Corporation and involvement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Her role entails strategic planning for LTC initiatives and supporting outreach for John Hancock's life insurance business.