From its humble beginnings in 1862 as a four person company formed in a single room, the name John Hancock, one of the nation's forefathers and the inspiration of the company, has long stood for integrity and commitment. A well established financial services leader operating as the U.S. unit of Manulife Financial, a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving the financial needs of millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK
Financial Focus: John Hancock's core retail products in the U.S. focus on providing financial solutions at every stage of our clients' lives. Our product suite includes life insurance, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care (LTC) insurance, and annuities. We distribute our products primarily through licensed financial advisors, and through John Hancock Financial Network, a national network of independent firms.
In addition to offering financial solutions, John Hancock is a vibrant organization that also focuses on making a difference - in our community, in the lives of our employees, and for the environment. As a result of John Hancock's community and sponsorship presence, Boston non-profits received $11.4 million in support through grants, sponsorships, matching gifts and Boston Marathon fundraising in 2010, and our associates contribute more than 10,000 corporate volunteer hours each year. Our commitment to the environment is illustrated in our business practices, and can even be seen in the construction of our 601 Congress Street headquarters in Boston. Our state of the art building won the American Institute of Architects' Building Award of Excellence, and received the EPA energy star; the building boasts an 11,000 square foot roof-top garden, and high-efficiency mechanical systems that reduce heating and cooling energy consumption by as much as 6% annually.
