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Awards and Recognition
Manulife is proud to be the recipient of many awards that recognize the Company for its overall excellence and specific achievements in areas such as corporate governance, communications, customer satisfaction, professional training and education, and charitable and community programs.
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Banff, December 31, 2006
Dialogue Magazine wins Best of Show in North America wide competition
Dialogue, a leading information source for Manulife’s sales organization, earned a Best of Show award in the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association’s 2006 awards competition in Banff.
Dialogue Magazine wins Best of Show in North America wide competition
Dialogue, a leading information source for Manulife’s sales organization, earned a Best of Show award in the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association’s 2006 awards competition in Banff.
Hong Kong, December 31, 2006
Manulife Hong Kong employees presented with distinguished customer service awards
Two nominees from Manulife Hong Kong, Jenny Chan, Quality Assurance Officer from the Customer Call Centre, and Alex Ng, Senior Underwriter from the Individual Financial Products Underwriting Department were selected to compete in the 10th annual Distinguished Customer Service Award (DCSA) event. Chan won the “Customer Service Award of Credit” and Ng was awarded the “Distinguished Customer Service Award.”
Manulife Hong Kong employees presented with distinguished customer service awards
Two nominees from Manulife Hong Kong, Jenny Chan, Quality Assurance Officer from the Customer Call Centre, and Alex Ng, Senior Underwriter from the Individual Financial Products Underwriting Department were selected to compete in the 10th annual Distinguished Customer Service Award (DCSA) event. Chan won the “Customer Service Award of Credit” and Ng was awarded the “Distinguished Customer Service Award.”
Montreal, November 21, 2006
Concordia Award of Distinction
Roy Firth, Executive Vice President, Canadian Individual Wealth Management, received an Award of Distinction from The John Molson School of Business recognizing his outstanding contribution to the world of business and to the community.
Concordia Award of Distinction
Roy Firth, Executive Vice President, Canadian Individual Wealth Management, received an Award of Distinction from The John Molson School of Business recognizing his outstanding contribution to the world of business and to the community.
Toronto, November 21, 2006
Three Manulife Executives named to the 2006 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list
Diane Bean, EVP Corporate Affairs and Human Resources, Marianne Harrison, EVP and Controller, and Bev Margolian, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, were named to the 2006 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list by the Women’s Executive Network.
Three Manulife Executives named to the 2006 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list
Diane Bean, EVP Corporate Affairs and Human Resources, Marianne Harrison, EVP and Controller, and Bev Margolian, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, were named to the 2006 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 list by the Women’s Executive Network.
Toronto, November 3, 2006
York University Ambassadorial Award
Edward Lau, Executive Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Asia Division received York University’s inaugural Ambassadorial Award in recognition of his longstanding loyalty, connection and support of York University outside of the Toronto area.
York University Ambassadorial Award
Edward Lau, Executive Vice President and Deputy General Manager, Asia Division received York University’s inaugural Ambassadorial Award in recognition of his longstanding loyalty, connection and support of York University outside of the Toronto area.
Toronto, October 24, 2006
Manulife Tops Globe & Mail Governance Rankings
Manulife Financial finished first in the Globe and Mail’s annual ranking of corporate governance in Canada. Manulife received 36 out of a possible 37 points for board composition, 23 out of 25 for board compensation practices, 27 out of 28 for shareholder rights, and 10 out of 10 for disclosure practices. Manulife’s total of 96 was two points higher than the second place position.
Manulife Tops Globe & Mail Governance Rankings
Manulife Financial finished first in the Globe and Mail’s annual ranking of corporate governance in Canada. Manulife received 36 out of a possible 37 points for board composition, 23 out of 25 for board compensation practices, 27 out of 28 for shareholder rights, and 10 out of 10 for disclosure practices. Manulife’s total of 96 was two points higher than the second place position.
Toronto, October 10, 2006
Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
Manulife Financial ranked tenth in Waterstone Human Capital’s 2nd Annual Most Admired Canadian Corporate Culture Study.
Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures
Manulife Financial ranked tenth in Waterstone Human Capital’s 2nd Annual Most Admired Canadian Corporate Culture Study.
Toronto, September 11, 2006
Canadian Coalition for Good Governance Honourable Mention
Manulife Financial received an Honourable Mention in the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance’s “Governance Gavel Award.” This award is presented for the best disclosure of director information to shareholders, including reporting the directors' amount and type of compensation, biographies, ongoing education achievements, qualifications, and ownership stake.
Canadian Coalition for Good Governance Honourable Mention
Manulife Financial received an Honourable Mention in the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance’s “Governance Gavel Award.” This award is presented for the best disclosure of director information to shareholders, including reporting the directors' amount and type of compensation, biographies, ongoing education achievements, qualifications, and ownership stake.
Vancouver, June 28, 2006
Vancouver Island Top 40 Under 40
Jocelyn Duncan, Manulife Investment’s Regional Vice President for Vancouver Island/Vancouver was named one of Vancouver Island’s Top 40 under 40 for 2006.
Vancouver Island Top 40 Under 40
Jocelyn Duncan, Manulife Investment’s Regional Vice President for Vancouver Island/Vancouver was named one of Vancouver Island’s Top 40 under 40 for 2006.
Toronto, June 6, 2006
Canadian General Counsel Awards
J–P Bisnaire, Manulife’s Senior Executive Vice President, Business Development and General Counsel, was a finalist at the National Post–ZSA Canadian General Counsel Awards. Bisnaire was nominated in the business achievement category, which honours formerly practicing lawyers who have made a successful transition to executive positions.
Canadian General Counsel Awards
J–P Bisnaire, Manulife’s Senior Executive Vice President, Business Development and General Counsel, was a finalist at the National Post–ZSA Canadian General Counsel Awards. Bisnaire was nominated in the business achievement category, which honours formerly practicing lawyers who have made a successful transition to executive positions.
Boston, May 15, 2006
Goldwasser Honored as Estate Planner of the Year
The Boston Estate Planning Council named Willie J. Goldwasser, CLU, ChFC, Estate Planner of the Year 2006. Goldwasser is managing partner of Goldwasser–Appel Insurance Advisors, LLC and is affiliated with Boston Partners, the John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) office in Andover, MA. He was recognized for his contributions in insurance planning.
Goldwasser Honored as Estate Planner of the Year
The Boston Estate Planning Council named Willie J. Goldwasser, CLU, ChFC, Estate Planner of the Year 2006. Goldwasser is managing partner of Goldwasser–Appel Insurance Advisors, LLC and is affiliated with Boston Partners, the John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN) office in Andover, MA. He was recognized for his contributions in insurance planning.
Boston, April 27, 2006
United Way Recognizes John Hancock with Upward Momentum Award
The United Way of Massachusetts Bay acknowledged John Hancock for its 2005 “Because we live here” campaign and presented the company with the Upward Momentum Award at the Annual Campaign Celebration Event. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to the people and communities of Boston.
United Way Recognizes John Hancock with Upward Momentum Award
The United Way of Massachusetts Bay acknowledged John Hancock for its 2005 “Because we live here” campaign and presented the company with the Upward Momentum Award at the Annual Campaign Celebration Event. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to the people and communities of Boston.
Waterloo, April 26, 2006
2006 Office Team Administrative Excellence Award
Nancy Brown, administration team leader and executive assistant for Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Insurance area, based in Kitchener, Ontario, has been selected as the winner of the 2006 Office Team Administrative Excellence Award.
2006 Office Team Administrative Excellence Award
Nancy Brown, administration team leader and executive assistant for Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Insurance area, based in Kitchener, Ontario, has been selected as the winner of the 2006 Office Team Administrative Excellence Award.
Boston, February 21, 2006
National Quality Review’s Best–In–Class
John Hancock Signature Services was awarded Best–In–Class honors for telephone customer service in the fourth quarter of 2005 by National Quality Review (NQR). According to NQR, the Best–In–Class service rating recognizes top–performing companies in a variety of areas including telephone customer service, transaction processing, shareholder correspondence and literature fulfillment. The firm attaining the highest quality rating in a particular service area achieves NQR’s Best–In–Class service rating.
National Quality Review’s Best–In–Class
John Hancock Signature Services was awarded Best–In–Class honors for telephone customer service in the fourth quarter of 2005 by National Quality Review (NQR). According to NQR, the Best–In–Class service rating recognizes top–performing companies in a variety of areas including telephone customer service, transaction processing, shareholder correspondence and literature fulfillment. The firm attaining the highest quality rating in a particular service area achieves NQR’s Best–In–Class service rating.
Hong Kong, February 14, 2006
MFC Global Investment Management Fund Performance Awards
North American and Japanese equity funds managed by MFC Global Investment Management won a total of three prizes in Hong Kong for performance through the end of 2005. The MPF North American Fund won the Lipper MPF Fund Award for 3–Year North American Equity. And for the second consecutive year, the MGF Japanese Growth Fund took two prizes for best 10–year performance among its peers – the South China Morning Post Fund Award for 10–Year Japanese Equity and the Lipper Fund Award for 10–Year Japanese Equity.
MFC Global Investment Management Fund Performance Awards
North American and Japanese equity funds managed by MFC Global Investment Management won a total of three prizes in Hong Kong for performance through the end of 2005. The MPF North American Fund won the Lipper MPF Fund Award for 3–Year North American Equity. And for the second consecutive year, the MGF Japanese Growth Fund took two prizes for best 10–year performance among its peers – the South China Morning Post Fund Award for 10–Year Japanese Equity and the Lipper Fund Award for 10–Year Japanese Equity.
Toronto, January 30, 2006
Canada’s Most Respected Corporations
Manulife Financial ranked sixth in the Eleventh Annual Canada’s Most Respected Corporations Survey. The survey asked leading Canadian CEOs to name the corporations they most respect in eight categories: Best Long-Term Investment Value, Innovation and Product/Service Development, Human Resources Management, Financial Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility, High Quality Service Product, Corporate Governance, and Customer Service. Manulife ranked 41st in 2001, 18th in 2002, 15th in 2003 and 6th in 2004.
Canada’s Most Respected Corporations
Manulife Financial ranked sixth in the Eleventh Annual Canada’s Most Respected Corporations Survey. The survey asked leading Canadian CEOs to name the corporations they most respect in eight categories: Best Long-Term Investment Value, Innovation and Product/Service Development, Human Resources Management, Financial Performance, Corporate Social Responsibility, High Quality Service Product, Corporate Governance, and Customer Service. Manulife ranked 41st in 2001, 18th in 2002, 15th in 2003 and 6th in 2004.