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 |  Incorporated on June 23, 1887, Manulife Financial (The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries) have operated in Canada for over 120 years and have carried on business internationally for over 108 years. Manulife Financial's first Chairman was Sir John A. MacDonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada.
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$405 billion (US$322 billion) as at March 31, 2009.
Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '0945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.
Manulife Financial Corporation is one of the largest life insurance company in the world, with a market capitalization of US$27.5 billion as at April 30, 2009.
In North America, the largest life insurance company and in the world, the fourth largest life insurance company, based on market capitalization as at April 30, 2009 ( Source : Thompson Reuters).
Approximately 24,000 employees and thousands of distribution partners serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide.
Manulife Financial has operated in Asia since 1897, beginning in Hongkong and the Philippines, expanding into Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Japan and Vietnam, and then into Malaysia and Thailand as a result of he 2004 John Hancock merger.
The Division provides protection and wealth management products in select markets throughout the region. Protection products include life insurance, group life and health, and hospital coverage. Wealth management products include mutual funds, pensions,variable annuities and segregated funds.
The Asia Division is well diversified by product offering, geography and distribution channels. With operations in ten countries and territories, and a presence in the region that dates back over 100 years, we have an impressive footprint in Asia.
We have a long-term commitment to helping our customers, employees and local communities achieve their dreams. Those might be the dreams of a secure retirement, of investing in their children's education , or of simply knowing their money is safe and growing for their future. These dreams and aspirations for the future unite people and communities across Asia.
Whatever those dreams may be, Manulife's broad range of insurance, investment and wealth management products , backed by its global expertise and leadership will help "bringing dreams to life".
HISTORY OF MANULIFE IN VIETNAM
 First 100% foreign-owned life insurance company in Vietnam.
- First established in Ho Chi Minh City in September 1999 as a joint venture between Manulife Financial (60%) and one of the biggest investors in Vietnam, Chinfon Global Corporation (Taiwan)(40%); majority-owned and controlled by Manulife Financial.
- In January 2001, Manulife Financial purchased the shares of Chinfon-Manulife from its joint venture partner - Chinfon Global Corporation - increasing Manulife's interest in its Vietnam operations to 100%; the company was renamed Manulife (Vietnam) Limited; at the same time, the capital invested in Manulife Vietnam was increased to US$10 million from US$5 million.
- For the year 2004, total premiums and deposits increased by 14 per cent and total assets under management increased 94 per cent, compared to the year earlier.
- In April 2001, Manulife Vietnam was one of the first life insurance companies to launch a public website to provide customers access to Manulife product and service updates.
- In April 2002, Manulife Vietnam launched ManuTouch, the Vietnam life insurance industry's first-ever internal website for agents.
- In July 2002, Manulife Vietnam became the first company in Vietnam to introduce the filing management software, Auto Scanning, to improve management systems and access of policyholder information.
- In March 2003, Manulife Vietnam became the first life insurance company to declare a profit after only three years of operation, marking a significant industry milestone in Vietnam.
- After ten years of operations, Manulife has well-established its reputation as the leading life insurer in Vietnam with distinctive strengths in professional distribution, product innovation, and superior customer service.
- In June 2004, to provide customers with convenient premium payment facilities, Manulife Vietnam in cooperation with EAB bank launched the Manulife-EAB co-branded card for loyal Manulife policyholders.
- In October 2004, Manulife Vietnam was a pioneer in launching a Customer Charter, a written commitment to help customers fully understand their basic rights and obligations when they enter into an agreement to purchase a policy.
- In October 2004, Manulife Vietnam entered into a land lease agreement with Phu My Joint Venture Corporation for a parcel of land in District 7's new Saigon South City development to build its new US$10 million Vietnam headquarters. This is Manulife's first foray into the property market in Vietnam, a move that further solidifies its long-term commitment to Vietnam.
- Product offerings include education, endowment and retirement plans, a series of premier products, and riders such as Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Medicash and Waiver of Premium; Value Preservation Option, introduced in July 2002, enables customers to link the VND value of their policy to inflation, gold or currency movements at every policy anniversary; Phuc An, launched in 2004, with optimal insurance protection benefits and available in three different plans to meet diversified financial needs has been warmly received by customers.
- In October 2005, Manulife Vietnam launched Phuc An for Kid. comprehensive plan will ensure the rising education cost would be taken care of - while not disrupted by any unplanned events.
- In September 2007, Manulife Vietnam unveiled Manulife Plaza Headquarters at Phu My Hung urban center, the first building Manulife developed in Asia and the company 's first foray into the property market in Vietnam, a move that solidifies our long-term commitment to the country.
- On the fund management side, in June 2005, the State Securities Committee approved Manulife Vietnam for a license to establish a 100% fund management company (MVFM).
- In April 2006, the Vietnam Association for Education Development and the Vietnam Association of Psychological - Educational Science recognized Manulife Vietnam for its significant contribution over the years to improving educational development for the younger generation in Vietnam.
- On 19 July 2007, MVFM launched the first fund certificate from the MAFPF1 fund to retail investors.
- In June 2008, Manulife launched Maxx Phuc Loc Thinh Vuong, the advanced regular premium unit-linked product offering a comprehensive financial solution combining life insurance protection and investment for mid-term and long-term investors.
- On January 10, 2009, Manulife Vietnam proudly received the 2008 Golden Dragon Award for its outstanding professional reputation and contribution to the Vietnam economy.
- Manulife Vietnam remains committed to supporting the communities in which it conducts business in both educational and charitable activities, donating a total of more than VND 8 billion since 1999.
- With more than 10% market share, Manulife Vietnam is serving more than 300,000 customers in 12 cities and provinces through approximately 5,500 professional agents and 300 staff.
- Head Office of Manulife Vietnam is located in Ho Chi Minh City; a branch office is located in Hanoi, and 12 transaction offices are situated throughout the country.
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