2004 News Releases

Hong Kong– Manulife Expo, held recently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, received overwhelming response from the public with more than 50,000 visitors taking part in the exciting event.

“We were delighted to see the Expo attract such strong support from the public,” said Michael Huddart, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Hong Kong, Manulife (International) Limited (MIL). “Not only did we showcase Manulife’s latest developments and demonstrate leadership in the insurance and the financial services industry through this large-scale event, we also successfully highlighted our diverse range of financial-protection and wealth-management products and services.”

The 50,000-plus Expo participants comprised families, customers of Manulife as well as job seekers who were keen to join the insurance industry.

“The Expo attracted far more visitors than we had expected and we received enquiries from many who were interested in job opportunities,” said Michael Chan, Vice President, Distribution, Hong Kong, MIL and Chairman of the Manulife Expo Organising Committee. “Close to one hundred prospective recruits signed up immediately for the Insurance Intermediary Quality Assurance Scheme exam after undertaking the on-site interview. Our booths, showing the career opportunities that are available with Manulife, allowed job-finders to better understand our company’s strengths, our product diversity, our state-of-the-art technological support as well as our strong service initiatives.”

Five seminar sessions, covering topics like successful career establishment, financial planning, Hong Kong’s economic outlook and child brain development, also took place at the exhibition venue and all of them attracted capacity crowds.

A prize-presentation ceremony for a “Smart Kids Go to University Colouring Contest” was organised by Manulife’s Individual Insurance Department during the Expo. A “Smart Kids Family Fun Fair” attracted hundreds of kids and their parents to spend a delightful day playing the exciting games that were specially designed for them.

Mr. Huddart added, “We sincerely thank all our customers who supported the Expo and also our agency force and staff who put tremendous efforts into making it successful. We will continue to hold true our pledge – by working hand in hand together, we strive to bring a better future for everyone.”

About Manulife (International) Limited
Manulife (International) Limited is a member of the Manulife Financial group of companies. 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. Pro forma funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$356 billion (approximately HK$2,116 billion) as at March 31, 2004.

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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