2010 News Releases

Shanghai - VIP customers from China-based joint venture insurance provider Manulife-Sinochem will now be eligible for up to US$1 million in emergency medical and travel assistance, following the expansion of MSL’s collaboration with the world's leading aid agency, International SOS.

International SOS is the top provider of medical assistance and international health care in the world, with over 6,000 professionals operating in 70 countries. The service is available to Manulife-Sinochem customers with yearly premiums of over RMB 30,000 who have upgraded to VIP status.

From January 1st, 2010, eligible customers can receive global travel aid and medical rescue services including professional medical care or medical advice by telephone to help with any health issues that arise overseas, and emergency medical evacuation if needed. International SOS also provides non-medical travel assistance such as consulate information, help with lost luggage or passports, and translation services.

Manulife-Sinochem President James Lin said, ”We are truly delighted to provide this great value-added service to our customers. We are confident that International SOS’s professionalism, experience and expertise will greatly benefit our customers."

As the first joint venture life insurance company in China, Manulife-Sinochem has been committed to providing quality customer service. International SOS provides customers an extensive global network of care, high quality and 20 years of experience in international assistance.

About Manulife-Sinochem
Manulife-Sinochem is a joint venture company between Manulife (International) Limited and China Foreign Economy and Trade Trust Company (a member of the Sinochem group). It was the first Chinese-foreign joint-venture life insurance company established in China. Manulife-Sinochem began operations in November 1996. To date it has over 11,000 professionally trained agents and employees, providing financial and insurance services to over 400,000 customers. The company is now developing steadily in over 35 cities including Shanghai and Beijing, and in provinces including Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Shandong, Fujian, and Chongqing Liaoning. With more than ten years’ successful experience, Manulife-Sinochem is committed to offering comprehensive insurance products combined with excellent customer service and professionalism.

Manulife-Sinochem can be found on the internet at www.manulife-sinochem.com

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$437 billion (US$407 billion) as at September 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.

About Sinochem
China Foreign Economy and Trade Trust Company (FOTIC) is a core enterprise of Sinochem. Sinochem is an important state-owned enterprise in China, with main focus in the sectors of agriculture, energy, chemicals, finance and real estate. It is also one of the four largest state-owned oil companies in China and the largest fertilizer provider that manufactures, distributes and markets all varieties of fertilizers. Sinochem has been listed among the Fortune Global 500 companies eighteen times and ranked 170th in 2009.

Sinochem can be found on the Internet at www.sinochem.com.

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