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Manulife Financial Corporation reports developments across its international insurance, financial advice, health solutions, and wealth and asset management businesses. The company operates as Manulife in Canada and Asia and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, with news commonly covering insurance distribution, retirement services, investment solutions, customer health and longevity initiatives, and community programs.
Recurring updates also include quarterly and annual results, dividend announcements, annual meeting materials, management information circulars, shareholder voting matters, executive conference participation, and capital actions involving common and preferred shares. News from John Hancock adds detail on U.S. insurance sales, executive benefits, the John Hancock Vitality program, and longevity-focused research and planning tools.
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.