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Governance Principles

At Manulife, our governance principles reflect our company’s core values of professionalism, integrity, real value to customers, demonstrated financial strength, and being an employer of choice.

• Independence - The independence of our Board of Directors is fundamental...


• Accountability - The Board, together with the President and CEO, has enacted specific guidelines…


• Clarity of roles - Our Board relies heavily on its committees to fulfill its mandate…


• Effectiveness of strategy - The Board has ultimate oversight for reviewing Manulife’s strategies and financial plans…


• Prudent in risk management - The Board considers all principal risks facing Manulife…


• Leadership - Our Board supervises the management of the business and the affairs of the Company…


• Ethical culture - At Manulife, we value our good name. Integrity is the hallmark of everything we do…


• Integrity of financial disclosure - Manulife has tough policies in place relating to the disclosure of information…