2009 News Releases

Toronto - Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Thursday, November 5, 2009 followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

Scheduled speakers are Donald Guloien, President and Chief Executive Officer, John DesPrez III, Chief Operating Officer and Michael Bell, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Telephone Conference Call:

Please call in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Local (Toronto): 416-340-2216

Toll free in North America: 1-866-898-9626

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET on Nov 5 through Nov 19 by dialing
1-800-408-3053 or 416-695-5800 (Pass Code: 3274828#)

The presentation material to be referenced during the call will be posted on the Manulife Financial website and available for download following the release of the third quarter results. Both the presentation material and the live audio webcast can be accessed at www.manulife.com/quarterlyreports. Archived recordings of the webcast will be available at the same address from 6:00 p.m. (ET) on November 5, 2009 until February 11, 2010.

About Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 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$421 billion (US$362 billion) as at June 30, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

Media Contact:
Laurie Lupton
416-852-7792
laurie_lupton@manulife.com

Investor Relations:
Amir Gorgi
1-800-795-9767
investor_relations@manulife.com