2006 News Releases

Boston – Warren A. Thomson has been named Executive Vice President for Global Investment Management, Donald A. Guloien, MFC Global Investment Management’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said today.

Mr. Thomson, who was MFC Global’s Executive Vice President for U.S. Fixed Income, will be responsible for continuing the growth of MFC Global’s asset management business, both in North America and abroad.

Mr. Thomson, who is based in Boston, will be responsible for the North American Equity, Infrastructure Investment and Real Estate divisions of MFC Global Investment Management and will also oversee the operation of a number of MFC Global investment subsidiaries, including Sovereign Asset Management, Declaration Management & Research, Hancock Timber Resource Group, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group, and NAL Resources.

“We’re very pleased to have Warren’s investment and leadership skills in place as we continue to build on MFC Global’s rapid growth and momentum,” Mr. Guloien said. “Our business is growing as we continue to strengthen our investment management teams and operations on the ground around the world and offer top performing products for our clients.”

“I am excited to have the opportunity to lead this already successful team,” said Mr. Thomson. “My focus will be to continue to build upon the growth and success of this organization, utilizing global intelligence, disciplined processes and prudent risk management in our pursuit of investment excellence.”

In his previous role, Mr. Thomson was responsible for overseeing the management of all U.S. fixed income portfolios, including public bonds, private debt and mortgages for MFC Global. Prior to joining MFC Global in 2001, Mr. Thomson served as President of Norfolk Capital Partners Inc., a boutique investment bank. He was a Senior Managing Director with Newcourt Capital in the late 1990s. The early part of his career was largely spent in public accounting, culminating as a Tax Partner with Coopers and Lybrand Chartered Accountants (now PricewaterhouseCoopers).

Mr. Thomson graduated from the University of Toronto and earned a Chartered Accountant designation from the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants.

About MFC Global Investment Management
MFC Global Investment Management is the diversified investment management group of Manulife Financial, with investment offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, and throughout Southeast Asia. MFC Global has more than 100 years of experience managing portfolios for the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, John Hancock Life Insurance Company, and other major clients. With more than C$230 billion (more than U.S. $205 billion) in assets under management, MFC Global Investment Management is a leading global investment management group. Additional information about MFC Global Investment Management may be found at www.mfcglobal.com.

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.

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.

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Contact:
Brian Carmichael
Phone: (617) 663-4748
E-mail: bcarmichael@jhancock.com